Atlas Mountains Day Excursion: A Journey through Ancient Berber Trails and Ourika Valley

Embark on a captivating day excursion through the Atlas Mountains and Ourika Valley. Discover ancient Berber trails, picturesque Berber villages, and the natural beauty of the region.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ourika - Excursion in the valley of Ourika and the Berber Villages extends between the first foothills of the Atlas, this beautiful green valley is certainly one of the best preserved in Morocco. After crossing the fertile plain of Al Haouz, you reach the Douar of “Tnine de l’Ourika”. This charming little town is a nerve center of the region. Ourika valley excursion from Marrakech Continuing along the Ourika valley, one is struck by the banks of the Oued whose meadows are generously shaded by poplars and other weeping willows which are unusual at this latitude. We are surprised at the hard work undertaken by the Berber populations of the region who did not hesitate to hoist up the hillsides the materials necessary for the construction of small houses hung on the mountainside or to shape the terraces necessary for agriculture. in a hostile environment. Once arrived, we leave our vehicle and leave with a local guide for a walk that will take us to the “Setti Fatma” waterfalls… feet in the water of the river, we will enjoy chatting with the local inhabitants and why not share a good mint tea by the river, after lunch with a Berber family before returning to Marrakech.
What's Included
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Professional driver
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities and personal expenses
  • Lunch and Drinks
  • Local guide fee
Additional Information

Explore the High Atlas Mountains and follow the ancient Berber trail, the green river and the smiles of Berber people in the villages will make your journey to Ourika valley the most unforgettable ever. Atlas mountains, Ourika valley, Berber villages
At the foot of the ski station Oukaimden, the Valley of Ourika rises gently to the foothills of the High Atlas where small typical villages nestle.
It is a pure and magnificent place where silence is “only disturbed” by birds singing, streams, and laundresses. Ourika is famous for its pottery and its crystalline minerals.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Vacation52974513645
Mar 7, 2024
A grand day out - We had a great time with Ibrahim our driver, he's full of information and good company. A really good day, hopefully we'll have another trip with him next time we visit.
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Voyager485771
Oct 12, 2023
Great day out - Great trip to the Atlas mountains with a private driver - Lahcen was very kind and had I a comfortable nap in the car on the drive back haha! Our guide for the hike, Mohammed, was excellent and would recommend him for any tour!
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Vtitley
Sep 4, 2023
Day trip from Marrakesh to Imlil - Mohammed Amzil (guide) and Hassan (driver) we’re very professional, informative and friendly. Good day trip but some of the trekking is tricky so please wear sensible shoes!!!!
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Peter
Jun 10, 2023
Mount Toubkal trip - Enjoyed a fantastic trip up the wonderful Mount Toubkal. Enjoyed great company with fantastic views all the way from camp to the summit. The trip was topped off with a excellent guide Mohammad sorkozy who guided us along the way. He has excellent knowledge of the mountains as well as bringing a friendly positive attitude at all times. Would highly recommend guaranteed memories that will last a lifetime.
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Littlefolla
Jun 10, 2023
3 day Toubkal climb. - Mohammad Sarkozy was our guide on a 3 day trek to climb Toubkal. This is a hard 3 days walking and the rewards are the spectacular scenery and the special moments with Mohammad. Muhammad has been climbing Toubkal since he was 12, he has a wealth of experience and will guide you through the mountains at the perfect pace. He is great fun to be with and makes the trip special. I went with my sons and we had one misty day and two days of fantastic weather, staying in tents and starting the ascent at 4 am to beat the heat. An experience we will not forget.
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Billwa1727bn
Jun 10, 2023
Excellent, scenic trip - Excellent trip, started with a drive up to imlil which was very safe and scenic. Then we met our guide Mohammed Sarkozy, an amazing professional guide who was also very funny and kind. We made it to the top of Mt Toubkal and were rewarded with excellent views. I can’t speak highly enough of the trip and our excellent guide modhammed sarkozy!
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C6934lxtonyb
May 10, 2023
A wonderful day away from the city - Toubkal Guide was recommended to us by a friend when we said we were visiting Marrakech. We booked a 4x4 tour of the Atlas Mountains including a trek, lunch, plateau and scenic drive. Our driver and walking guide (both called Ibrahim) were exceptional - lovely people with a genuine interest in our experience. Thank you for a wonderful day in the mountains :-)
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Jenandrobtravels
Apr 22, 2023
Wonderful waterfall experience - Fabulous adventure tour with an amazing guide. The waterfalls at Imlil are magnificent. They are well worth the hike but wear good footing and take water for the hike with you
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Nwebb94
Jan 19, 2023
Two amazing days in the Atlas Mountains - Ibrahim our driver was amazing. My mum who is a very nervous passenger and suffers from travel sickness felt entirely safe and despite the twisty roads never felt ill. He made the journey extremely comfortable and informed us along the entire route. It was so good we booked a second day trip from Marrakech with him. We spent both wonderful days walking with. Mohammed Sarkozy our guide. A very kind and patient man, who was extremely professional and funny. We felt 100 percent safe with him. And he made both trips truly memorable. We could not have asked for more from him and nothing was a problem. A more warm and passionate person about the Atlas Mountains it would be hard to find. Karima who joined us on our initial trip from Marrakesh and arranged all the activities behind the scenes was equally kind and caring and could not have been any better at her job. The whole process of booking the second day trip could not have been any more painless and both days ran like clockwork, with a gorgeous lunch provided at the Imlil Lodge (the best tagine and couscous we have found in Morocco) and as much mint tea as you could ever desire. We would highly recommend doing a tour with Toubkal Guide, be it a smaller less challenging day trip like ours or more serious trekking to the summit. We could genuinely not be happier. Everyone we met along our route was equally kind and hospitable. We will certainly be returning.
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Acit44
Dec 18, 2022
Abraham is incredible! - Abraham was just spectacular. He took us through the Atlas Mountains making extra stops for us along the way just so we could shop, take pictures and soak in the beauty that is Morocco. We felt so welcome, safe and happy in his presence. This excursion truly made our trip to this country the most memorable. I could not recommend Abraham and this tour more. I would travel through all of Morocco with him if I could! Hoping the pictures attached depict how personal this experience was. We had such a blast.
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