Marrakech Trip Overview
This atlas mountains day trip from Marrakech is the only excursion you will need to discover most there is to see outside Marrakech urban area. a one-day trip to the picturesque Atlas Mountains to visit the valleys that make the region famous: Ourika Valley, Asni Valley, Sidi Fares Valley, and Oukaimeden Valley. An immersion in the heart of the Berber Area where You’ll experience the authentic traditional Amazigh culture
Additional Info
* Duration: 6 to 7 hours
* Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
* Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
This atlas mountains day trip from Marrakech is the only excursion you will need to discover most there is to see outside Marrakech urban area. a one-day trip to the picturesque Atlas Mountains to visit the valleys that make the region famous: Ourika Valley, Asni Valley, Sidi Fares Valley, and Oukaimeden Valley. An immersion in the heart of the Berber Area where You’ll experience the authentic traditional Amazigh culture
Itinerary
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Stop At: Tahanaout, Tahanaout, Marrakech-Safi
Our day trip to the Atlas Mountains begins with our introduction at either your Riad or hotel in Marrakech at 09:00. We set off to the Atlas Mountains; our first rest break being Tahanaout
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Asni, Asni, Marrakech-Safi
We are then driven up to Asni valley (1000m) for our next adventure. Also here our camel guide will be waiting to take us on a ‘ship of the desert’ across the Asni river, we will visit the weekly on Saturday
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Sidi Fares, Morocco
then passing through the Juniper forest. Our drive continues into the Sidi Fars valley, wonderful sights and surrounding exquisite terrain.
Our drive continues into the Sidi Fars valley, wonderful sights and surrounding exquisite terrain. After a welcoming cup of mint tea, we will embark on a 2-3 hours guided tour around the Berber villages, with option of riding mules for the less energetic. After this hike (mule ride) we enjoy a traditional Berber lunch( three courses), which can not be missed! within a Berber house to experience the local lifestyle, traditional cooking methods and welcoming atmosphere of a Berber family. assisting in the preparation of mint tea and cultural exchange with the family.
Stop At: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
After our relaxing meal we journey by vehicle back towards Marrakech through Asni Valley ending our days activities.
On Tuesday and Saturdays we get to visit the weekly local souk .
Duration: 1 hour