Villages & Valleys
Inspering village holidays in Morocco
Atlas valley - discover the most idyllic villages in Morocco
Welcome to discover the beautiful and remote places on south of Morocco in unique ways, visiting and staying in village communities that benefit directly from your presence..
These sustainable trips offer unforgettable experiences, with wonderful walking, culture & sightseeing. This is a region what we suggest for walkers, and linking the villages are splendid paths close to the different valleys that offer diverse perspectives of this twisting valley. Experience History as You Walk Village to Village:
* Ever-changing landscapes and wonderful views.
* Picturesque Berber villages.
* Delicious Moroccan regional cuisine.
Example of itinerary (3 days)
Day1 : Marrakech---Imioughlad---Tizi oussem village:
Departure from Marrakech for a pleasant drive south way up through the Tizi n'Techt to arrive at the higher foothills of the Western High Atlas mountains at our trailhead of Imi Ourhlad. Here we alight from our vehicle and meet up with our Berber muleteer crew, always a fun part of any of our treks. We set off up in a northwesterly direction for a 2hour acclimatisation hike up switchback mule tracks to the Tizi n'Tacht (2000m), where we shall stop for a picnic and admire the surrounding valleys and peaks. Thence a slow hike for about 3 hours southwest down along mule tracks to the red clay village of Tizziane (1700m).
Day2 : Tizi oussem village---Aroumd village:
Once breakfast is over we strike out up through pine and juniper trees to traverse the Tizi M'Zik and descend slowly to the foot of the col just before the hamlet of M'Zik (1806m) where we stop for our picnic amidst orchards of cherry, apple and nut trees and the surrounding peaks. This afternoon, we set off down to the Berber trailhead village of Aroumd, where we may take a welcome hot shower in the guest house.
Day3 : Aremd village---Tinghrine village---marrakech:
After breakfast, and with the remarkable Jbel Toubkal at our backs, we set off northwards along winding mule tracks worn into the stark slopes up to the tizi ntamatert to Tinghrine village. A very beautiful view over several villages:Ouanskra,Tamguist, Tinghrine, to become to Aguerssioual village. After a pick nick lunch near the river the transport will be waiting for the drive back to Marrakech. 5 hours trek, and 1h transfers back to Marrakech.
Example of Day tour out of Marrakech
Make the great of your holiday and catch a day trip in High Atlas to explore this famous destination! Our Selection of day Tours has been crafted to ensure you an all curved experience of the Berber region. Visit Berber market village, atlas, Imlil town,Ait Mizannne valley to Imnan and superb views of the magnificent mountains; all on this action-packed, full-day trip from Marrakech. From the comfort of a big taxi, make your way out of the red city. Enjoy a walking trip during 4 to 5 hours.
Our guide share all kinds of fascinating surroundings about these attractions you'll see in one big day.
- Marrakech---Aremd village---Sidi chamharouch---Marrakech.Departure by Taxi from Marrakech around 8 am in the morning for an exhilarating 1hour drive south up the Asni weekly market every Saturday and the high valleys to the Berber town of Imlil (1700m). Here we shall leave your vehicle and meet you to take a welcome glass of mint tea in the village prior to setting out for some 4km excursion. towards the south to the Berber village of Aremd village where We shall stop to visit this rather singular village in the Ait Mizane Valley. Welcome to discover the beauty of the High Atlas with its landscapes of ochre and red, its citadel villages that seem to have been taken out of the middle Ages, surrounded by terraced farmland in front of mountains that reach 4000m high. A trek focused on the discovery of the Berber culture with time to share the daily lives of our hosts. We follow the Mizane valley past the holy shrine of Sidi Chamharouch, a place of pilgrimage. We thence carry on for another Hour to get to our lunch wish will be served in our house in the village prior to setting off back down the other side of the valley back to Imlil and the return trip to Marrakech by the same Taxi..