Private Atlas Mountains Day Trip: Discover Berber Villages and Experience Authentic Moroccan Culture
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High Atlas Mountains
Escape the hustle and bustle of Marrakech on a private day trip to the Atlas Mountains. Discover authentic Berber villages, enjoy lunch with locals, and experience camel riding and pottery making. A stress-free journey to the 'real' Morocco awaits!
Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • High Atlas Mountains - The scenic drive to Ourika is breathtaking! On this mountainous road, you’ll get to see the majestic Atlas peaks and pass by authentic Berber villages in several valleys: Tafza, Aghbalou, Oulmes, … offering magnificent views and a rich variety of mesmerizing landscapes to admire.
  • Setti Fatma et les 7 Cascades - After getting in the mood for adventure and exploration, we’ll stop at the colorfully painted Berber village of Setti Fatma, neatly nestled in a canyon beneath the High Atlas mountains and famous for its series of seven waterfalls. We manage to come there a little bit earlier, in order to avoid the mass tourism crowds and be able to enjoy some peace and quiet, in front of the beautiful panoramic views of this area!

You’ll be able to enjoy a nice hike to the waterfalls with a local guide, that we’ll hire at no extra cost for you, and who will help you walk through them. You’ll also walk along the Ourika river, so please remember to wear comfortable shoes!

  • Ourika Valley - Now that you were able to take some epic shots with awesome backgrounds, or just be in the moment and reconnect with yourself; and after a stop at a women’s organic Argan oil cooperative to learn about the health benefits of Morocco’s most precious natural gift.. it’s time for a proper mouthwatering lunch!

To avoid tourist traps and overpriced restaurants, you’re going to meet and have lunch with genuine locals in a Berber family house: a fresh Moroccan salad, the main meal (a scrumptious, slowly-cooked, authentic vegetables & meat Berber Tajine) and fresh season fruits. Homemade and hearty, wholesome and healthy!

And for your belly to be filled with joy, you’ll also be offered some Moroccan tea with a local pastry!

  • Marrakech-Safi - On your way back to Marrakech, you’ll get to experience Camel Riding, in a picturesque village set against the backdrop of the Atlas Mountains, wearing traditional Touareg / nomad clothing (Blue Saharan scarf & dress) that will be provided for free!

And if you wish to supplement your experience, you can also visit a traditional handicraft pottery workshop or/and a local Berber store displaying traditional carpets woven in the High Atlas mountains.

Note: At One Life Trips, we have decided to be 100% transparent about all our services. Thus, we’d like to inform you that if you decide to buy some products during this day trip, we may receive a sales commission. This keeps us attractive to the best tour guides & local partners, so we can meticulously select genuine, helpful, non-pushy people to work with!

What's Included
  • Expert Local Guide & Driver
  • Convenient Hotel Pickup & Drop-off
  • Included Moroccan Lunch with Tajine & Mint Tea
  • Comfortable Air-Conditioned Transport & Insurance
  • Local Berber Tour Guide for Waterfall Exploration
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • (Optional) Camel riding experience
  • (Optional) Traditional Touareg / Nomad clothes
Additional Information

For all lovers of nature, fresh air and adventure.. for travelers who are looking for a thrilling and peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of Marrakech.. this private Day Trip will let you discover the High Atlas Mountains, their authentic unspoilt Berber villages and one the most kind and easy-to-approach people you’ll ever met. Welcome on this stress-free journey to the ‘real’ Morocco. With us, you’ll avoid the touristy spots, you’ll go inside a Berber house and enjoy lunch with locals, you’ll be able to reconnect with yourself in front of mesmerizing and breathtaking sceneries, and also take epic photos with awesome panoramic views! You’ll also experience camel riding, learn everything you need to know about the Moroccan organic Argan oil, create your own pottery… In short, get ready to be amazed!!\n\nNote: One Life Trips only works with genuinely passionate tour guides & meticulously selected local partners to deliver the most delightful and unique travel experiences.

Location
High Atlas Mountains
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Paulnl1059vb
Jun 9, 2024
Great escape from the city - My partner and I opted for the Private Atlas Mountains Day Trip - Regular without Camel Riding and had a fantastic time. Communication from Nadir at the office and Abdennour (our driver) prior to the morning meet were easy and straight forward. On the day Abdennour was on time and greeted us with a warm welcome. We got to know him during our day and he is a lovely guy. It felt like catching up with an old friend. Abdul our guide for the Mountain and waterfall hike was also extremely friendly, welcoming and took good care when assisting my girlfriend across the large rocks and slippery decents. Our trip also included a Tajine lunch at a Berber house which was a fantastic experience and very different to the creature comforts of home. The family were very friendly, interactive and humble. The chicken and vegetable Tajine was super tasty. A great reward post hike. This was a brilliant trip and we both highly recommend it. Something very different to Marrakech centre.
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Guido
Jun 1, 2024
Morocco in spring - Morocco is fascinating and very modern compared to other North African countries. The pearl is perhaps Marrakesh and the desert is breathtaking. The guide Aladino Salah made the difference, with his professionalism and overwhelming friendliness.
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Ornellab823
May 31, 2024
Wonderful tour MOROCCO - Just returned from 4 intense and beautiful days in Morocco. A heartfelt thank you to our super guide Aladino for his skills, availability and perfect Italian who accompanied us to discover the cities of Marrakech, Essaouira and the Agafay desert. WONDERFUL MOROCCO everything perfectly organised. Tour and guide highly recommended. Ornella and Piera
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Companion26027192967
May 20, 2024
Fantastic! - Beautiful experience. A very suitable trip to Morocco for those who love both the beauties of the landscape and the artistic ones. Colours, scents and flavors all to be discovered in a country that is advancing rapidly. The immensity of the desert's embrace is incomparable. But the real gem of the trip was our companion, Aladdin Salah. Punctual, kind and witty, he made traveling miles less burdensome for us. Speaking excellent Italian, seasoned with a Tuscan accent, he took us to the most beautiful places, told us a lot of things, making us get to know Morocco better. I really think it wouldn't have been the same without him.
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Linduzzilm
May 15, 2024
Wow landscapes - This tour was beautiful! Magnificent and unexpected landscapes, Our guide Aladino was very kind and also available to our requests, really recommended!
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P9050vtcristinac
May 14, 2024
When you meet someone who makes a difference - Panoramas with enveloping and authentic colours... beautiful memories. On this tour we were accompanied by Aladin Salah who was not only a driver but also a guide, who with dedication and enthusiasm made us enjoy this experience to the fullest. His perfect Italian gave us the opportunity during the trip to have various conversations on disparate topics and thus to get to know Morocco and its people more deeply.
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X8591zcsergioc
May 14, 2024
Trip to Marrakesh and the nearby desert - Salah is a splendid person, cultured and polite, the best guide you could wish for, ready to satisfy your every need
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Luciferait
May 14, 2024
Salah the best guide in Morocco... - Salah truly the best guide in Morocco, he took us to the best places in Marrakech, Rabat, Casablanca, desert... Infinite patience and speaks perfect Italian, he pampered us throughout the tour... Thank you so much ❤️
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Linduzzilm
May 10, 2024
3 perfect days - We spent 3 days organized by Aladino, who in this short time made us fall in love with the Moroccan landscapes, he was a very attentive and thoughtful guide, highly recommended!
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Bellaciao34
May 8, 2024
Family walk - Zakaria is a particularly attentive guide; in addition to the visit to an “authentic” market which followed our request, the walk he took us on was great. Elliot's Mom 😉
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