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Atlas Mountains Tour: Berber Family Meal & Agafay Sunset
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1,325 Ratings
Tahnaout
Embark on a journey from Marrakesh to the Atlas Mountains, traversing through small communities, local settlements, and agricultural lands. Engage in a shared meal experience with a family from the Berber tribe, enjoy the sights of Takerkoust Lake, and unwind in the serene Agafay Desert under the setting sun.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Tahnaout - 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)
- Moulay Brahim - then to Moulay Brahim valley where you will try the experience of camel Ride
- 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.
- Tamatert - 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.
- Plateau du Kik - 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
- 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.
What's Included
- Modern air-conditioned transfer
- Complimentary bottled water
- Local cuisine lunch included
- Optional hiking in Toubkal National Park with guide
- Convenient pick-up and drop-off service
- Expert local guide provided
- Traditional camel ride experience
- Berber house visit with mint tea
What's Not Included
- Tips (Optional)
Location
Tahnaout
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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78anastasiiaz
Sep 29, 2024
Great local live experience - This trip was amazing!! We had a great experience and a lot of impressions. Ismail was very friendly and shared with us a lot of information about live in the mountains.
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Gustavo_m
Sep 26, 2024
Good option to get to know the real story of the local people living in the mountains - Thanks to Ismail, the tour became very interesting because he and his family are from the area, so he could share with us the real insight. The hike was a bit rough but very well enjoyable
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L7641xubenjaminl
Sep 24, 2024
Would recommend - Great tour with lots included for the price. Ahmed was a great tour guide and taught us a lot about the Atlas Mountains and Amezhir history. We had a camel ride, a visit to the argan oil co-op (first of many as this was included in most other tours also so take this into account), lovely meal (included with the cost!), very easy paced hike that majority of people could do to see a mini waterfall (which was nice as it’s nearby - the nearest large waterfall would take 3 or so hours to get to). My partner and I had a good time, it was a good first outing in Morocco.
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Jessica_w
Sep 23, 2024
Bang for the buck! - Wonderful experience! Tour guide was knowledgeable, experience was written and accurate, a lot of food and very tasty. Learned a lot. Did not disappoint.
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Emmalg5657gq
Sep 23, 2024
An exceptional day - Do not miss this excursion! Thanks to our Mustafa Guide for this incredible day, and his availability to make us discover the region from which he comes. The itinerary and Things to do allowed us to discover the breathtaking Atlas landscapes, the Amazigh culture, and eat a delicious meal in an Amazigh village prepared by Mustafa’s grandmother. Also, we ate a delicious Argan Oil Breakfast in a women’s cooperative. A little more not insignificant: the minibus with air conditioning and usb plugs available to charge your phone.
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Ma123548
Sep 21, 2024
100% recommend - Mustafa was an excellent guide, he’s very knowledgeable and was very interesting sharing his experiences! The tour was well organised and we saw lots of different things and given lots of information about everything. The lunch was great and the scenery was beautiful. It’s my second time doing this tour and i’d definitely do it again when I visit Morocco in the future - thank you again!
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Sightseer15484411792
Sep 19, 2024
Great experience, recommended! - The trip to the mountains and desert was amazing, well-planned and exactly as what was described if not beyond. It was great to be in the Moroccan nature away from the busy Medina for a day, and our guide is extremely knowledgeable in introducing us to the Amazigh culture.
The hike was easy and the food was great; as a solo female traveller, I felt very comfortable throughout the trip.
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Trail06850498030
Sep 18, 2024
Amazing day trip to mountains and desert - Ilmail our guide was amazing. The trip was fantastic. Incredibly well managed and any minor adjustments before were communicated really clearly. Amazing value - lovely traditional breakfast and lunch included. The Imlil part was superb, as was the Agafay Desert and camel ride. Thanks Ilmail!
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Hrusk
Sep 14, 2024
Wonderful - Fantastic tour, fantastic guide, wonderful time. The camels were great fun, the food was amazing, the scenery was stunning.
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Gay_s
Sep 13, 2024
Amazing Trip and Tour Guide Ismail - Definitely an amazing trip! Thanks to Ismail our tour guide who made it an enjoyable trek to the Atlas Mountains, served the best Chicken Tagine I’ve ever tasted in Marrakech and the best camel ride in the Agafay desert. It exceeded our expectations. Definitely recommend to take this trip.
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