Zat Valley and Atlas Mountains Day Trip: Escape to Morocco's Natural Beauty
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Ait Ourir
Escape the bustling city of Marrakech and embark on a private day trip to Zat Valley and the Atlas Mountains. Immerse yourself in traditional Moroccan life, experience breathtaking natural landscapes, visit Berber villages, and indulge in a delicious meal with a local Berber family.
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ait Ourir - Pick up around 09h00 from your accommodation in a comfortable conditioned 4x4 or minivan with an experienced English speaking driver after some 45 minutes drive through olive tree groves we should get to the beginning of Zat valley at the village of Ait Ourir. driver through the majestic Atlas Mountain.
  • Oued Zat - Admire towering snow-capped peaks on your 1-hour drive to the Tat valley, this lush valley is a lovely counterpoint to the surrounding landscape.
    we carry on the journey up to the Tighdouine Berber village.
  • Tighedouine - guided visit will help you to fully explore the area with your expert mountain guide. about 1 hour walking (if you aren’t interested by the walk you may escape the walk and just enjoy very little walks long the road to take the pictures. or have a fresh mint tea.i you will enjoy different landscapes and get spectacular views, in these valley you will have the opportunity to visit the Berber women extracting the argan oil (the unique Moroccan oil).
    you can have lunch in a Local berber family in the high atlas mountains at elevation of 1100m of altitude. we then get back to the car and make our journey back in the late afternoon to Marrakech to get here around 17h00.

N.B : some of the peoples may escape the walk and just enjoy very little walks along the road to take the pictures.

Information and advice: Adequate walking shoes are essential for visiting the mountain area.

What's Included
  • Private, air-conditioned transport
  • Pick-up and drop-off at Marrakech accommodations
  • Professional mountain guide for Berber village tour
  • Refreshments including bottled water, tea, and coffee
  • Traditional lunch provided
  • 2-hour mule ride in the Atlas Mountains
  • All fuel surcharges included
What's Not Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Gratuities (Optional)
Additional Information

Escape the frenetic pace of Marrakech and experience the astonishing Atlas Mountains, home to a traditional Moroccan lifestyle. The route alone is breath-taking and offers the finest natural sceneries. The Zat Valley is merely 70 kilometers away from Marrakech. Gaze upon the abundant striking landscapes of the Atlas Mountains with its cliff-dwelling Berber villages. Take a tour of a Berber family home and enjoy a meal there. Navigate through olive trees, peach plantations, and fields in the Zat Valley. Enhance your experience with a hike to the highest peak to absorb the captivating views.

Location
Ait Ourir
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Christellefz3442rl
Mar 3, 2024
Authentic excursion with children - Great excursion in the Zat valley, for those who want an authentic outing near Marrakech, still little known to tourists. Abdou who drove us and did the visit with us was very kind, we thank him for all his attention. We also thank our guide and his family for their very warm welcome at their home, we loved discovering their living environment. We were with our 2 children aged 5 and 8 who loved the visit and have great memories. Discovery of Berber life, lunch with locals, ascent on the back of mules, magnificent landscapes. To recommend without hesitation.
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Yasminv639
Oct 11, 2021
Exciting tour while immersing in Moroccan culture - Our favorite part of the trip was hiking the beautiful mountain while experiencing Moroccan culture; hearing the music play live, drink their famous delicious tea and learn about the ancient culture. The tour ended with a wonderful Moroccan meal close to there river. The whole trip from start to finish was very exciting and we highly recommend Safari Desert Tours!
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Annabel
Oct 30, 2019
Awesome, authentic and inspiring trip to the three valleys. - Omar was our guide and chauffeur whilst staying in Marrakech. He is 💯 reliable, kind, friendly and knowledgeable. We had an amazing and authentic trip to the Atlas Mountains where we saw how the Berbers lived and had a fabulous tagine in a Berber’s house. It was a wonderful day and we were in great hands. Thank you Omar!
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