Amizmiz: At the Intersection of Berber Culture and the High Atlas

Berber Travel Adventures offers single and multi-day cultural excursions that begin in Amizmiz (pronounced AMZ-meez), a small Berber town nestled into the foothills of the High Atlas mountain range. All excursions begin and end here, but for most excursions the day is spent visiting the smaller, remote Berber villages that are located in the hills surrounding Amizmiz.

There are many options to get to Amizmiz from Marrakech. See our transportation page for more details.

About Amizmiz

Amizmiz has been a part of recorded history for many centuries. Geographically, it lies at a critical juncture point between the large city of Marrakech to the north and the vast number of small, remote Berber villages that are spread throughout the High Atlas mountains. These villages depend upon Amizmiz for governmental services, secondary education, transportation beyond the area, and as a commercial exchange point for food and other products.

In fact, Amizmiz hosts the most famous 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.

Whether you are interested in the visiting the smaller local villages or seeing the famous weekly market, Berber Travel Adventures can help you explore the area. See our excursions page for more information.