Private Atlas Mountains Day Trip: Discover Berber Villages and Experience Authentic Moroccan Culture

Escape the hustle and bustle of Marrakech on a private day trip to the Atlas Mountains. Discover authentic Berber villages, enjoy lunch with locals, and experience camel riding and pottery making. A stress-free journey to the ‘real’ Morocco awaits!

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • High Atlas Mountains - The drive to Ourika is truly stunning! As you travel along this mountainous route, you’ll witness the impressive Atlas peaks and pass through authentic Berber villages in various valleys: Tafza, Aghbalou, Oulmes, and more, offering breathtaking views and a diverse array of captivating landscapes to enjoy.
  • **Setti Fatma and…
What's Included
  • Expert Local Guide & Driver
  • Convenient Hotel Pickup & Drop-off
  • Included Moroccan Lunch with Tajine & Mint Tea
  • Comfortable Air-Conditioned Transport & Insurance
  • Local Berber Tour Guide for Waterfall Exploration
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

For those who cherish nature, fresh air, and adventure, and for travelers seeking an exhilarating yet tranquil escape from the bustling city of Marrakech, this private day trip offers a chance to explore the High Atlas Mountains. Discover the authentic, untouched Berber villages and meet some of the friendliest and most approachable people you will ever…

Location
High Atlas Mountains
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Dream31266998184
Nov 5, 2025
Amazing day trip in the Atlas Mountains - We had such an amazing day with One Life Trips on our private tour to the Atlas Mountains!. Everything ran so smoothly from start to finish. From the pickup and drop-off from our villa were super easy, and the car was really comfortable and air-conditioned. Our driver, Otman, was awesome, super friendly, easy to talk to, and full of great info about the area and local culture. Once we got to the Atlas Mountains, a local guide took us on a beautiful walk through the mountains up to the waterfalls, which was honestly one of the highlights of our trip. Afterwards, we had a delicious traditional meal in a Berber home with the most incredible views. For our group of 10 friends this entire day was such a special experience. Communication with One Life Trips was also spot-on. They replied to all our WhatsApp messages right away, and paying through PayPal was quick and simple. They really took care of every detail, and we couldn’t have asked for a better day. Highly recommend One Life Trips if you’re looking for an authentic, well-organized, and unforgettable experience in Morocco!
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Lee_s
Nov 2, 2025
Great day trip , the... - Great day trip , the waterfalls hike was not difficult and definitely worth the visit. Berber house lunch was nice.
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Mrs
Oct 29, 2025
Fantastic experience- our whole family loved it- we all gained so much from our time with our guide and hosts - A wonderful day out- the highlight of our holiday. From beginning to end the experience was first class. We travelled as a group of 6. Mum, Dad, 3 kids (ages 10-15) and Grandma. Our guide/driver was great. He shared so much information with us and kept making sure we were all ok and getting the most from our trip. The vehicle we travelled in was large, clean and comfortable- bottles of water were provided and were very welcome. Four of us walked to the waterfalls/ two stayed by the river. Lunch was delicious and the children loved being able to see inside a traditional Berber home complete with animals. We enjoyed the Argon Cooperative visit and the pottery. A proper day out- meeting some wonderful people and seeing a different side to this wonderful county.
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Valerie_s
Oct 14, 2025
Good day out of the madness of the souls! - Good trip, driver good, guide to waterfall excellent, Berber house meal good. The driver also tailored our trip to avoid doing something we’d already done the day before.
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Murray
Oct 4, 2025
Well worth spending a little bit more for a truly personal service - Very worthwhile great having a private tour you can stop where you want to take photos. Our driver Ayoub was really great explained a lot of the culture of Morocco a really nice genuine man.
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Trvelmadmarie1
Sep 22, 2025
High Atlas Mountains Day trip - We booked this trip the day before and this was one of the highlights of our first trip to Morocco. Lahlali was a great safe driver and I noticed he got us to our stops ahead of the larger groups. He spoke excellent English and was easy to talk with. We stopped at a ceramics shop and an argon oil cooperative, both places are obviously aimed at tourists, I purchased from both and now have a beautiful Moroccan lantern hanging in my garden as a memory of our trip. We particularly liked our visit to the Argan oil co-operative and it does really make your hair and skin feel fantastic. I also tasted the most delicious peanut butter, unfortunately, I did not budget enough for the shopping with cash, and my card would not work, if I visited again I would take enough dirhams as I could have purchased more. It was such a great experience buying from the makers of the products. The walk in the mountains to the waterfalls was amazing, our guide Mohammed was great and slowed down when needed ensuring we took care and holding my hand to help. My husband and I consider ourselves of average fitness for our age (58 and 65) but make sure you are dressed appropriately with sensible footwear. On the way back we had food in a Berber house, the food was a salad followed by a chicken tagine with homemade bread. The food was plentiful and fresh. We were unsure of what to expect on the trip and so glad we chose the private option as we were able to chat with Lahlali and learn about the culture and country . We recommend the trip, driver and company . Show less 26 of 107 in All photos
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Jamessingleton
Sep 21, 2025
Perfect trip to the mountains - Excellent tour. Well organised. Pickup from our hotel was smooth. Guide very knowledgable. Waterfall walk was a great experience - make sure you’re wearing suitable shoes! 100 percent recommend
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Christyh828
Nov 14, 2024
Great day out with friendly knowledgeable guide - We had a great day out on this trip, our driver / guide, Abdennour who was fantastic, and flexible in how the day ran. He was knowledgable about the area, customs and cultures and was happy to share the knowledge with us. This is a fairly busy tourist route but we definitely felt we got a personalised service away from what the majority of people on other tours seemed to be experiencing. When chatting to Abdennour we told him about how we liked gardens, he immediately suggested a garden that was on route that we could visit as part of the day if we wished. It was actually a garden I had wanted to visit but dismissed as being too far out from Marrakesh, so to get an opportunity to visit as part of this day out was brilliant. Abdennour also took some great pictures of me and my husband and also put together a little real to music of our time in the garden. We really enjoined our day made all the better by our tour guide. The meal provided at the Berber house was also some of the best food we had in Marrakesh.
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Lorna_g
Oct 30, 2025
Lovely day trip to the mountains - Easy from start to finish, collected from outside our Airbnb, a few kms outside the city and welcomed by Abdul. First stop was about woman’s collaborative where they made oils. Informative and not too pushy with sales. We then travelled up to Setti Fatma, beautiful place albeit very crowded with tourists. Met by another Abdul who guided us up to the waterfalls and helped my daughter navigate the rocks. Lovely lunch at a local house and then back to accomodation in comfort. We travelled with two children so a great way to get around. Recommend
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Marklc9317eg
Nov 5, 2024
Great Atlas Experience - The trip was very good. Our guide, Abdo, was helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. Our Berber guide (Abdul) to waterfalls and the trek across the mountains was excellent too.
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From $58
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).