Overview of the Atlas Mountains & 5 Valleys Tour From Marrakech
The Atlas Mountains & 5 Valleys tour is a visiting experience which provides knowledge on different region of Morocco and the nice thing is that you can do this from Marrakech. The first point of interest is properly known as Ourika Valley which is just an hour drive from Marrakech where one comes across with the green hills, supply of water in the form of streams and waterfalls that Ourika has to offer. Nature walks are facilitated through different trails, giving the clients a view of the ecological system and wildlife before proceeding to a Berber women’s cooperative where oil extraction is demonstrated in accordance to traditional practices with emphasis on community conservation.
Going to Oukaimeden Valley which is located 56 KM from Marrakech the altitude get to 1800 meters above the sea level the geography change to rough mountainous land with small scattered Berber villages. Here are the adobe and stone houses against the terraced fields illustrating the more closely stricken continuity of the Berber people and the High Atlas mountains. Further on is Asni Valley which is famous for its rich black soils and fruitful orchards of apple, walnut, almond and peach. The absence of noise and pollution and the sight of snow-capped Mountains adds to the tranquility of the valley in appreciating agriculture and nice sceneries in that area.
Sidi Fares Valley is a great way to explore the daily lifestyle of people of Berber dotted across the area and typical Moroccan architecture of house with fewer constructions. Tourists can engage with the people of the region getting acquainted with their traditional way of living and activities they perform. Finally, the region also has Tahanaout Valley: This place has a lively Berber market, which is held weekly and the atmosphere is always cheerful due to the variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, hand embroidered textiles and pottery and Morroccan spices that can be found in this place. The cultural experience does afford an encounter with the indigenous culture of the area and other people, making it a lively end to the Atlas Mountains’ tour.
All these five valleys present the travelers the best of Morocco Atlas Mountains in terms of nature, culture and interaction with the Berber people. The Atlas mountains & 5 valleys tour from Marrakech is a fascinating experience starting from Marrakech, guiding the guests through the Moroccan mountains with establishing the sight into the local people and making people feel the spirit of the country.
Highlights of the 5 Valleys Tour From Marrakech
the 5 valleys tour From Marrakech explores a stunning array of landscapes and cultural treasures across five distinct valleys
Ourika Valley: Famous for it’s the tree-covered slopes, the down pouring waterfalls, and hiking or tr Peying a guided middle of the mountain.
Oukaimeden Valley: Home to traditional Berber villages which are located in terraced fields so one can view red, brown and green scenery.
Asni Valley: Renowned for its fruit, especially apples, walnut, almonds, peach, and other fruits with a beautiful background of High Atlas mountain.
Sidi Fares Valley: It gives an experience of the rural Berber way of life, their homes, and their culture, making it a calm and real experience.
Tahanaout Valley: Can arrange a Berber market day which displays the active culture of rural Morocco and the community is free to buy local products.
Included / Excluded
To help you plan your full day trip in the five valleys of the High Atlas and the Berber villages, we have put together a list of what’s included and what’s not included in your tour package. This will give you a clear understanding of what to expect and help you make any necessary arrangements before your 5 valleys day trip to Atlas Mountains begins.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by comfortable air-conditioned minivan or 4WD with an English-speaking driver/guide
- Stops and visit of the real wemen cooperative of argan oil
- Weekly market visit (Certain days)
- Fuel
- Professional mountains hiking guide (Waterfalls area)
- Lunch at a local Berber family house (Soup, fresh salad, Berber tajine, couscous, fruits, Moroccan mint tea, and mineral water)
- Personal expenses.
- Tip for the driver.
Tour Map
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