This extraordinary excursion to the Atlas Mountains and Berber villages is a unique chance to discover the hidden parts of the Berber culture. Your hand-picked local guide will ensure you get under the skin of the area you are visiting. You will visit the hand-made Argan oil cooperative run entirely by women to support divorced or unemployed women in the local region. Then continue and have the chance to try a very authentic lunch at a local Berber house, then drive back to Marrakech.
Activity Highlights:
• Exploration of Berber villages and learning about local culture.
• The discovery of a handcrafted Argan oil cooperative.
• A lush, green oasis in the Atlas Mountains' foothills.
• Rapid-flowing rivers that slash through mountain valleys
• A traditional Berber lunch in a local Berber house.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Ideal Small-group tour maximum of 7 persons
✔ Local guide
✔ Bottled water
✔ English speaking driver
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off by a modern comfortable van
✖ personal purchasees
✖ Tip for drivers
✖ Lunch
Pickup Locations
1. Stars Hotel
2. Club Les Almoravides Hotel
3. Riad Dar Zaouia
4. Riad Contessa
5. Riad Adore
6. Riad Gjulja
7. Riad Ibiza Star
8. Casa Lalla
9. Riad SofYan & Spa
10. Riad Eva
11. Riad Larbi Khalis
12. Hotel Kawakib
13. Riad Wazani Square & Spa
14. Hotel Zagora
15. Riad Shajara
16. Riad Sultan Suleiman
17. Riad Karmela
18. Jemaa El Fna Suites & Spa
19. Riad Shakho
20. Dar Essassi
Additional Info: We pick up our guests from the nearest accessible point to their riads in the old town and from their hotel in the new town.
Itinerary
1
High Atlas Mountains
after picking you up we will drive all along the Ourika river and enjoy the breathtaking high atlas mountains.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Ourika
When we reach Ourika valley we will visit the ladies Argan cooperative where the berber ladies extract the famous and REAL Argan oil, then meet a local guide that will guide and help you discovering breath taking waterfalls and stunning views.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Aghmat
we will drive by authentic villages
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
• Operated by a multi-lingual guide
• Walking shoes or sneakers are recommended.
• A minimum of two people is required for this tour to operate. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is only one person booked onto the tour. In this case will be offered an alternative or full refund
• Meeting Point:
• Hotels and riads located in central Marrakec
• If you are staying inside the Medina, your pickup will be at the closest point accessible to vehicles (this may involve a short walk
