Agafay Desert and Atlas Mountains Day Trip from Marrakesh

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7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

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

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Professional Mountain Guide
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Tip (optional)

Meeting and pickup

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

Hotel pick-up is available directly from your hotel. However, if you are staying in a Riad within the medina, the pick-up will be arranged at the nearest accessible point for vehicles.

Drop-off point
Marrakesh

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Asni

    Your driver will come to pick you up from your accommodation (or preferred pick-up point) at 08:00 am to start the to the Desert Agafay & Atlas Mountains You will then continue on through Asni where, on Saturdays, a traditional Berber Souk and market can be visited, once you arrive in Imlil you will stop for a welcome glass of mint tea and meet your guide before commencing your tour of the local area. Your guide will help you decide on the length of your tour (you can choose between 1 and 2 hours) and then you will make your way to the largest and highest village in Imlil Valley.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Your journey will take you past waterfalls and the hamlets of Ait Mizan, Targa and Imoula. You will stop off in Tamatert and have the opportunity to take in the views of ancient irrigated terraced fields of barley, corn, and vegetables, surrounded by cherry and walnut trees. Your guide will point out things of interest and talk to you about the Berber culture and heritage along the way. Travel down through the village of Ait Souka and afterwards enjoy a traditional Moroccan meal in a Berber family After your lunch with a Berber family you Drive through kik Plateau and you'll discover the most diverse and spectacular landscapes.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Your 4x4 or bus will take you to Agafay desert the roky desert – but more sandstone and earthen plateau, traditional mud-built villages, dusty riverbeds are interspersed with spectacular sumptuous pasture and vegetation in springtime. There we can sample a tea with the locals and enjoy the sunset over the Atlas Mountains.You will then continue your journey back to Marrakech, arriving back at approximately 6pm.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Things To Do From Marrakech

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Cancellation Policy

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

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