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8 Ratings
Marrakech
Embark on a scenic mule ride through the Atlas Mountains and Agafay Desert, visiting Berber villages and enjoying stunning views. Experience local life, discover an Argan oil cooperative, and indulge in a traditional lunch. Don’t miss this unforgettable adventure from Marrakech!
Embark on a scenic mule ride through the Atlas Mountains and Agafay Desert, visiting Berber villages and enjoying stunning views. Experience local life, discover an Argan oil cooperative, and indulge in a traditional lunch. Don’t miss this unforgettable adventure from Marrakech!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- High Atlas Mountains - Guests are picked up and driven to the Atlas Mountains, passing through breathtaking landscapes. A stop is made at the Argan cooperative, where visitors can purchase pure argan oil directly from the women who produce it.
- Ourika Valley - Located just 60 km from Marrakesh, the Ourika Valley offers travelers stunning…
- High Atlas Mountains - Guests are picked up and driven to the Atlas Mountains, passing through breathtaking landscapes. A stop is made at the Argan cooperative, where visitors can purchase pure argan oil directly from the women who produce it.
- Ourika Valley - Located just 60 km from Marrakesh, the Ourika Valley offers travelers stunning scenery, featuring walnut trees, weeping willows, poplars, and mountains with rocks that change color from red to green.
- Tnine Ourika - Reserve your Ourika Valley day trip today for an unforgettable journey that combines natural beauty, cultural discovery, and culinary experiences. Escape to this Moroccan haven, just a short distance from Marrakech, and create lasting memories.
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Setti-Fatma - Discover the Berber People and Their Traditions
Upon reaching the valley, visitors can explore genuine Berber villages and experience a lifestyle that has remained unchanged for centuries. With the guidance of a knowledgeable local, learn about their customs, history, and daily life. This offers a genuine human connection, away from typical tourist routes. -
Ourika Valley - Visit a Women’s Argan Oil Cooperative
Visit a local women’s cooperative where argan oil, known as Morocco’s “liquid gold,” is crafted using traditional methods. Observe the extraction process, learn about its cultural and cosmetic importance, and support sustainable local craftsmanship led by empowered Berber women.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Ideal for small-groups
- Tea and coffee
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan or 4WD with an English speaking professional Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Ideal for small-groups
- Tea and coffee
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan or 4WD with an English speaking professional Driver/guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Personal purchases
- local mountain guide guide (200 dh per group)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Personal purchases
- local mountain guide guide (200 dh per group)
Additional Information
Discover the lively Berber villages and immerse yourself in the rich local traditions and crafts. This specially curated tour guarantees an authentic experience, allowing you to connect with the friendly locals. Capture stunning Instagram-worthy photos with the backdrop of snow-capped mountains and terraced fields.
Enjoy a delightful culinary experience…
Discover the lively Berber villages and immerse yourself in the rich local traditions and crafts. This specially curated tour guarantees an authentic experience, allowing you to connect with the friendly locals. Capture stunning Instagram-worthy photos with the backdrop of snow-capped mountains and terraced fields.
Enjoy a delightful culinary experience with a traditional Moroccan lunch at a riverside restaurant, savoring the exquisite flavors of local cuisine. Experience the thrill of the Ourika River’s cool waters as you journey through the valley, providing a refreshing break from the desert heat.
Our knowledgeable guides ensure a smooth journey, sharing fascinating stories about the region’s history and culture. Uncover hidden treasures, such as aromatic herb gardens.
Reserve your Ourika Valley day trip now for an unforgettable adventure that combines natural beauty, cultural exploration, and culinary delights. Escape to this Moroccan paradise, just a short distance from Marrakech, and create memories that will last a lifetime.
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A minimum of two people is required for this tour to operate. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is only one person booked onto the tour. In this case will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Meeting Point:
- Hotels and riads located in central Marrakec
- If you are staying inside the Medina, your pickup will be at the closest point accessible to vehicles (this may involve a short walk
Location
Argana
Znikat Rahba
For guests in the medina this is a great place to meet us, however it is better to contact us after booking to find out the best pick up place and time .
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(8 Ratings)
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Patrickaf9126lo
Jan 15, 2023
Mountain to desert - The whole trip was wonderful! We went from mountain hike to watching a sunset on camel in desert. Highly recommend
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C2405lumattk
Feb 3, 2019
One of the most memorable trips - If you're ever in Marrakesh, then do this trip with Abdul. This was one of the best trips that I've done.
We first visited the lively local Amazigh (Berber) market. The next stop was the Ourika valley and hiked for about an hour. The trail was a bit more steep than I expected so I recommend wearing shoes that have good traction.
