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Full Day Berber Experience: High Atlas Culture & Scenery
5.0
21 Ratings
Marrakech
Escape Marrakech’s heat with a private Berbere experience in Ourika Valley. Enjoy breathtaking views, guided hikes, and explore Setti Fatma’s waterfalls.
Escape Marrakech’s heat with a private Berbere experience in Ourika Valley. Enjoy breathtaking views, guided hikes, and explore Setti Fatma’s waterfalls.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Marrakech - -Pickup from Marrakech
The day begins with a 9:00 AM pickup from your accommodation in Marrakech by a professional driver who speaks your preferred language (English, French, or Spanish). -
Ourika Valley - -Journey to Ourika Valley
The first part of the journey involves a drive through relatively flat terrain for about 30 minutes,…
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Marrakech - -Pickup from Marrakech
The day begins with a 9:00 AM pickup from your accommodation in Marrakech by a professional driver who speaks your preferred language (English, French, or Spanish). -
Ourika Valley - -Journey to Ourika Valley
The first part of the journey involves a drive through relatively flat terrain for about 30 minutes, which may seem uneventful at first. However, as you approach the Ourika Valley, breathtaking views of Berber villages and lush landscapes unfold. -
7 Cascade D’ourika - -Setti Fatma Village
Upon arrival at Setti Fatma, known for its picturesque waterfalls, you will meet a local guide who will lead you on a walking tour to explore these natural wonders. This segment typically lasts about 1 hour, allowing you to appreciate the scenic beauty and take photographs -
Setti-Fatma - -Lunch by the River
After your hike, enjoy lunch in a serene setting along the riverbank. This is an opportunity to relax and perhaps dip your feet into the refreshing waters. -
Ourika - -Visit to Argan Oil Cooperative
Next, you’ll visit a women’s cooperative where Moroccan Argan oil is produced. This stop lasts approximately 30 minutes, providing insight into traditional production methods and the importance of Argan oil in Moroccan culture. -
Ourika Valley - -Exploration of Berber Villages
You will then have the chance to visit one of the local Berber houses, where you can learn about their lifestyle and customs firsthand. This part of the experience allows for deeper cultural immersion. -
Marrakech - -Return to Marrakech
Finally, after a fulfilling day exploring nature and culture, you’ll return to Marrakech, arriving back around early evening.
What's Included
- Guided hiking tour
- Professional driver with language proficiency
- Visit to an Argan oil cooperative
- Visit to a Berber house
- Welcome tea at the Berber house
- Guided hiking tour
- Professional driver with language proficiency
- Visit to an Argan oil cooperative
- Visit to a Berber house
- Welcome tea at the Berber house
What's Not Included
- tips
- Personal expenses
- Lunch (not included but available for purchase)
- tips
- Personal expenses
- Lunch (not included but available for purchase)
Additional Information
The Full Day Private Berber Experience in High Atlas is an immersive day trip designed for travelers seeking to explore the stunning landscapes and rich culture of the High Atlas Mountains, particularly focusing on the Berber way of life. This excursion typically lasts around 7 hours and includes a variety of activities that showcase both natural beauty and cultural heritage.
The Full Day Private Berber Experience in High Atlas is an immersive day trip designed for travelers seeking to explore the stunning landscapes and rich culture of the High Atlas Mountains, particularly focusing on the Berber way of life. This excursion typically lasts around 7 hours and includes a variety of activities that showcase both natural beauty and cultural heritage.
Location
Marrakech
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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(21 Ratings)
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Silke
Nov 3, 2024
A worthwhile trip to the Atlas Mountains with a very friendly and experienced driver - gladly again - A relaxing drive into the Atlas Mountains to the falls with traditional breakfast with Hakim as driver and an overall great day. Hakim was very reliable and interested in informing us about his country while driving and answering our questions. He was very attentive and mindful overall and a good motorist. We felt very comfortable and safe!
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N374kgmarier
Aug 12, 2024
Atlas and Ourika - The day was beautiful, we could see a lot of very typical craftsmanship and beautiful scenery.
Hakim, the Guide who accompanied us, was on top all day, always very smiling, in love with his region and his country, extremely pedagogical with children. It was one of the reasons for the success of this day
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882ellau
Jul 8, 2024
Amazing trip - Such an amazing trip I really can’t recommend enough. Hakim especially really made the trip special and tailored the day to exceed our expectations!
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415khushj
Jun 20, 2024
Ourika Waterfall, Berbere Home, Pottery & Hakim is the best!!! - My cousins and I booked our trip to visit the Ourika Waterfall through our Riad. Hakim, the driver came to pick us up and we were immediately at ease with his company. We spent the drive picking his brains about Morocco where he offered so much valuable knowledge about the country. He was super professional and made sure we were always comfortable. He went above and beyond to make the day special for us, thank you!!!
At the waterfall, we met Kamal who took us up to the mountain, which was incredible. We visited Berber cooperatives on the way where we bought some beautiful jewellery before taking in the waterfall. We then enjoyed some traditional food by the river before heading back to the car with Hakim.
He then took us to visit a traditional Berber home, where the lovely Muhammed took us around. Hakim also took us to visit a place where they make Argan Oil and then to a pottery house. He also took us to some beautiful spots where we could look at the views as we said we were fans of the landscape.
Overall, this was one of our favourite days, we really enjoyed meeting and talking with everyone who took us round on the excursion. I would definitely recommend this trip, and Hakim very highly!
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Andrebi1695df
Jun 8, 2024
Discovering the Berbers and a nice moment of sharing around a barbecue will remain our most beautiful day - Great stay in Marrakech and visit to the Ourika valley
Thank you to our guide and driver Abdelkarim RIDA for his availability, kindness and the quality of his welcome!!
Andrew and Marilyn
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Pierrepatrickd2024
Jun 2, 2024
Berber heritage - Magical day meeting authentic Berber Morocco. A real breath of fresh air between earthen villages and fertile valleys. Thanks also to our guide Hakim for his discretion and his knowledge of these mountain people in all simplicity.
A cultural and human immersion not to be missed
See you soon, without a doubt
Aurore and Pierre-Patrick
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B6964mwlauraf
May 21, 2024
Very good Experience! - Our Driver was really friendly and nice and he did many stops as for our request.
The Driver Hakim is very reliable and always calm.
He took care of us 3 girls!
Highly reccomended!
Thanks
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Aur_lieng224
May 20, 2024
Through the Moroccan mountains - Really great day in the Moroccan mountains. Our guide was very attentive to our desires and wishes regarding the course of the day. It was flawless! We recommend this excursion, you will not be disappointed as it is so exotic. Thanks again to Hakim for this magnificent discovery. We will come back !!!
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Stay45458009008
May 13, 2024
Berber village tour - The whole experience was great from start to finish. We were picked up early by our tour guide, Hakim, at the riad who was welcoming and helpful, ensuring we were comfortable and had everything we needed the whole day.
Hakim being local shared his knowledge of the local area, people and culture as we ventured into Atlas Mountains.
He organised another guide to walk with us up to the waterfall, which was stunning, passing several local Berber stall holders selling local carpets, jewellery and other things.
We stopped for a wonderful dinner in the mountains on the side of the river, the tagine and service was the best.
Returning home we stopped at a traditional Berber house and Argan oil factory.
We had a great day thanks to Hakim.
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Sandybordeaux
May 6, 2024
very beautiful meeting - We made two excursions, accompanied by hakim.
Hakim is very professional, attentive and available.
I highly recommend this guide.
Thank you Hakim and good luck in your work.
Ben, sandrine and sophie
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