Atlas Mountains Attractions & Things to do

A must for Marrakech visitors, this morning tour takes you soaring over the foothills of Morocco’s Atlas Mountains on a hot air balloon ride. Touch down for a freshly prepared Berber breakfast followed by a camel ride through the palm-scattered desert, and then return to Marrakech by 4x4 vehicle. A flight certificate is included as a souvenir of your experience.
Duration: 5 hours.

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We invite you into the world of hot air balloons, a great and unique experience to observe the world from a bird’s eyes view.

Our balloons fleet is new, safe and comfortable.

Our pilots are very experienced with thousands hours of flight all around the world.

Our company is licensed and operates under the rules and regulations of the Moroccan Civil Aviation Authority. We carry a full passenger and third party liability insurance.
Duration: 4 to 5 hours.

A must for Marrakech visitors, this morning tour takes you soaring over the foothills of Morocco’s Atlas Mountains on a sunrise hot air balloon ride. Touch down for a freshly prepared Berber breakfast and then return to Marrakech by 4x4 vehicle. A flight certificate is included as a souvenir of your experience.
Duration: 4 hours.

Discover the High Atlas Mountains Five Various Valleys. View several locations along the way with some beautiful panoramic shots of small villages, incredible scenery, and landscapes. Definitely an experience you would not want to miss!
Duration: 7 to 8 hours.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Marrakech and head for the breathtaking Atlas Mountains, visiting the 5 valleys that make the region famous: Ourika, Oukaimeden, having traditional berber lunch in Sidi Fares valley and discover more captivating scenery by continuing to Asni and Tahnaout valleys.You'll also experience traditional Berber culture along the way!
Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes.

Leave the bustling medinas and souks behind and discover an altogether slower pace of life on this 3-day desert tour to Merzouga and Erg Chebbi from Marrakech. Take the Tizi-n-Tichka pass through the High Atlas Mountains and visit the UNESCO-listed Aït Benhaddou kasbah with your guide. Discover a lush oasis of palm trees at Skoura and travel along the Dadès River. Visit Rissani, the ancient capital of the Tafilalt region. Meet your camel caravan in Merzouga and enjoy an evening under the stars in the Sahara Desert. Group size is limited to 17 on this tour.
Duration: 3 days.

Cross the High Atlas mountains to spend the evening in a bivouac campsite on this 2-day desert tour. With your local guide, you will explore the castle in Ait Benhaddou, climb to altitudes of 3,800 feet to reach Ouarzazate city and take a 1-hour camel ride from Zagora to reach your campsite. Transport by minivan/coach, tent accommodation, traditional dinner at the camp and Berber breakfast are included.
Duration: 2 days.

On this day tour to the Atlas Mountains and Valleys, Berber Villages, you will see the most amazing and beautiful places: Atlas Mountains, Imlil Valley, Asni Valley, Amizmiz Valley, walk and visit around 8 Berber Villages, have tea with a Berber family and learn about their life, walk up to the waterfalls and see wonderful views.

On this tour, you have a chance to ride camels and visit Argan women's cooperative. The tour starts at 8:30 AM, when we will meet you at your Accommodation or if you are sitting in the old Medina we can meet you at Restaurant Cafe de Argana in Jema El fna square. The Tour ended back in Marrakech around 17:30 PM The tour cost included: Transport, a Guide, a Camel ride, Lunch, and Tea with the Berber family.
Duration: 8 to 9 hours.

Enjoy an authentic desert experience by joining the 3-day Fes to Marrakech desert tour. Get to ride camels across Erg Chebbi dunes, watch an amazing sunset/sunrise from a high dune, and sleep under the stars in a luxury camp. This is an opportunity to combine Fes with Marrakech while experiencing the Merzouga desert.
Duration: 3 days.

Magical Dinner in Marrakech Desert with Transportation
Treat yourself to a dinner and desert experience with this luxury 3 -hour adventure .
Venture into the desert, and take a thrilling wildlife drive through the Marrakech Desert Agafay.

Start with a picked up from your Marrakech hotel and drive towards Agafay Desert Camp for a unique a private, gourmet 3-course dinner under the stars.
dining experience. Watch the sunset over the desert and experience true Arabian hospitality. Experience traditional Moroccan cuisine under a starry sky. Hear the unforgettable sound of desert's silence. After a special evening, you will be transferred back to your accommodation in Marrakesh.

