Atlas Mountains day trip: Three valleys & camel ride

Walk the Atlas Mountains and ride a camel through three valleys in one day

This seven-hour guided day trip from Marrakech takes you walking through the Atlas Mountains, across the Ourika Valley, Imlil valley and Ait Miza Valley to meet Berber families and see waterfalls, with a camel ride included and hotel pickup and drop-off. The tour runs 9am to 5pm with an English-speaking guide. Children from age 7 are welcome, and all fitness levels can join.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Atlas Mountains and Berber Villages

• Pickup from Marrakech accommodation
• Walk through Atlas Mountains
• Visit Berber villages and meet locals
• Short camel ride in Ourika Valley
• Stop for tea and Moroccan cakes in Ait Miza Valley
• Visit Berber family home in Mazik Village
• Visit waterfalls in Imlil Valley
• End day at Moulay Brahim near Asni Valley
• Return to Marrakech accommodation

The experience

The day starts at 9am with pickup from your Marrakech hotel. You'll head into the Atlas Mountains and spend the morning walking through Berber villages, stopping to visit a family home in Mazik Village where you can learn how they live day to day. The landscape shifts as you move between valleys. Each one brings a different view of the mountains and the villages built into them.

In Ourika Valley you'll ride a camel, a short stretch that breaks up the walking and gives you a different angle on the terrain. Later you'll reach a waterfall in Imlil valley and stop for mint tea and Moroccan cakes in Ait Miza Valley, where the guide can answer questions about what you've seen. The tour ends near Moulay Brahim, close to the Asni Valley, before the drive back to your hotel around 5pm.

Transport, the guide, the camel ride and hot drinks are included. You arrange lunch separately if you want it. If you're staying in a riad in the medina, you can meet the group at Café de France on Jemaa El Fna square at 9:20am instead of arranging a pickup.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Marrakech.
• transport to and from the Atlas Mountains.
• an English-speaking guide for the full day.
• a camel ride in Ourika Valley.
• hot drinks and Moroccan cakes during the stops.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30, 09:00 and 09:20

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Infant (7 to 12 years) · Under 7: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Art de Cuivre Travel

Is this one for you?Most Atlas tours from Marrakech leave you arranging your own transport and guide separately, which splits the day into logistics. This one picks you up at your hotel, provides the guide and the camel ride, and handles the route, so you walk and explore without building the day yourself.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (7 to 12 years). Under 7: they can't be included in the booking.

What's the actual walking like on this Atlas Mountains tour?

The tour mixes walking with stops in villages and valleys. You're on foot through the Berber settlements and between the three valleys, but the pace suits all fitness levels and the guide sets the rhythm. The camel ride in Ourika Valley is a break from walking, not a long trek.

Do I need to bring lunch, or is it provided?

Lunch is not included in the tour price. You can arrange it separately for around 7 euros. The tour does include hot drinks and Moroccan cakes during the stops.

What happens if I'm staying in the medina?

If your accommodation is a riad in the medina, you can meet the group at Café de France on Jemaa El Fna square at 9:20am instead of arranging hotel pickup. The tour still includes transport once you join the group.

How long is the camel ride?

The camel ride in Ourika Valley is short. It's one part of the day's walking and valley exploration, not a long ride. It gives you a different way to see the landscape before you move on to the waterfall and the other valleys.