Atlas Mountains and Agafay Desert Tour with Quad and Camel Rides

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6 to 8 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: English and 2 more

A day trip that will allow you to experience the daily life & culture of Amazigh communities. With numerous stops possible to discover authentic Berber villages, marvel at breathtaking natural landscapes & enjoy a home-made couscous.
Our full-day itinerary will cover the three main valleys of the High Atlas; Ourika, a popular river valley where travelers hike the trail & its small waterfalls. Asni & Tahenaout with their picturesque scenery of olive groves, terraced fields & adobe villages reflecting the region's agricultural wealth. Then the breathtaking mountain roads to Moulay Brahim, the sacred "mountain bird's sanctuary"
After cross the Kik Plateau to Lalla Takerkouste Lake. Depending on the day there are also colorful weekly rural markets to visit with a unique atmosphere.
The tour can be adapted to each traveler's interests by our knowledgeable & flexible local drivers.
Finish at our nomad base camp in the trendy Agafay Desert with a fun guided Quad & Camel ride.

What's Included

45 minute camel ride/per person
Mint tea pause at a local Berber home
All necessary fees (fuel, insurance, etc..)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch includes salad, chicken skewers, fries+chicken & vegetable couscous. Vegetarian/Vegan possible on request & in advance
1 hour ride in single quad (for adults over 16 years of age) including all necessary safety equipment
Tips and gratuities
Drinks not included during lunch

Meeting and pickup

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

Please specify your hotel/riad in advance to organize meeting with your drivers. Pick-up only possible within Marrakech city limits or nearby (Palmeraie, Gueliz, Hivernage). For those staying in riads/hotels in the old city which are not accessible by car a practical meeting point will be provided the day before the tour. Ideal meeting points if your accommodation is located far from city limits are the Koutoubia Mosque parking and/or Gueliz Post Office, both are easily accessible by car/taxi/public transportation. Please feel free to reach out to adapt if necessary.

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Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • Koutoubia Mosque (Pass by)

    Meet your driver

    Admission ticket free
  • Bab Agnaou (Pass by)

    depart from Marrakech

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Tnine Ourika

    Quick break & stop for photos

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Begin the discovery with a stop for a mint tea at an authentic Berber family's home.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Ourika Valley

    Several stops possible for photos & discoveries

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Pass by the ancient hamlet & mosque

    Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Setti Fatma and the 7 Cascades

    Possible to stop for hike towards the waterfalls, walk around the village & its valley or just relax in one of the popular cafés on the edge of the river

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Drive along a picturesque scenery of olive groves, terraced fields, and adobe villages reflecting the region's agricultural traditions to Tahanaout which is surrounded by the Atlas Mountains.

    Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Asni

    Depending on the day you book there are also weekly traditional rural markets possible to visit. With a unique colorful atmosphere, these souks are where the rural folk come to sell & buy livestock, fresh produce as well any other products they need or manufacture (Ourika Market on Mondays, Tahanaout on Tuesdays, Aghbalou Market on Thursdays and Asni on Saturday) These are so much more authentic than the Marrakech bazaars with great deals on local handicrafts.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    This holy village perched on a mountain cliff was named after a 17th century Sufi saint nicknamed the "Tayr Al Jabal" or bird of the mountains.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Picturesque drive across some breathtaking mountain roads

    Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Lunch Pause at a local village with a view of the Lake and desert

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Stops possible depending on your interest.

    Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Agafay

    Stop for safety briefing before the guided 1 hour quad or ATV ride then 45 minute camel ride

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes
Supplied by Marrakech Lifestyle

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