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Marrakech: Atlas Mountains & Agafay Desert & Camel Day Trip

1. Marrakech: Atlas Mountains & Agafay Desert & Camel Day Trip

Gain a deeper understanding of Berber culture as you embark on an unforgettable guided scenic day trip to the Atlas Mountains. Encounter enchanting countryside, get the chance to take a ride on a camel or horse, and meet locals in the villages of the Imlil Valley.  Start your day with pickup and meet your friendly local guide, who lives in one of the surrounding Berber villages. During your journey to the Atlas Mountains region, your guide will tell you about the rich culture and heritage of the Berber people as you hike between villages. Arrive in Tahnaout and visit a women-managed argan oil co-operative. Discover how the argan nut is pressed to make the famed argan oil products of Morocco. Receive a warm welcome in Imlil with a glass of mint tea before traveling past stunning waterfalls and small Berber settlements. Pause in Tamatert to take in the views of ancient irrigated terraced fields, surrounded by cherry and walnut trees.  Feast on a traditional Moroccan meal in Ait Souka at the home of a Berber family. Relax with scenic valley views from a sun-bathed rooftop terrace.  After some rest, board your vehicle and travel through the scenic Kik Plateau, with spectacular 360-degree views. Gaze in awe at the magnificent High Atlas Mountains as you pass through stone desert, barren light brown plateaus, oases, and rolling hills. Enjoy the serene surroundings of the Agafay Desert where you can take an optional camel or horse ride. Or, simply relax with some Moroccan mint tea for the perfect end to your day, before heading back to Marrakech.

From Marrakesh: Zip-Line & Hike in the Atlas Mountains

2. From Marrakesh: Zip-Line & Hike in the Atlas Mountains

Zip-line, hike, and more on this adventure from Marrakesh, pickup, drop-off, and lunch included. Take in the scenery of the Atlas Mountains and hike through typical Berber villages. See one of the most popular sites in the area, Terres d’Amour, a stunning nature reserve. Start your adventure with convenient pickup and drop-off at your Marrakesh hotel or address. Head 35 km out of Marrakech to the Tahnaout where everything officially begins. Make your first stop for the day to take in the views and snap some photos of one of the oldest villages in the region. Afterward, participate in an introduction and learning experience about the production of Argan and take part in a bread and oil tasting with Moroccan welcome tea. Before zip-lining, get a briefing about the activity from your guide. Learn detailed safety instructions and get comfortable with what to do during the ride so you can enjoy your ride to the fullest and stay safe. Then, gear up and start zip-lining above the pine forest. With your heart pumping with excitement, experience the best birds-eye view of the area that you can’t get from anywhere else. Embark on four zip-lines, one after another, taking you over stunning scenery above the valleys. Admire the typical Berber villages built of reach-red-mud plaster. Finish the loop back to the base for a break and lunch, which will be served at Berber valley in about 35 minutes from the zipline spot. End your day with a flexible walk through the Berber villages before heading back to your hotel.

From Marrakech: Atlas Mountains Full-Day Hiking Trip

3. From Marrakech: Atlas Mountains Full-Day Hiking Trip

Explore the High Atlas Mountains on a full-day excursion and discover several Berber villages and scenic landscapes. Enjoy a 2 to 3-hour hike, ride a camel along picturesque trails, and enjoy a traditional lunch in a Berber household with local mint tea. Depart Marrakech in the morning and drive to the Moulay Brahim Gorges. Arrive at the main trailhead and experience the dramatic scenery on a camel ride. Hop back aboard the vehicle and pass Berber villages on your way through the Imlil Valley.  Arrive at the village of Imlil where a local will welcome you with a glass of mint tea. Hike for hours to Armed, the highest and largest village in the Imlil Valley. Go by the hamlets of Ait Mizan, Targa, and Imoula on your hike to the Berber village of Ait Souka. Stop on the way at Tamatert, and take in sweeping views of ancient irrigation terraces for barley, corn, and vegetables. Admire cherry orchards and walnut trees before you reach the home of a Berber family in Ait Souka. Sip on a refreshing mint tea while savoring a traditional lunch in the home of a Berber family. Return by going down the other side of the valley through Taourirt and ride the van back to Marrakech at the end of the tour.

