From Marrakech: Atlas Mountains and Agafay Desert Day Trip
Description
Spend an entire day exploring the unique landscape of the Atlas Mountains and the Agafay Desert on this guided tour that includes transport, breakfast & lunch, enjoy a camel ride and experience the everyday lifestyles of the Berber people living in this area on this day trip from Marrakech.
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Itinerary
Discover and explore deep Berber culture, and enjoy the landscapes of desert, valleys, villages, mountains and more on a full-day trip from Marrakech. After pickup at around 9:00 AM, head to the Atlas Mountains, passing through a small town where you can visit a Berber Weekley market (market in Saturday & Tuesday)
Moulay Brahim gorges, Asni (Weekly market on Saturday & Tuesday)
We will travel through the most amazing and beautiful places of the Atlas Mountains: The three valleys, the Atlas waterfalls, the valley of Asni, the valley of Imlil. Walking through the Berber villages & Waterfall and see beautiful views of irrigated fields of barley, corn, and vegetables, surrounded by apple and walnut trees. 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.
Finally, drive to Agafay Desert where you will try the experience of camel Ride 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 before returning to Marrakech.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(19)
We travelled as a family of 5 (kids aged 11, 9 and 6). This was one of the highlights of our holiday. The trek to the waterfalls took about 90 mins altogether, with some steep steps, but perfectly doable with children. The scenery was great and the lunch was very tasty. A great day out and very good value for money. Youseff was a great host.
Great communication. Ibrahim was great. All very well organised. Great day and evening. Would highly recommend
We had a great day trip to the Atlas Mountains with Youssef! We got to see many sights along the way and enjoyed a lovely nature walk and delicious lunch in the snowy mountains. The desert camel ride was the best way to end our tour. Thank you!
Great value for money. We were driven around, stopped at many beauty spots for photographs, rode camels, stopped for breakfast, did a 1/1.5 hour walk through Berber villages to a waterfall, delicious food for lunch with great views. Both guides were amazing and very friendly. Many thanks
The guide, Ibrahim, was very friendly and informative. It was great to see the Berber region. Fantastic tagine meal. We enjoyed the camel ride. The hiking guide was also very friendly. Thanks to everyone!
We went to Atlas Mountain & Agafay desert with Jamal (out guide). We definitely can recommend this trip and Jamal as a guide. We spent lively time in a small group (only 6 people). We weren’t in hurry and we could really enjoy our time in beautiful scenery. Iwona and Pawel with kids.
Our day trip to the Atlas Mountains and Agafay desert was absolutely fantastic! Abdulaziz and Mohamed made it unforgettable. Abdulaziz, our guide, took us beyond the usual tourist spots, showing us the beauty of Imlil, his hometown. It felt like exploring with a friend! Lunch at his aunt's house was a delightful touch, truly embracing Moroccan hospitality. And let's talk about Mohamed, our driver – he navigated those mountain roads expertly. The vehicle was not just comfortable, but also spotless. It was a smooth ride, allowing us to enjoy the breathtaking scenery. The best part? Everything was perfectly paced! We never felt rushed, yet we covered so much. Kudos to Abdulaziz and Mohammad for making our day trip a highlight of our time in Marrakech. Highly recommended for an authentic and enriching experience! I must also commend the company's support – incredibly accommodating! When we had a few questions and needed assistance, they were prompt and helpful. It added an extra layer of comfort to the whole experience. With such a seamless and enjoyable day trip, we're definitely planning to book with them again in the future. It's reassuring to find a company that not only delivers an exceptional adventure but also provides excellent customer support. Can't wait for the next journey with them!
Overall, our experience with Ibrahim was excellent and a really great value! We ended up doing the camel ride earlier in the day, since it was the hottest day on record in a while. Perhaps the biggest highlight of the tour was the traditional Moroccan feast we had at Ibrahim‘s home in Imlil up near the Atlas Mountains. After the meal, we hiked off the food to a up the mountain to see the waterfall. We were dropped off near our hotel at the end of the day. We were with our college bound twins and we all agree that it was one of the best day trips we took across our entire trip across Morocco, Spain and Portugal. Highly recommend!
This was an absolute delight. Breathtaking views, friendly locals, and a perfect blend of nature and culture. Highly recommend!!
We enjoyed a lot the Tour with Jamal, our guide. It was a perfect experience, a very beautiful trip and an excellent lunch. He was so courteous with all of us. Thank you so much. Martha and Paula (mother and daughter) and friends.
