Morocco is a nation influenced by Middle Eastern and European cultures alike. Its people therefore have the advantage of speaking the two common languages of Arabic and French. However there is a large population of Berber natives who pride themselves in being the ancient inhabitants of Morocco, the original Moroccans who do not consider themselves Arab in anyway. With Morocco being a predominantly Arab nation, when considering things to do in terms of Marrakech day trips, it may be worth taking a step out of the Arabian city centre and embarking on a Marrakech excursion into the rural Berber Marrakech for a real understanding and appreciation of the country you set out to see.
read moThe Berber Trails of the Atlas Mountains Tour is a perfect way to not only observe the Berber villages within the Ourika Valley, but also to be a guest in a community, who will warmly welcome you, teach you and let you experience the Berber way as if you were their own. You will have the chance to visit traditional Berber markets; a daunting experience it may be but you will learn the fundamental skill of repeating the word ‘Shokran’ (meaning ‘thank you’ in a ‘no thank you’ kind of way) as you walk without even realising you’re doing it with every breath you take. Keep in mind however that most of the income for the Berber families and market men you will meet will come from tourists like you, so small tips to the Berber’s who have looked after you along the way would not go a miss! And you may even find yourself a helper to do all the ‘shokran’s’ for you!
The Berber Trails of the Atlas Mountains Tour is a perfect way to not only observe the Berber villages within the Ourika Valley, but also to be a guest in a community, who will warmly welcome you, teach you and let you experience the Berber way as if you were their own. You will have the chance to visit traditional Berber markets; a daunting experience it may be but you will learn the fundamental skill of repeating the word ‘Shokran’ (meaning ‘thank you’ in a ‘no thank you’ kind of way) as you walk without even realising you’re doing it with every breath you take. Keep in mind however that most of the income for the Berber families and market men you will meet will come from tourists like you, so small tips to the Berber’s who have looked after you along the way would not go a miss! And you may even find yourself a helper to do all the ‘shokran’s’ for you! < < hide