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Atlas Mountains Private Tour: Berber Culture & Views
5.0
213 Ratings
Marrakech
Embark on a private tour of the Atlas Mountains from Marrakech and immerse yourself in Berber culture. Enjoy breathtaking scenic viewpoints and indulge in a local lunch with a Berber family.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- High Atlas Mountains - Saturday and Tuesday guided tours also include a visit to a local Berber farmer’s market. we pass by reachard Bronson Kasbah
Note 1: For animal welfare reasons, camel rides are no longer included.
Note 2: the total duration of the walk is 2 hours but transport will be provided for people who do not want to walk
- Marrakech - Hassan or Salah will pick you up from your hotel/riad or meet you outside Hotel Ali at 9:30 a.m. (on Jamaa el Fna square). From there we will begin our 1.5 hour journey to the Atlas Mountains. Your first stop will be the traditional picturesque village of Azrou. Then we will go to a women’s argan oil cooperative where there will be a tasting of fresh bread and oil with Moroccan tea.
Our next stop will be the picturesque and bustling valley of Imlil. It’s a nice place with a fast-flowing river, nuts and very traditional Berber villages dotted everywhere. From there, we’ll start our walk with a quiet stop at my lovely home where you can enjoy the stunning views from the rooftop terrace while you enjoy a delicious Berber lunch prepared with love by our mother.
After lunch we will continue our walk along an easy trail with a fantastic view of the whole valley. Our driver will be waiting to take us back to Marrakech (arrival in town around 6 p.m.).
- Imlil - We finish our hike in imlil Centre with cup of tea ,see how the local Berber people living, and drive back To your accomidation in Marrakech full of Good meameries of the magical Atlas Mountain.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Hotel Pick-up and drop-off
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tour Guide
- Tea and coffee
- Lunch
Additional Information
Touring Morocco’s Atlas Mountains without a guide could result in a missed opportunity to experience Berber culture and breathtaking viewpoints. However, many group excursions adhere to strict schedules that leave little room for impromptu activities. This exclusive tour addresses these concerns by providing a local guide who handles logistics and facilitates engagement with Berber inhabitants, as well as offering the option to customize your schedule. A traditional lunch with a local family in the Atlas Mountains is also included.
Location
Café de France Medina
Rue des Banques
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Linda_j
Aug 25, 2024
Brilliant trip. Well worth the money. - Brilliant trip! Well worth the money. Our guide Mustafa was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed the information he shared with us.
We had a lovely meal with his family in the Atlas Mountains and will remember the trip for a long time.
Thank you Mustafa for an amazing day!
Thank you Hassan for your communication leading up to the trip.
The happy Johnston family
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Seaside52204780252
Aug 23, 2024
An unforgettable day - Nice Family Discovery of the High Atlas with Hassan our Guide for a day we will not forget! Meals eaten at Hassan around an excellent Berber Tajine!
Thank you for everything Hassan!!
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Sightseer45345115867
Aug 3, 2024
Hassan and the atlas mountains - This excursion was absolutely excellent, Hassan was an incredible guide, very knowledgeable and he went out of his way to make us feel comfortable. The trip from marrakech was great, we stopped several times, for the panorama and visited a argan production establishment. The climb to the last village before toubkal was breathtaking, and the waterfall was a great bonus. We met his lovelt family for lunch, and would recommend this excursion to anyone visiting marrakech, the atlas Mountains are not to be missed with Hassan
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Florian_s
Jul 27, 2024
Totally recommend this trip! - We spent an amazing day with Hassan, his family and his driver.
The drive into the mountains is totally worth it, you will enjoy spectacular views, an amazing hike, a great meal in Hassan's home all the while you get interesting insights about the local culture and nature. We can truly recommend this trip and would do it again without any doubt. Thanks for having us, Hassan! We really enjoyed it a lot!
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12hg18
Jul 24, 2024
Hassan is the best! - The tour with Hassan was absolutely incredible!! He made us feel immediately welcomed, took us on a beautiful hike, provided a delicious meal cooked by a local family in a beautiful Moroccan home and was all around just a pleasure to spend time with. If we come back to Morocco, we will certainly be reaching out to Hassan to plan all of our excursions with him. Highly, highly recommend - you’ll have an unforgettable experience!
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Stefan_d
Jul 15, 2024
Memorable Mountain Tour - We had an exceptional experience on our mountain tour. Our guide, Hassan, was incredibly friendly and engaging, particularly with our daughters. He was knowledgeable, answering all of our questions and enriching our journey with numerous interesting facts.
The drive was equally pleasant, thanks to our driver, Hichame. He ensured a safe and relaxed trip without any rush or dangerous driving. Hichame's friendly demeanor greatly enhanced our experience.
Our daughters particularly enjoyed riding a donkey up the mountain and sipping fresh orange juice at the cascades—a must-try!
The meal was exceptional, prepared by Hassan’s wife, who did a fantastic job. We were also fortunate to witness the preparations for a Berber wedding, adding a unique touch to our visit.
Keep the names Hassan and Hichame in mind; they will ensure your journey is memorable.
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611katellt
Jun 21, 2024
Perfect - The hike with Hassan was really great!
Very interesting discussions, full of explanations! I loved this excursion!
Hassan got involved in taking some nice photos and videos for me, which was very nice.
I would come back to climb Mount Toubkal!
Thank you very much, it’s nice
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Jimmytheadventurer
Jun 12, 2024
This tour makes you feel part of the family! - Absolutely loved this tour. For us the real treat was going to Mostapha’s village high up in the mountains, watching his nephews play games on the rooftop and enjoying one of the best meals we had in Morocco - cooked in front of you by his mom. We were lucky enough to have her show us how she prepares the meals too. Really a fantastic day. Get to know Mostapha - I had a great conversation with him about his village, personal life and values.
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Matthew_n
Jun 11, 2024
A worthy trek up the High Atlas - Very impressed with this tour of Mophasa’s Berber village up in the high Atlas Mountains. It’s truly stunning. I’d say the first part of your tour is typical of a tour - going to tourist shops and a local goods manufacturer (argon oil) but the real highlight is when you reach the base of the mountain. This is a pretty moderate trek 2200 meters up. It’s definitely doable and worth it. If you get to meet his nephews you’ll be in for a real surprise as the kids are very entertaining!!
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Celinedl7337wk
Jun 17, 2024
To flee ! Tourist trap no interest - I had booked a French guide in a group of max 10 people and I found myself in an English group where there were many more of us. The guide is not pleasant, spends his time on the phone, does not explain anything to us... the landscape shown is mediocre. This is not my first excursion to Marrakech and this one is by far the worst! To flee !!! Guaranteed waste of time!!!!
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