Atlas Mountains Three Valleys Day Trip | Aït Mizan, Sidi Fares & Ourika
- Three valleys in one day — never in a group
- Lunch in a Berber family house
- Local guide included
- Aït Mizan valley at the foot of Toubkal
- Mint tea with a Berber family
- Forest track to the Sidi Fares oasis viewpoint (1,382 m)
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Three valleys, one private day: the Aït Mizan valley at the foot of Toubkal for mint tea with a Berber family, the old forest track under Oukaïmeden to the Sidi Fares oasis and its panoramic viewpoint at 1,382 m, and the green Ourika valley to finish — argan cooperative, terraced orchards and the walk toward Setti Fatma’s waterfalls. Lunch is taken in a local family house, not a tourist canteen. Private vehicle, driver and local guide throughout — never in a group.
Prices per person (private departure)
number of travellers 1 2 3 4 5 6–7 8+ €200 €135 €115 €105 €95 €90 €85
Off-road stretches are part of the route’s charm — this is the mountain day for travellers who want villages and viewpoints rather than a single postcard stop. More mountain answers in the Atlas FAQ; walkers ready for more should see the 3-day valleys trek (from €195).
- Aït Mizan valley at the foot of Toubkal
- Mint tea with a Berber family
- Forest track to the Sidi Fares oasis viewpoint (1,382 m)
- Ourika valley and its argan cooperative
- Walk toward Setti Fatma's waterfalls
Included in your tour
- Private vehicle for the day
- English/French/Spanish-speaking driver
- Local guide
- Traditional lunch in a family house
- Pickup and drop-off in Marrakech
Not included
- Drinks
- Tips (at your discretion)
Questions travellers ask
How fit do I need to be?+
Our walking days come in honest grades: valley and village walks (2–4 hours, anyone who walks at home), full hill days (4–5 hours with climbs), and the Toubkal summit (a serious two-day effort at altitude, moderate mountain fitness required). Tell us your real level and the route bends to it.
Who leads the treks?+
Licensed Moroccan mountain guides — it is both the law in Toubkal National Park and the difference between walking through a landscape and understanding it. Mules carry the bags on multi-day treks; you carry a daypack.
What gear do I need to bring?+
Broken-in walking shoes or boots, layers (mountain weather turns fast), sun protection and a refillable bottle. For the Toubkal summit add warm gloves, a hat and a headtorch; in winter we arrange crampons and ice axes locally.
Can I combine a trek with the desert?+
Yes — it is one of our signatures. The 5-day Toubkal & Sahara route summits North Africa's highest peak on day two and puts you on a dune crest by day four; several longer circuits weave shorter hikes between the desert and the coast.
More answers in the “Trekking & the Atlas” chapter of our Travel FAQ →
