Drive through the majestic Atlas Mountains in a comfortable 4 × 4 in the company of your small group because you will admire the towering snow-capped peaks on your hour-long drive to the Ourika Valley. The waterfalls of this lush valley are a pretty counterpoint to the surrounding landscape.

You can hire a local guide to better explore the falls so continue to a local women’s cooperative to observe them as they extract argan oil (famous Moroccan oil) and to visit a bioaromatic garden  of decorative & medicinal plants while  your trip to Oukaimeden valley.

Follow a secluded mountain path at an altitude of 1,800 m, passing through traditional Berber villages with adobe & stone houses. For lunch (own expense), head to a local restaurant.

Next, head to the Asni Valley, perched high in the Atlas Mountains. Marvel at Mont Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa at 4,165 meters. Prepare your camera to take photos of the acres of apple, walnut, peach and almond trees in the Asni Valley.

From here, depart for Marrakech or, if you’ve chosen the extended option, continue your journey into the Moroccan countryside for an hour. Meet at Lake Takerkoust, a peaceful sapphire blue artificial lake popular with locals.

Then, pass through wheat fields & villages on your way to the Kik Plateau, an unusual limestone outcrop of the Atlas that offers stunning views of the verdant valleys below.

Return to Marrakech and end your thrilling journey through the Moroccan countryside with an evening drop-off at your hotel or riad. This Three valleys trip from Marrakech is daily available .