A day trip that will allow you to experience the daily life & culture of Amazigh communities. With numerous stops possible to discover authentic Berber villages, marvel at breathtaking natural landscapes & enjoy a home-made couscous. Our full-day itinerary will cover the three main valleys of the High Atlas; Ourika, a popular river valley where travelers hike the trail & its small waterfalls. Asni & Tahenaout with their picturesque scenery of olive groves, terraced fields & adobe villages reflecting the region's agricultural wealth. Then the breathtaking mountain roads to Moulay Brahim, the sacred "mountain bird's sanctuary" After cross the Kik Plateau to Lalla Takerkouste Lake. Depending on the day there are also colorful weekly rural markets to visit with a unique atmosphere. The tour can be adapted to each traveler's interests by our knowledgeable & flexible local drivers. Finish at our nomad base camp in the trendy Agafay Desert with a fun guided Quad & Camel ride.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  45 minute camel ride/per person
✔  Tea and coffee
✔  All necessary fees (fuel, insurance, etc..)
✔  In-vehicle air conditioning
✔  Lunch
✔  1 hour ride in single quad (for adults over 16 years of age) including all necessary safety equipment
✖  Tips and gratuities
✖  Drinks not included during lunch
Departure & Return
Departure:  ,

Meet at the cntral post office parking in Gueliz, nearby Marrakech Plaza McDonalds

Return: End right where it started.
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Itinerary
1
Koutoubia Mosque Meet your driver
2
Bab Agnaou depart from Marrakech
3
Tnine Ourika Quick break & stop for photos

Duration:  10 minutes

4
Ourika Begin the discovery with a stop for a mint tea at an authentic Berber family's home.

Duration:  30 minutes

5
Ourika Valley Several stops possible for photos & discoveries

Duration:  10 minutes

6
Aghbalou Pass by the ancient hamlet & mosque
7
Setti Fatma and the 7 Cascades Possible to stop for hike towards the waterfalls, walk around the village & its valley or just relax in one of the popular cafés on the edge of the river

Duration:  45 minutes

8
Tahanaout Drive along a picturesque scenery of olive groves, terraced fields, and adobe villages reflecting the region's agricultural traditions to Tahanaout which is surrounded by the Atlas Mountains.
9
Asni Depending on the day you book there are also weekly traditional rural markets possible to visit. With a unique colorful atmosphere, these souks are where the rural folk come to sell & buy livestock, fresh produce as well any other products they need or manufacture (Ourika Market on Mondays, Tahanaout on Tuesdays, Aghbalou Market on Thursdays and Asni on Saturday) These are so much more authentic than the Marrakech bazaars with great deals on local handicrafts.

Duration:  30 minutes

10
Moulay Brahim This holy village perched on a mountain cliff was named after a 17th century Sufi saint nicknamed the "Tayr Al Jabal" or bird of the mountains.
11
Plateau du Kik Picturesque drive across some breathtaking mountain roads
12
Aguergour Lunch Pause at a local village with a view of the Lake and desert

Duration:  60 minutes

13
Lalla Takerkoust Stops possible depending on your interest.
14
Agafay Stop for safety briefing before the guided 1 hour quad or ATV ride then 45 minute camel ride

Duration:  2 hours

Additional info
•  Specialized infant seats are available
•  Public transportation options are available nearby
•  Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
•  Suitable for all physical fitness levels
•  Wear comfortable walking shoes
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duration:
8 hours
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.