3 Valleys Atlas Mountains Day Trip

After being picked up from your Marrakech hotel or riad in the morning, you and your small party will journey over the spectacular Atlas Mountains in a comfortable 4x4 car or minivan. During your one-hour trip to Ourika Valley, you will be able to take in breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains. This lush valley's waterfalls offer a beautiful contrast to the surrounding environment, and the guided tour will allow you explore the waterfalls in depth. Continue on to a local women's cooperative to observe ladies extracting Argan oil (a well-known Moroccan oil) and visit a bio-aromatic garden packed with ornamental and medicinal plants.

Continue to Oukaimeden Valley, the second valley on your journey. Follow a remote mountain route at an altitude of 1,800 meters, through typical Berber settlements with adobe and stone dwellings. Take advantage of the incredible chance to have an actual Berber cultural experience by enjoying a meal of Moroccan salad or soup, Berber tagine with couscous, dessert, and beverages with a local family. After that, proceed to the Asni Valley, perched atop the Atlas Mountains. Mount Toubkal, at 13,668 feet, is the highest peak in northern Africa (4,165 meters). Asni Valley is home to vast orchards of apple, walnut, peach, and almond trees, so be sure to have your camera ready to capture their beauty on film. We visit also Imlil where you will enjoy the lunch,.

At this point, either return to Marrakech or, if you opted for the longer option, continue your adventure into the Moroccan countryside for an additional hour. Take a trip to Takerkoust Lake, a tranquil sapphire-blue man-made lake beloved by residents. Then, travel via wheat fields and towns on your way to the Kik Plateau, a unique limestone outcrop in the Atlas Mountains that gives breathtaking views of the verdant lowlands below. Evening drop-off at your hotel or riad in Marrakech signifies the conclusion of your amazing excursion across the Moroccan countryside.