A Day at the Berber Souk (Tuesdays Only)

Amizmiz has the best Berber souk (weekly market) in the region. Every Tuesday, hundreds of small farmers descend upon Amizmiz from these mountain villages, bringing whatever fruits, vegetables, grains, or livestock they are ready to sell in town. In return, merchants from Marrakech along with local merchants sell items unavailable in the mountains: tea, coffee, sugar, packaged foods, cooking items, clothing, electronics, and much more. See our Berber souk photo gallery to get a better idea.

For a visitor on the excursion, there are many things available to buy from the souk: henna, spices, rugs, Berber shoes, pottery, Berber clothing for men and women, handmade wooden kitchen utensils and much more. Overall, this is the perfect excursion for someone looking for a day trip with a small amount of walking.

We have two different souk day itineraries available: a half day excursion with a tour of the souk and lunch in Amizmiz, or a full day excursion that includes a one hour hike out to a local village for lunch and a short cultural encounter. See below for more details.

Berber Souk Full Day Itinerary

The full day itinerary gives you the opportunity to see the weekly souk in the morning, followed by an hour long hike out to a nearby village for lunch in a Berber home and some limited cultural encounters.

Berber Souk Half Day Itinerary

This half day excursion will give you the chance to see Amizmiz and the famous weekly souk, followed by lunch at a local café. You will be back in Marrakech by around 2:00 PM.