Atlas Mountains day trip: Camel ride & Berber villages

You ride a camel through three valleys and walk to waterfalls in the same afternoon.

A full-day tour from Marrakech into the Atlas Mountains with camel or horse riding, visits to Berber villages and an argan oil cooperative, and 1.5 hours of walking to see waterfalls and mountain views. The tour departs at 9:00am, includes a guide in English, French or Arabic, transport, and lunch prepared in a family home in the village. Moderate fitness is needed for the walking sections.

The experience

The tour leaves Marrakech at 9:00am and heads into the Atlas Mountains. On the way, you stop for a camel or horse ride: the camel drivers provide local nomadic costumes so you can dress for the part. After riding, you settle into a Berber tent for fresh mint tea and photos, then move on to an argan oil cooperative where you have breakfast and learn how the nuts become oil products.

The main part of the day takes you through the three valleys, past the Atlas waterfalls, and into the valleys of Asni and Imlil. You walk for about 1.5 hours to reach Berber villages and see the waterfall and mountain views. Lunch happens in the village, prepared in a family home, before the drive back to Marrakech.

Transport, a guide, and lunch are all included. The guide speaks English, French, or Arabic. You'll need a moderate level of fitness for the walking sections, and the tour runs about 8 hours total.

What’s included

• Transport from Marrakech.
• a live guide in English, French or Arabic.
• camel or horse ride with traditional nomadic costumes.
• breakfast at an argan oil cooperative.
• mint tea in a Berber tent.
• lunch in a village family home.
• access to the Atlas waterfalls and Berber villages.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (3 to 14 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 15

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.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

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.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Marrakech Day Trips

Is this one for you?Spend your day riding camels through the Atlas Mountains, visiting Berber villages, and sharing lunch in a traditional tent: all coordinated from your Marrakech pickup at 9am.

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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 14 years); Infant (under 3): free.

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's the camel ride like on this tour?

The camel ride happens early in the day on the way into the mountains. Camel drivers provide traditional nomadic costumes, and after riding you stop in a Berber tent for mint tea and photos.

How much walking is involved?

You walk for about 1.5 hours total to visit the Berber villages, see the waterfall, and take in the mountain views in the valleys of Asni and Imlil.

Where is lunch and what's included?

Lunch is in a Berber village and is prepared in a family home. It's included in the tour price.

What time does the tour start and how long does it take?

The tour departs Marrakech at 9:00am and runs for about 8 hours, returning you to the city by late afternoon.

Is the argan oil cooperative visit included?

Yes, you visit the argan oil cooperative for breakfast and learn how argan nuts are processed into different oil products.