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Local Living Morocco – Atlas Mountains

7 Days Marrakesh Return
Local Living Morocco – Atlas Mountains
Local Living Morocco – Atlas Mountains
Local Living Morocco – Atlas Mountains
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Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 7 Day Local Living Morocco – Atlas Mountains. 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 read more with local artisans, planting alongside villagers, and hiking scenic trails with a shepherd to glimpse 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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Trip Length
Trip Length

7 Days

Trip Starts
Trip Starts

Marrakesh

Trip Ends
Trip Ends

Marrakesh

Countries Visited
Countries Visited:
Operator
Operator
G Adventures
Trip Style
Trip Style

Local Living

Budget
Budget

Affordable

Age Range
Age Range

6-99 Years

Max. Group Size
Max. Group Size

12

Pace
Pace

Leisurely

Guide Style
Guide Style

Fully Guided

Tour Code
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. Stay: Hotel Oudaya 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. Stay: Hotel Oudaya Marrakech (B/L)

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. Stay: Gite Tizinouchcheg (B/D)

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. Stay: Gite Tiziouchcheg (B/L/D)

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. Stay: Gite Tiziouchcheg (B/L/D)

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. Stay: Gite Tizinouchcheg (B/L/D)

After breakfast travel back to Marrakech where the tour ends upon arrival to the airport. Please do not book onward travel before 2pm. (B)

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

  • Hotel (2 Nights), small locally owned Gîte/guesthouse in a rural village (4 Nights)

  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides

  • 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners

  • Private vehicle, land cruiser, walking

  • 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
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, giving you meaningful more 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.
Trip Style: Local Living
Trip Style: Local Living

For travelers 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.

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