Activity Marrakech, Morocco
Full Day Private Trip from Marrakech to Atlas with Lunch
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About this activity
This day trip from Marrakech to Atlas mountains includes a camel trek, ATV quad bikes, mule trek, private lunch with a Berber family and many surprises.
- Capture the grandeur of the high Atlas Mountains landscapes and the stunning Ourika Valley.
- Discover the culture of traditional Berber life and enjoy a sumptuous breakfast with a local Berber family.
- Discover the wonders of a Camel ride, while enjoying the wondrous landscapes during.
- Experience a unique visit to an Argan oil cooperative and mule ride through fascinating villages.
- Be delighted by a leisurely hike around Imlil water falls and visit Asni local Market (Saturday only).
- Indulge in a marvelous typical lunch in traditional Berber guest house and be delighted at the picturesque fields of Almond, Peach and Walnut groves in Imlil valley.
- Fuel your adventurous spirit with 1 hour off road quad biking.
At a glance
- Duration
- 7–8 hours
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Your group only
- People per booking
- 1–15
- Guide
- English, Spanish
- Operated by
- Grand Morocco Tours
Ages: Children (6–11 years) · Youth (12–19 years) · Adults (20–70 years) · Seniors (71–100 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: Private transportation
- Included: Traditional breakfast with a a local Berber family
- Included: Guided mule team ride and ATV quad bike riding for 1 hour.
- Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
- Included: Camel ride in the Atlas mountains.
- Included: Traditional lunch with a Berber family.
- Included: WiFi hotspot in the car and 2 bottles of water per each
Not included
- Not included: Tips and gratuities
- Not included: Personal expenses
- Not included: Snacks, incidentals and drinks not mentioned
Itinerary
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30 min Admission included
After an hour from Marrakech, the first stop along the valley will be in Ourika village, where you will visit a local Berber family house, to learn how those rural Berber families live, their lifestyle and learn how Moroccan mint tea is made. It is a chance to share a local traditional Berber breakfast, made by the family and learn a bit about them. Then you will stop to experience a short camel ride while you enjoy amazing landscapes and spectacular views of the Atlas mountains.
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20 min Admission included
Discover the wonders of a camel ride, while enjoying the wondrous landscapes of the High Atlas Mountains.
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one hour
You will continue your way to foot hills, passing through several authentic, traditional Berber villages built from Adobe clay and stones, at an elevation of 2400 metres. You will enjoy the dramatic and breathtaking views of The Atlas Mountains, mostly covered in snow all the year.
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Asni
one hour
Next you will go onto Asni valley, famous for its fruit and nut trees, apples, walnuts, almonds and peaches.
Asni is a small village which has a beautiful valley crossing it. In Asni, every Saturday, there is a big traditional market where Berber families and all mountain folk come, to make their purchases. People coming from a distance, use their mules as a main form of transport and use them for carrying what they buy. Don’t forget to have your cameras ready to photograph the highest peak in North Africa and 2nd highest in the African Continent, The Toubkal mountain at elevation of 4167 metres (13,665) feet.
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Imlil
2 hours
Reach Imlil village. The film Seven Years in Tibet was part filmed in the village. From here, you will meet with our local expert mountain guide with the mule team which will take you to explore Imlil impressive waterfalls through narrow mountain trails.
After a short stop for photo opportunities, you will return-hike via the same route, to meet your mule team. You will ride through small Berber villages. On arrival at a typical Berber house, you will be welcomed with mint tea and discover the authentic life of the Berber people and their culture.
Enjoy an included and delicious lunch (in a Berber guest house, Moroccan salad or soup, Berber Tagine, Moroccan couscous, dessert and drinks) the Berber house situated in a charming panoramic landscape with views towards the High Atlas Mountains and Imlil Berber villages.
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Lalla Takerkoust
2 hours
After lunch in Imlil village, you continue your journey into the Moroccan countryside via Lalla Takerkoust Lake, a serene sapphire-blue artificial lake, where you will enjoy a 1 hour off-road Quad biking, full of fun, amusement and adrenaline !
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Marrakech
30 min
Return to Marrakech and conclude your thrilling day trip from Marrakech to Atlas mountains with drop-off at your accommodation or Jamaa El Fna square at approx 18h PM.
Meeting point and pickup
You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.
Meeting point
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Meeting point is in front of Cafe de France in Jamaa El Fna square
End point
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Meeting point is in front of Cafe de France in Jamaa El Fna square
Pickup points
- Club Les Almoravides Hotel
- Riad Contessa
- Riad SofYan & Spa
- Riad Eva
- Hotel Kawakib
- Riad Sultan Suleiman
- Riad Shakho
- Dar Essassi
- Villa Keshmere
- Riad Dar Fanny
- Riad Sun Week
- Riad Nalan & Spa
and 888 more pickup points
We can pick up travelers at any point in Marrakech, also from their accommodation.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
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| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
- The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
Good to know
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Service animals allowed
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Travel insurance and flight ticket are not included
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