7 hour trip from marrakech to atlas mountain valleys
Highlights
Marrakech, Imlil, Atlas Mountains
gastronomical, nature, rural
Group Tour
7 Hours
Easy
English, French, Spanish
Description
Behold this scenic valley in the High Atlas mountains next to Jebel Toubkal mountain along with views of fruit tree plantations and rugged landscapes. Definitely an experience you would not want to miss! Also, experience local Berber people's authentic culture and lifestyles here.
Itinerary
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3 Valleys of Atlas Mountains & camel ride day trip
Pick up from your Marrakech accommodation in an air-conditioned, comfortable minivan or 4wd vehicle. First, you will enjoy the stunning sceneries on your way to Imlil valley. This will include a 1 and half hour drive from Marrakech.
Visit these amazing valleys here, take a scenic hike with a local professional Moroccan tour guide for 1 hour and half to 2 hours round trip. Admire different landscapes and get spectacular views as far as the eye can see. Also on this trip, you can also visit a Berber women's Cooperative that extracts Argan oil (the unique Moroccan oil).
Continue to the Second valley called Asni town heading a secluded mountain at (1100 meters) above sea level. Pass through many traditional locals native areas. Explore Berber villages sizes built from adobe and stones. Watch an incredible contrast between colors like red clay, brown, yellow, blue sky, green forests, white snow etc. Get a chance to stop anywhere you want during a smooth drive with no rush.
Arrive at the third valley of Imlil Valley, where you will be provided with a delicious full lunch: a typical meal with a soup, salad, Berber tajine, couscous, dessert, mint tea and mineral water in a local home. Eat your hearts full with breathtaking scenery all around, famous by its fruit trees (Apples, walnut, almonds, peaches). You will also observe the snowy summits of the High Atlas Mountains. Do take in some panoramic snapshots for the highest mountain in Morocco - Toubkal (4,167 meters).
Drive back a different path to Marrakech via Kik Platoux, arriving here at approximately 5 pm. Please note that the following can be on done certain days: You can visit the weekly souk (Berber market) in Asni every Saturday and in Tahanaout every Tuesday.
Return to Marrakech; tour concludes.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.