Why choose this Marrakech tour ?
You will explore the high atlas mountains which is very closer to Marrakech. You will see Mount Toubkal which is the highest peak in Morocco & in North Africa. You will go on a short hike around some berber villages. You will enjoy a short camel ride.
Pick up will be from in front of Café de France in Marrakech around 9 in the morning for a 1h30 drive south up the Moulay Brahim Gorges, Asni where a weekly market takes place every saturday, then to Imlil (1,740m), set in the upper level foothills of the Western High Atlas mountains, a main trailhead trekking tours to Mt Toubkal and to other valleys. Here you will leave our vehicle to take a welcome glass of mint tea in the village and meet your local guide prior to going on a hike towards the south to the Berber village of Aroumd (1,843m), passing the hamlets. The trek then continues until the stop for lunch which will be served at a guesthouse in Aroumd village. After lunch you return trip to Marrakech.
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What makes Day Excursion to Atlas Mountains With Camel Ride From Marrakech a unique experience ?
Your driver will meet you at your accommodation (or preferred pick-up point) at 9.00 am to start the transfer to Imlil. On your way you will pass through the town of Tahnaout where you can stop at an Argan Oil Co-operative and learn how the woman of the co-operative turn the Argan nut into many of the different Argan Oil-based products Morocco is famous for. You will then continue on through Asni where, on Saturdays, a traditional Berber Souk and market can be visited.
Once you arrive in Imlil you will stop for a welcome glass of mint tea and meet your guide before commencing your tour of the local area. Your guide will help you decide on the length of your tour (you can choose between 1 and 3 hours) and then you will make your way to the largest and highest village in Imlil Valley.
Your journey will take you past waterfalls and the hamlets of Ait Mizan, Targa and Imoula. You will stop off in Tamatert and have the opportunity to take in the views of ancient irrigated terraced fields of barley, corn, and vegetables, surrounded by cherry and walnut trees. Your guide will point out things of interest and talk to you about the Berber culture and heritage along the way. Travel down through the village of Imlil and afterwards enjoy a traditional Moroccan meal in a guesthouse.
Once you are rested you will be picked & transfer to Moulay Brahim Gorges, where you will arrive at a main trailhead with streams and paths branching out in all directions. Here you will have the opportunity to experience riding a camel. You will then continue your journey back to Marrakech, arriving back at approximately 6.00 pm.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Day Excursion to Atlas Mountains With Camel Ride From Marrakech
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- Boissons
- Pourboire
- Eau mineral
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Toubkal 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.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.