Private Tour
Moroccan Cooking, Henna & Scenic Walk in the Atlas Mountains
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
The unique flavor of this activity is a perfect blend of authentic Moroccan hospitality and hands-on culinary exploration. You’ll shop for fresh ingredients at a lively local market, cook traditional dishes like tagine and couscous with a local host, and enjoy stunning views during a scenic walk through Berber villages. It’s an intimate, personal experience that immerses you in Moroccan culture, with Moroccan tea, Henna tattoos, and a meal you’ve prepared yourself.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Embark on a full-day adventure in the Atlas Mountains, starting at 9:00 AM in Amizmiz. Meet your guide and fellow travelers before heading to the local market to shop for fresh ingredients—vegetables, meats (or chicken for vegetarians), and spices. Your guide will explain the spices that are key to Moroccan cooking. Next, enjoy a 40-minute scenic walk through olive groves and Berber villages, taking in breathtaking views of the mountains. Upon arrival at your host’s home, you'll be greeted by Kawtar, who will serve Moroccan mint tea and local cakes. Then, join a hands-on cooking class, where you’ll prepare traditional dishes like tagine, couscous, and a fresh Moroccan salad. Learn essential cooking techniques, including how to use spices and cook in a tagine. After the class, sit down to enjoy the meal you’ve prepared, followed by seasonal fruits for dessert. In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing Henna tattoo session, an art form deeply rooted in Moroccan culture. Your day ends with a peaceful walk back to Amizmiz at 4:00 PM, leaving you with lasting memories of Moroccan cuisine, culture, and hospitality.
Sample Menu
starter
drinks and cakes
some moroccan tea and home made cakes
main
Couscous ,all type of tajine and Bastilla ....
You can choose from our Menu
dessert
seasonal fruits
What‘s Included
Henna Tatto
market Ingredients
Cooking: Hands-on class with Youness
Hiking: Pre- and post-cooking hike
Welcome: Tea and Moroccan snacks before cooking
Personal shopping
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Moroccan Cooking, Henna & Scenic Walk in the Atlas Mountains
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Try something different!!! You will enjoy!!
davidhS5001LK,Jul 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day with Youness and his family!! We had the opportunity to know his village and his family! If you want to run away from tourists in Marrakech, this is for you. The best thing is that he will prepare the day as you want (if you want more cooking, more cooking, if you want more hiking, more hiking). It was a pleasure to have conversations with him and to enjoy the whole day!!! Youness, we will manage to make the keftas again (first try was not good, hehe). Thanks Youness for a great day and for your advices... regards to the family! coming soon our own keftas! ;) David & Cris!!
AMAZING!!!
Y2579RQkatiem,Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This experience was so much fun! My friends and I had such an amazing time on the hike and the views were absolutely beautiful. We had never been to Morocco before, and Younis and his family were so so SO kind and accommodating to us! They made us feel right at home. I cannot recommend this tour enough!
Authentic Marokkian experience in the Atlas mountain
francescolX6871DT,May 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I just came back home from 2 days spent with Younes and his family. I think this is the best experience you can have if you came to Marokko to know more about the culture. Younes is very open and interested in other cultures as well, it is the ideal bridge to bring you closer to Marokko. He is knowledgable about plants, mountains and berber music. It is very interesting to chat with him. Hiking was very nice and peaceful because there were not tourists in the area, the best way to recover from the chaos in Marrakech. Also I really enjoyed cooking with Younes and his lovely family, they are very welcoming and they also adapt to me being vegetarian.
