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Leave the bustling city of Marrakech behind and watch the landscape change as you move through rural farmland into the Agafay desert.
On this 4x4 Day Trip you'll spend the day exploring the rocky terrain of the Agafay desert, Lalla Takerkoust lake, the Atlas Mountains, Berber villages and hospitality all make up for a great day tour. If you have 3 days or more, you may wish to consider a tour to the Sahara desert, but if not Visiting the Agafay Desert is a good option giving you just a taste of the aridness of the Great Sahara.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
8.30 am to 9am the Pick up from your hotel .
Departure Point Hotels and Riads located in central Marrakech
If you are staying inside the Medina, your pickup will be at the closest point accessible to vehicles.
Itinerary
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This is a splendid trip during which you will discover the most diverse and spectacular landscapes. Your guide will pick you up at 9am at your accommodation place. Your 4x4 Day Trip drives you past lush vegetation, olive and orange orchards and the occasional village. Off the tarmac and onto off road, the scenery is completely different - barren light brown plateaux, a true stone desert.
1 minute • Admission ticket free -
2Agafay
1 Agafay desert: this might as well be the Sahara as the feeling of solitude. 2 Lalla Takerkoust lake built as a dam which is in fact a hydro-electricity reservoir , and great spot for tea break also with a superb view over the lake and for those looking for a rush of adrenaline, quad biking or jet skiing 3 Atlas Mountains. Kik Plateau is 1800 meters high and offers spectacular 360 degrees views and, in the spring, a marvellous spread of alpine flowers.4 Asni Valley in the heart of this lush area covered with apple, cherry and plum orchards sending out their harvest into the city. 5 Berber market is held on every Saturday where producers bring fruit, vegetables and livestock to sell. 6 views to the Mount Toubkal: the highest peak in Northern Africa culminating at 4167 meters, and often snowcapped . 7 Sidi Fares valley an authentic area famous for apple trees, here you will have LUNCH in a Berber house in a village overlooking the Atlas Mountains. 8 LUNCH in a Berber house
1 minute • Admission ticket free -
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camel ride
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of two people are required for this tour to operate. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is only one person booked onto the tour. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
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Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of two people are required for this tour to operate. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is only one person booked onto the tour. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
- Operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Short hike in nice open area before lunch or after , for about 30 min or more (optional )
- Visit Weekly local market ( possible only Saturday Sunday and Tuesday ) (optional )
- Small-group tour
- A conservative dress code is recommended in Morocco. Men and women should keep their upper body (especially shoulders, chest and midriff) as well as their knees covered at all times as a sign of respect to the local culture. Wearing shorts is not recommended
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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