Trek through Berber Villages in the Ouirgane Valley

Many guests staying in Marrakech tend to visit the Ourika Valley or the area around Imlil to get their experience of the Atlas Mountains. The area around the Ouirgane Valley is somewhat of an off-the-beaten-track secret and our preferred destination for a five hour day trek. The untouched Berber villages are a joy to visit, and this trek is not too strenuous. In the winter months, the snow-capped mountains of the Atlas tower over this pretty rusty-red valley. A patchwork of verdant green fields mingles with mountain villages and terraced slopes. 

Your walk begins with the 1.5-hour drive to Ouirgane Village. You pass through Asni on the way, which has a superb local market happening on Saturdays. You then walk to Anraz. Here you find an interesting Jewish community with a synagogue. Continue to the village of Torort. Should you want a night in the mountains, you can spend the night at the lovely Kasbah Africa. The highlight is the village Tikhfist – a small settlement perched above the valley. Here you stop for lunch in a traditional Berber home. Finally, walk to Angouni before rejoining the road at the Ouirgane Valley and driving back to Marrakech. 

Itineraries

Morocco in Style: A Luxury Adventure

Atlas Mountains - Sahara Desert - Skoura - Marrakech  

Morocco in Style: A Luxury Adventure is quite simply the most stylish way to see this incredible country. You’ll stay at the most iconic hotels, and by taking a private helicopter, delve deep into Morocco’s hidden interior.

11 days from £10550 p. p.

Family Holiday in Morocco

Marrakech - Atlas Mountains - Agafay Desert - Essaouira  

This private family holiday in Morocco is packed with experiences your children will adore. Morocco is the closest destination that will allow your children to immerse themselves in a different culture.

9 days from £2000 p. p.

Grand Tour of Morocco

Casablanca - Fez - Merzouga - Skoura - Ourika - Essaouira - Marrakech  

This comprehensive private tour of Morocco brings together the sights and sounds of this fantastic destination, and the chance to discover more than the well-trodden paths around Marrakech.

14 days from £2995 p. p.

A Desert Adventure in Morocco – Souks to the Sahara

Casablanca - Erg Chigaga - Zagora - Skoura - Ourika - Marrakech  

There is something impossibly romantic in delving into the great dunes of the Saharan Desert. Nights under canvas, sunsets and camel rides; experiences that undoubtedly make you feel like you have escaped.

11 days from £2495 p. p.

Trekking Holiday in the Atlas Mountains

Marrakech - Ouiigane Valley - Ait Aissa - Imlil - Ourika Valley - Oumnass  

A trekking holiday in the Atlas Mountains allows you to walk through timeless Moroccan Berber villages and along dramatic scenic valleys overlooked by the towering peaks. You’ll be staying in the best possible lodges and boutique hotels.

10 days from £2495 p. p.

Marrakech, Atlas and Atlantic Coast

Atlas Mountains - Marrakech Medina - Atlantic Coast  

Explore the bustling souks of Marrakech, the breathtaking scenic beauty and Berber villages of the Atlas Mountains and the sleepy fishing town of Essaouira. In short, this brief taste of Morocco is an ideal first visit to this vibrant country. 

10 days from £2295 p. p.

Marrakech & Atlas Mountains

Marrakech Medina - Atlas Mountains - Marrakech Palmeraie  

Combine the bustling souks of colourful Marrakech before experiencing the timeless Berber culture and stunning views in the High Atlas Mountains. 

8 days from £1228 p. p.

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