3-Day Atlas Mountains & Berber Villages from Marrakech
3 daysTours from MarrakechPrivateTailor-made
Walks between Berber villages, nights in mountain guesthouses and views of Toubkal, just one hour from Marrakech.
A different side of Morocco: green valleys, walnut trees and terraced fields in the High Atlas. Easy walks with a local guide and nights in traditional guesthouses.
A perfect escape for walkers and nature lovers, just over an hour from Marrakech. The walks are moderate and our local guides adapt the distance to your level.
Mules can carry your luggage, and you sleep in simple, warm mountain guesthouses with home-cooked food.
Tour highlights
Views of Toubkal
Walks between Berber villages
Mule paths and mountain passes
Lunch in a family home
Mountain guesthouses
The Ourika waterfalls
The route
1Marrakech
2Imlil
3Ourika
Day by day
Day1
Marrakech – Imlil
Drive to Imlil at the foot of Toubkal and an afternoon walk to a Berber village.
An hour and a half from Marrakech, Imlil is the main village of the Toubkal valley, the highest peak of North Africa. After settling into a mountain guesthouse, you walk with a local guide to the village of Aroumd among apple orchards and stone houses.
Day2
Imlil valleys
A day walk between villages and terraces, with lunch in a local house.
A walk of five to six hours on mule paths between Berber villages, crossing a pass with views of the snowy peaks. Lunch is prepared in a family home, with bread baked in a clay oven, and you return to the guesthouse in the afternoon.
Day3
Ourika – Marrakech
The Ourika valley and the waterfalls of Setti Fatma, then back to Marrakech.
Through the villages of the Atlas foothills you reach the Ourika valley and Setti Fatma, where a short walk leads to the waterfalls. After lunch by the river you drive back to Marrakech.
Included
Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, riad or the airport
Private air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan
Professional driver who speaks several languages
Fuel, tolls and parking
Nights in hand-picked hotels, riads or kasbahs
Breakfast every day
Not included
Lunches
Drinks
Entrance fees to monuments
Local city guides (on request)
Tips and personal expenses
Good to know
This is a private tour: only your group travels in the vehicle. You can add days, change cities or choose the level of the hotels.
The price depends on the number of travellers and the hotels you choose. Ask us and we will send you the exact price.
Frequently asked questions
Are the tours private?
Yes. Only your group travels in the vehicle, with your own driver. We do not run shared tours.
How much does a tour cost?
The price depends on the number of travellers, the season and the level of accommodation. Send us your dates and we will reply with a clear price.
Can I change the itinerary?
Of course. You can add days, start or finish in another city, or choose different hotels. Every tour can be adapted.
What is the desert camp like?
Our camps in Merzouga have tents with real beds, dinner and breakfast. Luxury tents with private bathroom are available on request.
When is the best time to travel?
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are ideal. Winter days are sunny but desert nights are cold; summer is very hot in the south.