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Overview
This 3 day-long trip to and from Marrakech provides the opportunity to encounter Moroccan village life firsthand as you make your way to the home of a Berber family in the High Atlas mountains. The rural, scenic walking is a welcome contrast to the hectic atmosphere of Moroccan cities. After spending the great time enjoying a meal and experiencing village life, you'll have a good sense of the beauty and hospitality of Berber's indigenous people. on this perfect trip you will have a real experience.
Depending on your fitness level, we offer three different trips. The first includes about 4-5 hours of walking every day, the second includes 2-4 hours of walking every day, and the third includes very little walking, visiting a local village accessible by Mule ride. All three include visiting a Berber family and the chance to see Berber village life firsthand.
What's included
2 Breakfast 3 Lunch. 3Dinner
Mule to carry the bags
Accommodation
Private transport to and from your hotel in Marrakech
What to expect
Day 1: Marrakech - Atlas Mountains
High Atlas Mountains
Pass by
Early morning departure from Marrakech, drive up into the mountains towards Imlil (approx 1 hours depending on traffic).
Arrive in Imlil, check into a guesthouse or riad.
Afternoon: trek from Imlil through one or two nearby Berber villages (for example to Tagadirt or Tacheddirt) exploring terraced fields, mountain paths and village life.
Evening: enjoy dinner with a local Berber family or at the guesthouse; soak in the mountain atmosphere.
Day 2: Imlil - Azzaden Valley
Imlil
Pass by
After breakfast, set off on a longer trek ascending into the valley: you’ll pass orchards, waterfalls or streams, and a sequence of villages inhabited by Berber (Amazigh) communities
Reach a more remote guesthouse / mountain lodge in the afternoon (stay overnight in a Berber village setting Azzadenevalley).
Spend the evening talking with locals, observing daily life, enjoying dinner in the lodge with mountain views.
Day 3: Atlas Mountains - Marrakech
Marrakech
Pass by
Morning: hike down from the mountain village through scenic trails back towards Armed
Mid‐day: stop in a village for lunch and a traditional mint tea with friendly local hosts.
Afternoon: drive from Armed valley back to Marrakech, arriving by early evening.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Pick-up from your hotel in Marrakech
Additional information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 3 years
Walking shoes are recommended and sunglasses, sun cream and camera
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.