From Marrakesh: Atlas Mountains Private Day Trip with Lunch

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ID: GYG386530-699801
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Country: Morocco

Duration: 1 days


Description

Spend a day in the desert and mountains during this private trip from Marrakech. Meet a Berber family in the village of Imlil to enjoy a traditional lunch and ride a camel over the sands at Agafay.
Set out from Marrakesh to experience life in the Atlas Mountains on this private tour. The Berbers have called the region home for centuries. Discover their traditions and enjoy a meal. From the mountains, descend to the desert to ride a camel over the dunes.
The first stop on the tour is the city of Tahanaoute. Visit a special cooperative where Berber women produce argan oil. You’ll get to try it in a traditional breakfast along with olive oil, organic honey, and fresh bread. After your meal, learn about the Berbers’ daily life.
From Tahanaoute, venture higher to Azrou. It’s the oldest village in the Haouz region. Discover the area’s history of Jewish and Muslim settlement from your guide. Admire the high peaks while starting out on a nearby hiking path. The noise of the cars will drift away.
Cross through several Berber villages before reaching Moulay Brahim. At 4,430 feet high (1,350 meters), the town offers sweeping views of Toubkal and the other mountains. Begin your descent and pass through the Berber village of Asni. It’s well-known for the market it hosts on Saturdays.
After finishing the loop, head to Achain. Once home to the district commander, the village is well-known locally for its kasbah. Stop in town to take pictures and enjoy a traditional lunch. Meat and vegetables cooked in a tajine are served with salad and soup along with mint tea and fresh fruit.
Spend some time in the nearby valley. Waterfalls and the surrounding mountains make for great pictures. Follow your guide to Armed, the last village in Imlil. Hear more stories about the region on the way to the town center, where the driver awaits. 
On the way back, stop off in the desert outside Marrakesh. Admire the rolling dunes from the back of a camel. The ride takes a little under an hour. Dress up as a Berber and snap photos of yourself and your fellow guests. Finish the trip back in Marrakesh.

Highlights

  • Admire dunes from the back of a camel on an evening ride in the Agafay desert
  • Sample a local Berber breakfast at an argan oil cooperative in Tahanaoute
  • Wonder at the peaks of the High Atlas Mountains and waterfalls and valleys
  • Taste traditional dishes cooked in a tajine during a lunch in Achain
  • Hike through villages and learn the histories of the Berbers and the region

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The driver will be holding a sign with your last name on it.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.