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Atlas Mountain, home made lunch & camel ride in Agafay Desert
5.0
39 Ratings
Marrakech
Embark on a luxury day trip in the Atlas Mountains. Explore three valleys, enjoy a Berber lunch, visit waterfalls and a dam, and end the day with a camel ride at sunset.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Atlas Mountains - We’ll meet you at 8:30 am outside Argana cafe or pick you up from your hotel/riad. Our journey begins with a visit to a Berber village and an Argan cooperative, where you’ll enjoy a traditional breakfast.
Next, we’ll venture into the heart of the Atlas Mountains, walking through Berber villages, visiting the Imlil waterfalls, and relishing lunch in Aroumd village with panoramic views.
Later, experience the Agafay Desert’s serene ambiance during a camel ride. Moroccan mint tea and pastries await you after the ride.
We’ll conclude by bringing you back to your accommodation at 6:30 pm On Tuesdays and Saturdays, you can explore a farmers’ market.
- Agafay - Note 1: the total duration of walk is 2.5 hours but transportation will be provided for people who do not want to walk Note 2: we will discover Tahanout, Asni, Lalla takarcoust and Imlil valleys before we go to the heart of Agafay Desert Note 3: Agafay Desert is a Rocky desert with wonderfull views
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Entrance fees included
- Traditional Berber attire available
- Air-conditioned transport
- Professional tour guide
- Lunch provided
- Mint tea or coffee with pastries in the Agafay desert
- Breakfast included
- Camel riding experience
Additional Information
Join our small-group luxury day trip for an array of experiences. Explore three stunning valleys in the Atlas Mountains, savor lunch with a Berber family, marvel at Imlil waterfalls, traverse Kik Plateau, and visit the Lalla Takarkoust dam. Cap off the day with a traditional camel ride at sunset in the rocky Agafay Desert
Your guide is one of the select few certified mountain guides in Morocco (awarded ‘Best Guide’ three years in a row) and will walk you through an authentic day in the life of the Berber people, including a traditional lunch prepared by his mother in their home.
Location
Argana
Znikat Rahba
you will find us waiting for you outside Argana Café at 8:30. a.m in Jamaa Elfna Square
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(39 Ratings)
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Monica
Mar 27, 2024
A Wonderful Day in The Mountains! - We booked this tour the day before after having to cancel a different one due to weather. I cannot emphasize enough how lucky we feel to have spent the day with Elhussain. Eating lunch in his family home in the Atlas mountains is an experience we'll never forget. He was fantastic with our kids (two boys, 7 and 8) and really made us feel like he cared about us. I was able to stop on our way down the mountain and buy a Berber table runner even though shopping is not part of the actual "experience". Ending with a camel ride was a fun time but I definitely questioned the ethical nature of this bit (no fault of this tour or guide). I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to spend the day with a local who loves his village and culture. Also, our driver Jamal was great, and we felt very safe the whole time.
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869angeliquee
Nov 7, 2023
Great day! - Thank you Ibri for a wonderful trip to your part of the world including your village and your family home. The area is beautiful, and, glad to say, appears to be recovering well from the earthquake. Thank you for a great hike, giving a hand (literally) on the hike when needed (ha...more than I'd like to admit!!) and the history/information. This day was our highlight! (On a side note, we did this trip but without the camel ride due to animal welfare concerns when we booked the tour. Ibri did tell us he has since found a family who does care really well for their camels. I appreciate Ibri taking the time to search out and employ people who treat the animals well). Highly recommend day...so glad we did this tour!
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Costellodevin
Feb 26, 2020
Amazing experience I will never forget - While I was studying abroad, I knew Morocco was somewhere I wanted to travel. Once deciding to go to Marrakesh, I started to look for activities. I was recommended this tour from another friend studying abroad. I am SO happy I did this. It is still one of my fondest memories of abroad and Elhoussain was better than any guide I could've asked for. Thank you so much for such an amazing experience I will never forget.
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Madisonl469
Feb 25, 2020
An incredible, authentic experience - What a wonderful trip. Saw the most beautiful sights and had an amazing, home cooked meal on top of the Atlas Mountains. Definitely a highlight of our overall trip. Thank you so much Elhoussain
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Moni
Feb 25, 2020
Fantastic Day in the Atlas! - The day was great from start to finish. The van was confortable and clean, the camel ride was fun (we got to wear some traditional clothes, which made for really fun pictures), the hike was beautiful (the first 10-15 minutes are quite steep, but you can rest as much as you want, and it gets easier after that), and we got to see a real High Atlas village. Elhoussain was enthusiastic and he shared his passion with us, making it a great experience overall. We felt like he really took care of us and he checked to see if everything was good every once in a while. He also shared some personal stories, which I found to really bring the experience to another level. All in all, go for this experience and you won't be disappointed!
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748gingerj
Feb 23, 2020
Experience I'll never forget - He was our tourguide last year in februari, on a uni trip. He was super nice, and the experience is one I will never forget!
I'm normally not one to do a tour (with a guide), but since it was a uni trip it was pre-booked. It's really an experience you wouldn't have gotten if you were to do it yourself. so I highly recommend.
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Patrickmercury
Feb 23, 2020
Amazing trip - Really lovely day offered by this guy. You will have the chance to experience Berbers culture to its fullest.
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Muneeb22
Feb 23, 2020
A fantastic experience - Elhoussain is an incredible guide who has a fountain of knowledge. He even introduced us to his family who were amazing hosts and even cooked us a delightful lunch with a panoramic view of the Atlas mountains. Would highly recommend to anybody who wants a authentic experience!
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Spencope
Feb 22, 2020
Perfect way to experience the Atlas Mountain - This entire experience was amazing! From pick-up to drop-off, Houssain insured that our day was perfect. A highlight of my entire trip was eating lunch at his mother's home. The food was delicious and one of the best meals I had in Morocco. I loved learning about the history, riding camels, and stopping to see argon oil prepared. I would highly recommend this trip for any interested in getting a well rounded and well prepared experience.
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Pozzi_federica
Feb 18, 2020
Super recommended trip out Marrakech - We bought the trip on tripadvisor , trusting the good comments we read . Our guide was very kind, carefull and took care of every detail .
We had a nice time walking in nature , my son is 7 years and did not fancy the hiking but really enjoy the adventure on the mule instead ( you are given the choice to hike or be comfortably sit on a mule who will take you as a taxi through the path up to the waterfalls and the villages ).
The guide offered us a delicious lunch on a beautiful terrace facing the mountains and we also could experience a ride on the camels in the desert.
I recommend this trip , more than worthy and mainly thanks to the very nice person who is the guide!
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