Agafay Desert , Atlas Mountains and Berber Villages Day Trip from Marrakech

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Leave the bustling city of Marrakech behind and watch the landscape change as you move through rural farmland into the Agafay desert. On this tour you’ll spend the day exploring the rocky terrain in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, including a Camel ride. See a number of villages spread across the desert and learn how the traditions of Berber life indoors and outdoors, with possibility to hike, before heading back to Marrakech in the evening. You can also discover traditional market days: Asni : Saturdays Lala Takerkouste : Sundays Amizmiz or Tahenouete

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* Duration: 7 to 8 minutes
* Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
* Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours



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Leave the bustling city of Marrakech behind and watch the landscape change as you move through rural farmland into the Agafay desert. On this tour you’ll spend the day exploring the rocky terrain in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, including a Camel ride. See a number of villages spread across the desert and learn how the traditions of Berber life indoors and outdoors, with possibility to hike, before heading back to Marrakech in the evening. You can also discover traditional market days: Asni : Saturdays Lala Takerkouste : Sundays Amizmiz or Tahenouete

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Stop At: Moulay Brahim, Moulay Brahim, Marrakech-Safi

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).

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Asni, Asni, Marrakech-Safi

Arrive in Imlil and take a trek by foot or by camel 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.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Tamatert, Tamatert, Marrakech-Safi

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.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Lalla Takerkoust, Lalla Takerkoust, Marrakech-Safi

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, or, if you’d prefer an adrenaline rush, quad biking or jet skiing can be arranged locally.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Agafay, Agafay, Marrakech-Safi

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.

Included experience of Camel Ride inagafay desert orAtlas Mountains.

Duration: 1 hour



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