3 Day Trek in the Atlas Mountains and Berber Villages from Marrakech

4.5 (88 reviews) Marrakech, Morocco
Duration3 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Danish, Dutch, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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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
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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.

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