Atlas Mountains & Berber Village Experience: Day Trip with Cultural Insights and Camel Ride
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42 Ratings
Marrakech
Embark on a thrilling day trip from Marrakech to the Atlas Mountains and Berber villages. Immerse yourself in the rich Berber culture, trek through picturesque villages, enjoy a camel ride, and learn about Morocco's fascinating history.
Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • High Atlas Mountains Guide - You will be picked up by our driver and begin our journey to the High Atlas mountains. On our way you will pass through the town of Tahnaout where we can stop at an Argan Oil Co-operative and just to learn how the woman of the co-operative turn the Argan nut into many of the different Argan Oil-based products Morocco is famous for. We will then continue on through Asni where, on Saturdays or Tuesday, a traditional Berber Souk and market can be visited.
  • Cascade Imlil - Our journey will take us past waterfalls and the hamlets of Ait Mizan, we will stop off in Imlil and have the opportunity to take in the views of ancient irrigated terrace fields of barley, corn, and vegetables, surrounded by cherry and walnut trees. I will point out things of interest and i will 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 house.
  • Asni - Here you will have the opportunity to ride a camel on our way back via Moulay Gorges! And go back to your accommodation in Marrakech around 17:00pm.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Camel Ride
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Tea and coffee
  • English, Francais, speaking guide
Additional Information

Atlas mountains and berber villages from Marrakech is a highlight multi activities day trip to explore the unique berber culture and atlas mountains lifestyle, guided by your local mountain tour guide. After picking you up from your accommodation in Marrakech, your professional local guide will take you in adventure to discover the hidden secrets of Berber lifestyle while enjoying a cup of mint tea. These locals occupied Northern Africa for 4000 years BC.

During this getaway, you will have a unique opportunity to combine trekking in Atlas Mountains through its typical villages and hidden trails in the first half of the day. And spend the other half of the day riding a camel for nearly half an hour in the mountains. In addition you will have enough time during lunch in a Berber house to get closer to local’s lifestyle and learn a lot about their culture and Morocco’s Berber history.

Location
فندق علي
Rue Moulay Ismail
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(42 Ratings)
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Maison
Mar 12, 2024
Great discovery - Super pleasant day with our guide Abdul, passionate and exciting, walk between desert and mountains, punctuated by a tasty lunch!
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Y4920lbmariacristina
Jan 30, 2024
EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE - We recommend this beautiful day excursion with camel ride in the nearby Agafay desert, visit to an Argan cooperative with snack, stop at the suggestive and charismatic Berber market, break to refill water and fruit, visit to the village above Imlil at 1,800 m above sea level altitude without even realizing it and waterfalls at 2000 m. all included including lunch, chicken tajine and delicious and abundant couscous; honestly it deserved a few euros more, we were surprised, considering that there is also travel by bus, which is no small thing. I forgot, obviously with recovery and return to the indicated point. Ibrahim the guide is a knowledgeable and very kind boy, he answered all our curiosities, adding stories about the experience and history of his country, very interesting and exciting. We highly recommend!!!!!!!!!! Have a good life Ibrahim (excursion of 01.27.2024)
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Anita_e
Jan 23, 2024
This was fun and worth... - This was fun and worth every penny. Ibrahim was an excellent tour guide, infusing the tour with humour and funny anecdotes at intervals. He made us feel relaxed and helped us take lovely photos as well. His team was also wonderful, timely, and organised and they delivered on all their promises. I highly recommend it.
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Munib_r
Jan 8, 2024
A must do!! - The highlight of my Morocco trip! Ibrahim was very welcoming, and an excellent guide. He invited us to his house, we had the best tajin and couscous! We also learned a lot about the Berber culture and people. I’d recommend this trip to anyone. Amazing value for money!
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Z2860tmdominiquem
Jan 1, 2024
Magnificent excursion - Magnificent excursion with Ibrahim who is an exceptional guide: We were a family of 24 people of all ages and our day was privatized with a mini coach of 16 people and 8. Pick-up from our Riad a little far from Marrakech. We started with a visit to a typical Berber market then an argon oil factory cooperative with tasting of tea and bread. (a little long and obligatory passage to the store although free not to buy but it is a bit difficult) Then magnificent road to arrive at Imlil at the foot of Toubkal (with the view of the damage caused by the earthquake) Great lunch on a terrace before an excursion to a waterfall before heading back to the magnificent Kik plateau before arriving in the Agafay desert and a short camel ride. Our only regret is having arrived a little late to watch the sunset over the dunes (we should have spent less time at the cooperative) Exceptional day thanks to Ibrahim who extended our day until 8:30 p.m. so that we could enjoy everything. Many thanks to Ibrahim and the vehicle drivers. Unbeatable value for money.
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Paul
Dec 30, 2023
Outstanding, sights and sounds in the high Atlas mountains.. - This is the trip we had been looking forward to, a trip outside the city confines of Marrakesh. It did not disappoint, it’s worth every penny, Ibrahim, our tour guide was excellent, knowledgeable and extremely friendly, nothing was too much trouble. We started out visiting a local Berber market, from fresh produce to beds,all can be bought at ridiculously low prices, it was an eye opener, we were even encouraged to sample the fresh fruit and veg. At no cost. .. Next onto the camel ride. Great fun. Only 15 minutes but well worth it. From there it was onto a Berber village for lunch. Made by Ibrahims mother and sister in law … absolutely outstanding.. tagines of the highest quality. Fantastic set up for the 40 minute walk to the waterfalls, which is at 1400metres above sea level. Not for those with mobility issues! All in all I can not recommend this trip highly enough.. thank you Ibrahim .
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Evabritta_t
Dec 28, 2023
Excellent - Lovely day in the Atlas Mountains. Absolutely worth every penny. The guide Ibrahim is a gentle person, speaking English very well. He brought us first to a scenic viewpoint for photos in the desert and a camel ride. Then we went on having tea and learning how they produce argan oils. We then went further into the Atlas Mountains to have a late traditional lunch and a walk to a waterfalll. In all a very pleasant excursion.
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Lis09
Dec 17, 2023
Amazing tour and guide - The tour was amazing. Truly one of the highlights of our trip in Marrakesh. The guide is a Berber which only added to the experience. Ibrahim was really knowledgeable and showed us the real story behind everything. He was super helpful and even helped my son experience a quad ride as it was his wish for the trip. The food prepared by his family was delicious and everyone was lovely. I felt sick and his family was really welcoming and we are so thankful for the received hospitality. 100% recommended
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Relax715117
Dec 17, 2023
Best excursion ever. - Truly excellent! Best excursion I've been on yet. Great host, very authentic and interesting experiences, like nothing I've had before, and unbelievably awesome value.
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Ottis_b
Dec 4, 2023
Best bang for buck - Perhaps the best bang for buck your you'll find - a full day of fun for this little amount of money. I had to leave a tip just so it felt fair!
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