Berber Villages and 3 Valleys Atlas Mountains Day Trip

Berber Villages and 3 Valleys Atlas Mountains Day Trip

Discover the Berber settlements of the High Atlas Mountains on a scenic trek through hamlets such as Ait Mizan, Targa and Imoula. Stop off in Tamatert and marvel at the views of the fields and fruit trees. Enjoy lunch in a Berber house in Ait Souka.

Highlights

• Visit the Berber villages of the High Atlas Mountains
• Go to the Imlil Valley
• Stop for lunch in a Berber home in Ait Souka
• Ride a camel in the Moulay Brahim Gorges

Full description

Depart Marrakech in the morning at around 09:00 and drive for 1 hour to the Moulay Brahim Gorges. Arrive at a main trail head with streams and paths branching out in all directions, and experience the dramatic scenery on a camel ride. Continue into the Imlil Valley, passing many Berber villages along the way.

Leave the vehicle at Imlil to head into the village, where you will be welcomed with a glass of mint tea. Continue your trek for 2 to 3 hours, hiking up to Armed, the highest and the biggest village in the Imlil Valley. Trek to the Berber village of Ait Souka, passing the hamlets of Ait Mizan, Targa and Imoula en route.

Stop on the way at Tamatert, and take in the glorious views of ancient irrigated terraced fields of barley, corn and vegetables surrounded by cherry and walnut trees. Continue for another 30 minutes to arrive at the home of a Berber family in Ait Souka, where you can enjoy another mint tea and lunch in home of a Berber family.

Return down the other side of the valley via Taourirt, and continue to Marrakech for your drop off at the end of the tour services.

What’s Included

• Hotel pick-up and drop off
• Private transportation
• Guide
• Lunch
• Camel ride
• Hot drink
• Tea in a family house

Non Included

• Travel insurance
• Tips
• Alcoholic drinks

Additional Info

• Confirmation your booking 24 hours before travel departure
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Near public transportation
• Infant seats available
• Most travellers can participate
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate