Morocco · Tribal Experiences

1-Day Atlas Mountains and Agafay Desert Tour with Berber Lunch

1 Day Round trip from Marrakech Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Imlil in the heart of the High Atlas Mountains
02 Pass through Azrou, considered the oldest Berber village in the area
03 Enjoy traditional Moroccan lunch and mint tea with a Berber family in their home
04 Walk through traditional Berber villages on the Kik plateau
05 Take a camel ride in the Agafay Desert

Visit the Atlas Mountains and the Agafay Desert on this full-day tour from Marrakech. Pass through Asni Valley with a stop at Azrou village, considered the oldest Berber village in the area, then continue to Imlil in the heart of the High Atlas Mountains. Walk through traditional Berber villages, experience Berber life, enjoy panoramic views of the Atlas Mountains, and pass by a nice waterfall along the way. The day also includes traditional Moroccan food and a camel ride in the Agafay Desert.

Drink tea with one of the Berber families in their typical home.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Marrakech, Imlil, Atlas Mountains, Azrou

Languages Arabic, English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Atlas Mountains, Berber Villages, and Agafay Camel Ride

The day trip begins after meeting your guide in Marrakesh at 08:30 am.
Travel toward the Atlas Mountains and the Agafay Desert.
Pass through Asni Valley after stopping for a photo of Azrou village, which is considered the oldest Berber village in the area.
Reach Imlil, located in the heart of the High Atlas Mountains.
Walk through a traditional Berber village.
Pass by a nice waterfall along the way.
For lunch, enjoy traditional Moroccan food.
After lunch, pass through the traditional Berber villages of the Kik plateau, where the authentic houses are built of earth and stone by the inhabitants themselves.
Drink tea with one of the Berber families in their typical home.
Continue to the Agafay Desert and enjoy a camel ride.
The tour ends back in Marrakesh around 6:00 pm.