Marrakech: Half-Day Trip to the Atlas Mountains

4. Marrakech: Half-Day Trip to the Atlas Mountains

Following morning pick-up from your hotel in Marrakech, experience one of the best adventures within easy access of the city and journey to the Ourika Valley in the Atlas Mountains. Climb aboard an air-conditioned minivan and travel in a small group with an English-speaking guide for approximately 1 hour. Marvel at the snow-capped peaks of the mountains as you approach the Ourika Valley, famous for its waterfalls and photogenic landscapes. Benefit from plenty of stops to take pictures of the stunning scenery throughout the morning. Upon arrival, join an expert mountain guide and embark on an optional 100-minute hike around the area and to its refreshing waterfalls. Alternatively, relax at one of the riverside cafés with a drink while you wait for the rest of the group to complete their trek. Then, visit an argan oil factory run by local Berber women to learn more about how the unique oil of Morocco is produced. Enjoy a full traditional breakfast of mint tea, argan oil, olive oil, honey, amlou (nut spread similar to peanut butter) and freshly baked bread prepared by the women right before your eyes. Journey back to Marrakech for an approximate 13:00 arrival, and get dropped off at your original departure point.

From Marrakech: Atlas Mountains Day Trip with Camel Ride

5. From Marrakech: Atlas Mountains Day Trip with Camel Ride

Depart from Marrakech and enjoy a guided day trip through the High Atlas Mountains to learn more about Berber culture and traditions. Admire scenic landscapes, learn about local traditions and industry, and enjoy some local food and drinks. Meet your guide at your accommodation and start the transfer to Imlil. On your way, pass through the town of Tahnaout. Stop at an Argan Oil Cooperative to learn how women of the cooperative turn the Argan nut into many different Argan oil-based products which Morocco is famous for.  Continue on through Asni where, on Saturdays, a traditional Berber Souk and market can be visited. Once you arrive in Imlil, enjoy 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). 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. 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 lunch in a Berber family guest house. Once you are rested you will begin your return trip down the other side of the valley to Taourirt to board your vehicle. Go through the Moulay Brahim Gorges, before arriving at the main trailhead with streams and paths branching out in all directions. Here, enjoy a camel ride through picturesque landscapes. Finally, make your journey back to Marrakech, with drop-off in the early evening.

From Marrakech: Ouarzazate and Ait Benhaddou Day Trip

6. From Marrakech: Ouarzazate and Ait Benhaddou Day Trip

Discover the magic of cinema at the Atlas Film Studios, visit a small community in Ait Ben Barka, and explore the Kasbah Ait Benhaddou fortification. Stay connected in your air-conditioned van with wifi connection on this day tour from Marrakech. Begin your day trip bright and early and be picked up from your hotel in Marrakech. Head into the Atlas Mountains and take in the beautiful landscape outside. Make your first stop at the small community of Ait Ben Barka, not far from the hilly region of Toufliht, and learn about the local culture. Explore the area with your driver from the comfort of your vehicle. Cross the Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass which connects southeast Marrakesh to the city of Ouarzazate. Pause to take pictures of the mountain peaks on the pass from the elevation of 7,415 feet (2,260 meters). Next, drive to the largest film studio in the world, the Atlas Film Studios in Ouarzazate, which is famous for appearing in the television series Game of Thrones. Spend some free time exploring on your own or visiting the studios. Capture some shots of the area's distinctive, rocky terrain. Get lunch at a local eatery offering breathtaking panoramic views and great prices. From here, adventure on to the well-known Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, one of Morocco's most remarkable kasbahs (fortresses) and a designated UNESCO monument. Admire the Moroccan earthen clay architecture before going home.

From Marrakech: Ouzoud Falls Day Trip

7. From Marrakech: Ouzoud Falls Day Trip

Leave the hustle and bustle of Marrakech behind for a day as you explore one of Morrocco's most remarkable natural attractions, the Ouzoud waterfalls. Start your day trip with a pickup from your Marrakech hotel. Hop inside a minivan and enjoy the views as you travel northeast to Ouzoud village. As you drive, hear fascinating facts about the Ouzoud Falls from your guide. After arriving in Ouzoud, enjoy views of the waterfalls which plunge into the basin below. Next, visit olive groves belonging to an argan oil cooperative with your guide and learn about the local Berber culture. Stop to purchase fresh orange juice (not included) before boarding a traditional boat to explore the waterfalls. After your boat ride (not included), enjoy a short walk around the basin at the foot of the waterfalls. Finish your tour with lunch at a local restaurant overlooking the falls (not included). Climb a series of stairs to exit the valley to return to your minivan and drive back to Marrakech.

