Overview
Get ready to go beyond the typical and immerse yourself in the heart of Morocco on this week-long journey. Start in Marrakech, where the pulse of the city beats through its vibrant souks, aromatic spice stalls, and lively squares. Then, leave the city behind and venture deep into the breathtaking Ourika Valley and High Atlas Mountains, where the traditional Berber village of Tizi N’Oucheg awaits.
Here, life moves at a different pace, and you’ll be part of it — baking fresh bread, weaving with local artisans, planting alongside villagers, and hiking scenic trails with a shepherd to glimpse read more his daily world. Wander through the local market, soak in the stunning mountain scenery, and experience the warmth of a community where traditions are passed down through generations. This isn’t just a visit — it’s a chance to become part of a place most travellers never get to see.
Here, life moves at a different pace, and you’ll be part of it — baking fresh bread, weaving with local artisans, planting alongside villagers, and hiking scenic trails with a shepherd to glimpse read more his daily world. Wander through the local market, soak in the stunning mountain scenery, and experience the warmth of a community where traditions are passed down through generations. This isn’t just a visit — it’s a chance to become part of a place most travellers never get to see.
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A$862 per person
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Trip Length
7 Days
Trip Starts
Marrakesh
Trip Ends
Marrakesh
Departures
Aug 2026 to Nov 2027
Countries Visited:
Trip Style
Local Living
Budget
Affordable
Age Range
6-99 Years
Max. Group Size
12
Pace
Leisurely
Guide Style
Fully Guided
Tour Code
DCMV
Itinerary
Arrive at any time. Attend a welcome meeting in the evening to get to know your CEO and fellow group members.
Accommodation:
Hotel Oudaya Marrakech
Included Experiences
- Arrival Day: Begin your adventure today. There are no planned activities so feel free to explore or rest up for the excitement ahead.
- Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group: Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Explore Experiences
Marrakech
Today meet your local guide and begin your adventure through Marrakech’s lively medina. This old, walled city, with ramparts and gates, has stood serving as protection from invaders since the 12th century. Wander through the labyrinthine streets and pass by significant sites like the historic Medersa Ben Youssef and Bahia Palace. Sit down for lunch at the Women’s Riad for some authentic, home-style cooking. While here the group will learn the importance of this business within the community and their support of local female-led initiatives. Enjoy the remainder of the afternoon free to explore. Dinner will be had on your own this evening in the cultural gem Café Clock.
Accommodation:
Hotel Oudaya Marrakech
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Experiences
- Women's Riad Lunch: Sit down for an included group lunch at the Women's Riad and savour a delicious, home-style meal. While there, travellers will learn about the ways in which the riad is supporting the local community and women-led initiatives.
- Free Time: Spend a free afternoon enjoying the sites, sounds, smells, and atmosphere of the city. Choose between a variety of activities ranging from museum visits to garden walks. Maybe check out Medersa Ben Youssef and Bahia Palace from the inside, on your own.
- Marrakech Medina Guided Visit: Head into the maze of tiny streets and alleyways of the ancient medina to really get a taste of everyday life in Marrakech. Shop to your heart’s content in the souk and search out spices, traditional jalabas and slippers, or the famous Moroccan lanterns. Visit to the iconic Koutoubia Mosque, then see the historic Medersa Ben Youssef and Bahia Palace from the outside.
Optional Experiences
- Musée de Marrakech: Wander around the salons of the ornate Mnebhi Palace displaying various collections of Moroccan art forms.
- Jardin Majorelle and Yves Saint Laurent Museum: One of Marrakech's most iconic sites, Jardin Majorelle was a masterpiece from French artist Jacques Majorelle and later restored by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé. Take in the beautifully designed botanical gardens, exotic plants, fountains, and the famous cobalt-blue architecture known as "Majorelle Blue". Next, visit the Yves Saint Laurent Museum located next to the striking gardens, dedicated to the life and work of Yves Saint Laurent. The museum showcases a rotating collection of the designer’s iconic creations, sketches, photographs, and personal archives, highlighting his connection to Morocco and his influence on fashion and art. **Please note - This activity cannot be purchased locally due to limited availability and must be confirmed in advance
- El Badi Palace: Visit the ruins of what was once the most ornate palace of the 16th-century. Its sunken gardens and pools give a glimpse into its former glory.
