Private 4-valleys Trip Through The Atlas Mountains

Private 4-valleys Trip Through The Atlas Mountains

Get away from the hustle-bustle of Marrakech to the stunning Atlas Mountains and witness traditional Moroccan life.
Admire the many waterfalls in Ourika Valley and see native women extract Argan oil and traditional Berber villages in Oukaimeden Valley and take the opportunity to dine with a local family. Pass across of almond, peach and walnut trees in Asni Valley extend your adventure with a visit to idyllic Takerkoust Lake and the distinctive Kik Plateau.

Departure around 08H30 from your hotel or Riad, travel in a comfortable and air conditioned 4x4 vehicle or minivan with an experienced English speaking driver through the majestic Atlas Mountains. Admire towering snow-topped peaks on your 1-hour drive to the first valley Ourika, famous by its waterfalls, this lush valley’s waterfalls are a lovely counterpoint to the surrounding landscape and the guided visit will help you to fully explore these waterfalls with your expert
mountain guide, about 1hr 30 min walk for going and coming back (if you aren’t interested by the walk you can may escape the walk and just enjoy very little walks along the road to take the pictures. or have a drink in the small cafes beside the river), you will enjoy different landscapes and get spectacular views, in this valley you will have the opportunity to visit the Berber women extracting the argan oil (the unique Moroccan oil).
Continue through the second valley which is Oukaimeden valley (Ski resort), and taking a secluded mountain road standing at 1800 meters above sea level to reach the third valley of this tour which is Sidi Fares, you will pass through traditional Berber villages built from adobe and stones, and to discover the authentic life of Berber people and culture we will arrange a delicious lunch for you (Moroccan salad or soup, Berber tagine, Moroccan couscous, dessert and drinks) in a typical Berber house. Afterward, head toward the fourth valley that is Asni, famous by its fruit trees (Apples, walnut, almonds, peaches...), have your camera ready to take pictures of highest peak in North Africa, the Toubkal mount with 13 665 feet.
At this point, head back to Marrakech or, if you’ve chosen the extended option, continue your journey into the Moroccan countryside for another hour. Travel to Takerkoust Lake, a serene sapphire-blue artificial lake popular with locals, then, pass wheat fields and villages on your way to the Kik Plateau, a distinctive limestone outcropping in the Atlas Mountains that offers wonderful views of the lush valleys below. Return to Marrakech and conclude your thrilling tour through the Atlas mountains with drop-off at your hotel at approximately 18h00pm.
N.B: some of the peoples may escape the walk and just enjoy very little walks along the road to take the pictures.
Information and advice: Adequate walking shoes are essential for visiting the waterfalls.