The 3 Valleys
A journey to the heart of the High Atlas
Program and price
1 to 2 people: 750.00 Dhs / person
3 to 4 people: 500.00 Dhs / person
5 to 7 people: 300.00 Dhs / person
Daytime
Easy walking
Available all year round
8:30 a.m.: Departure from the Riad in a private vehicle with driver
Visit to a traditional Berber market
Route to Asni through superb landscapes of orchards, walnut and almond trees.
Meal in a restaurant with mountain views. (Meal not included in the price)
Arrival in the village of Imlil (1,740 m).
Walk along trails lined with walnut trees.
Gentle descent through the valleys to return to the riad and break to take photos
The Ourika Valley
Located just 30 km from Marrakech, the Ourika Valley has always been a place of refuge and life for the Berber population. Thanks to the river that bears its name, flowing from the snow-capped peaks of the High Atlas, this fertile valley has been home to farming villages for centuries. The inhabitants cultivated barley, almond, and walnut trees, while also raising livestock. The Ourika River has also marked history with its spectacular floods, a reminder of the power of nature. Long considered a gateway to the mountains, it is today renowned for its authenticity and preserved traditions.
The Asni Valley
At the foot of the High Atlas Mountains, the Asni Valley is known as one of the region's ancient trading hubs. It once hosted weekly souks where Berber tribes traded livestock, wool, fruit, and handicrafts. Its red earth, olive groves, and terraced fields still bear witness to the agricultural ingenuity of the locals. The Asni Valley also played a strategic role in connecting Marrakech to the high mountains, becoming a meeting point between the Haouz plains and mountain villages. Today, Asni remains a vibrant place, famous for its traditional markets and authentic village atmosphere.
The Imlil Valley
Nestled at an altitude of 1,740 meters, the Imlil Valley has long been a gateway to the highest peaks of the Atlas Mountains, notably Mount Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa (4,167 m). In the past, the inhabitants lived mainly from agriculture and livestock farming, but also from trade linked to caravans crossing the mountains. Over time, Imlil has become a central point for expeditions and treks, attracting travelers from around the world. Despite its openness to tourism, the valley retains a strong Berber identity, evident in its adobe houses, terraced fields, and warm hospitality.
Together, these three valleys retrace the living history of the Berber people of the Atlas Mountains, marked by nature, agriculture, trade, and now tourism. They bear witness to a millennia-old adaptation to a unique environment, where culture and traditions endure despite the passage of time.