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Atlas mountains & Agafay desert excursion

Highlights :

  • Cross the hilly barren and the stony Agafay desert
  • Stop for a refreshing cup of mint tea near Takerkoust lake
  • Visit a berber weekly market and meet the local people
  • Enjoy the diverse landscape of the Kik plateau
  • Ride the Camels and cross the juniper forest of Asni valley
  • Enjoy an irresistible lunch cooked and served by locals
  • Immerse your soul in nature and hike through typical berber villages and wolnut fields of the Atlas


Description :

Agafay desert, lake of Takerkoust, Kik plateau, Camel ride and  hiking through berber villages of the Atlas mountains, all these are just in one day. This is an amazing multi activities day trip that each traveler should add to his bucket list when visiting Marrakech.
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A day trip to the foothills of the Atlas Mountains where you can enjoy trails with arid hills, oasis and valleys. After crossing a forest of eucalyptus, you will discover magnificent Berber villages before joining the closest desert to Marrakech. The landscape of the Agafay desert is covered with rare wild flowers, wheat and barley, but during the summer and autumn months it looks like a real desert with stony dunes running down the majestic Atlas Mountains. A stop for pictures is a must before heading to the lake of Lalla Takarkoust where you can have a refreshing cup of mint tea. 

The excursion had just started, more breathtaking adventures and more amazing diverse landscapes are waiting to be discoverd . Heading up to the Atlas via Kik plateau with a stuning view of the snow-capped mountains, the next direction is to the camel ride point where you can set off for a pleasant half an hour stroll on the camels.

The driving continue deeper in the Atlas mountains and your next distination will be magnificent hidden villages scattred in the middel of the Toubkal National Park. The irresistible lunch cooked and served by locals, it self, is an unforgottable taste that you are trying for your first time .

​After enjoying your three courses meal lunch in the roof top of a local guest house, a friendly local guide is going to take you for a short hike through the typic hamlets and the green fields of the area before you drive back down to Marrakech via a different road.

What's Included : 


  • Round trip transfer to your accommodation.
  • Comfortable and air-conditioned transport
  • Professional guide
  • Camel ride
  • Hiking
  • Luch in an authentic berber village, prepared and served by a local family
  • Mint tea

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What's not Included :

 
  • Personal expanses
  • Soft drinks

Know before you go : 

Put on comfortable hiking shoes

You can discuss the walk option and duration with your guide

The walk suits all the fitness levels (flexible)
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Vegetarian option is available

The itinerary is subject to change to suit local conditions

Agafay is a stony and not sandy desert

In winter, it is cold in the Atlas, so warm clothes are required


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Marrakech 42152 , Morocco

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​+212 667 323 097

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  • HOME
    • Who we are
    • About Morocco
  • Excursions & Trips
    • Excursion Day Trips >
      • Day Trip from Marrakech to the Atlas Mountains
      • Alas mountains and Agafay desert day trip
      • Day Trip from Marrakech to Ourika Valley - Atlas Mountains Excursion
      • Day Trip Marrakech/Ouzoud Waterfalls
      • Day Trip Marrakech/Essaouira
      • Marrakech Walking Medina Guide Day Tour:
      • Day Trip Marrakech/Ait Benhaddou
    • Sahara Desert Trips >
      • Marrakech Zagora Tour 2 Days
      • Marrakech Desert Tour 3 Days
      • Marrakech Desert Tours 4 Days
      • Fes-Marrakech Camel Trekking Tour 4 Days
      • Marrakech Desert Tours 5 Days
    • Combined Atlas Mountains and Sahara Desert Tour
    • Imperial Cities
    • Horseback Riding & Mountain Bike
  • Trekking in Morocco
    • 2 Day Atlas Mountains Trek
    • 3 Day Trek in the High Atlas
    • 3 Valleys & Berber Villages - 4 Day Trek
    • 3 Day Toubkal National Park Trek
    • 6 Day Mt Toubkal and Berber Valleys Trek
    • 3 Days from Imlil valley to Ourika valley - Trek in Atlas
    • 5 Days Authentic Berber villages Trek
    • 8 Day Berber Valleys Trek
    • 2 Day Toubkal Summit Trek
    • 3 Days Toubkal Trek (Circle)
    • 11 Day Toubkal Round Adventure
    • Toubkal Circuit Via Lake Ifni - 6 Days Atlas Trek
  • Special offers
    • Let's hike : 3 Day High Atlas Trek
    • April Trek : 4 Day Berber Valleys Trek
    • September Challenge : 6 Day MT Toubkal & Berber Valleys Trek
  • FAQS
    • Travel Needs
  • Testimonials
  • Book a Tour