Day Trip Atlas Mountains & Agafay Desert Camel ride
Discover the Berber villages of the Atlas Mountains on a full-day trip from Marrakech that explores broad valleys and lush orchards with views of Mount Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa. Ride a camel through a broad gorge, pause for tea in Imlil Valley, then hike to the isolated village of Ait Souka to share a meal in a Berber family’s home. Throughout the day, take in the mountains’ beautiful scenery: terraced gardens that climb steep hillsides, tumbling waterfalls, and an alpine kasbah. Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city led by a local guide. Free hotel pickup and drop-off included.
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Day Trip Atlas Mountains & Agafay Desert Camel ride
Pickup included
What's included in Day Trip Atlas Mountains & Agafay Desert Camel ride
(Subject to Option Inclusions)This unique tour to discover the magnificent landscapes of the Atlas Mountains and the Berber villages will start in the morning from your accommodation in Marrakech where we will pick you up in a comfortable air-conditioned car or minibus.
We will head to the Atlas Mountains admiring the breathtaking views of the Berber villages before stopping at Tahnaout village to visit the Women Cooperative of Argan Oil and have a short walk in the weekly market held every Tuesday. Next, we will go to the Asni river for a ride on a camel at the foot of the village of Moulay Ibrahim and visit the weekly local market as well (held on Saturday).
Later, we will continue by car to the beautiful Imlil Valley. Accompanied by me, we will go for a walk through the beautiful landscapes of Imlil villages. After returning to the village of Tagadirt not far from the virgin river, we will eat lunch consisting of tasty local cuisine served on the terrace overlooking the village.
After all, we will meet a local family to discover the traditional way of life of the inhabitants in the mountains.
Finally, you will return to the busy city of Marrakech by evening.
Inclusions
- Local guide english
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport
- Lunch
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Tips
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We can visit the weekly market in AsniI every Saturday Visit the weekly souk market in Tahnoute every Tuesday Explore the famous Asni, ourika, andoukaimden valleys with an english or french expert guide Discover traditional Berber villages and opt to lunch in an authentic Berber home
Meeting / End Points
- In front of hotel ali or caffe argana
