Atlas Mountains: Explore Valleys & Berber Culture
5.0
39 Ratings
Marrakech

Embark on a luxury day trip in the Atlas Mountains. Explore three valleys, enjoy a Berber lunch, visit waterfalls and a dam, and end the day with a camel ride at sunset.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • High Atlas Mountains - Start your day at 9:00 AM at Argana Café or opt for the convenience of a hotel pick-up.
    Your adventure begins with a stop in Azrou, where you can take stunning mountain photos and visit a women’s argan-oil cooperative. Enjoy fresh argan oil, sip traditional tea, and uncover the secrets of this Moroccan gem.
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What's Included
  • Hotel pick up & Drop-off
  • Tour Guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Breakfast
  • Mint tea
  • Wi-Fi in the car
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Tip
Additional Information

Discover the stunning landscapes of Morocco’s High Atlas on an intimate group tour through five picturesque valleys: Tahanout, Asni, Imnan, Imlil, and Takerkoust. Visit a women’s argan oil cooperative, trek to the Imlil waterfalls, and enjoy a traditional Berber meal in a local home. This adventure begins and concludes at your accommodation or the nearest vehicle access point for your utmost convenience.

Location
Argana
Znikat Rahba
you will find us waiting for you outside Argana Café at 8:30. a.m in Jamaa Elfna Square
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(39 Ratings)
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Monica
Mar 27, 2024
A Wonderful Day in The Mountains! - We booked this tour the day before after having to cancel a different one due to weather. I cannot emphasize enough how lucky we feel to have spent the day with Elhussain. Eating lunch in his family home in the Atlas mountains is an experience we'll never forget. He was fantastic with our kids (two boys, 7 and 8) and really made us feel like he cared about us. I was able to stop on our way down the mountain and buy a Berber table runner even though shopping is not part of the actual "experience". Ending with a camel ride was a fun time but I definitely questioned the ethical nature of this bit (no fault of this tour or guide). I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to spend the day with a local who loves his village and culture. Also, our driver Jamal was great, and we felt very safe the whole time.
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869angeliquee
Nov 7, 2023
Great day! - Thank you Ibri for a wonderful trip to your part of the world including your village and your family home. The area is beautiful, and, glad to say, appears to be recovering well from the earthquake. Thank you for a great hike, giving a hand (literally) on the hike when needed (ha...more than I'd like to admit!!) and the history/information. This day was our highlight! (On a side note, we did this trip but without the camel ride due to animal welfare concerns when we booked the tour. Ibri did tell us he has since found a family who does care really well for their camels. I appreciate Ibri taking the time to search out and employ people who treat the animals well). Highly recommend day...so glad we did this tour!
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Costellodevin
Feb 26, 2020
Amazing experience I will never forget - While I was studying abroad, I knew Morocco was somewhere I wanted to travel. Once deciding to go to Marrakesh, I started to look for activities. I was recommended this tour from another friend studying abroad. I am SO happy I did this. It is still one of my fondest memories of abroad and Elhoussain was better than any guide I could've asked for. Thank you so much for such an amazing experience I will never forget.
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Madisonl469
Feb 25, 2020
An incredible, authentic experience - What a wonderful trip. Saw the most beautiful sights and had an amazing, home cooked meal on top of the Atlas Mountains. Definitely a highlight of our overall trip. Thank you so much Elhoussain
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Moni
Feb 25, 2020
Fantastic Day in the Atlas! - The day was great from start to finish. The van was confortable and clean, the camel ride was fun (we got to wear some traditional clothes, which made for really fun pictures), the hike was beautiful (the first 10-15 minutes are quite steep, but you can rest as much as you want, and it gets easier after that), and we got to see a real High Atlas village. Elhoussain was enthusiastic and he shared his passion with us, making it a great experience overall. We felt like he really took care of us and he checked to see if everything was good every once in a while. He also shared some personal stories, which I found to really bring the experience to another level. All in all, go for this experience and you won't be disappointed!
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748gingerj
Feb 23, 2020
Experience I'll never forget - He was our tourguide last year in februari, on a uni trip. He was super nice, and the experience is one I will never forget! I'm normally not one to do a tour (with a guide), but since it was a uni trip it was pre-booked. It's really an experience you wouldn't have gotten if you were to do it yourself. so I highly recommend.
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Patrickmercury
Feb 23, 2020
Amazing trip - Really lovely day offered by this guy. You will have the chance to experience Berbers culture to its fullest.
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Muneeb22
Feb 23, 2020
A fantastic experience - Elhoussain is an incredible guide who has a fountain of knowledge. He even introduced us to his family who were amazing hosts and even cooked us a delightful lunch with a panoramic view of the Atlas mountains. Would highly recommend to anybody who wants a authentic experience!
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Spencope
Feb 22, 2020
Perfect way to experience the Atlas Mountain - This entire experience was amazing! From pick-up to drop-off, Houssain insured that our day was perfect. A highlight of my entire trip was eating lunch at his mother's home. The food was delicious and one of the best meals I had in Morocco. I loved learning about the history, riding camels, and stopping to see argon oil prepared. I would highly recommend this trip for any interested in getting a well rounded and well prepared experience.
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Pozzi_federica
Feb 18, 2020
Super recommended trip out Marrakech - We bought the trip on tripadvisor , trusting the good comments we read . Our guide was very kind, carefull and took care of every detail . We had a nice time walking in nature , my son is 7 years and did not fancy the hiking but really enjoy the adventure on the mule instead ( you are given the choice to hike or be comfortably sit on a mule who will take you as a taxi through the path up to the waterfalls and the villages ). The guide offered us a delicious lunch on a beautiful terrace facing the mountains and we also could experience a ride on the camels in the desert. I recommend this trip , more than worthy and mainly thanks to the very nice person who is the guide!
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