Explore Experiences
Palais Bahia
Koutoubia Mosque
Spend a free morning in Marrakech before transferring to your local living stay in a remote Gîte located in the stunning Ourika Valley. Think breathtaking mountain scenery with snow-capped peaks of the High Atlas Mountains in the distance, and well-preserved Amazigh culture and traditions. There will be stop along the way in this small town near the Ourika River for lunch on your own. The final part of today’s travels includes a 4x4 ride along steep, unpaved roads finishing at the Gîte where there will be welcome tea and a village walk to explore the charming surroundings, and meet some of the locals. Later, learn a few Arabic words to help you communicate over the coming days.
Accommodation:
Gite Tizinouchcheg
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Experiences
- Free Time: Take advantage of a slower morning to enjoy the bustle of city life before the group heads into the Ourika Valley.
- Village Welcome, Walk, and Arabic Lesson: Upon arrival to your gîte stay, the group will received a warm welcome tea and some biscuits. Then, embark on a walk through the village to explore the gorgeous surroundings and interact with a few locals. Follow this up with Arabic lessons and learn a few words that will help you better communicate with the local residents over the next few days.
- Gîte Tizi N'Oucheg - Your Local Living Stay: Gîte Tizi N'Oucheg is located in the Ourika Valley of the High Atlas Mountains and is special for its family atmosphere, focus on local culture, nature, and the opportunity to experience authentic Amazigh life through hikes, workshops, and delicious food. The property is specifically designed to immerse guests in the local culture, offering unique opportunities to interact with the villagers and deeper your knowledge about Amazigh traditions. Known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, Tizi N'Oucheg gives travellers a true sense of community. Plus, not to mention the enjoyment of traditional Moroccan dishes like tagines and couscous prepares with fresh, locally grown ingredients. Their main focus is in supporting the sustainability of the local communities and preserving the beautiful, natural environment. Forge genuine connections and come away with a new appreciation for rural life in Morocco's Ourika Valley.
Today the group will split up in the morning. Half will enjoy a bread-making experience in a local village home and half will immerse themselves in a weaving lesson in another village home to learn one of the region’s most cherished traditions: carpet making. Then, the groups will switch homes and experience the other activity before heading back to the Gîte for lunch. Enjoy your freshly-made bread as part of the meal. Later attend a tagine cooking class at another local villager’s home to round out an incredibly immersive cultural day in the Ourika Valley.
Accommodation:
Gite Tiziouchcheg
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Experiences
- Bread Making at a Local Village Home: Enjoy a bread-making experience led by the women of the village. Enter a local home and spend time learning the traditional art of kneading the dough and working with the flour, salt, and warm water to create a delicious Moroccan bread. It's the perfect way to appreciate the daily life here in the valley and to connect with local women on a more personal level.
- Carpet Weaving Experience: Become immersed in a traditional weaving experience hosted in a local village home. Learn one of the regions most cherished practices: carpet making. As you work gain a sense of the patience and expertise it takes to create such beautiful materials, and listen to explanations by locals on how important this textile making is to their community.
- Tagine Cooking Experience & Dinner: Travel to a local home in the village and learn the traditional cooking methods and preparation of tagine. The most distinctive element of this dish is the cooking vessel often made of clay or ceramic with a lid that traps the steam in when cooking. It's an ideal method for tenderizing meat and vegetables. The rich flavours make this a memorable dish and common spices include ginger, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, and saffron. After getting those hands dirty during your lesson, you will sit down as a group and enjoy the meal with your host family.
- Gîte Tizi N'Oucheg - Your Local Living Stay: Gîte Tizi N'Oucheg is located in the Ourika Valley of the High Atlas Mountains and is special for its family atmosphere, focus on local culture, nature, and the opportunity to experience authentic Amazigh life through hikes, workshops, and delicious food. The property is specifically designed to immerse guests in the local culture, offering unique opportunities to interact with the villagers and deeper your knowledge about Amazigh traditions. Known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, Tizi N'Oucheg gives travellers a true sense of community. Plus, not to mention the enjoyment of traditional Moroccan dishes like tagines and couscous prepares with fresh, locally grown ingredients. Their main focus is in supporting the sustainability of the local communities and preserving the beautiful, natural environment. Forge genuine connections and come away with a new appreciation for rural life in Morocco's Ourika Valley.
