Full-day Agafay Desert and Atlas Mountain Tour

For all those who haven’t got sufficient time in Morocco for a Sahara desert tour, all the way south then the Agafay desert is the best thing to do instead, the Agafay desert is not a Sand desert – but more sandstone and earthen plateau, traditional mud-built villages, dusty riverbeds are interspersed with spectacular sumptuous pasture and vegetation in springtime. There we can sample a tea with the locals.

The combination of these three valleys brings you into secluded fertile valleys where daily life of the indigenous Berber inhabitants moves with time honoured traditions. Immerse yourself for a day and discover the real Morocco as you travel through this ancient landscape with its many hidden treasures and incredible vistas.

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 Ait Souka and afterwards enjoy a traditional Moroccan meal in a Berber family

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 2 hours) and then you will make your way to the largest and highest village in Imlil Valley.

After your lunch with a Berber family you Drive through kik Plateau and you’ll discover the most diverse and spectacular landscapes. Your car will take you to Agafay desert the roky desert – but more sandstone and earthen plateau, traditional mud-built villages, dusty riverbeds are interspersed with spectacular sumptuous pasture and vegetation in springtime. There we can sample a tea with the locals and enjoy the sunset over the Atlas Mountains.You will then continue your journey back to Marrakech, arriving back at approximately 6pm.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

• Full-day Agafay Desert and Atlas Mountain Tour
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• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transport by air-conditioned minivan
• Local Guide
• Local taxes

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• This Tour is Provided by Atlas Mountains Guided Tour.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Africa/Casablanca.
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• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.