Leave the city crowds behind for a day of following the ancient Berber trails through valleys and over mountain summits, discovering the hospitality and traditional lifestyles of Morocco.
Set off for an excursion of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains, which serve as Marrakech's ever-present backdrop. Begin your journey by heading out over the Alhaouz Plain, where soon enough the road starts to undulate into the foothills of the mountains. Come to the Berber village of Tahanaout to take a guided tour of the mills and enjoy a serving of traditional local mint tea. As you continue on, notice the countryside scenery change from saffron-colored fields to steeper slopes covered with oak and walnut trees and cut by river-filled gorges.
Pass through mountainside villages, see shepherds tending flocks on isolated pastures, and catch glimpses of the tiny houses and immense boulders that dot the countryside. Take in views of peaks that soar to nearly 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) while blending with a deep-blue sky and providing a contrast to the desolate mountainside. Partake of a traditional lunch at La Kasbah Restaurant—overlooking Toubkal Mountain and the Ourika River—before heading back toward the mountain forests.
Inclusions :

• Full-day 4x4 tour of Berber trails
• Visit to local mills in Tahanaout village
• Lunch
• Mint tea
• Hotel pick-up/drop-off services available for Marrakech city hotels
• Tour is offered in English, French, Spanish, and Italian

Duration:
Approximately 9 hours
Departure time and location:
8:30 AM; from the main entrance of your Marrakech city hotel or from the Central Post Office in Gueliz
Return time and location:
5:30 PM; to the main entrance of your Marrakech city hotel or to the Central Post Office in Gueliz
Note:
Participation in this tour is complimentary for children younger than age 2. Tour gratuity is not included and is at your discretion.