Today get ready for a more active adventure as you hike alongside a local shepherd and gain a true feel of his daily routines. Exchange meaningful conversation along the way about his life and experiences in this unique region. Then, sit down for a packed lunch amidst the impressive scenery of the High Atlas Mountains. Return to the gîte in the afternoon to relax and recharge. Perhaps spend time sipping tea on the terrace before heading out to watch a football match amid the local villagers. If you’re feeling up to it, join in the fun and try to score a goal. Enjoy dinner back at the gîte after a full day of cultural immersion.
Accommodation:
Gite Tiziouchcheg
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Experiences
- Daily life of the Village Shepherd: A shepherd's daily tasks revolve around the care and management of their flock. Join a shepherd from the village and hike with him into the foothills as you observe the routines of herding, ensuring the herd's access to food and water, navigating challenging terrain, and protection from predators. If the herd is sheep, you may witness the milking of them to make cheese back in the village. Shepherds are a vital part of Moroccan cultural heritage and represent the country's connection to its nomadic past. See for yourself along side an expert shepherd and then sit down to enjoy lunch amid the gorgeous views of the High Atlas Mountains. Along the way ask questions and listen to stories about what it's like to tend to herds as a means to support your family and community.
- Free Time: Enjoy some free time to relax at the gîte and soak in the natural beauty of your surroundings.
- Attend a Village Football Match: This afternoon head into the village and watch a friendly football game between the local villagers. Gather around the field that is used for community gatherings. Cheer on the players and if you are feeling up to it, join in on the fun and try to help your team score a goal. It's the perfect way to feel woven into the fabric of daily life here in the Ourika Valley.
- Gîte Tizi N'Oucheg - Your Local Living Stay: Gîte Tizi N'Oucheg is located in the Ourika Valley of the High Atlas Mountains and is special for its family atmosphere, focus on local culture, nature, and the opportunity to experience authentic Amazigh life through hikes, workshops, and delicious food. The property is specifically designed to immerse guests in the local culture, offering unique opportunities to interact with the villagers and deeper your knowledge about Amazigh traditions. Known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, Tizi N'Oucheg gives travellers a true sense of community. Plus, not to mention the enjoyment of traditional Moroccan dishes like tagines and couscous prepares with fresh, locally grown ingredients. Their main focus is in supporting the sustainability of the local communities and preserving the beautiful, natural environment. Forge genuine connections and come away with a new appreciation for rural life in Morocco's Ourika Valley.
On your final full day at the gîte the group will travel to the local market where the villagers do their shopping. Explore the many different areas and get a sense of what is sold here, as well as the importance of this market in allowing the village to sustain their way of life outside of the city. Lunch will be had on your own in the market, and you can choose from a variety of local specialties to try. Transfer back to the gîte in the afternoon for some downtime before hiking to a nearby scenic location to have tea and watch the sunset amid the valley. Dinner this evening will be a special affair as it’s your final night together in your local living stay.
Accommodation:
Gite Tizinouchcheg
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Experiences
- Visit to the Weekly Market & BBQ Lunch: Travel into the village via private vehicle and visit the location of the weekly market, where local villages come to do their shopping. Understand the importance of this market in allowing the rural population in this valley to sustain their way of life away from the city. Wander amid the different stalls, learn about the produce, meat, and other items sold here and try your hand at bartering as is customary here. For lunch travellers will be able to choose the meat or vegetables they would like to eat and then one of the market stalls will BBQ the food for a delicious local lunch amid the bustling atmosphere of the weekly shopping. A time honoured tradition that is lost in a lot of today's modern culture.
- Sunset Hike: For your final evening at the gîte, the group will embark on a short hike to a scenic spot overlooking the valley and village to enjoy the colours of sunset. Sip warm tea and relax in the stunning natural scenery of this tranquil location.
