Three Valleys Day Trip from Marrakech

After morning pickup from your Marrakech hotel or riad, travel with your small group in a comfortable 4×4 vehicle or  minivan through the majestic Atlas Mountains. Admire towering snow-topped peaks on your 1-hour drive to Ourika Valley. This lush valley’s waterfalls are a lovely counterpoint to the surrounding landscape and the guided visit will help you to fully explore the waterfalls. Afterward, continue to a local women’s cooperative to watch women extracting Argan oil (a famous Moroccan oil) and visit a bio-aromatic garden filled with decorative and medical plants.

Continue on to the second valley of your trip, Oukaimeden Valley. Follow a secluded mountain road at an elevation of 5,900 feet (1,800 meters), passing traditional Berber villages with houses made of adobe and stone. For lunch (own expense), visit a local restaurant or take the amazing opportunity to have an authentic experience of the Berber culture by savoring a lunch of Moroccan salad or soup, Berber tagine with couscous, dessert and drinks with a local family.

Afterward, head toward the Asni Valley, nestled high in the Atlas Mountains. Marvel at Mt Toubkal, the highest peak in northern Africa at 13,665 feet (4,165 meters). Have your camera ready to take pictures of the acres of apple, walnut, peach and almond trees in Asni Valley.

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 journey through Morocco’s countryside with drop-off at your hotel or riad in the evening.

• Private air-conditioned  4WD or minibus
• Local guide (English/multilingual)
• Entrances fees to monuments as indicated in the itinerary
• Visit the historical & cultural sites.

• Meals not indicated in the itinerary
• Entrance fee not indicated in the itinerary
• Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses
• Tips for guides & drivers
• Any items not listed in the inclusions

• Day trip to three scenic valleys from Marrakech with the option to also visit Takerkoust Lake and the Kik Plateau
• Get away from the hustle-bustle of Marrkech to the stunning Atlas Mountains and witness traditional Moroccan life
• Admire the many waterfalls in Ourika Valley and see native women extract Argan oil
• See traditional Berber villages in Oukaimeden Valley and take the opportunity to dine with a local family
• Pass acres of almond, peach and walnut trees in Asni Valley
• Extend your adventure with a visit to idyllic Takerkoust Lake and the distinctive Kik Plateau
• Small-group tour limited to 7 people ensures more personalized attention from your guide