Hiking in atlas mountain area hosted by a lovely berber family!
serenapC9611SD,May 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just come back from Marocco, I would like to share one of the best experience I had ! Me and a friend of mine booked a 2 days hiking private tour with Younes near Amizmiz village, sorrounded by the Atlas Mountains. During those days we have been hiking around the area that offers incredibile views, guided by Younes, that gave us a lot of insights about the region and the nature, and prepared for us a delicious picnic and the typical mint tea (pay attention, it’ s addictive 🤭). We spend the night at Younes’ home, in his born village, together with his lovely wife Kowtar, that was preparing for us amazing breakfast and afternoon snacks with fresh bread, pancakes and mint tea. We had the opportunity to cook together the typical dishes trying the real local cuisine. We prepare the chicken bastilla (now on my favorite meal list ) and a vegetarian tajine. On the second day Kowtar prepared also a delicious cous cous that we experienced eating ‘with the hands’ like they use to do. Younes’ father, that ate with us, had a remarkable technique for crafting these little balls into perfect bites, more years of experience 🤣 During the 2 days was super interesting to discover new things about berber culture and traditions, and was a unique experience to share simple life moments with the family that makes us feel part of them. Was inspiring to listent to Younes story, starting from when he was a child and learn about the struggles and challenges he faces to guarantee the best life possible to his family and to support his community. To conclude, the family is super hospitable and makes sure you lack for nothing. I highly recommend it to people looking for an authentic experience and a deeper connection with the locals. There are some moments lived there that I will save in my memories forever.
Incredible hiking and cooking class with a local family
hishamo2025,Jan 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Youness provided an unforgettable experience in Sidi Hssaine, combining a stunning hike with a traditional Berber cooking class. The landscapes were breathtaking, and the hospitality of the local family made it even more special. Learning to prepare an authentic meal and sharing it together was a highlight! Youness’s knowledge, kindness, and passion for his culture made this a truly unique experience. Highly recommended!
Amazing Day Hike in the Atlas Mountains
620khalilt,Dec 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The hike with Youness and his family in Amizmiz was unforgettable. Stunning trails, authentic Berber culture, and a delicious homemade lunch made it truly special. Youness’s warmth and knowledge brought the experience to life. Highly recommend for anyone seeking a genuine connection with the Atlas Mountains!
Real life experience, not ‘tourism’
682takumih,Dec 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was looking for a tour during my 6 days stay in Marrakech with 10 years old daughter, which we can have experience to feel real life of Morroco. We joined different type of tours, Quat, Camel ridibg, Hot air barroon, even on hiking to villages similar to this tour. This was our last day for last tour, which I was keep searching to find to feel real life but not so much tourism. And this is it. I would strongly reccomend you to join this tour with Yourness to feel real life of Morroco, he can do this because he will invite us in the village which he was born & glow for himself. Noce trails for hiking with a lot of explanations about natures, herbs on mountains, holes of scopions. And so nice to meet with his wife who is very gentle & kind who also teach us how to cook Tajin. Eating Tajin together and learn how to eat by hand / about eating ‘territory’ when we eat Tajin together was so nice experience. I won’t forget this tour and wish it stays in my daughters memory as great experience for her life:) Thanks Yourness!!!
Just Wow
780imanea,Nov 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00"I had an amazing day hiking in the beautiful Amizmiz Valley with Younes as our guide. The scenic trails and his insights made it unforgettable. The experience was topped off with a hands-on cooking class where we learned to make delicious Moroccan dishes with local ingredients. A perfect blend of adventure and culture!"
Amazing tour! Truly authentic and lovely people
381annabelg,Oct 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This trip was utterly amazing! Youness showed us around the beautiful Atlas Mountains and invited us to their family home there. His mother Fatima made us the most amazing bread when we arrived. Kawtar, who is the cooking workshop expert (and is also Youness’ wife) showed us everything for making Bastilla, and it was one of the best dishes we have ever made. It was great to learn and I will make it at home for all my friends. When we were done cooking, we ate the Bastilla together with the whole family. It was a lovely and authentic Berber experience! We felt very welcome and grateful to have met these amazing people. I cannot recommend this tour enough, thank you Kawtar and Youness! If you want to experience the true hospitality of Morocco, go and book this trip 😃
Beautiful Hike and Authentic Couscous Experience
Kawtar A,Sep 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time with Youness! The hike through the Atlas Mountains was beautiful and relaxing, and afterward, we got to meet his family and cook a traditional couscous. The whole experience felt authentic and personal. Youness was a great host, and everything was well-organized. Highly recommend if you're looking for something special while in Marrakech!
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