The Tour Start at 18:00 pm from your Marrakech accommodation
Ended back in Marrakech around 22:00 PM

The tour cost included: Transport, Camel ride, Dinner

Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes.

Experience the sunset and clear night sky as you enjoy a quad bike ride, camel ride, and dinner under the stars in the Agafay Desert. Enjoy a live show with traditional Berber music and fire dancers.

Embark on an Agafay Desert adventure from Marrakech. Enjoy a thrilling quad bike ride across the dunes, relax on a tranquil camel ride, and then savor a delicious dinner under the starry night sky, complete with a traditional live show.

Start with pickup from your hotel or riad in Marrakech. Travel to the Agafay desert and enjoy the views of the High Atlas Mountains on the way.

Hop on a quad (quad is shared by 2 people )and kick up some dust as you ride through the vast dunes. Afterward, enjoy a tranquil camel ride across the sands like the nomads of the past.

Following these 2 activities, enjoy a typical dinner served under the stars accompanied by live music including traditional Berber dance and fire dancers.
After this unforgettable evening, relax on the return journey to Marrakech
Duration: 6 to 7 hours.

This is our most popular day excursion. Leave the city in the morning and get back by the early evening, enjoying a day of physical beauty and cultural connection.

You will visit the most amazing and beautiful places: Desert Agafay, Atlas Mountains, Atlas waterfalls, Imlil Valley, Asni Valley, Amizmiz Valley, walk and visit around 7 Berber Villages, have tea with a berber family and learen about they life, walk up to the waterfalls and see a wonderful views. On this tour you have a chance to ride a camels and a visit to Argan women's cooperative.

The tour start at 9:00 AM, when we meet you at your Accomodation in Marrakech or if you are satying in Medina we can meet you at Restourant Cafe de France in Jema El fna square.

* This tour a private guided with a sharing transport

The Tour ended back in Marrakech around 17:00 PM

The tour cost included: Transport, Guide, Camel ride, Tea with berber familly.

The only things not included is 6 Euro for lunch and this is optional
Duration: 8 hours.

Discover the stunning chain of high Atlas Mountains and witness traditional Moroccan culture and rich history, during your day trip from Marrakech to Ait Ben Haddou across the famous 'Tizi N'Tichka' passes 1412 miles (2260 meters) high, the highest in the whole of Africa. All along the road you can see the Berber villages perched on the side of the mountains, sometimes hardly distinguishable from the mountains themselves.
Duration: 10 to 12 hours.

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.
Duration: 3 days.

Day 1: Marrakech-Ouarzazate-Zagora--Mhamid

Pick up from your riad/hotel in Marrakech by your personal driver in a 4x4 car. You will cross the High Atlas via the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass, with stunning scenery and panoramic views.
- In Ouarzazate you will visit the Kasbah of Taourirte then you will continue to the Draa Valley and the city of Zagora.
- arrive at the desert of Mhamid at the foot of the dunes of Erg Lihoudi for a camel ride for a beautiful sunset on the dunes.
- visit the village of Tamgroute known for its Koranic school, old library and the potters quarter. Then you drive along the Draa Valley with its beautiful date palms and fields of henna. After you cross back over the Anti Atlas you will arrive at Ait Benhaddou and visit the famous Ksar (fortified village) of Ait Benhaddou. Finally, you will drive along the valley Ounila, also called the valley of salt, and cross back over the High Atlas to return back to your hotel in Marrakesh.
Duration: 2 days.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Marrakech and experience the traditional Moroccan life and stunning scenery on this 5-hour guided small-group tour to the Atlas Mountains, especially the famous Ourika valley. Explore its lovely waterfalls and discover the traditional Berber villages made of adobe and stone.
Duration: 5 hours.

Pickup from Riad or the hotel in Marrakech at around 08:30 am.
Meet the guide in Marrakech, and drive south-east towards the majestic Atlas Mountains.
Stop to take a picture of the oldest Berber village in the Tahanout area, and visit the Berber woman cooperative.
Stop at Asni to picture the summit of Oukaimden before reaching Imlil.
Reach Imlil village, and start the walk going through the Berber villages to discover their culture.
Visit a waterfall in the middle of nowhere. The walk will be gentle, and the views are awesome.
Lunch will be cooked by our family in my traditional home.
Return to Marrakesh by 5:00 pm.
Duration: 6 hours.

