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

1. 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 a Terres d’Amour’s restaurant or a local one. End your day with a flexible walk through the Berber villages before heading back to your hotel.

From Marrakech: Atlas Mountains Day Trip with Camel Ride

2. 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: High Atlas Mountains and 5 Valleys Day Trip

3. From Marrakech: High Atlas Mountains and 5 Valleys Day Trip

Enjoy a day trip from Marrakech to the most beautiful valleys of the High Atlas Mountains region in the company of an experienced guide. First, on your way to Ourika Valley, enjoy the stunning landscapes. Take a 60-90-minute hike to see waterfalls and some spectacular vistas. Along the way, you’ll see Berber women extracting the unique Argan oil. Continue on to the second valley, Oukaimden, and take a secluded mountain road up to 1,800 meters above sea level. You’ll pass through many traditional Berber villages built from adobe and stones, and see the daily life of local Berber people. When you arrive at Sidi Fares, the third valley, you’ll be served a delicious full lunch. Enjoy a typical meal of soup, salad, Berber tajine, couscous, dessert, mint tea and mineral water in a local home surrounded by breathtaking scenery. After that, you’ll visit the fourth valley, Asni, best known for its fruit trees, where you can enjoy the views of the snowy summits of the High Atlas Mountains. The tour concludes with a drive back to Marrakech via the fifth valley of Tahanaout, arriving back in Marrakech at approximately 5:00 PM, and a drop-off at your accommodation.

From Marrakesh: Atlas Mountains Private Day Trip with Lunch

4. From Marrakesh: Atlas Mountains Private Day Trip with Lunch

Set out from Marrakesh to experience life in the Atlas Mountains on this tour. The Berbers have called the region home for centuries. Discover their traditions and enjoy a meal. From the mountains, descend to the desert to ride a camel over the dunes. The first stop on the tour is the city of Tahanaoute. Visit a special cooperative where Berber women produce argan oil. You’ll get to try it in a traditional breakfast along with olive oil, organic honey, and fresh bread. After your meal, learn about the Berbers’ daily life. Cross through several Berber villages before reaching Imlil, the town offers sweeping views of Toubkal and the other mountains. Begin your descent and pass through the Berber village of Asni. It’s well-known for the market it hosts on Saturdays. Spend some time in the nearby valley. The waterfalls and the surrounding mountains are great for taking pictures. After having good time with the Berbers, you will be back to Marrakech.

From Marrakech: Atlas Mountains and Berber Village Day Trip

5. From Marrakech: Atlas Mountains and Berber Village Day Trip

The tour start at 09:00AM, from your Hotel ended back in Marrakech around 17:00, Give us a day and we can show you the beaty of the MOUNTAINS and tantalize you with our delicious cuisine. All at a small cost, and in the same day! Many of you have limit of time so that going for a long trekking will not be possible in a short period. But no worry, we have day tour which makes you happy and feel that you are trekking in the Atlas Mountains! On this tour, we will visit the Tachedirt which is one of the Highest and the most remote village in the High Atlas Mountains. You will explore the rich art and cultures and even learn abrief history of Morocco. You can also admire and take pictures of the differents terraces and villages.. For long time ago this tour was only possible in 2 days due to the bad condition of the road, The tourist had to stop in Imlil and walk for a few hour to get to Inmane valley, NOW in 2021 the road just saw its day after more than 3 years of works, 3 valleys connected together in circul way, Asni to Imnanne valley - Imlil to Imnane valley. this will bring a great opportunity for those who want to reach to the highest village in Morocco. Begin your small-group day trip with a pickup from your Marrakech hotel, and board your air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan. receive a briefing on the day's activities and about Morocco’s rural way of life as you drive into the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. Admire the snow-tipped peaks as you headfurther into the spectacular range, and after roughly  30 minutes, arrive at the town of Tahnaout which is the first stop for the first photos opportunity and  visit a local Argan Oil Co-operative, where Berber women extract the oil of Argan nuts to use in cookingand cosmetics., with an energy breakfast to help ourselves for the rest of theday. Along the way, pass through the historic village of Igodar, which is located (35 km) outside of Marrakech. will stop at the Tizi nTamatert 2280m to admire the Imlil and Imenane Valleys, with its many terraced Berber villages tucked precariously on to the slopes stretching around you. All along with Adrar n'Oukaimeden (3268m), almost as high as the Rockies, on the southern horizon, with the high peaks of the Tizi n'Eddi (2928m), Jbel Angour (3616m) also looming down.When you reach Tachedirt, begin the hike 1 to 2 hours down the valley through groves of walnut trees, fields of corn and barley to greet the many sheep and goatherders – and women and children bent over with 20kg loadsof faggots and dried herbs. As you ascend the hill, you get a panoramic perspective on the valley, We traverse the the village of Ouanskra to the descent amongst the walnut and appel trees till we come to a small spring setamongst the trees. Meet by the driver again and continue the next valley for lunch at a restaurant or meet your welcoming Berber hosts and enjoy a homemade lunch. Afterwards you’llcontinue the drive down the valley to return to your hotel in Marrakech.

From Marrakech: Atlas Mountains 45-Minute Horseback Ride

6. From Marrakech: Atlas Mountains 45-Minute Horseback Ride

After morning pickup from your accommodation in Marrakech, set off on a roughly 1-hour long drive into the High Atlas Mountains, bound for the mountain town of Tahnaout. Arriving, you’ll be paired with a horse and provided with all the necessary equipment to set off on a journey through stunning mountain trails. Your guide will lead you through towering juniper forests, steadily through the foothills of the mountain range, up to scenic viewpoints over the Asni Valley and sprawling Al Haouz plains. Ride on to Rha Moulay Brahim, where you’ll drop off your horse. Continue on, via car, to Imlil for a sumptuous local lunch with a view of the highest peaks of the High Atlas Mountains. After lunch, you’ll head back down the mountain to your accommodation in Marrakech.

