Day Out with the Berbers
Day cooking with family in high atlas Mountains
Cook, learn, and dine with a welcoming Berber family in the High Atlas.
Discover the Berber way of life and the authentic Moroccan in the High Atlas Mountains only over one hour and half drive from Marrakech. Drive across some of the most beautiful valleys to the village of Imlil dominated by Mount Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa. Start a soft hike, or ride a mule, to one of the highest and most picturesque Berber villages. Meet with the local Berber people who are the earliest inhabitants of Morocco and discover their way of life and culture. During this hike you will admire breath-taking mountain sceneries. Learn how local traditional mint tea is made and enjoy a traditional typical lunch in a Berber home in the heart of the High Atlas.
Services Include :
✓ Hotel / Hostel pickup and drop-off from Marrakech in an air-conditioned vehicle
✓ English-speaking driver and local guide
✓ Guided walk through the national park
✓ Explore apple, peach, cherry, and apricot orchards
✓ Visit traditional weekly souks:
• Tahanaout & Asni (Tuesday & Saturday)
• Ourika (Monday)
• Amizmiz (Sunday)
✓ Learn how traditional Moroccan mint tea is prepared
✓ Try your hand at traditional bread making
✓ Learn to cook a classic Moroccan dish
Choose Your Main Dish
• Chicken Tajine with Pickled Lemons & Olives
• Lamb Tajine with Figs & Walnuts
• Traditional Lamb Tajine with Seasonal Vegetables
• Beef Tajine with Prunes & Almonds
• Lamb or Chicken Couscous with Seasonal Vegetables (Vegetarian option available)
✓ Three-course Berber lunch with panoramic Atlas Mountain views
What is not included :
• Soft drinks and beverages
• Mule hire (available upon request)
• Personal expenses and gratuities
• Travel insurance
What to Bring :
✓ Camera for memorable photos
✓ Sun Hat
✓ Sunscreen
✓ Comfortable change of clothes