This 3 days Sahara to Merzouga Erg Chebbi expedition is an enriching tour of southern Morocco and is one of the best things to do in and around Marrakech. Join your local guide on a unique experience to trek on a camel through the dunes of Erg Chebbi Desert on this overnight trip through the Sahara. Then enjoy traditional tagine and sweet mint tea before camping under the stars in a Berber tent. Breakfast and dinner along with all transportation by air-conditioned minivan are included. 
Duration: 3 days.

A must do for Marrakech visitors: this really unique tour takes you soaring over the foothills of Morocco’s Atlas Mountains on an exclusive Private sunrise Hot Air Balloon ride with a tasty Royal breakfast on board followed by a camel ride in the famous Palmeraie desert and then return to Marrakech by 4x4 vehicle. A flight certificate is included as a souvenir of your unforgettable experience.
Duration: 5 hours.

***Please note that in the summer months to ensure you have the most comfortable experience we spend one night in the Berber style camp, start our excursion to the nomads and surrounding area a bit later in the morning and stay the second night in a hotel at the edge of the dunes (Riad Chebbi or similar). We do this so that you have access to aircon and other hotel comforts in the heat of the summer which can sometimes be well over 40°C (100°F)***

Our goal is to make sure that every experience we provide is unique and memorable for each of our travelers. We provide thoughtful excursions that are customizable to your interests. We are from Morocco and, specifically, from the desert so we are able to provide you with meaningful information about the culture and history of the areas we travel through and visit.
Duration: 4 days.

This expedition stands out as one of the most sought-after tours, offering a captivating desert journey from Marrakech to Merzouga. The itinerary encompasses a multitude of unique experiences, including visits to oases, sand dunes, Kasbahs, camel trekking, and an overnight stay at a Sahara desert camp. Immerse yourself in the serenity of the desert, free from light pollution, allowing for an uninterrupted stargazing experience. As you embark on camel trekking, indulge in the lavish spectacle of a breathtaking sunset.
Duration: 3 days.

Discover Ouarzazate and Zagora on this 2-day trip from Marrakech. Visit the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou fortress and admire stunning views of the Atlas mountains. Ride camel through the Sahara during the sunset. Savor a local dinner and breakfast and stay overnight in a tent at the Zagora dunes.
Day 1:
Begin with early-morning pickup from Marrakech. Travel through the dessert sandstone city of Ouarzazate. Stop at the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, where you will have free time to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Continue to the verdant Draa Valley, which is well-known for its amazing ksour and kasbah. Head to Zagora and make your way to the windswept dunes for a sunset camel ride. Make camp at a campsite in the Zagora dunes and enjoy a hearty dinner of local flavors.
Day 2:
Wake early morning for a typical Berber breakfast before watching the sunrise from the back of your camel in the dunes. Board the bus and take the road back to Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains.
Duration: 2 days.

The private excursion of the five valleys and the Berber villages is the ideal excursion to know the mountains of the High Atlas as well as the true life of the Berber populations.
Capture photos of four valleys: Ourika, Oukaimeden, Asni, Ait Fares and Tahannaout village.
Hike to the Ourika falls with a mountain guide and sip a drink by the river
Feast on soup, salad, tagine, couscous, fruit, and mint tea in a Berber home
No more big buses: Intimate tour is capped at just eight travelers
Duration: 8 to 10 hours.

This is unique and deferent hike, not a classic day trip with 30minutes walk like most or all of other people offer, this is a Real cercle hike with spectacle view.
Durring this tour I will show you the secret about most hiking place in imlil valley, reach Adrar Tideli summit on a moderate day hike approx 5 houres guided trek with Beautufull view.
Duration: 7 hours.

Escape the chaos of Marrakech and head for the breathtaking Atlas Mountains, visiting these fantastic views, discover more scenery and history by experiencing the traditional Berber culture along the way!
Duration: 5 hours.

This 2 day trek -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.

Duration: 5 to 6 hours.

• Morocco 9 Days Tour from Casablanca.
• Visit Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fez, Sahara Big desert of Merzouga, Gorges Dades & Todgha, Ait Ben Hadou, Ouarzazate and Marrakech.
• Camel Ride in Sahara Desert of Merzouga.
• Night in Berber Camp inside the Dunes of Erg Chebbi.
Duration: 9 days.

Visit Atlas mountains and the Agafay desert on a full-day tour. Discover Morocco, by passing through Asni valley after having a stop at Azrou village, which is considered to be the oldest Berber village in the area. Visit Imlil, walk through traditional Berber villages, and experience Berber life while enjoying the panoramic view of the Atlas mountains. Pass through a nice waterfall in the way, enjoy traditional Moroccan food and a camel ride .
Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes.