Then Abdul drove to the non-touristy area of the high Atlas mountains and showed us such beautiful scenery of the mountain terrace with various kinds of fruit trees. Since it was still Winter, the trees weren't so green but it would be fantastic when the fruit blossoms start to bloom in Spring.
The highlight of this trip was having lunch on the terrace of a local family's house. The terrace was facing breathtaking scenery of the mountains and the village. We enjoyed the most delicious chicken tajine that we've ever had in Morocco in such peaceful setting.
Abdul is from the area so he's very knowledgeable about the people and culture. Also, he knows a lot of locals and even brought treats for the kids whom he encountered during the trip. :)
Thanks for the great memories Abdul!
Ahyoung and Matt from New York
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Julie
Jan 26, 2019
PRIVATE FULL DAY TRIP TO THE ATLAS MOUNTAINS AND IMLIL VALLEY FROM MARRAKECH - Highly recommend this tour, it was the highlight of our trip to Marrakesh. The tour guides Abdul and Hassan were lovely. They were attentive and knowledgable and looked after us really well for the trip into the high Atlas Mountains. We had an wonderful trek and an amazing home cooked four course meal made by Hassan's mother. It was fabulous with the view of Mt Toubkal. It was an amazing day for us, one that we will remember forever. Tremendous!
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Jumpinwhale
Sep 30, 2018
Great hike, great guide, great lunch - Nothing but good things to say about this tour, the guide and the town of Imlil.
A driver picked us up about 5 minutes from our hotel. We climbed in and headed towards the town of Ansi where we witnessed the farmers market that is held once a week on Saturdays in this town. Wow, what a selection of items. We did not spend much time there as we were more interested in the hiking in the Atlas Mountains, so we headed down the road. The road had been washed out a few days prior due to some heavy rains that caused some flash flooding. The crews were doing a great job of making it passable once again, and it delayed us probably less than 15 minutes.
Once we arrived in Imlil, we were impressed with a town that looked like a nice colorado mountain town. The buildings all looked finished, most people were smiling and it was very clean compared to many of the locations we had visited so far.
Our guide Mubarek was great. He took it gentle on our old bodies and was very informative. His English was very good and he had grown up in this town, so he was aware of every turn and was friends with nearly every individual we encountered.
After the hike, we drove to Mubarek's house in Ansi (where we had stopped at market) to have lunch prepared by his wife. It was the best Tagine we had consumed in Morocco.
If you want to take a hike up here, and would like some guidance, we would highly recommend this service. Ask for Mubarek as your guide.
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Liza
Jun 17, 2018
Atlas mountain tour - We had a great time talking to Abdul about his Amezijh history.
He took very good care of us and even let me borrow his proper shoes for hiking up a rocky terrain.
We had a wonderful lunch at our hiking guide’s house.
Thank you Abdul for a wonderful experience!
Liza and Gary
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Paulina
Apr 7, 2018
Amazing Day Trip - The trip to the Atlas Mountains with Abdul was the highlight of our holidays in Morocco!
Abdul is an amazing guide he is fluent in many languages and knows Morocco like no one else. He took us to the most amazing places I've seen in my life. The tip was perfectly planned so we had time for a hike in the mountains, we saw how the argan oil is made and the best part was an amazing lunch in the mountains cooked by the locals which was one of the best meals in my life. The car was very comfortable and Abdul was very helpful in showing us all the places we wanted to see, stop for pictures etc. His knowledge of the local culture was so impressive and during the trip he told us many interesting stories and shared some precious insights. I could not express what an wonderful experience it was and would truly recommend as a MUST when in Morocco. Thanks for an amazing trip Abdul!
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Imran1075
Mar 28, 2018
Fantastic day trip to the Atlas Mountains - Booked a day trip to the Atlas Mountains and was go glad I chose Morocco insight tours. Stay away from the big tour operators and go with someone local for a genuine experience of Moroccan culture. Abdul is a great guide who will go out of his way to ensure you have a great day. The traditional Moroccan tagine cooked and served by a Berber family in the Mountains was wonderful. You will not regret booking with this tour company. Would give this 10 stars if I could.
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Zahra
Mar 26, 2018
Day Trip - This was my favorite tour from this vacation! We accomplished so much, but, at the same time, did not feel rushed. The views were stunning.
Abdul, our guide, was very knowledgeable and accommodating. He went out his way to ensure we had the best trip and even gave us recommendations for our remaining stay. You will not regret taking this tour. When I return to Marrakesh, I will definitely tour with him again.
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