Marrakech: Hike to the Valleys of the High Atlas Mountains

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Marrakech: Hike to the Valleys of the High Atlas Mountains

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Take a break from busy Marrakech on a guided tour of the High Atlas Mountains. Discover Berbers lifestyle, hike to most scenic valley surrounded by incredible landscapes, enjoy home-cooked lunch...

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Highlights

Hike to most scenic valley surrounded by spectacular vistas and Berber villages
Visit Berber women extracting the unique Argan oil co-op
Enjoy a traditional home-cooked lunch at an exclusive Berber family house
Admire the colorful scenery and the unique Berber lifestyle

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 pickup from your hotel or Riad in central Marrakech. Meet your guide and board the 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, enjoy offered fresh 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 life of local people. When you arrive at Sidi Fares, the third valley, go for a stunning guided hiking tour with a professional, flexible and helpful local guide through a Beautiful, most scenic valley surrounded by Berber villages and spectacular vistas for about 60-90 min, afterwards enjoy a delicious full 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 drop-off at your accommodation.

Includes

Hotel/Riad pick-up and drop-off Transportation by an air-conditioned, comfy minivan or SUV vehicle by an expert Driver-Guide Guided hike with a professional flexible and helpful local guide (60-90 min) Typical home-cooked lunch at an exclusive local Berber family house All entry fees Gas is included

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