Overnight in a Berber village in the heart of the Atlas Mountains

Marrakech, Morocco
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Your guide and his family welcome you into their home, the day's activities are varied and yet relaxed, and there are multiple stunning photo ops throughout. As your guide, I will do everything in my power to guarantee your experience is a wonderful and memorable one.

Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech to Atlas Mountains (overnight in Berber village) and camel ride.

Pass By: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
We will pick you up from your hotel or riad at 8:30. From there we will begin our journey to the High Atlas Mountains

Stop At: Tahanaout, Tahanaout, Marrakech-Safi
Our first stop will be a peaceful spot where you can dress up in traditional Berber clothes and enjoy a camel ride.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Asni, Asni, Marrakech-Safi
After this we will stop at a women's argan oil cooperative where there will be a delicious bread & oil tasting with Moroccan tea.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Imlil, Imlil, Marrakech-Safi
Next stop will be Imlil (altitude 1,740 m), the picturesque valley which will be the starting point of our hike. It is a tranquil location with a fast-flowing river, walnut trees and very traditional Berber villages dotted throughout. From here we will start our 2-hour walk with a leisurely stop at my charming home, where you can take in the stunning view from the rooftop terrace while you enjoy a delicious Berber lunch prepared lovingly by my mother.
Duration: 3 hours

Pass By: Toubkal, Morocco
After lunch we will walk the trail to the highest peak in North Africa (Toubkal) and see the simple everyday life of the local Berber people.

Stop At: Aroumd, Aroumd, Imlil, Marrakech-Safi
We will have dinner in my village and accommodation will be provided in a modern guesthouse with a stunning view.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:


Accommodation included: overnight in a guesthouse in the Berber village. Dar Imperial

Day 2: Armed village- the summit of Tasghimot –Imlil -Marrakech

Stop At: Imlil, Imlil, Marrakech-Safi
After breakfast you will enjoy a 3-hour walk with a local knowlegeble guide to Tasghimot summit, a spot from which three valleys can be seen.
Duration: 3 minutes

Stop At: Toubkal, Morocco
After this you will have a relaxed picnic lunch prepared by a cook who will also have a mule to transport any luggage you choose to bring. Additional mules will be provided for anyone wishing to ride one.

After lunch we will meet in Imlil Center where our car will be waiting. You will be back in Marrakech around 6:00 pm.

Tuesday and Saturday tours also include a visit to a traditional Berber farmer's market.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:


No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions

  • 2x Lunch
  • Accommodation included: 1 night
  • 1x Breakfast
  • 1x Dinner

Exclusions

  • tip

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infant seats available
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 2 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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