Agafay Desert & Atlas Mountains Day Trip from Marrakech

Leave the bustling city of Marrakech behind and watch the landscape change as you move through rural farmland into the Agafay desert. 

On this 4×4 Day Trip you’ll spend the day exploring the rocky terrain of the Agafay desert, Lalla Takerkoust lake, the Atlas Mountains, Berber villages and hospitality all make up for a great day tour. If you have 3 days or more, you may wish to consider a tour to the Sahara desert, but if not Visiting the Agafay Desert is a good option giving you just a taste of the aridness of the Great Sahara.

This is a splendid trip during which you will discover the most diverse and spectacular landscapes. Your guide will pick you up at 9am at your accommodation place. Your 4×4 Day Trip drives you past lush vegetation, olive and orange orchards and the occasional village. Off the tarmac and onto off road, the scenery is completely different – barren light brown plateaux, a true stone desert.

1 Agafay desert: this might as well be the Sahara as the feeling of solitude.
2 Lalla Takerkoust lake built as a dam which is in fact a hydro-electricity reservoir , and great spot for tea break also with a superb view over the lake and for those looking for a rush of adrenaline, quad biking or jet skiing
3 Atlas Mountains. Kik Plateau is 1800 meters high and offers spectacular 360 degrees views and, in the spring, a marvellous spread of alpine flowers.4 Asni Valley in the heart of this lush area covered with apple, cherry and plum orchards sending out their harvest into the city.
5 Berber market is held on every Saturday where producers bring fruit, vegetables and livestock to sell.
6 views to the Mount Toubkal: the highest peak in Northern Africa culminating at 4167 meters, and often snowcapped .
7 Sidi Fares valley an authentic area famous for apple trees, here you will have LUNCH in a Berber house in a village overlooking the Atlas Mountains.
8 LUNCH in a Berber house

camel ride

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Service animals allowed
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• A minimum of two people are required for this tour to operate. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is only one person booked onto the tour. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
• Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
• Operated by a multi-lingual guide
• Short hike in nice open area before lunch or after , for about 30 min or more (optional )
• Visit Weekly local market ( possible only Saturday Sunday and Tuesday ) (optional )
• Small-group tour
• A conservative dress code is recommended in Morocco. Men and women should keep their upper body (especially shoulders, chest and midriff) as well as their knees covered at all times as a sign of respect to the local culture. Wearing shorts is not recommended
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

• Agafay Desert & Atlas Mountains Day Trip from Marrakech
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• Drinks water and mint tea
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Small-group tour
• Transport by air-conditioned 4WD with an English speaking experienced guide/driver
• Local taxes
• Fuel included
• Lunch in a Berber family house The food will be homemade : tomato salad or soup , Berber chicken tajine , couscous and fruits for dessert , mint tea and water

• Gratuities (optional
• Soft Drinks Coca , orange
• Camel ride (optional ) (10 euros extra) you pay it directly to the camel owners
• Quad bike Not included (optional

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• This Tour is Provided by Arib Voyages.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Africa/Casablanca.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 81 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.