Atlas Mountains Day Trip: Imlil Valley Hike and Berber Cuisine Experience in Marrakesh
4.9
789 Ratings
Marrakech
Immerse yourself in traditional Moroccan culture on a day trip to the Atlas Mountains. Hike through the Imlil Valley and learn to cook authentic Berber cuisine.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Hotel Islane - Travel aboard a comfortable bus from Marrakesh and arrive in the Agafay Desert after just 40 minutes of driving. Leave the noisy city behind and immerse yourself in nature. Admire the unique rolling hills as you pass by Berber villages on the way to the desert of Agafay.
- Lalla Takerkoust - Visit a local argan oil cooperative to unlock the secrets to producing quality argan oil. Climb onto the back of a camel and travel to a spot where you can sip a welcoming glass of Moroccan tea.
- Agafay - Follow a path through mud houses that are hundreds of years old. Stop close to a beautiful camp to take in views of the sunset while partaking in some Moroccan sweets. Experience local flavors with a tasty dinner of salads, tajines, bread, and dessert fruits
After dinner, watch a traditional show while listening to Berber music around the campfire.
- Medina of Marrakesh - Return to Marrakech after this incredible excursion.
What's Included
- Local tour guide available in French, Spanish, and English
- Complimentary bottled water
- Air-conditioned in-vehicle comfort
- 20-minute camel ride experience
- Transport equipped with air conditioning and WiFi
- Dinner included
Additional Information
Immerse yourself in traditional Moroccan culture outside of the hustle and bustle of Marrakech. Dine on authentic Moroccan dishes after cooking them yourself.
Experience the rich culture of Morocco through its cuisine on this half-day tour. After pickup from your accommodation in Marrakech, head off into the Atlas mountains to a traditional Berber household. Under the guidance of members of the household, you and your group of up to 6 people will prepare a sumptuous meal of appetizers, a main course, and desert, helping your group discover the secrets of a subtle and succulent cuisine. Immerse yourself in the Morocco’s rich culture as you spend a half day with the family, with your guide at hand to translate and offer further insight into Berber and Moroccan culture. After dining on the fruits of your labor, you’ll head back to your accommodation in Marrakech.
Location
Hotel Islane
Avenue Mohammed V
You can meet beside the Hotel Islane in the Medina, which is next to the Main square,
At : 9:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Adnanmv1739fa
Mar 23, 2024
Amazing, Wonderful, very cheap, guide in fluent english - It was really amazing tour to the mountain. one of our best tour in marrakesh. My children loved it. unbelievably price for all day’s trip. Very cheap. on top Mr mustapha served us very delicious lunch for free.
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Devon2311
Mar 22, 2024
Beautiful - Me and my friend did this beautiful trip we are both keen walkers even though I damaged my foot prior to flying out to Marrakech I still found this the most beautiful experience and such a stunning place and meal it was beautiful 😻 would definitely recommend doing this trip
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Henry_m
Mar 22, 2024
Great Atlas Mountain Tour - Great tour for the price. Our guide was excellent. Very professional team. Our lunch was fantastic made by a local Berber woman in her home which had a fantastic view of the valley.
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254alicev
Mar 22, 2024
Lovely - Mustafa has been a great guide, and the tour was full of interesting stops (and explanations) and breathtaking landscapes. We stopped at an argan cooperative and then went up, hiking in the mountains and having lunch at his place. Lovely!!
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P4843kgannas
Mar 22, 2024
Day in the Atlas Mountains - Mustafa was amazing he took us to places we would have never discovered otherwise. Highly recommended if you’d like to spend a day away from the craziness of Marrakech.
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146hmm
Mar 21, 2024
Atlas Mountains/Berber Villages and waterfall - The day trip was amazing. Not only was our guide professional he also provided a history lesson as well. We loved the culture of the Berber people. The scenery was amazing and tra quil. We highly recommend it.
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Sineadc997
Mar 21, 2024
Highly recommended - Had such a great day with Mustafa our tour guide. He was very funny and knowledgeable. Enjoyed the trek and seeing the snow. Lunch as delicious. It was nice meeting new people on the minibus. Highly recommend
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U8722xmpaulag
Mar 21, 2024
Great way to get a taste of Atlas mountains, highly recommended - We (3 firends, female) have had some mixed experience during our Morocco journey but this particular trip was our favourite one by far! Absolutely worth your time and money - the mountains are very picturesque, the surrounding villages are charming and have aouthentic feel to them and the (short and not too demanding) trekking is a very pleasant, refreshing experience.
We espetially enjoyed the home-made lunch, which was a nice departure from the typical road-side restaurants pushed to tourists by most guides on similar organized trips. Instead, here we were treated to a homey atmosphere and super tasty food (we were even shown how the dish we received is made). The short stop in the female argan oil cooperative was also very pleasant and educational, without the usual pushiness. The guide and driver were sympathetic and eager to share their knowledge (which also isnt always the case on such trips). On the way back we also enjoyed a short surprise camel rode which was a nice way to wrap up the trip. All in all - highly recommended.
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Graceoo1929sx
Mar 21, 2024
Interesting tour of the Atlas Mountains - Amazing views. Great sense of history and current life in the region. Mustafa was a very approachable guide, whose personal experience shone through the tour.
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456aslaks
Mar 21, 2024
Waste - Wasted the whole day. The guide said next to nothing the whole trip. We had a mediocre hike and stopped by 2 shops were people wanted to sell us stuff. We just walked by ourselves and wondered what was going on really.
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