The village of Asni
Shimmering in haze beyond the pink walls of Marrakech, long flecks of snow barely 60km (38 miles) away brush the rugged profile of the southern horizon. This is the Toubkal massif, the craggy mass of rocky peaks and deep valleys that contains the highest summits of the Atlas chain. Roads teeming with people and domestic animals, scooters and lorries belching diesel fumes, cross the hot Haouz plain to Asni, where there is an important Saturday souk, which though mainly a traditional local market for livestock and food, now also sells carpets, the ubiquitous fossils and other local trinkets.
the village of Setti Fatma
One of the main destinations for day-trippers from Marrakech, Setti Fatma is a top place for nature lovers. Attracting both domestic and international visitors, the charming village has traditional buildings that were homes when the area was a Berber settlement.
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traditional Berber house
Several families in the Ourika Valley make a living by inviting tourists into their homes to experience the traditional Berber way of life. Some experiences must be pre-booked, while you can simply show up at other places and take a peek inside. Common activities include seeing traditional cooking implements and learning about different dishes and cooking methods, sitting down for a chat over a pot of mint tea, and tasting freshly baked bread.