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Full-Day Trip from Marrakech to 3 Valleys & Berber Villages

The 3 Valleys day trip is a private full-day tour from Marrakech into the High Atlas, visiting three valleys and the Berber villages between them, by car with a dedicated driver. The price is per vehicle, not per person. Transport, driver, and pickup and drop-off at Marrakech accommodation are included. Meals and personal expenses are not included.

Traditional Berber village in Morocco's High Atlas Mountains on a day trip from Marrakech to the Three Valleys

Overview

Most High Atlas day trips take you up one valley and back down it. This one crosses three, which means you see how quickly the landscape changes once you leave Marrakech — irrigated fields, then terraced slopes, then bare rock and snow on the peaks above.

The villages between the valleys are the point as much as the scenery. This is a working landscape, not a viewpoint, and going by private car means you can stop in a village because it looks interesting rather than because it is on a schedule.

Good to Know

Altitude: the road climbs well above Marrakech and it is noticeably cooler at the top. A layer is worth carrying even in summer.

Roads: mountain roads with switchbacks. If anyone in the group is prone to travel sickness, the front seat helps.

Meals: not included. There are village cafés and terraces along the route, and we can arrange lunch in advance and quote it separately.

Physical level: easy. Most of the day is in the vehicle with short walks at the stops.

Included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle for the whole booking
  • English-speaking driver as standard; French- or Spanish-speaking driver on request — the same driver throughout
  • Fuel, tolls and parking
  • The driver's own meals and lodging on multi-day tours
  • Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in the departure city
  • Flexible timing and stops along the route

Not included

  • Accommodation
  • Meals and drinks
  • Activities: camel trek, desert camp, quad, local guides
  • Entrance fees to sites
  • Tips and personal expenses

Each can be arranged on request and quoted separately, per traveller.

Frequently asked questions

Which three valleys does the trip cover?

The Ourika, Asni and Oukaimeden valleys, along with the Berber villages between them.

Is the price per car or per person?

You pay for the car and the driver, not per seat. One traveller or seven pay the same fare; groups of 8 to 17 travel by minibus at a second rate.

Is lunch included?

No. Meals and personal expenses are not included, though we can arrange lunch on request and quote it separately.

Is it suitable in winter?

Yes, though it is considerably colder at altitude and there can be snow on the higher ground. Bring warm layers.