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Atlas Mountains Tour: Berber Family Meal & Agafay Sunset
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Tahnaout
Embark on a journey from Marrakesh to the Atlas Mountains, traversing through small communities, local settlements, and agricultural lands. Engage in a shared meal experience with a family from the Berber tribe, enjoy the sights of Takerkoust Lake, and unwind in the serene Agafay Desert under the setting sun.
Embark on a journey from Marrakesh to the Atlas Mountains, traversing through small communities, local settlements, and agricultural lands. Engage in a shared meal experience with a family from the Berber tribe, enjoy the sights of Takerkoust Lake, and unwind in the serene Agafay Desert under the setting sun.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Tahnaout - Discover and explore deep Berber country in the High Atlas Mountains, and enjoy the landscapes of desert, valleys, villages, and open plains on a full-day trip from Marrakech.
Fall in love with the varied and unique beauty of Morocco’s valleys, mountains, countryside, and desert on this full-day guided excursion from Marrakech. After…
- Tahnaout - Discover and explore deep Berber country in the High Atlas Mountains, and enjoy the landscapes of desert, valleys, villages, and open plains on a full-day trip from Marrakech.
Fall in love with the varied and unique beauty of Morocco’s valleys, mountains, countryside, and desert on this full-day guided excursion from Marrakech. After pickup at around 9:00 AM, head to the Atlas Mountains, passing through a small village where you can visit a traditional Berber Weekley souk (market in Saturday or Tuesday)
- Moulay Brahim - then to Moulay Brahim valley where you will try the experience of camel Ride
- Imlil - Arrive in Imlil and take a trek by foot or by Mule to Armed, the highest and largest village in Imlil Valley. Your journey will take you past waterfalls and the hamlets of Ait Mizan, Targa, and Imoula. Stop off in Tamatert to take in views of ancient irrigated fields of barley, corn, and vegetables, surrounded by cherry and walnut trees. Your guide will point out interesting sites and tell you about Berber culture and heritage along the way.
- Tamatert - 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.
- Plateau du Kik - Arrive at the edge of Lalla Takerkoust Lake, whose dam supplies Marrakesh with all its energy. Take a tea break and admire the views out over the lake
- Agafay - Finally, drive to Agafay Desert 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. If the timing is right, enjoy views of the sunset from up high before returning to Marrakech.
What's Included
- Modern air-conditioned transfer
- Complimentary bottled water
- Local cuisine lunch included
- Optional hiking in Toubkal National Park with guide
- Convenient pick-up and drop-off service
- Expert local guide provided
- Traditional camel ride experience
- Berber house visit with mint tea
- Modern air-conditioned transfer
- Complimentary bottled water
- Local cuisine lunch included
- Optional hiking in Toubkal National Park with guide
- Convenient pick-up and drop-off service
- Expert local guide provided
- Traditional camel ride experience
- Berber house visit with mint tea
What's Not Included
- Tips (Optional)
- Tips (Optional)
Location
Tahnaout
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Alasdair_m
Feb 13, 2025
Brilliant Day With Ismail in Atlas Mountains. TV - Really enjoyed the the peace of the Atlas mountains., after the chaos of the Medina. Both Brilliant!
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Sarit601
Feb 13, 2025
Adventure to Atlas Mountains 😎 - Amazing trip! Driver Badr was super friendly, and made us feel safe even in the mountain roads. The hike was led by cheerful and knowledgeable local guide, who took good care of us. Hike time was about 1.5 hours, and it was not too challenging. The views of the mountains were immaculate and the lunch was served in the local village. Food was enjoyed with the view of the mountains. The group size was small, which made the experience especially nice. Not sure though if this is the case in all tours. Camels were clearly well looked after.
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Venture18994252192
Feb 13, 2025
Dive into beautiful natur out of marrakesch - Great experience! absolutely worth the money. Had a really nice guide, Butter (the name unfortunately maby wrong spelled)
Beautiful view on atlas and cute walk with local guide. The food, breakfast and lunch was delicious.
Would recommend!
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Douglas_t
Feb 13, 2025
Perfect!! - Absolutely wonderful experience. Organized and well done. Very safe. Unbelievable bang for your buck! Highly recommend
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Jule6101
Feb 12, 2025
Best tour in Marrakesch - We had a lovely trip with Ismail to the mountains. He taught us some interesting facts about barbers, and the food was delicious.
