Explore the High Atlas Mountains on a private, 2-day tour from Marrakech to the Imlil Valley, the Kik Plateau, Takerkoust Lake, and more. Traveling alongside a private guide is the chance to go beyond a superficial tourist experience and connect with local people in mountain villages. For an even deeper cultural immersion, you’ll spend the night in a local guesthouse, getting a warm introduction to Berber hospitality and cuisine.
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Day 1
Depart from Marrakech with our driver from your hotel at 9:00 AM Arrive in Imlil Valley, get prepared, and begin the hike. After about 2 hours of trekking, we reach the village of Imnan, here we will stop for lunch at the top of the valley with amazing views! After Lunch, we continue hiking, crossing a couple of Berber villages and passing near the village of Techdirt. We then move down to the village of Ouansskra. Arrive at the village of Techdirt and the Berber home where we will be staying for the night. Have tea and a snack with the family. We go out to explore the village and possibly visit some other homes along the way, Return to the house for dinner.
Day 2
Breakfast, then prepare for the day’s trek. We start our hike through the Valley of Imnan towards the village of Ikis. We pass through Agrssiwal and then down to Imi Oughlad for lunch. After a long break and lunch, we depart from Imi Oughlad and return on a different road, passing the villages of Tiniting and Tadart. Easy walking to Imlil Valley. here we will meet our driver and drive you back to your hotel in Marrakech
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15 Comments
4.6
Fantastic experience
What a great way to see and learn more this part of Maroc. Also, big thanks to Ahmed our driver. He is a realiable and fun guy
4.2
Excelent experience!!!
The excursion was really amazing. Although the trip is really long… Ahmed, our driver, was excellent and drive us safely during the hole trip. The only advice we can share about the trip is to take a dizziness medicine because the road has a lot of turns.
The camel ride was really funny. The camel ride guide and host, Yusseff, was very gentle with us.
Food was good and the show was very funny…
4.8
Excellent trip. We really enjoyed it from the start. Travelling from Marrakech it is a long drive but worth it as going from freezing Atlas Mountains to hot Sahara desert.
4.2
Perfect adventure!
Our absolutely fabulous driver, Abdul, picked us at a spot right near our riad and drove us through the Atlas Mountains to the camels and camp. Abdul was so kind, funny and knowledgeable. He was flexible but efficient and took us to a number of fabulous look outside and rest spots for coffee and lunch. He seemed to know everything and everyone, and we adored him. The drive was long but so enjoyable, because of the beautiful, diverse Moroccan countryside. We arrived at our camels on time and had a beautiful sunset ride to the camp, guided by Abrahim, who was also fabulous. The camp was lovely and comfortable, dinner delicious, campfire and singing delightful and we capped off a good nights sleep with a climb to the top of the dunes for sunrise. And then the journey back with our friend, Abdul. This trip was perfection, highly recommend!!!
5
A unique experience
We had a fantastic time on this excursion! The camel ride plus desert camp was a totally unique experience. Our guides, particularly Mohammad, were extremely welcoming and helpful. A special mention also needs to go to our driver, Ahmed, he was very knowledgeable and cheery and could always tell when we needed a coffee!
4.8
Beautiful tour, well organized, beautiful places!!
The trip was exactly what we’ve hoped for. the scenery is beautiful, we made a few stops along the way and had a great time! When we got to Zagora, we got on the camels to ride to our camp which was just beautiful! The tents were really comfy and the people were amazing. Really friendly and taught us a lot about the Berber culture. Super recommended. Very professional and safe.
5
Beyond what we expected! An absolute must!
Our tour guide, Hamid, picked us up and took us on the very long drive to the desert. He was super friendly and accommodating for toilet and refreshment stops.
Once we got to the desert the camels were a really fun experience. And our guides took us to the top of a dune to watch the sunset which was breath taking.
The camp itself was beyond what we expected. Food was excellent and the stay was comfy enough. The toilet and shower facilities were clean.
Breakfast in the morning was what we needed and then we got to watch the incredible sunrise.
All in all an incredible, well worth the money experience. The drive is long so be prepared but it was so worth it for the desert experience.
3.8
Atmospheric splendor
Myself and my husband have been travelled pretty extensively but this experience has simply wow-ed us! The drive through the Atlas Mountain was amazing where we saw the dramatic mountain landscape and various magical scenery. Our over night stay at the Berbers camp was unique and exotic. Food was delicious and everything was far exceeded what we have expected.
The biggest credit should go to our driver Abdulkarim who has been exceptionally polite, professional and considerate. He’s the best tour guide/ driver we have had in all the years we’ve been traveling. A big thank you to Karim and Art de Cuivre travel agency!
4.6
Ahmed our driver was wonderful and looked after us so well. An amazing tour.
The stops were so interesting and the food along the way and in the desert was delicious.
The camels with Mohammed were awesome and our stay in the desert was so much fun.
Totally recommended. Everyone was so kind to us.
Thank you from the hungry sleepy Welsh ladies.
4.6
Super memorable!
Definitely worth the money! Ahmed was a terrific driver and took us to tons of interesting places we never would’ve thought to explore. The camel ride to the camp was definitely a highlight, and the guides there were incredibly friendly and accommodating.