Marrakech: Atlas Mountains, Berber Villages, Agafay & Camel Ride

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8 to 9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Set out from Marrakesh into the Atlas Mountains, passing hamlets, villages, and farmers' fields. Visit and share a meal with a Berber family, admire Takerkoust Lake, and relax in the tranquillity of the Agafay Desert as the sun sets.

What's Included

Transfer by modern air-conditioned
Bottled water
Lunch
Hiking (optional) in the Toubkal National Park with local guide
Pick-up and Drop-off
Guide
Camel ride
Berber house visit with mint tea
Tips (Optional)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please contact me on my WhatsApp! Departure Information: We provide traveler pickup services, covering accommodations in central Marrakech. Departure Point: Pickup is available from hotels and riads situated in central Marrakech. For those staying within the Medina, your pickup location will be at the nearest point accessible to vehicles. Guidelines: Hotel pickup is applicable to establishments in central Marrakech. Kindly share your hotel details during reconfirmation to schedule your pickup time. If your riad is within the medina, you'll be directed to the closest point accessible to vehicles, possibly involving a brief walk. Dates: Available daily Return Information: The return point is the same as the original departure point. Return Details: Returns to the original departure point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 to 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Discover and explore deep Berber country in the High Atlas Mountains, and enjoy the landscapes of desert, valleys, villages, and open plains on a full-day trip from Marrakech. Fall in love with the varied and unique beauty of Morocco’s valleys, mountains, countryside, and desert on this full-day guided excursion from Marrakech. After pickup at around 9:00 AM, head to the Atlas Mountains, passing through a small village where you can visit a traditional Berber Weekley souk (market in Saturday or Tuesday)

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    then to Moulay Brahim valley where you will try the experience of camel Ride

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Imlil

    Arrive in Imlil and take a trek by foot or by Mule to Armed, the highest and largest village in Imlil Valley. Your journey will take you past waterfalls and the hamlets of Ait Mizan, Targa, and Imoula. Stop off in Tamatert to take in views of ancient irrigated fields of barley, corn, and vegetables, surrounded by cherry and walnut trees. Your guide will point out interesting sites and tell you about Berber culture and heritage along the way.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Come back down through the village of Ait Souka, where you’ll meet a Berber family and enjoy a traditional Moroccan meal as a guest in their home. Head next to Kik Plateau, at 1,800 meters altitude, offering spectacular 360-degree views, and in spring, a marvelous spread of alpine flowers.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Arrive at the edge of Lalla Takerkoust Lake, whose dam supplies Marrakesh with all its energy. Take a tea break and admire the views out over the lake

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Agafay

    Finally, drive to Agafay Desert and enjoy the tranquility of the countryside. Pass through stone desert, barren light brown plateaus, Bedouin villages, oases, and high hills with panoramic views to High Atlas. If the timing is right, enjoy views of the sunset from up high before returning to Marrakech.

    2 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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
Supplied by Atlas Mountains View

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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