Day 1: Marrakech → Ourika Valley (Local Village Stay)
Morning pick-up from Marrakech.
Stop at a women's argan oil cooperative en route.
Arrive in a small Berber village in the Ourika Valley.
Join your host family for a home-cooked lunch and learn how to bake Moroccan bread in a traditional clay oven.
Afternoon: Walk through the valley and help gather herbs or visit a local beekeeper.
Dinner with your host family and storytelling by candlelight.
Overnight: Homestay in a Berber village home.
Day 2: Ourika → Azzaden Valley (High Atlas Village Stay)
Drive deeper into the High Atlas Mountains to Azzaden Valley, a pristine area untouched by mass tourism.
Stop in local souks to pick up produce for the evening’s meal.
Arrival and tagine-making workshop with local women.
Help tend goats or learn to make fresh cheese.
Enjoy tea with village elders and learn about mountain traditions and Amazigh heritage.
Overnight: Homestay with panoramic valley views.
Day 3: Azzaden Valley → Ijoukak (Artisan Village Experience)
Morning: Hike to a remote waterfall with mules (optional).
Visit Ijoukak, a quiet valley known for its weaving cooperatives and carpet artisans.
Spend the afternoon weaving a small mini carpet or bracelet to take home with you.
Visit the nearby Tinmel Mosque that is being constructed and speak about the earthquake relief (12th-century, hidden gem).
Join your host family to harvest from their small garden and prepare a countryside dinner.
Overnight: Stay in a humble family house with shared spaces and warm hospitality.
Day 4: Ijoukak → Amizmiz (Market & Cooking Day)
Depart to Amizmiz, home to one of the most traditional weekly souks (Tuesdays).
Explore the souk, shop for fresh spices, and learn how locals haggle and trade.
Afternoon: Full Moroccan cooking immersion class with a local chef and his family.
Make zesty salads, tagines, and seasonal dessert.
Rest with tea overlooking olive groves and the slow pace of life.
Overnight: Homestay in a family compound with local musicians performing after dinner (optional).
Day 5: Amizmiz → Marrakech (Return with Heart Full of Stories)
Morning reflection walk with your host, farewell tea.
Return drive to Marrakech through scenic backroads.
Stop at Tameslouht village to visit a women’s embroidery cooperative or pottery workshop.
Arrive in Marrakech late afternoon; optional drop-off at riad or airport.
Highlights
5 days of real immersion into rural life
4 different village experiences, each with unique family stays
Daily connection with locals: cooking, farming, hiking, and crafting
All meals homemade and shared around family tables
Optional market visits, waterfall hikes, and music nights
What's Included
| ✓ Private transport (air-conditioned) |
| ✓ Local guide throughout |
| ✓ 4 nights in authentic homestays |
| ✓ All meals (vegetarian options available) |
| ✓ Workshops: bread baking, tagine, weaving |
| ✓ Donations to cooperatives and artisans |
👣 Ideal For:
Conscious travelers looking for genuine cultural exchange
Families, solo explorers, or couples who prefer slower, purposeful travel
Visitors wanting to support rural Moroccan communities directly