- Gîte Tizi N'Oucheg - Your Local Living Stay: Gîte Tizi N'Oucheg is located in the Ourika Valley of the High Atlas Mountains and is special for its family atmosphere, focus on local culture, nature, and the opportunity to experience authentic Amazigh life through hikes, workshops, and delicious food. The property is specifically designed to immerse guests in the local culture, offering unique opportunities to interact with the villagers and deeper your knowledge about Amazigh traditions. Known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, Tizi N'Oucheg gives travellers a true sense of community. Plus, not to mention the enjoyment of traditional Moroccan dishes like tagines and couscous prepares with fresh, locally grown ingredients. Their main focus is in supporting the sustainability of the local communities and preserving the beautiful, natural environment. Forge genuine connections and come away with a new appreciation for rural life in Morocco's Ourika Valley.
After breakfast travel back to Marrakech where the tour ends upon arrival to the airport. Please do not book onward travel before 2pm.
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Trip Inclusions
- Explore the medinas and must-see sites of Marrakech on a cultural tour.
- Journey into the Ourika Valley and High Atlas Mountains for an authentic village gîte stay.
- Immerse yourself in local life with bread-making and weaving.
- Set out on a guided hike with a local shepherd and learn about their daily experiences.
- Connect with the local community through games walks and shared experiences.
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Local Living Moment: Gîte Tizi N'Oucheg - Your Local Living Stay, Tizi n' Ocheg
- Your Foodie Moment: Tagine Cooking Experience & Dinner, Tizi n' Ocheg
- Your Local Living Moment: Attend a Village Football Match, Tizi n' Ocheg
- Marrakech Medina Guided Visit
- Women's Riad Lunch
- Village Welcome, Walk, and Arabic Lesson
- Bread Making at a Local Village Home
- Carpet Weaving Experience
- Daily life of the Village Shepherd
- Visit to the Weekly Market & BBQ Lunch
- Sunset Hike with tea
- Free time in Marrakech and Tizi n' Ocheg
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Private vehicle, land cruiser, walking
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides
- Hotel (2 Nights), Small Locally Owned Gîte/guesthouse In A Rural Village (4 Nights)
- 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included.
Operator
G Adventures came from a desire to deliver authentic and responsible small group travel adventures that were equally life-changing for travellers and the communities they visit. And we’re been doing just that for almost 30 years. Our award-winning trips span seven continents and over 100 countries, more giving you meaningful experiences with people, cultures, landscapes and wildlife, as well as offering you the freedom and flexibility to explore on your own.
On all of our tours, you get to know locals every step of the way, from the places you visit and stay to where you eat and drink. You’ll also get to experience our ‘G for Good’ social impact initiatives on-trip, including our industry-leading ‘Ripple Score’. This score measures, as a percentage, the amount of money that stays in the local community through on-trip services like accommodation, restaurants and transport.
On all of our tours, you get to know locals every step of the way, from the places you visit and stay to where you eat and drink. You’ll also get to experience our ‘G for Good’ social impact initiatives on-trip, including our industry-leading ‘Ripple Score’. This score measures, as a percentage, the amount of money that stays in the local community through on-trip services like accommodation, restaurants and transport.
Trip Style: Local Living
For travellers who want to go beyond the guidebooks, Local Living tours offer a deeper, slower way to explore. You will stay in one place for the week, often with a local host family, giving you the chance to truly settle in and see how life is lived every day. With most meals included and plenty of time for hands-on experiences like cooking or crafts, you will connect with culture in the most personal way.
Dates & Pricing
AUD
Saturday
11 Jul 2026
11 Jul 26
Marrakesh
Friday
17 Jul 2026
17 Jul 26
Marrakesh
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
A$1,099
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Sold Out
Saturday
25 Jul 2026
25 Jul 26
Marrakesh
Friday
31 Jul 2026
31 Jul 26
Marrakesh
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
A$1,099
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Sold Out
Note
A definite departure means minimum numbers have been reached for this departure to operate. Your Global Journeys Travel Advisor will check the availability of your departure date when you Enquire. Additional savings may apply. T&C’s apply.
A definite departure means minimum numbers have been reached for this departure to operate. Your Global Journeys Travel Advisor will check the availability of your departure date when you Enquire. Additional savings may apply. T&C’s apply.
Note
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by G Adventures. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from the cruise-line and should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by G Adventures. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from the cruise-line and should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
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