From Marrakesh: Day Trip to Atlas Mountains & Agafay Desert

7. From Marrakesh: Day Trip to Atlas Mountains & Agafay Desert

Depart from Marrakesh on a day trip to the Atlas Mountains and the Agafay Desert. Heading to Imlil for an authentic Moroccan lunch. Climb Toubkal and watch the sunset in the desert of Agafay. Get picked up from your accommodations and start your journey toward the Atlas Mountains. Make a stop in the lands of Tahnaout and spend a few minutes admiring its picturesque. Arrive in the small village of Imlil, indulging in a delicious lunch at a restaurant with panoramic views of the valley. Try traditional Moroccan food, including tagine and seasonal fruits. Head out from Imlil into the Atlas Mountains, watching the jagged, giant rocks grow on the horizon. Climb Toubkal, the highest peak in Morocco, with the assistance of an expert guide. Learn about your surroundings as you ascend, experiencing unbelievable views of the world below. Pass along an enchanting road through the town of My Brahim to reach the Agafay Desert. Refresh yourself with soothing mint tea as you watch the sunset over the stretching dunes.

Marrakech: Berber Culture Experience & Atlas Mountains Tour

8. Marrakech: Berber Culture Experience & Atlas Mountains Tour

Following a pickup from your hotel at 9 AM, start your journey toward Imlil village and the High Atlas Mountains. On your way, you will pass through the town of Tahnaout. Before reaching the village, embark on a 1-hour camel ride and enjoy a cup of mint tea. Then, visit a female-run argan oil cooperative and learn how the cooperative turns the argan nut into many of the different argan oil-based products Morocco is famous for. Take in stunning panoramic views at Moulay Brahim Gorges before reaching Asni village and the valley. Continue on through Asni where, on Saturdays, a traditional Berber Souk and market can be visited. Next, drive to Imlil village to discover the National Park and the high plateau of the Toubkal. At your arrival in Imlil, meet a local guide to explore the marvelous Berber village. Take in spectacular views over the Imlil waterfall and the valley at the Toubkal Summit. Enjoy a Moroccan lunch with a Berber family and immerse yourself in the culture. After lunch, continue exploring the village as you enjoy the scenic landscape. At 5 PM, journey back to your accommodation in Marrakech where your tour will end.

From Marrakech: Day Trip to Atlas Mountains & Toubkal Museum

9. From Marrakech: Day Trip to Atlas Mountains & Toubkal Museum

Immerse yourself in the Atlas mountains and discover Berber culture on an excursion from Marrakech with a guide. Drive through towns like Tahnaout and Tagom, hike a trail in the Toubkal National Park, and visit the ecomuseum. Enjoy lunch provided in a local family restaurant. Start with pickup from your accommodation in Marrakech. Take the scenic one-hour drive via the Moulay Brahim Gorges and villages like Tagom to reach the town of Tahanaout. Visit a local Argan Cooperative to see the process of argan oil extraction and learn about the Berber argan industry. Next, head toward the valley of Asni, famous for its beautiful fruit trees and views of North Africa's tallest peak, Toubkal Mountain. Continue to Toubkal National Park and stop by the ecomuseum. Learn about the biodiversity of the Atlas Mountains, and immerse yourself in interactive exhibitions. Afterward, drive to Imlil Mezik to start your mountain hike. Follow your guide along the trails, passing walnut gardens and the impressive Imlil waterfall. Arrive at the town of Aroumd and take in views of the river from an altitude of 1,900m. Here, recharge with lunch on the terrace of a family restaurant, featuring local delicacies like Berber tagine, couscous, soups, and fresh mint tea. Finally, walk back to Imlil where the car will be waiting to drive you back to Marrakech. Take the optional chance to make an extra stop at Takerkoust Lake, and admire its turquoise waters framed by snow-capped mountains. Stop by the Kik Plateau on your way back, a limestone mountain plateau with incredible views over the valleys below.

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What people are saying about Tahnaout

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It was not only value for money but one of the best way to enjoy our visit to Marrakech. Our guide Saeed was brilliant in every aspect of his professionalism, entertaining and engaging us all. Preparing us in Camel riding in traditional attire and taking us in traditional voyage was brilliant and not only that where ever he took us the hosts welcomed us whole heartily. This is due to Saeed’s good relation with them, I believe so. Over all it was memorable tour of the Marrakesh visit.

This tour was a full day of fun! Our guide, Rachid Mazik, taught the group so much about life for the indigenous people of the high Atlas Mountains and answered all our questions. Rachid was amazing! The day was nice and active, topped off with a fantastic lunch with a gorgeous view. This tour is a fantastic value and a wonderful way to spend a day “in” Marrakech! Our driver, Waha, picked us up and dropped us off near our riad.

Amazingly rich tour, both in colourful landscapes and local flavours. Perfectly balanced sightseeing with local lifestyle tour off the beaten track. The highlight of the tour are lunch at authentic Berber family house and ride with multiple stops across truly scenic landscapes with Berber villages. Comfortable van and highly professional guide. Certainly a must do around Marrakech.

Youness was our driver and wow! What an incredible guy he was very nice and drove very save. The activities are amazing

We did this day trip with the Abdul driver and Abdul tour guide. Everything was perfect! Full recommended!