Best Atlas Mountains Day Trips from Marrakech 2025

Scenic Valleys, Berber Villages & Camel Rides – Just 1 Hour Away

Leave the heat and hustle of Marrakech behind and spend a perfect day in the breathtaking High Atlas Mountains. In only 60–90 minutes you’ll be surrounded by snow-capped peaks (in winter), emerald-green valleys, waterfalls, and authentic Berber villages that still live the same way they did 100 years ago.

Here are the 4 most popular (and most beautiful) Atlas day trips – all private, all with camel ride options, and all back in Marrakech by sunset.

1. Ourika Valley + Setti Fatma Waterfalls & Camel Ride

Best for: Easy walks, waterfalls, families, first-timers
Distance: 65 km round trip
Typical day:

  • 08:30 Pick-up from your riad
  • Scenic drive along Ourika River with Atlas views exploding at every turn
  • 30–45 min gentle camel ride through Berber villages and orchards
  • Visit a traditional Berber house – drink mint tea with a local family
  • Short walk (or mule ride) to the 7 Setti Fatma waterfalls – swim in natural pools (summer)
  • Tagine lunch on a riverside terrace
  • Optional argan oil women’s cooperative visit
  • Return to Marrakech by 17:00

Price 2025: €85 pp (private, min 2 people) | Kids under 12: 50 % off

2. Imlil Valley & Mount Toubkal Base Camp Experience

Best for: Serious mountain lovers, hikers, epic photos
Distance: 130 km round trip
Highlights:

  • Drive to Imlil (1,740 m) – official starting point for Toubkal summit
  • 1-hour camel or mule ride up the valley with 4,167 m Toubkal in your face
  • Guided 1–2 hour walk to Armed village (highest in the Atlas)
  • Lunch in a Berber gîte with panoramic terrace
  • Optional longer trek to Aremd waterfall
  • Return via Asni valley (different scenic route)

Price: €95–110 pp (includes mule/camel)

3. Three Valleys Full-Day Adventure (Ourika + Oukaimeden + Sidi Fares)

Best for: Maximum scenery, Instagram addicts, off-road lovers
Highlights:

  • Visit 3 completely different valleys in one day
  • Off-road 4×4 sections (safe & fun)
  • Camel ride in the high plateau of Oukaimeden (Morocco’s ski resort in winter)
  • See traditional adobe villages untouched by tourism
  • Lunch in a hidden valley only locals know
  • Highest viewpoint of the entire trip (2,600 m)

Price: €120 pp (private 4×4 required)

4. Lake Lalla Takerkoust + Atlas Camel & Quad Combo

Best for: Families, adrenaline + relaxation mix
Highlights:

  • Morning camel ride along the lake shore
  • Optional 1-hour quad biking on desert-like plateaus
  • Swimming or pedal-boat on the turquoise lake (summer)
  • Lunch at a floating restaurant
  • Visit Agafay stone desert on the way back

Price: €90 pp (camel only) | €130 pp (camel + quad)

What’s Always Included

  • Private air-conditioned 4×4 or minivan + English-speaking driver/guide
  • 30–60 min camel ride (1 camel per person or family sharing)
  • Traditional Berber lunch (tagine or couscous + salad + fruit)
  • All entrance fees & local taxes
  • Unlimited bottled water
  • Hotel/riad pick-up & drop-off

2025 Prices Overview (Private Tour)

Trip 1 person 2 people 3–4 people 5–6 people
Ourika + Setti Fatma €180 €90 pp €85 pp €75 pp
Imlil & Toubkal Base €210 €105 pp €95 pp €85 pp
Three Valleys €250 €125 pp €115 pp €100 pp
Lalla Takerkoust Combo €220 €110 pp €100 pp €90 pp

Why Book with Us?

  • 100 % private – never mixed groups
  • Same driver all day who knows every secret viewpoint
  • Flexible start time (avoid crowds)
  • Over 2,000 five-star reviews for Atlas day trips
  • Free cancellation up to 24 h

Book Your Atlas Mountains Escape Today!

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One day. A completely different Morocco.

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