From Marrakech: Atlas Mountains Day Tour with Traditional Berber Lunch
From Marrakech: Atlas Mountains Day Tour with Traditional Berber Lunch
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$ 81
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8 hoursDuration of this experience -
Pickup and Drop-off includedPickup and Drop-off from your hotel in Marrakech is included. Please wait in your hotel lobby 15 minutes before pickup time. You will be contacted by WhatsApp with driver details and exact pick up time. -
Shared or Private Tour OptionsYou can select to join others on this tour (shared tour) or you can select to book a private tour. -
LunchThis experience includes lunch -
LanguagesEnglish, Arabic and French -
Free cancellationYou can cancel this reservation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Experience Details
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Hotel pickup and drop-off in Marrakech - Local hiking guide
- Clean, air-conditioned vehicles
- Moroccan mint tea
- Berber Lunch (if option selected)
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Tips
- Pick up from your hotel in Marrakech15 minutes
- Scenic Drive to Ourika ValleyEnjoy views of rolling hills, terraced fields, and distant peaks as your guide shares insights about Moroccan culture and mountain life.1 hour 30 minutes
- Visit to Argan Oil Women’s CooperativeStop at a women-run argan oil cooperative. Here, you’ll learn about the traditional, labor-intensive process of making argan oil by hand. Watch as the nuts are cracked and ground into a thick paste, then pressed into pure oil used in cosmetics and cooking.45 minutes
- Drive through Oukaimeden Valley – High-Altitude ViewsContinue along winding mountain roads through Oukaimeden Valley, a region known for its ski slopes in winter and its rugged, high-altitude beauty year-round. Enjoy photo stops with sweeping views at 1,800 meters above sea level.45 minutes
- Oukaimeden Highlands (Optional Walk)Enjoy a short, easy walk along mountain trails with sweeping vistas. This walk is optional and adaptable to group preferences.30 minutes
- Berber LunchArrive in the remote village of Sidi Fares, surrounded by farmland and stone houses. Visit a local Berber home where you’ll be warmly welcomed with mint tea and a freshly prepared lunch. The meal includes Moroccan salad or soup, Berber tagine, couscous, seasonal fruits, and more.1 hour 30 minutes
- Drive to Asni ValleyPass through Asni, known for its apple, walnut, and almond orchards. Stop to admire the view of Mount Toubkal—the highest peak in North Africa at 4,167 meters (13,665 feet)—a perfect photo opportunity.20 minutes
- Tahnaout ValleyWind your way through Tahnaout Valley, capturing more stunning views of green valleys, terraced farms, and adobe villages nestled into the hillsides.20 minutes
- Begin Return Journey to MarrakechBoard your minibus for the return trip to the city. Take in the final mountain views and reflect on the day’s experiences.1 hour
- Drop off at your Hotel15 minutes