Escaping the crowd and the noisy atmosphere of Marrakech city and Jamaa Lefna square, day trip Imlil with a departure from Marrakech makes a very good alternative; the perfect choice to the discover some of the fascinating aspects of the Ocre City surroundings, 

and to experience adventure closer to the highest snow furnished peaks of Atlas mountains.
Duration: 8 to 10 hours.

Full day trip to the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and Telouet valley from Marrakech (duration 12 hours) is a foretaste that will make us want to discover all the great Moroccan south.

After crossing the high Atlas and the Tizin'Tichka Pass (7,410 feet) above sea level, we will leave behind mountains rich in vegetation to arrive in a desert region, it is in the famous fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou that will stop to visit his Kasbah, camouflaged in the mountain. Classed World Heritage by UNESCO.

The return to Marrakech will be done on a part through the famous road caravans, Telouet kasbah has a rich history that is intertwined with the French. It is located in a fertile valley surrounded by palm, fig and olive trees. The Kasbah stands alone with its original zellij tile decorated with the Jewish Star of David, preserved silks and grand remnants of the El Pacha Glaoui family

This small-group tour includes all the necessary entrance fees plus a Marrakech hotel pickup and drop-off.

Duration: 10 to 12 hours.

Pickup from Riad or the hotel in Marrakech at around 08:45 am.
Meet the guide in Marrakech, and drive south-east towards the majestic Atlas Mountains.
Stop to take a picture of the oldest Berber village in the Tahanout area, and visit the Berber woman cooperative.
Stop at Asni to picture the summit of Oukaimden before reaching Imlil.
Reach Imlil village, and start the walk going through the Berber villages to discover their culture.
Visit a waterfall in the middle of nowhere. The walk will be gentle, and the views are awesome.
Lunch will be cooked by our family in my traditional home.
Return to Marrakesh by 4:00 pm.
Duration: 6 hours.

Explore the charming town of Ifrane, often called the "Switzerland of Morocco," with its unique alpine-style houses. Interact with playful Barbary Macaques while wandering through the mystical Cedars Forest. Discover the captivating beauty of the Merzouga Sahara Desert, enjoying camel rides and enchanting sunsets and sunrises.
Experience the vibrant atmosphere of the Rissani market and the fossil-rich town of Erfoud. Traverse the scenic Todra Gorges and the Dades Valley, marveling at the striking landscapes.

Visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, known for its appearances in famous films and TV shows. Drive through the picturesque Skoura Palm Groves and the historic Ouarzazate, home to renowned movie studios. Journey through the breathtaking High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi-N-Tichka pass with panoramic views.
Duration: 3 days.

On this day tour to the Atlas Mountains and Valleys, Berber Villages, you will see the most amazing and beautiful places: Atlas Mountains, Imlil Valley, Asni Valley, Amizmiz Valley, walk and visit around 8 Berber Villages, have tea with a berber family and learen about they life, walk up to the waterfalls and see a wonderful views. On this tour you have a chance to ride a camels and a visit to Argan women's cooperative.

The tour start at 9:00 AM, when we meet you at your Accomodation or if you are satying in Medina we can meet you at Restourant Cafe de France in Jema El fna square. The Tour ended back in Marrakech around 17:00 PM

The tour cost included: Transport, Guide, Camel ride, Lunch, Tea with berber familly.
Duration: 7 hours.

Visit Ouarzazate, the gateway to the Sahara Desert, on this full-day, private tour. See the film studios and movie sites of this region, known as the Hollywood of Morocco. You'll also visit two ancient Kasbahs and discover the famous red-earth city of Aït Ben Haddou. Private transport in a 4x4 is included.

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Main measures to comply with hygiene and cleaning requirements for the prevention and control against COVID – 19:
• Sanitizing hand rub available in all our vehicles.
• Protective face masks will be distributed to each passenger. Obligatory use of its during the trip.
• Surfaces of the vehicule will be wiped with disinfectant after each use.
• Driver and/or guide will wear masks and gloves during the journey.
Duration: 10 hours.

Beautiful discovery of the great south of Morocco
Head to the famous dunes of Merzouga where the horizon has no limits! This small group tour start from Marrakech and continues to Merzouga in the south side of Morocco and continue to Fes for 4 days and 3 nights with half board breakfast and dinner and a Lunch for the 3rd day. You will visit some of the most interesting sites in Morocco, such as Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, the magnificent Dades and Erg Chebbi sand dunes, the gigantic oasis of date palms of Ziz Valley, crossing the High and Middle Atlas Mountains, the Atlas Cedar Foresta. This unique tour from Marrakech to Fes desert tour allows you to to thoroughly experience Morocco's Nature.
Duration: 4 days.

Our goal is to make sure that every experience we provide is unique and memorable for each of our travelers. We provide thoughtful excursions that are customizable to your interests. We are from Morocco and, specifically, from the desert so we are able to provide you with meaningful information about the culture and history of the areas we travel through and visit.
Duration: 3 days.

Our guides know our country perfectly and can guarantee you a magnificient and incredible trip. We will be waiting for you from wherever you arrive or want to start your tour from.
Duration: 3 days.

Morocco Sahara Guided Tours trips, tours and excursions are suitable for couples, friends, small group tours, independent travelers, women traveling alone, student tours, as well as family holidays with children.
Our private tours, day trips, as well as Merzouga excursions are available every day.
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Duration: 5 days.

The excursion to the five valleys is a unique opportunity to discover the mountains of the High Atlas and to meet with the local Berbers. On this small-group tour, you will get to visit varied landscapes and valleys with spectacular views. We will start our escapade at the Ourika valley and make a short stop at the Weekly Souk afterward. Upon arriving in the Berber Village of Sitti Fadma, we will leave on foot for a stroll in the waterfalls. Later on, we will resume our drive throughout the mountains of the High Atlas, while admiring multi-colored fields in fusion with the ocher of the mountains. Lunch is planned at the Berber House; a traditional serene home with local people. After an authentic tasting of a delicious Berber Tajine and mint tea we will be returning to Marrakech.

 
Duration: 8 hours.

A guided tour to the Atlas Mountains from Marrakech including round-trip transport with hotel pickup and drop-off makes it easy to squeeze a visit to Morocco's must- see natural attraction into your itinerary even if you're pressed for time. Trek through the valleys safety with help from your guide, and get an inside look at a traditional Berber family home as you stop to enjoy lunch there. Plus, you can add more stops with a convenient upgrade
Duration: 9 hours.

This special day trip is designed to welcome you into the lives and culture of the Berber people of the High Atlas. Led by a certified local guide, you will experience a camel ride with traditional clothing, visit several traditional villages where you will be introduced to the customs and daily lives of the Berber people while taking in the stunning views of surrounding valleys and terraced fields that skirt the breathtaking peaks. Here you will be treated to a special lunch.

Highlights :
- Escape the hustle and bustle of Marrakech
- Experience a journey through Berber villages
Walk in Imlil Valley
- Discover daily Berber life and culture.
- Enjoy a delicious lunch prepared lovingly by a Berber woman in her home,
with an astonishing view from the roof towards the tallest mountain in North
Africa.
Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes.

• Visit the Atlas Mountains, walk through berber villages and meet the locals and learn about their culture and their lifestyle
• Visit Ourika Valley with a short Camel ride 
• Immerse yourself in Berber culture with this full-day tour from Marrakech 
• Visit a beautiful waterfalls in Imlil valley 
• Pickup and drop-off at your Marrakesh accommodation
Duration: 7 hours.

Join us on an incredible 3-day journey from Marrakech to Merzouga, and uncover the mesmerizing wonders of Morocco. Traverse the breathtaking Atlas Mountains, explore the ancient Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, and immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of the Tinghir oasis. Brace yourself for an unforgettable adventure as we venture into the Sahara Desert, where you'll ride camels through the stunning Merzouga dunes and experience the thrill of sandboarding in Erg Chebbi. Indulge in a magical night at a traditional desert camp, savoring the rich flavors of Moroccan cuisine under the starry skies of Merzouga. Get ready to create lasting memories and discover the true essence of the Moroccan Sahara. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!
Duration: 3 days.

Enjoy your guided day tour at the High Atlas Mountains Five Various Valleys. View several locations along the way with some beautiful panoramic shots of small villages, incredible scenery, and landscapes. Definitely an experience you would not want to miss!
Duration: 7 to 8 hours.

Head out from Marrakech in the morning on an excursion that takes you to 4 different valleys and the High Atlas Mountains. Travel to Berber villages, stopping for lunch with a local family, hike to waterfalls and take in stunning mountain landscapes.
Duration: 7 hours.