Atlas Mountains & 5 Valleys Day Tour from Marrakech

Berber families still make argan oil by hand in the Ourika Valley, and you'll watch them do it.

This full-day guided tour from Marrakech travels through five valleys of the Atlas Mountains (Ourika, Oukaimeden, Asni and Tahnaout) with stops at traditional Berber villages, Mount Toubkal views and a working argan oil cooperative. You get hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, lunch cooked in a local family home, fresh mint tea by the river and an optional short walk in the mountains, all in one itinerary. Choose between a private tour or a small-group departure. Tips are optional.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Atlas Mountains2h
2. Ourika Valley1h
3. Oukaimeden30m
4. Mount Toubkal10m

Atlas Mountains and 5 Valleys Tour

• Discover Atlas Mountains landscapes
• Visit Berber women making Argan oil
• Explore traditional Berber villages
• Walk in Oukaimeden mountains
• Take pictures of Mount Toubkal
• Visit fruit trees valley
• Visit Tahnaout valley

The experience

How do you get from Marrakech's medina to the high Atlas without renting a car or navigating mountain roads yourself? The tour picks you up at your hotel and drives you into the foothills in an air-conditioned minivan, stopping first in the Ourika Valley to see the argan oil women at work: the cooperative where Berber families press the oil by hand, the same way they have for generations. From there the route climbs into Oukaimeden, where the landscape opens into terraced slopes and small villages built into the mountainside.

The day's centerpiece is lunch in a Berber family house in Sidi Fares valley: salad, soup, tagine, couscous and more, eaten in the home itself rather than a restaurant built for tourists. After lunch you continue through Asni and Tahnaout valleys, with a stop to photograph Mount Toubkal, the highest peak in Morocco and North Africa, rising above the surrounding ridges. An optional 30-minute walk lets you move through the mountains on foot if you want it. If not, the minivan does the work. Fresh mint tea waits by the Ourika River before the drive back to Marrakech.

The tour runs 7.5 hours total and includes all entry fees, transport, the guide's time and bottled water throughout the day. You can book it as a private tour, just your group, or join a small-group departure if you're traveling alone or want to share the cost. An English-speaking guide is standard. French and Arabic are also available. Children from age 1 are welcome, and infant car seats can be arranged.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Marrakech.
• transport by air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking guide.
• entry to the argan oil cooperative in Ourika Valley.
• traditional lunch in a Berber family home including salad, soup, tagine and couscous.
• fresh mint tea by the Ourika River.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• all fees and taxes.
• an optional 30-minute guided walk in the mountains.

Options for this experience

2 options

Small-Group Day TourGuide in English, French or Arabic · 08:30Day tour for small groups covering the Ourika, Oukaimeden, Sidi Fares, Asni and Tahnaout Valleys (5 Valleys), departing from Marrakech. Lasts 8 hours, includes lunch and drinks, travel by mini-van, and pickup is included.

Private TourGuide in English, French or Arabic · 09:00Lasts 8 hours; lunch and drinks are included. Travel by minivan, and pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30 and 09:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years)

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish, French and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availableNot for heart conditions

Operated by Attractive Tours

Is this one for you?Pick the private option if your group wants to linger in specific valleys. Choose the small-group tour if you're solo or want to split costs with other travelers.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 2 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Mount Toubkal and why do we stop to see it?

Mount Toubkal is the highest peak in Morocco and North Africa. The tour includes a photo stop with views of the mountain rising above the surrounding valleys, so you can see the scale of it from a distance without needing to climb it.

Do I actually eat lunch with a Berber family, or is it just served in a family-style restaurant?

Lunch is cooked and served inside a traditional Berber family house in Sidi Fares valley, not a restaurant. You eat what the family prepares: salad, soup, tagine, couscous and more, in their home.

What's the argan oil stop like, and how long do we spend there?

In the Ourika Valley you visit a women's argan oil cooperative where Berber families press the oil by hand using traditional methods. You watch the process and see how the work is done. The stop is part of the valley visit rather than a separate timed segment.

Is the 30-minute mountain walk required, or can I skip it?

The walking tour in the mountains is optional. You can do it if you want to move through the landscape on foot, or stay with the minivan if you prefer not to walk.

What should I wear on this tour?

A conservative dress code is recommended in Morocco as a sign of respect to local culture. Keep your upper body (especially shoulders, chest and midriff), and knees covered at all times. Shorts are not recommended for either men or women.

Can I book this as a private tour, or do I have to join a group?

You can choose between a private tour for your group alone or a small-group day tour if you're traveling solo or want to share the cost. Either way, you get the same itinerary, guide and inclusions.