Cultural day tour to Atlas mountains with camel ride in Agafay desert
Immerse yourself in Berber culture with this all inclusive full-day tour from Marrakech, which will take you and your party out into the majestic Atlas Mountains. You'll learn about argan oil at a local Co-operative owned by ladies, hike through Berber hamlets and green fields of Imlil valley, dine on a traditional three-course lunch at our family house, and go on a half-hour camel ride at the stoney desert of Agafay.
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Cultural day tour to Atlas mountains with camel ride in Agafay desert
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What's included in Cultural day tour to Atlas mountains with camel ride in Agafay desert
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
After picking you up from your accommodation or meeting you on an agreed point in Marrakech, we will take you on a unique adventure to discover and learn about the hidden secrets of Berber lifestyle and history. You will have the opportunity to visit an argan cooperative to witness to how the local women turn an Argan Nut into oil (optional), whilst also enjoying a cup of fresh mint tea, peanut butter and local bread. We will drive deeper into Atlas valleys to reach our main destination in an altitude of 1800m. In Imlil valley, we will be happy to lead you for a scenic unique walk through the berber hamlets and walnut fields for about 2 hours (flexible) , swivelling through its villages and hidden trails, whilst appreciating the nature we will get to visit a small waterfall just before reaching the Berber villages of Armed and Ait souka for lunch Duration: 5 hours
Agafay
After lunch in our family house, we will head back to Asni Valley where we are changing the road passing through Kik plateau and by Takerkoust dam. After crossing a forest of eucalyptus, you will discover magnificent Berber villages before joining the closest desert to Marrakech. The landscape of the stoney Agafay desert is covered with rare wild flowers, wheat and barley, but during the summer it looks like a real desert with stony dunes and hills running down the majestic Atlas Mountains. A stop for pictures and tea and 30 minutes of camel ride is a must before heading back to Marrakech.
Inclusions
- Local guide in the Atlas Mountains
- Camel ride experience
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Personal expanses
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
If you are staying in the old Medina, meet us please at Café Argana in the main square of Jamaa El Fna. You can always suggest a meeting point that suits you better. WhatsApp +212667323097
Meeting / End Points
- Café Argana at the main square of Jamaa El Fna
