High Atlas Mountains and 5 Valleys Day Trip
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WHEN
Friday 3 January to Friday 10 January
ADDRESS
, Marrakech
COMPANY
From Marrakech: High Atlas Mountains and 5 Valleys Day Trip
Highlights
- Hike along the scenic Sidi Fare valley with breathtaking views and villages
- Discover how Berber women extract Argan oil with a visit to a cooperative
- Savor a traditional home-cooked lunch at an authentic Berber family house
- Experience the wonders of the High Atlas Mountains as you visit three valleys
- Enjoy the comfort and convenience of round-trip transportation from your hotel
Description
Embark on a day trip from Marrakech and discover some of the most beautiful valleys of the High Atlas Mountains region with your guide. Leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind as you admire the Ourika Valley, enjoy a stunning guided hike, enjoy a home-cooked lunch in Sidi Fares, and see mountain peaks in Asni.
Start with a pickup from your hotel or Riad in central Marrakech. Meet your guide, board an air-conditioned vehicle, and set off on your adventure. On your way to the Ourika Valley, enjoy your first glimpse of the stunning landscapes.
Make your first stop at this natural spot surrounded by majestic red mountains and enjoy some mint tea by the river bank. Along the way, visit some local Berber women at a local co-operative extracting the much-sought-after Argan oil and taste a typical Moroccan breakfast.
Continue to the second valley, Oukaimden, and travel a secluded mountain road up to 1,800 meters above sea level. Pass through traditional Berber villages built from adobe and stones, and see the daily lives of local people.
When you arrive at Sidi Fares, the third valley, go for a stunning guided hiking tour through a scenic valley surrounded by Berber villages and spectacular vistas for about 60–90 minutes. After, tuck into a delicious home-cooked lunch of soup, salad, Berber tajine, couscous, dessert, mint tea, and mineral water at a local Berber family house with breathtaking scenery.
With bellies full, head to the fourth valley, Asni, where you can admire the hills of fruit trees and the snowy summits of the High Atlas Mountains. Finally, relax on the drive back to the city via the fifth valley of Tahanaout, arriving back in Marrakech with a drop-off at your accommodation.
Includes
Hotel/Riad pickup and drop-off
Transportation by an air-conditioned minivan or SUV vehicle
Driver-guide
Hike
Hiking guide
Lunch
All entry fees
Important Information
- You can visit the weekly souk (Berber market) at Asni Valley on Saturdays
The tour is conducted by a multi-lingual guide
There are vegetarian, vegan, and gluten options available
Infant seats are available
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund