Marrakech Day Trip: Atlas Mountains Adventure & Camel Ride in Desert with Waterfall
مراكش

Take a full-day trip from Marrakech to experience the authentic life of a Berber village. Travel to a Berber family’s residence in the High Atlas mountains and have a unique chance to go camel riding. This is an experience not to be missed when visiting Marrakech!

Duration: 17 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Marrakech-Safi - Your driver will meet you at your accommodation (or preferred pick-up point) at 9.00 am to start the transfer to Imlil. On your way you will pass through the town of Tahnaout where you can stop at an Argan Oil Co-operative and 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. You will then continue on through Asni where, on Saturdays, a traditional Berber Souk and market can be visited.

Once you arrive in Imlil you will stop for 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) and then you will 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. You will 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 meal 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 meet your vehicle. Your return transfer will take you via Moulay Brahim Gorges, where you will arrive at a main trailhead with streams and paths branching out in all directions. Here you will have the opportunity to experience riding a camel. You will then continue your journey back to Marrakech, arriving back at approximately 6.00 pm.

What's Included
  • Expert local guide
  • Delicious lunch included
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Exciting camel ride adventure
  • Refreshments with tea and coffee available
Location
Hôtel Restaurant Café de France
Rue des Banques
Cancellation Policy

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

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up to 15 guests
1 Adult
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