Day trip Exploring the Atlas Mountains
Proposed Itinerary:
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Pick up at 8am from your accommodation in Marrakech
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Travelling through Ourika valley of the Atlas Mountains
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Breakfast at a traditional Berber house
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The trip continues with camel riding activity
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Heading to Imlil village, mule trekking to reach another traditional berber house
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Traditional mint tea and lunch will be server at the berber house
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Trekking to the famous waterfall of the region
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The last activity of your journey will be Quad biking activity
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Driving back to Marrakech is planned by a different route
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Drop off at your accommodation by early evening.
More details
The day trip begins with your pick up at 8am from your hotel or Riad in Marrakech. Firstly, the tour begins a travel through Ourika valley on the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. As you enter the valley, you will be served breakfast in a traditional Berber house. Here, there is a chance to sit and enjoy the traditional food and mint tea of the local families. Also, there is a chance to learn about the lives of these indigenous people of North Africa. Dialogue begins about the life of these people as you have an opportunity to learn how to make tea in the best traditional way.
After a nourishing and delightful breakfast, the journey continues with the experience of camel riding. To enjoy the views of the beautiful landscape as we approach the mountains. As you travel, the beautiful landscape it will capture you as you wander through authentic historical development of the Berber villages. The journey continues and will take us to Imlil, Thousands meters above sea level and a village that attracts many travellers due to trekking activities. The most famous one being the trek to the highest peak in North Africa; Jebel Toubkal (4167m altitude). Here, the mules and local guide will meet and greet you. The traditional mint tea is served after lunch. The mules are await you to embark your trek through the stunning views of the mountain range. The final destination of your trek will take you to the famous waterfalls in the region. After a fun and exciting afternoon in Imlil, the journey continues to visit Lalla Takarkoust. Here you will enjoy quad biking activity, then After a fun and enjoyable day out, your return to Marrakech is planned for the early evening.