Atlas Mountains & 3 Valleys Private Tour From Marrakech
Description
Get away from the hustle-bustle of Marrakech to the stunning Atlas Mountains and witness the real side of Morocco and learn about the native people of North Africa the Berbers. On this day trip you will discover the most spectacular 3 Valleys of the Atlas Mountains amazing landscapes and lovely contrast of colours . In very comfy cars, a small group and plenty of activities adapted to your choices. Lunch will be at Berber house family in spectacular panoramic views . Let's start the Adventure!
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Itinerary
This is a marvellous trip during which you will discover the most spectacular valleys of the area. Ourika Valley, Sidi Fares and Asni Valley. Your guide will pick you up at 9am from your hotel or riad, and leaving Marrakech, east of the city direction of the high Atlas, will cross several villages before driving along the Ourika Valleys, stretches for about 30 miles across the foothills of the High Atlas. This is one of the most picturesque drives where the road follows the rushing Ourika River, which although the levels cary, never runs dry and provides wonderful whitewater rafting in the summer months. Somewhere in the valley we will have a mint tea pause by the mountain stream, before heading off-road on the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. We will take that route at leisurely pace, and if happen to be a day where it is local berber market in one of the villages, we would stop in the morning to visit it. We will drive trough villages and will able to stop whenever you want for photos or to get information. We also encourage our clients to bring with them unwanted spare clothes or shoes, as well as school furniture that you can distribute yourself once you travel with us, will be lot's of the berber kids on the way. We will continue to climb upwards until you leave the main road at an altitude of over 2000 meters. Then we will follow an ancient, partly paved Berber track to reach the Sidi Fares valley an authentic area famous for apple tree, here where you will have lunch in a berber house in a village overlooking the Atlas Mountains. The food will be homemade and organic food : tomato salad, chicken tagine, couscous and fruits. If you are vegeterian, this can be cater for with 24 houres notice. After the lunch we head off for the greener Asni valley where orchards lined the route. You can also admire the Mount Toubkal : the highest peak in Northern Africa culminating at 4167 meters, and often snow capped.
camel ride its take around 20 min if you want , just its not included on the price its 10 extra .
Trek in the Atlas Mountains short or long as you wish can be in Eureka valley or in another valley .
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Pickup Locations & Times
Departure Point: Hotels and Riads located in central Marrakech If you are staying inside the Medina, your pickup will be at the closest point accessible to vehicles. Return point: Returns to original departure point
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of two people are required for this tour to operate. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is only one person booked onto the tour. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
- Operated by a multi-lingual guide
- A short hike in a nice open area before lunch or after, for about 20 min to 1 hour (optional)
- Visit of the Women Argan Oil Cooperative (optional)
- Visit Weekly local market (Wednesday there's no market) (optional )
- Small-group tour ensures more personalized attention from your guide
- A conservative dress code is recommended in Morocco. Men and women should keep their upper body (especially shoulders, chest and midriff) as well as their knees covered at all times as a sign of respect to the local culture. Wearing shorts is not recommended
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Reviews(228)
We were a group of 5 women and really enjoyed this experience. The lunch in a Berber family house was perfect and highly recommended. We did not specifically like the stops at the tourist shops; and we decided not to do the camel ride after seeing that the camels. The drive to the Berber family house and the lunch are the highlight of this tour.
This day of discovering the Atlas with Lamin was great, the panoramas, the delicious meal at a Berber family home and the explanations of our guide/driver Lamin , everything was perfect!
Abdul was an amazing driver and friend on this trip. He gave us incredible insight into Moroccan culture and surroundings. The car was very comfortable
Abdul was an excellent choice for us. He arrived on time and took four of us to the Atlas Mountains. He drove cautiously and stopped when we requested. Took us to a great Berber home cooked meal. It was pleasure driving with him.
2 exceptional days with a very nice meeting with our Sheriff driver, adorable smiling available, a magnificent meeting. We recommend without hesitation.
With our driver guide Abdul we had a great day. Beautiful scenery, visit to a Berber market, different local crafts, lunch with a family. Weak point, we could not do the walk because path too muddy because of the snow. .
We loved our trip. Our driver was fabulous and took time to explain each area to us with lots of opportunities for photos. Nothing felt rushed. We stopped for Berber tea along the way and then visited a traditional Berber house for lunch - this was the highlight of the trip! The food was exceptional and the family so friendly. We would highly recommend this trip for anyone wanting to explore further. But wrap up warm!!!!!
We did the excursion with it. Youness , guide . driver. Very nice and friendly Berber meal in a charming family. tagine and couscous wonderfully cooked With stunning scenery on the Atlas I recommend without moderation
A very impressive tour through the valleys. Wonderful landscapes. Abdul our driver was very engaging, very knowledgeable & accommodating and drove very well and safely. The stops along the way even for memories were much appreciated. The food in the Berber family was absolutely delicious. Best food in Morocco thus far. On my return visit to Morocco I intend to book everywhere and every time with Arib Voyages. Thank you and very much again!
We were picked up by Abdul at our Riad at the agreed time and driven in a comfortable car along some commercial stops. We didn't have to because you always feel obliged to buy something and then the negotiation starts, but well it's inescapable on such a trip. Just when we had enough of that we drove further into the mountains and that was beautiful. The highlight literally and figuratively was lunch at a Berber family. Great food and very friendly service. Then again along a beautiful route back to Marrakech where we promptly arrived at our Riad at 4 pm. Abdul chauffed us well this day and told us a lot about the scenery and everything that passed by👍