Also the hike was a great experience. We can only recommend the tour.
Best tour in Marokko so far, and the Camels were treated way better than in other places.
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Cosmin
Feb 12, 2025
A memorable journey - Our trip to the Atlas Mountains and Berber villages was unforgettable, thanks to Samira, who took us everywhere—even to a bustling Berber market! The stunning landscapes, traditional villages, and warm hospitality made the experience truly special. We explored narrow mountain paths, visited a Berber home for mint tea, and admired handcrafted goods at the market. Samira’s knowledge and enthusiasm brought the culture to life, making every moment feel authentic. From breathtaking views to rich traditions, this journey was a perfect blend of adventure and discovery. If you visit Morocco, don’t miss this incredible experience—especially with Samira as your guide!
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Yohann
Feb 12, 2025
TO DO WITHOUT HESITATION - Very nice day spent with our guide Ismail who knew how to share his good mood and his love for his homeland.
Everything was perfect and according to the descriptions with reward an excellent meal served and prepared by Ismail's family.
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Gallasw
Feb 11, 2025
Wonderful well organised excursion - We looked at many similar trips on Trip Advisor. There was too much choice. We were very happy we chose this trip. It was not expensive and made a great day out. Visited the Berber market. A nice walk up to the waterfall, not too strenuous. Tasty lunch provided. Saw Berber villages. Enjoyed the camel ride in the Agafay desert.
We travelled as a small group, which was what we wanted. Our guides (Ismail & Mustapha) spoke English and French and were very helpful and informative.
We were staying at the Jaal Riad Resort, which was not on the list, but we were picked up with no problems.
Would thoroughly recommend this trip.
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Leesv2341mi
Feb 11, 2025
Worth every penny just for rooftop meal and panoramic view of Atlas mountains. - Worth every penny just for the panoramic rooftop view of the Atlas Mountains whilst eating an amazing meal. Everything else was a bonus. Wasn't too bothered about the Argon Oil stop... but the Cooperative were very welcoming. I was concerned that the prices were almost double those of the Medina Souk... but they assured me this was the genuine product. Some interesting factual history by our guide Ismail. Glad the Berber community are recovering after the Earthquake a few years ago. Some nice stops for photos all along route. Wonderfully scenic valleys. The walk to the waterfall was 2.8km and took just over an hour... including time for me to enjoy standing under it... and time for drinks. The route is very uneven and could be challenging for seniors... definitely not a flip-flop route.. trainers were fine. The meal was definitely the highlight. Vegan option too... the view was unbelievable. They need to make more of that fact in the text. My only bugbear was the choice of music in the minibus. Why come to Morocco to here American and British dirges. But was changed to wonderfully relaxing and hypnotic traditional Berber music at my request. The Camel ride too 20mins and covered 1km. Being in a real desert made all the difference. Stunning views en route home too. Staff very accommodating. Though unsure if messages got through on WhattsApp... but they did reply when contacted via this app. Only added on an extra 20MAD for pickup 20minutes from City... Truly excellent value. Great day out. Loads of opportunities to get to know everyone in the group too. The Souk Market was an opener... but nor a deal breaker.. though it was nice to know where all the fresh fruit and veg came from. Lee
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225carop
Feb 10, 2025
An excellent day - Our day trip was a real adventure, filled with wonderful moments and breathtaking views. Hiking through picturesque hills and charming mountain villages proved to be the main attraction.
Lunch, a delicious tagine, was prepared with love and care by the family of our guide Ismail. The route took us through a cooperative where we enjoyed a hearty breakfast, then to the famous mountain village Imlil and the waterfalls, which we reached after a short hike. The journey to the Agafay Desert was simply impressive.
Although we initially thought that camel riding might not be essential, it turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip. Our son thought it was great and still talks about it. It was perfect for young and old.
However, what raised this experience above all else was our Ismail guide. With his sincere help, passion and love for his beloved mountain region, he made this visit unforgettable. He was able to motivate and enchant the group, which was particularly evident with our son of almost two years, who wanted to do the whole hike himself thanks to the encouragement and support of Ismail.
If you are considering booking a visit to this organization, I highly recommend Ismail. It is a guide that will make your adventure unforgettable. This visit offered us everything that was promised, and more. Excellent value for money and an experience we will never forget.
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