Marrakech Atlas day trip
- 6–9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 4 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
One of the best excursions departing from Marrakesh to the High atlas mountain with its glistening snowy peaks soaring above the desert plains , is without doubt the roof of morocco reaching over 4167 meters in height , at the foot of these cragged peaks lie gentle valleys , filled with flowers during springtime , dotted with small villages and immense granaries , the scenery is quite magnificent and visitors discover the unexpected marvels of a mountain range considered as one of the most geological mysteries in the world .
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Lunch
- Free visit to the cooperative of Argan oil
Itinerary
Around 08:30am the tour starts from Marrakesh straight to Ourika valley a kind of splendid area between the Atlas mountains famous of its fortified houses built of clay and straw, inhabited by Berber population who have existed in Morocco thousands of years before, and maintained intact their customs and traditions through time. Our first stop will be an extraordinary beautiful panoramic view of the green fields of vegetables and cereals , forage, and - of course - olives, which is a typical product of the valley, some panoramic views deserve to be on your camera, then for interested people, there will be a stop at the cooperative of Argan oil to get a sufficient explanation about how those berber women, do to hand-crack the Argan nuts and squeeze them between two special stones , a technique they've used for centuries . Afterwards drive to the Setti Fatma waterfalls, a tour with a local mountains guide, that lasts 90 minutes approximately, Back from this nice trek we will drive by off-road through mountains, for a chance to admire the beauty of the atlas nature with its different colors, and numerous villages where clay-color homes are still standing after many centuries; Then head to a small village called Sidi Fares, for lunch in a traditional Berber house that looks out on the high Atlas Toubkal mountain with a height of 4167 meters also known as the highest peak in north Africa. Then enjoy a delicious taste of the real Berber gastronomy: the menu includes a Berber Tagine, couscous and fruits , then comeback to Marrakesh via the Asni valley and Tahannaout village.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Adventure masters
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
How it compares in Marrakech
- Its from-price is 29% above the median of the 7526 experiences we list in Marrakech.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 762 of 7526.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Marrakech
At the foot of the Atlas Mountains, red-walled Marrakech is famed for its maze-like medina, lively main square and tranquil riads and gardens.
Jemaa el-Fnaa, the great square at the centre of the medina, changes character through the day, from juice sellers and snake charmers in the morning to smoke-wreathed food stalls and musicians after dark. The minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque rises nearby as the city's landmark, and the souks spread north in a warren of lanes selling leather, lanterns, carpets and spices.
Top-ranked sights in Marrakech: Atlas Mountains, Tizi-n'Tichka Pass, Jemaa el-Fna (Djemaa el-Fna).
Special offers in Marrakech
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