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
Molnár V.
i booked this excursion for my and my parents. We had a lovely funny driver calles Azilall who picked us up and dropped us back to our hotel in the Palmire, he kept us awake and lively. We then met Abdul our guide who was very knowledgeable and kind. My mother found it a little hard walking up and down the hills and mountains but he helped her a lot along with everyone else. You get many photo op moments and long with good food tasting. Just a heads up, the last part is and very steep, hour long hike up a mountain, which me and my mother opted out from but my father gave it a go. After hearing everyone's experience rewarding as the view may have been it can be challenging for some. However overall I would definitely recommend this excursion to everyone who goes to Marrakech.
5 days ago
Bálint K.
This was a great trip for us as a family of 4 with two teenage girls. Our guide, Romerro, was kind, knowledgeable and it was a pleasure to visit his house in the High Atlas Mountains. Well organised and well planned trip where we felt safe at all times. Lots to see and very tasty lunch. Excellent choice if you want to see a real contrast to the hustle and bustle of Marrakesh. Pick up drop off also well arranged.
7 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.
9 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.
11 days ago
Hamas B.
By far my favourite thing I did in Morocco, our guide Abdul was absolutely brilliant. He is a local Berber from a village in the Imlil valley and he gave brilliant and valuable insights into the life of his people all whilst speaking 5 different languages impeccably. The women's argan oil cooperative was fascinating and learning about your each village and their quirks was really beautiful. Shukran Abdul, you're the best habibi.
13 days 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.
13 days ago
Vászoly L.
Good value for money. We visited many places and found out a lot about the Berbers. Our guide Abdul comes from the area and explained everything very well. I personally liked walking in the Atlas mountains. The views were beautiful. Everything was well organized and we enjoyed the day a lot. I recommend.
23 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 .
28 days ago
Nagy K.
Romerro was a fantastic guide who was genuinely invested in the sites that we visited and making sure that everyone enjoyed themselves. He was so kind and accommodating to all, making us feel welcome and cared for, even though we only met him for the day. Great sites, history throughout and well worth the day. Couldn’t recommend more.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month ago
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