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3 Day Trek in the Atlas Mountains and Berber Villages from Marrakech

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Length

3 days

Itinerary

3 days planned

Group

Private

Guides

German, English

Overview

This 3 day-long trip to and from Marrakech provides the opportunity to encounter Moroccan village life firsthand as you make your way to the home of a Berber family in the High Atlas mountains. The rural, scenic walking is a welcome contrast to the hectic atmosphere of Moroccan cities. After spending the great time enjoying a meal and experiencing village life, you'll have a good sense of the beauty and hospitality of Berber's indigenous people. on this perfect trip you will have a real experience.

Depending on your fitness level, we offer three different trips. The first includes about 4-5 hours of walking every day, the second includes 2-4 hours of walking every day, and the third includes very little walking, visiting a local village accessible by Mule ride. All three include visiting a Berber family and the chance to see Berber village life firsthand.

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1Marrakech - Atlas Mountains⌄

    Early morning departure from Marrakech, drive up into the mountains towards Imlil (approx 1 hours depending on traffic). Arrive in Imlil, check into a guesthouse or riad. Afternoon: trek from Imlil through one or two nearby Berber villages (for example to Tagadirt or Tacheddirt) exploring terraced fields, mountain paths and village life. Evening: enjoy dinner with a local Berber family or at the guesthouse; soak in the mountain atmosphere.

  2. 2Imlil - Azzaden Valley⌄

    After breakfast, set off on a longer trek ascending into the valley: you’ll pass orchards, waterfalls or streams, and a sequence of villages inhabited by Berber (Amazigh) communities Reach a more remote guesthouse / mountain lodge in the afternoon (stay overnight in a Berber village setting Azzadenevalley). Spend the evening talking with locals, observing daily life, enjoying dinner in the lodge with mountain views.

  3. 3Atlas Mountains - Marrakech⌄

    Morning: hike down from the mountain village through scenic trails back towards Armed Mid‐day: stop in a village for lunch and a traditional mint tea with friendly local hosts. Afternoon: drive from Armed valley back to Marrakech, arriving by early evening.

What's included

  • ✓2 Breakfast 3 Lunch. 3Dinner
  • ✓Mule to carry the bags
  • ✓Accommodation
  • ✓Private transport to and from your hotel in Marrakech

Good to know

Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 3 years
  • Walking shoes are recommended and sunglasses, sun cream and camera

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