Only 70 km from Marrakech, the valley of Sidi Fares has stunning and contrasting landscapes. Mass tourism ignores the existence of this magic place.
How does it feel to be at Sidi Fares Valley?
Sit on a terrace in a Berber house. The view is breathtaking. The gentle sound of the wind is blowing through the tall grass. This lovely sound is only interrupted by the calls to prayer that run from village to village.
Sidi Fares Valley is 70km south of Marrakech. It is 2 hours drive from Marrakech.
What To Do In Sidi Fares Valley?
Visit A Berber Weekly Market
I recommend you go on an excursion on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays. These days, you have the opportunity to discover and explore the vibrant and traditional weekly market in the area.
Weekly Souk
Make Your First Tagine
Do you love traditional food?
You can have a great traditional meal composed of soup, bread, oil, olives, a tagine, and couscous. You can finish with oranges marinated in cinnamon and a mint tea.
Moroccan, and Berber cooking courses are more about spending some quality time in a beautiful location and taking a more intimate and personal approach to the Berber style of cooking.
Berber cuisine is ‘slow food’ and the Berbers themselves seldom rush anyway so you need to be somewhere scenic, atmospheric, and relaxed at the same time. It’s all part and parcel of the Berber experience.
Take Mule Trek Tour
Immerse yourself into the traditions and culture of the Berbers
Ride a mule and go for a nice walk. The long narrow trails offer stunning panoramic views of the traditional villages perched on the blanks of the snow-capped peaks of the Atlas.
Luxury Day Trip To Sidi Fares, from Marrakech (Natural and Cultural Trip)
During your journey to Sidi Farers valley, you will see one of the most beautiful countryside in Morocco. And you will also experience some of the deepest Bereber culture traditions.
Warning
This valley is still ignored by mass tourism, so this offer is intended for small groups (up to 4 people).
This offer is suitable for families with children (Minimum age:8 years).
This package Includes:
- Pick-up at your accommodation
- Berber market tour or Exploring the countryside
- Breakfast in a Berber house
- Cooking Class
- Mule trek
- Lunch in a Berber house
- Drop-off at your accommodation
Pick-up at your accommodation
The tour begins in the morning, with pickup from your hotel in Marrakech or the meeting point.
Visit A Berber Weekly Market Or Explore The Countryside
Berber markets are on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
From the market, you will buy fresh vegetables and fruit for your cooking class.
Approximate duration: 1h
The Berber souk is the perfect opportunity to see a traditional Berber market day in the High Atlas mountains.
Hundreds of small farmers bring fruits, vegetables, grains, or livestock. Merchants from Marrakech along with local merchants sell items unavailable in the mountains: tea, coffee, sugar, packaged foods, cooking items, clothing, electronics, and much more.
If there are no markets, On your road to the valley of Sidi Fares, explore some hidden spots in the foothills of the High Atlas mountains.
Breakfast In Sidi Fares
Make by yourself the mint tea and M’semen (A traditional flatbread).
Approximate Duration: 1h
When you arrive at your guest house in Sidi fares valley, you will have a traditional Berber breakfast.
In Morocco, even breakfast boasts unique recipes, which are the result of the different cultural contaminations that have shaped the identity of the country. Here are the country's morning specialties.
Cooking Class: Moroccan cooking is fun!
Approximate Duration: 2h
Learn to make tagine, Moroccan salads, and traditional bread
We warmly invite you to come and discover the succulent, spicy secrets of Moroccan cuisine.
Our Moroccan, and Berber cooking courses are more about spending some quality time in a beautiful location and taking a more intimate and personal approach to the Berber style of cooking.
Berber cuisine is ‘slow food’ and the Berbers themselves seldom rush anyway so you need to be somewhere scenic, atmospheric, and relaxed at the same time. It’s all part and parcel of the Berber experience.
Mule Trek Tour
Approximate Duration: 1h
Immerse yourself into the traditions and culture of the Berbers
Ride a mule and go for a nice walk. The long narrow trails offer stunning panoramic views of the traditional villages perched on the blanks of the snow-capped peaks of the Atlas.
Lunch In Sidi Fares Berber House
Enjoy the peaceful lodge and taste the traditional Moroccan tagine you made.
Lunch is served in a traditional Berber house. Enjoy sumptuous traditional Berber dishes prepared with fresh ingredients sourced from local farmers and local markets, which will leave your palate satisfied.
Drop-off at your accommodation
After finishing your meal, head back to your hotel in Marrakech. Arriving around 5 PM-6 PM.
What to bring ?
Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for walking and do not forget to bring sunglasses and sunscreen.
Trip Manager
Shafik is a licensed guide in Morocco with more than 15 years of experience. He has a university degree from Europe. He conducts and organizes private tours of Marrakech.
Price
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