Marrakech-Ouirgan and Asni day trip
Visit the Asni and Ouirgan valleys. Asni is well known for the its weekly traditional Berber market, each Saturday, while Ouirgan valley is famous for its dam and Berber villages surrounded by countless olive trees and agriculture. Ouirgan also boasts the very best trekking in Morocco. During this day trip, we will visit a women’s argan cooperative where we have the option to go on a camel ride without having to travel all the way to the Sahara desert. We will also take advantage of a stroll through the myriad beautiful Berber villages that thread their way through the valley.
What is included:
- Private round trip transport from Marrakech
- English/French/Spanish speaking guide.
- Camel Riding
- Traditional homemade Moroccan lunch in a Berber village, prepared to your specifications.
- Mineral water.
Highlights
- Escape the heat of Marrakech with a drive to the Atlas Mountains
- Visit an argan cooperative where we will sip Berber whiskey and snack on argan oil with local bread Camel riding
- Walk through Ouirgan Berber villages
- visit a weekly Berber market, depending on day of booking
- Enjoy a traditional lunch in a Berber home.
- Learn Moroccan culture and history from your trained guide.
What to bring :.
- Suncreen, hat and sun glasses
- Jackets and clothes for cold from October to May
- Good walking shoes (trainers)
- Camera and the spirit of travel
Itinerary!
THERE ARE ALSO SMALLER BERBER WEEKLY MARKETS TO VISIT ON SATURDAYS AND TUESDAYS
Our driver and guide will meet you at your Riad or Hotel at 9:00 am in Marrakech after which we will drive southwest toward the Atlas Mountains. Our first stop will be at a picture perfect panorama of the oldest Berber village (give the name of the village here). Here, we will be introduced to the various stages of argan oil production, then climb the hairpin pass where portions of Mission Impossible was filmed to get to the village of Azerg where we will enjoy camel rides.
We will then continue to enjoy our breathtaking journey to Ouirgan where we will walk through villages, the best way to discover and observe everyday life of the locals.
Lunch will be served in a Berber home or outside in an orchard ( your choice)
A fantastic day trip where you truly got value for money. Having seen other group tours on the day, we certainly appreciated the experience of the one on one attention. Hamed was a great guide and answered all questions.
