Agafay Desert Day Trip & Atlas Mountains with Camel Ride
Description
Agafay Desert is the closest desert to Marrakech and is not a Sand desert - but more sandstone and earthen plateau, A hilly barren landscape in the foothills of the Agafay DesertLake and Atlas Mountains see all in just one day, a wounderful journey across Agafay Desert, berber villages and the Atlas Mountains in a day and a refreshing stop off at Takerkoust Dam! Take a walk and ride a camel across the breathetaking sceneries. During your Marrakech day trip you have the chance to visit a local Berber house to experience the berber life.
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Itinerary
Your day trip the Atlas Mountains & Agafay Dsert will start from your Hotel in Marrakech we will pick you up from you accomidation at 9am then we'll head higher into the Atlas to the regional Berber town of Imlil. If you visit on a Tuesday you’ll witness one of the most traditional and exotic weekly markets in the Atlas mountains. Next we follow a little-used mountain road to the village of Achayn from where we head off road for 1h Walking following the Ait Mizan Valley to Ait souka village in Toubkal National Park, an have lunch with a Berber familly after that you'll drive throught Kik plateau,There’s lots of opportunity for taking photos, Next you’ll pause for tea at Lake Takerkoust, a popular weekend recreational lake for Marrakchi from the city then you'll get to Agafay desert an you'll have a cup of mint tea in a nomad tent in Agafay Desert then you'll have opportunity for taking photos of the sunset befor you head back to Marrakech.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up service for free and it will be from your Hotels and Riads located in Marrakech
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(6)
Amazing the camel experience, hiking in the mountains, and the cultural experience of having lunch at a resident's house. Long time on the bus, but it was worth it.
Very nice and good informed guide, good breakfast with argan oil tasting and really authentic and tasty lunch at the home of the guide cooked by the family! Beautiful landscapes of the atlas mountains and nice trip into the agafay desert!
Our tour guided was terrific in every aspect. He was extremely promt to pick us up at the hotel in the morning. Offered to take photos for us , to make sure we captured every moment, and made us feel like family. Note (This tour is an all day excursion, fun filled packed). The description of this event just touches the surface. First we went to ride camels and have the traditional tea with snacks. After we went to go see the oldest town in Morocco. Then we headed into the atlas mountains to go on a breathtaking view of the natural spring waterfalls from the caps of the mountains. (Bring great walking shoes and be sure to give the homemade squeezed orange juice a try!) Then we headed to lunch, with another beautiful ride with many different sceneries. While at lunch we ate the traditional berber couscous (definitely is a must have while being here) and we were able to meet some of our tour guides friends and family. They all welcomed us with open arms, great conversation, and a delicious home cooked meal. After we completed lunch we headed to the agafay desert which was great for photos and gave another amazing scenic drive threw the mountains. Lastly we finished off with stopping to see the lake from below, as the sun set. This is for sure a 5 star experience, I would highly recommend this trip for everyone coming to Marrakesh!