Agafay Desert and Atlas Mountains Day-Trip with Lunch
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of Marrakech and take in the stunning scenery of the Agafay Desert and the Atlas Mountains. Discover the vibrant Berber culture in the mountainside communities, such as Imlii, Tahnaout and Tamatart. Relish the exquisite traditional Moroccan meal.
Mini group
9 hrs
Group size up to 10 persons
Mobile ticket
English
What is included in activity
Pickup and drop-off service
Bilingual guide
Traditional lunch
Mint tea, coffee, and water
Snacks
Camel or horse ride
What is not included
Mule ride (optional)
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Take an unforgettable guided scenic day trip to the Atlas Mountains to learn more about Berber culture. Take a camel or horse ride through the Imlil Valley's villages, see beautiful scenery, and get to know the locals.
Meet your helpful local guide, who lives in one of the nearby Berber villages, at pickup to begin your day. As you hike between villages on your way to the Atlas Mountains, your guide will tell you about the Berber people's rich culture and history.
Arrive in Tahnaout and pay a visit to an argan oil cooperative run by women. Find out how the famous Moroccan argan oil products are made by pressing the nut.
Get a warm greeting in Imlil with a glass of mint tea prior to going past staggering cascades and little Berber settlements. Take a break in Tamatert to admire the views of ancient terraced fields that have been irrigated and are surrounded by cherry and walnut trees.
In Ait Souka, a Berber family's home is where you can feast on a traditional Moroccan meal. From a sun-drenched rooftop terrace, unwind while taking in the picturesque views of the valley.
After some time to rest, get in your car and drive through the picturesque Kik Plateau, which offers stunning 360-degree views. As you travel through stone desert, barren light brown plateaus, oases, and rolling hills, take in the majestic High Atlas Mountains.
You can take an optional camel or horse ride in the Agafay Desert to take in the tranquil setting. Or, before returning to Marrakech, simply unwind with a cup of Moroccan mint tea for the ideal way to end the day.
Important information:
- The tour requires a moderate amount of walking on uneven ground, either uphill and downhill
- The market is only open on Tuesdays and Saturdays
- This is a group tour with an English-speaking guide. It includes a horse or camel ride. The animals can possibly carry up to 120 kg, i.e. 1 person at a time
- Be sure to choose the option including a camel ride in case you want to experience this activity
- Special dietary restrictions will be satisfied as best and precise as possible
- To increase the comfort of the tour participants, the order of the schedule may be changed on the very day of your tour to ensure that not all tour groups turn up to the same location at one time
What to bring:
- Sunscreen
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Comfortable shoes
Not suitable for:
- People with mobility impairments
- Pregnant women
- Children under 2 years
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Small group
There will be a maximum of 10 members in the group with you
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It will cost less than an individual one, but will pass in the same comfort
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In a small group, you will get more attention from the guide
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Price
Children (Age 4-15)
$37.23
per person
Infant (Age 3 and younger)
$0
per person
Adult (Age 16-99)
$53.19
per person
For any payment method you must book a ticket through the booking form below and receive confirmation by e-mail and (or) SMS.
What places you will see
• Atlas Mountains
• Kik Plateau
• Agafay Desert
Activity book period
You can book tour up to 6 hours in advance.
Languages in what activity is performed
English
Directions to meet your guide
Pick-up
How long your tour will be
9 hrs
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Reviews by travellers
Baz B.
We had a lovely day with our guide Rachid Mazik and our driver Ibrahim. We were collected promptly at the agreed meeting point and welcomed by Rachid as we travelled to the Ladies Co-operative to learn about the making of Argan oil and associated products. Most interesting if a bit pricey (although there is no pressure or obligation to buy). We then went for a hike in the Atlas Mountains during which Rachid invited us into his family home for some tea and explained a bit more about growing up in the village. The tagine lunch was tasty and plentiful and set us up for the scenic drive to the Agafay Desert and camel ride. The latter was a bit “touristy” but I guess it’s hard not to be!! I would add that one of our party had a dodgy knee and Rachid was extremely helpful to her during the hike. Overall a most enjoyable day.
1 day ago
Mezei M.
We had an excellent time with our guide Marwan in the Atlas mountains and desert. He kept us laughing throughout the trip and answered all our questions. Lunch was included and they make sure to accommodate different dietary options (vegetarian, etc). Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to spend some time away from Marrakech and in the surrounding nature.
5 days ago
Younes I.
This tour was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. Our tour guide Rachid Mazik was very helpful, friendly, informative and even invited us into his home in the village of Imlil for some lovely tea The day started off seeing how Argan oil is made. Then going to the villages towards the Atlas Mountains where the scenery was spectacular. There is even a waterfall that is well worth the trek. The camel ride at the end was also a pleasant experience. Highly recommend this tour. For £30, you cannot go wrong.
6 days ago
Dudás H.
We had a great trip. Abdul was an excellent guide, clearly explaining the plan for the day and teaching us about the Berber way of life too. The camels were great and it was really interesting to learn about the Berber villages and see the snow on the Atlas mountains
13 days ago
El H.
Our tour guide was Rachid Mazik . He is a very lovely tour guide who gave us such a detailed tour along with taking us for perfect views. He stopped around so many locations for photo opportunities very helpful guide . If ever visiting Marrakesh I would recommend going with this tour and choosing Rachid .
14 days ago
Ridouane E.
A good tour with interesting stops on the way to the mountains, loved the camel ride, a good length of time and the guides took good photos. Good Moroccan food throughout. Flexible pick up location based on your accommodation. Very friendly and knowledgeable driver.
14 days ago
Oláh F.
An absolutely fantastic tour! We loved every minute of our trip and our tour guide Rachid Mazik was brilliant. He was very helpful, friendly and informative. He was very caring, well-mannered and supportive of our mum who needed more time for the hike, and tried to cater to everyone’s needs. The tour is very well structured, we got to see a bit of everything - from camel riding, to drinking traditional tea in a Berber home, and experiencing wonderful mountain views of the Imlil valley. We had tagine for lunch and it was amazing, we ate on a rooftop with a stunning view of the mountains. My mum and sister are vegetarians and they also enjoyed their food. Just wear good hiking shoes and ENJOY :)
17 days ago
Barta K.
My wife and I had Rachid Mazik as a guide, and he was truly wonderful. At first we were a little nervous as we weren’t sure about the details of the day (we don’t do these group day trip things usually). Rachid was great to ask any question, he explained everything kindly, and gave a real glimpse of village life. To be clear, the village is his own village, with his own family, and we visited his own house. It was a truly special experience and I feel very lucky to have been a part of it. Rachid taught us lots about how village life works and made sure we were always having fun and, importantly, frequently checked that we were safe and okay. Great guide, great tour, highly recommend.
19 days ago
Iyas A.
An amazing full day tour and you see lots of different scenery.. our guide Said was amazing, really friendly, knowledgeable and interactive. You also felt like you have met a real authentic, local person from the mountains. With great local knowledge!! I highly recommend this tour to anyone!!
20 days ago
Simon P.
It is a good opportunity to get away from the bustle of the city and to observe life in the Berber villages closely. We joined the tour as two children and two adults, at first we were worried about whether to join with children or not, but we had a good day. The children were very happy. Our guide Abdul gave us all the information we needed about the tour, he is a good tour guide, and he also helped with transporting my young child from time to time, I was also very happy for his kind gesture. I recommend the tour to those who are considering it.
about 1 month ago
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