A Day With The Berbers
Azzaden Valley, Berber Culture & Atlas Nature Retreat
Explore traditional villages in the Atlas Mountains, meet the hospitable Berbers and learn how to make Berber bread!
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
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Berber market day
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Tranquil Azzaden Valley
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Insight into local culture
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Easy walking trail
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Make Berber Bread
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Tea-making ceremony
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Tassa Ouirgane village
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Relax at Kasbah Africa
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Berber cuisine lunch
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Torort Berber village
Discover real Berber village life far away from the commercialisation seen in other High Atlas valleys such as Ourika and Imlil. Enjoy an authentic Atlas Mountain experience in a truly spectacular setting. In the Azzaden Valley we follow a trail through orchards to Tassa Ouirgane village passing walnut and almond trees, olive groves and numerous fruit trees including apple, peach, plum, apricots, quince, lemon and fig.
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In the village we walk to the river then visit the local mill for a demonstration of how to make Berber bread. We’ll also learn about day to day village life. Lunch is served at Kasbah Africa, a stunning nature retreat built on the slopes of the Azzaden Valley on the bend of a river. At the Kasbah there is a pool with a wonderful view and plenty of areas to laze and enjoy peace and tranquillity. If you are still feeling active there is the option of a short walk to Torort village before we return to Marrakech.
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ITINERARY
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0830 Rendezvous with driver. Depart Marrakech, drive via Tahanoute and Asni
1000 Arrive Kasbah Africa in Azzaden Valley; Berber welcome with dates & milk
1030 Guided walk to Tassa Ouirgane village through orchards and along river
1200 Visit the local mill and bake bread Berber-style; tea-making ceremony
1245 Walk back to Kasbah Africa along the river (if water levels are low) or trail
1330 Lunch at Kasbah Africa; time to relax, swim, sunbathe, bird spot, snooze...
1630 Optional walk to Torort Berber village, meet vehicle and drive to Marrakech
1830 Arrive Marrakech
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A stop to visit a local market will be made on market days - Tuesday (in Tahanoute), Thursday (in Ouirgane) and Saturday (in Asni).
DEPARTS DAILY
This tour operates daily throughout the year. Timings are approx. and may vary due to interests of the group, weather or seasons.
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DON'T FORGET
Take swimwear, trainers or walking shoes plus sun protection.
The friendly and hospitable Berbers live a simple lifestyle in the mountains | The mountains are home to scores of Berber villages |
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A drive into the Atlas Mountains reveals stunning scenery | Music and song are still a big part of Berber life |
Only a few hours from Marrakech |
Prices from £40 / 500 dirhams
Group Size £GBP Dirhams
2 adults £72 900
3 adults £62 775
4 adults £54 675
5 adults £44 550
6 adults+ £40 500
Note: Prices are Per Person
Price for children 0 to 11 years old is £24 (300 dirhams) per child (must be min. 2 adults accompanying). Children 12 and older pay adult price.
PRICE INCLUDES
Pick-up/drop-off at your accommodation in Marrakech; travel in style in private vehicle with air-conditioning and professional driver; English-speaking Berber guide in the Azzaden Valley; three course Berber lunch at Kasbah Africa (with a mountain/river view and access to the swimming pool), local cultural activities.
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PRICE EXCLUDES
Entrance fees, beverages and meals not specified; tips and items of a personal nature.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
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Hundreds of people have enjoyed this trip and we are proud of our customer satisfaction levels.