Atlas Mountains IMLIL Valley Day Trip with Camel Ride

Escape the bustle of Marrakech and head for the breathtaking, high Atlas Mountains and the village of Imlil. Your local guide will ensure that you have an amazing experience brimming with traditional Berber culture and unforgettable views.

 

Highlights

• Explore the Valley of Imlil with an expert local guide
• Discover traditional Berber villages and have mint tea with a local Berber family
• See the 13,671-foot (4,1-km) Mount Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa

 

Full description

Your driver will meet you at your accommodation (or preferred pick-up point) at 9.00 am to start the transfer to Imlil. On your way you will pass through the town of Tahnaout where you can stop at an Argan Oil Co-operative and learn how the woman of the co-operative turn the Argan nut into many of the different Argan Oil-based products Morocco is famous for. You will then continue on through Asni where, on Saturdays, a traditional Berber Souk and market can be visited.

 

Once you arrive in Imlil you will stop for a welcome glass of mint tea and meet your guide before commencing your tour of the local area. Your guide will help you decide on the length of your tour (you can choose between 1 and 3 hours) and then you will make your way to the largest and highest village in Imlil Valley.

 

Your journey will take you past waterfalls and the hamlets of Ait Mizan, Targa and Imoula. You will stop off in Tamatert and have the opportunity to take in the views of ancient irrigated terraced fields of barley, corn, and vegetables, surrounded by cherry and walnut trees. Your guide will point out things of interest and talk to you about the Berber culture and heritage along the way. Travel down through the village of Ait Souka and afterwards enjoy a traditional Moroccan meal in a Berber family guest house.

 

Once you are rested you will begin your return trip down the other side of the valley to Taourirt to meet your vehicle. Your return transfer will take you via Moulay Brahim Gorges, where you will arrive at a main trailhead with streams and paths branching out in all directions. Here you will have the opportunity to experience riding a camel. You will then continue your journey back to Marrakech, arriving back at approximately 6.00 pm.

 

Includes

Return transport from Marrakech
English-speaking guide (other languages can be catered for)
Lunch
Mint tea / coffee
Camel ride
Personal expenses

What’s Included

• X Transportation by air-conditioned minivan
• X WiFi on-board
• X English/French speaking driver
• X Hotel pickup and drop-off in Marrakech
• X Possible 1 hour Camel ride in Mountain
• X Professional Mounatin Tour guide
• X Lunch Dink soft and Water
• X Entrance fees
• X Travel insurance and Tips
• possible to book lunch with a Berber family with the supplement

Additional Info

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Please enter your phone number Obligatory
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Infant seats available
• Most travellers can participate
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travellers