Marrakesh in 1 Day for Friends - High Atlas Mountains scenic drives
In Collaboration with Imlil Guide Tour Sarl . Updated on February 21, 2026.
Explore the High Atlas Mountains and Imlil Valley on a guided day trip from Marrakech. Includes round-trip transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off, a visit to a local Berber farmers market and argan oil cooperative, a guided walk through Berber villages in the Imlil Valley, tea with a Berber family and a home-cooked lunch. Note: camel ride is listed as excluded in the activity details.
This itinerary was created in collaboration with Imlil Guide Tour Sarl , inspired by the tour Full-Day Atlas Mountains & Imlil Valley Adventure from Marrakech. Please check the tour information during your booking process.
Highlights
- High Atlas Mountains scenic drives
- Imlil Valley guided village walk
- Visit to a Berber farmers market and argan oil cooperative
- Tea and home-cooked lunch with a Berber family
- Waterfall viewpoints and valley panoramas
Itinerary
Day 1
Full-day private tour from Marrakech to the High Atlas and Imlil Valley. Pickup is provided from accommodation in Marrakech; the schedule below follows the agenda items in the activity details.
Private tour pickup & introduction (Marrakech)
Hotel pickup in Marrakech and short introduction with your guide about the day's route through the High Atlas. Driver and guide will confirm timing, stops, and any group preferences before departing for the farmers market and then the mountains.
Tips from local experts:
- Have your accommodation details and room number ready for pickup; guides normally confirm the exact pickup spot the evening before or the morning of the tour.
- Wear comfortable layers—Marrakech mornings can be cool in spring, while valleys warm up during the day.
- Keep a small backpack with essentials (water bottle, sun protection, camera, a light snack) since some stops are outdoors.
Berber farmers market & Argan oil cooperative (Rue des Banques, Marrakech)
Visit a local Berber village farmers market where locals shop weekly and a nearby argan-oil cooperative run by local women. If the market day is not operating, the itinerary includes a visit to a local Berber heritage museum instead. This stop includes time for short local shopping, learning about argan production, and sampling tea or coffee.
Tips from local experts:
- Market days vary by village—if the guide notes the market is not running, be prepared for a museum or cultural stop instead.
- When sampling or buying argan oil products, ask how the oil is produced; small cooperatives often allow short demonstrations and tastings.
- Carry small notes and change for local purchases; haggling is common at markets but keep it friendly and respectful.
Atlas Mountains & Imlil Valley: villages, tea & home-cooked lunch
Drive into the High Atlas to the Imlil Valley and surrounding villages. The guide leads a valley walk through several Berber villages, visits a local home for traditional tea and a home-cooked lunch, and walks toward nearby waterfall viewpoints for panorama and photos. Time includes driving between Marrakech and the mountains, village walks, and return to Marrakech. Note: camel ride is listed as excluded in the tour details and is not included in this itinerary.
Tips from local experts:
- Wear sturdy walking shoes and bring a light rainlayer—mountain paths can be uneven and weather can change quickly.
- Plan for limited mobile signal in the valley; arrange meetup times with your guide and keep any valuables in your daypack.
- Respect local customs during village and home visits: ask before photographing people and remove shoes if requested when entering a home.
Itinerary Attributes
| Days | 1 |
| Highlights | 5 |
| Season | - |
| Month | - |
| Persona | Friends |
| Transfers | 1 |
| Restaurants | - |
| Total Activities | 2 |
| Total Places | 3 |
| Activities Types | Transfer, Shopping, Outdoor |
