High Atlas 3-Day Tour: Megdez Village & Ouzoud

High Atlas 3-Day Eco-Tour: Megdez Village & Ouzoud

High Atlas 3-Day Eco-Tour: Megdaz Village & Ouzoud

Amazigh Life, Mountain Hikes & Ouzoud Falls

Overview
High Atlas 3-Day Eco-Tour: Megdaz Village & Ouzoud is designed for travelers seeking a balance of adventure, culture, and sustainability. By staying with local families in Megdez, you’ll experience daily Amazigh life first-hand while directly supporting the community. Gentle hikes through the High Atlas, hands-on workshops, and traditional meals made with organic, locally grown ingredients make this journey both immersive and eco-conscious. Combined with the natural wonder of Ouzoud Falls, this Eco-friendly Morocco Tour offers one of the most authentic ways to explore Morocco beyond the tourist trails.

Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Start/End: Marrakech
Accommodation: Local homestay or eco-guesthouse

Day 1: Marrakech – Demnate – Imi n’Ifri – Megdaz

Morning

  • Pick-up from your riad/hotel in Marrakech (around 7:30 AM).

  • Scenic drive through the Haouz plains toward Demnate.

  • Stop at the natural limestone bridge of Imi n’Ifri for a short guided walk and photo break.

Afternoon

  • Continue through the mountain valleys to Megdaz village.

  • Arrival and welcome tea with your host family.

  • Settle into your homestay or eco-guesthouse.

Evening

  • A gentle walk through the village to discover terraced farms, walnut groves, and Amazigh homes.

  • Dinner prepared by your hosts with fresh local ingredients.

Overnight in Megdez homestay/eco-guesthouse

Day 2: Hiking, Bread Baking & Cooking Class in Megdaz

Morning

  • Traditional breakfast with your hosts.

  • 2-3 hours guided hike through surrounding fields, springs, and mountain trails with panoramic views of the High Atlas. Explore the little falls and the amazing view of the valley

  • Learn about Amazigh farming traditions and herbal plants used in daily life.

Midday

Enjoy home made lunch at your local guest house.

Afternoon

  • Bread-baking workshop in a clay oven with local women.

  • Relax with tea while your bread cooks.

  • Take part in a cooking class to prepare an Amazigh dish (tagine or couscous, depending on the season).

  • Enjoy the meal you’ve helped create for dinner.

Evening

  • Free time to sit with your hosts, share stories, or enjoy village life under the stars.

Second overnight in Megdez homestay/eco-guesthouse

Day 3: Megdez – Ouzoud Waterfalls – Marrakech

Morning

  • Breakfast and farewell tea with your hosts.

  • Depart Megdaz for Ouzoud Falls (approx. 2.5 hrs).

Midday

  • Leisurely walk around the waterfalls to admire the cascades, olive groves, and Barbary macaques.

  • Lunch at a local eco-restaurant overlooking the falls.

Afternoon

  • Drive back to Marrakech (approx. 2.5 hrs).

  • Drop off at your riad/hotel in the evening.

Eco Highlights

  • Stay with Amazigh families and support local communities.

  • Plastic-free travel (bring your reusable bottle; filtered water available).

  • Low-impact activities: hiking, bread-baking, cooking.

  • Immersive learning about local traditions, farming, and ecology.

What’s Included

  • Private round-trip transport Marrakech – Megdaz – Ouzoud – Marrakech.

  • Local Amazigh guide & host family support.

  • 2 nights accommodation in a village homestay/eco-guesthouse.

  • Meals: Day 1 dinner, Day 2 breakfast/lunch/dinner, Day 3 breakfast/lunch.

  • Guided hikes, bread-baking, cooking classes, and cultural activities.

  • Visits to Imi n’Ifri and Ouzoud Falls.

Not included: tips, drinks, personal expenses, travel insurance.

Why Choose This Eco-Tour?

This is not just a tour – it’s a chance to live Amazigh village life, connect with locals, and travel responsibly. By joining, you directly contribute to rural development and sustainable tourism in the High Atlas.