From Taghazout: Sahara Desert Day Trip in a Jeep with Lunch

8. From Taghazout: Sahara Desert Day Trip in a Jeep with Lunch

Start your journey by a pick up from your hotel in Taghazout around 8 o'clock, followed by a stop at the fisherman village on the wild beach of Sidi R'bat, where you will have a chance to pop in to see the fishermen's caves and perhaps find some shells at the isolated beach. Then drive into a Rally way on sand dunes and sandy terrain, along the Atlantic ocean, and have a quick stop at Massa river of where you will spot -if you are lucky- some migrating birds, before driving towards the walled city of Tiznit, where you will see the walls and the ramparts of the old city of Tiznit. We will have small break in Tiznit for rest and to learn little about the city, feel free to go for a walk in the old Medina (Old city), and browse the handmade Berber silver jewellery. After the visit of the silver city of Tiznit, We will drive towards the atlas mountains, to enjoy a lunch of two meals (Tajine and Couscous) in a local Berber house, accompanied by a dessert of local seasonal fruits and a mint tea. After lunch, you will have your free time in small Sahara dunes to take photos and enjoy your time on sand dunes, where you will be able to snap a quick camel ride tour. (Camel ride is optional and is not included in the price). After the Small Sahara stop, we will travel to the reservoir of Youssef Ben Tachfine (water dam), while taking sights of everyday Moroccan country lifestyle, for a panoramic view from the top of the hill, before making your way back to Taghazout.

From Marrakech: Ourika Valley Day Trip with Lunch

9. From Marrakech: Ourika Valley Day Trip with Lunch

Escape the frenzy of Marrakech in the Ourika Valley, a cool mountain getaway not far from the city. Travel by road to the picturesque village of Ourika nestled in the High Atlas Mountain Range. Experience some of the beauty of the North African countryside without sacrificing the comforts of your hotel or riad on this day trek in the mountains. Pass the village of Ouigrane on your way up a 6,563-foot peak and admire a panoramic view from the top over Ait Oucheg Valley, full of terraces and traditional houses made of stone and clay. Ourika is an archetypal Berber village, with friendly people happy to show you around. See how the Berbers live and experience some of their food and their culture as you have lunch in a Berber home. Later on, see the 7 waterfalls of Setti Fadma and the stunning Ghamt Mosque. Along the way, learn more about the area from your guide, including which plants in the area are medicinal.

From Agadir: 4×4 Jeep Sahara Desert Tour with Lunch

10. From Agadir: 4×4 Jeep Sahara Desert Tour with Lunch

Leave Agadir or Taghazout to spend a day exploring the Sahara, Sidi R'bat, Tiznit, and more. Enjoy free time at each location and enjoy a traditional lunch at a Berber house near the Atlas Mountains. Start your excursion with pick up from your hotel around 8:30 AM, followed by a stop at the fisherman village on the wild beach of Sidi R'bat, where you can pop in to see the fishermen's caves and perhaps find some shells at the isolated beach. And then, drive into a Rally way on sand dunes and sandy terrain, along the Atlantic ocean. Have a quick stop at Massa river where you will spot some migrating birds, before driving towards the walled city of Tiznit, where you will see the walls and the ramparts of the old city. We will have a small break in Tiznit for rest and to learn a little about the city, feel free to go for a walk in the old Medina, and browse the handmade Berber silver jewelry. After the visit to Tiznit, drive towards the atlas mountains, to enjoy a lunch of two meals of Tajine and Couscous in a local Berber house, accompanied by a dessert of local seasonal fruits and mint tea. Vegetarian meals can be requested as well. After lunch, enjoy some free time to take photos and explore the sand dunes. Whilst here, you will have the option to take a quick camel ride tour for an additional cost. After the small Sahara stop, travel to the reservoir of Youssef Ben Tachfine (water dam), while taking sights of the everyday Moroccan country lifestyle, for a panoramic view from the top of the hill, before making your way back to your hotel.

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It was GREAT! If you are still thinking about this trip just make a reservation. Transport, breakfast, lunch, camels and small gift included on the price. A day full of attractions. Morocco is so colorful country. The Guider knows a lot about Morocco and local places. I highly recommend.

Our guide Ghafour was fantastic and we had the most amazing day. He was very knowledgable and kind (and was also kind and talented enough to sing in Arabic for us). So many unforgettable experiences in one day, would recommend to anyone visiting Marrakesh.

Nice and easy tour to get a glimpse of the Atlas mountains and the dessert. Tour guide was very helpful too. (Rachid Mazik)

Amazing tour with an amazing guide. Thank you so much. The price was great and we had so much fun.

Wonderful journey with Oufars Hassan as guide, and Azilal as drvier. We recommend!