Atlas Mountains imlil Valley Guided Tour from Marrakech
Description
Explore the Imlil Valley, the Toubkal National Park, at the foot of Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa. Take a camel ride, discover how argan oil is extracted in the Berber women's cooperative. the small village of Aremd, located 1.900m above sea level. From here we have a wonderful view of the surrounding valley.
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We Pick-up All Travelers
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(1)
The tour is mostly a van ride to the Atlas mountains and a somewhat difficult hike up to a berber village, ending with a 15 minute camel ride. The hike was challenging for this 58-year-old man with a heart condition! You should wear proper shoes and be prepared for the elevation and an uphill hike over rugged rocks and make-shift bridges. I do not think this is a good choice for the elderly or anyone who cannot manage the hike or elevation. Know your personal limits! But it was a great experience. The guides are exceptionally friendly and accommodating. The tour is a family operation. Our guide for the hike was extremely nice and patient. We had to stop several times to catch our breath. Once we reached the berber village, it was like stepping back through time. The scenery was stunning. We had tea and snacks at our guide's grandmother's house. They were all extremely friendly and made us feel incredibly welcome. We then walked back down on a gentle road where we had lunch at the guide's family house. The food was excellent and traditional. I cannot say enough nice things about our driver, guide, and his family. They definitely went out of their way for us! While this excursion was a little more arduous than we planned for, it was a great opportunity for something "different" and "authentic". I really enjoyed this experience, but wish I was better prepared with proper shoes. I wore espadrilles and was ready to burn them once I got back to Marrakech! :)
