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Agafay Desert & Atlas Mountains Day Trip from Marrakech

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Marrakech, Morocco
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7 to 9 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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French, Arabic
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Overview

Leave the bustling city of Marrakech behind and watch the landscape change as you move through rural farmland into the Agafay desert. 

On this 4x4 Day Trip you'll spend the day exploring the rocky terrain of the Agafay desert, Lalla Takerkoust lake, the Atlas Mountains, Berber villages and hospitality all make up for a great day tour. If you have 3 days or more, you may wish to consider a tour to the Sahara desert, but if not Visiting the Agafay Desert is a good option giving you just a taste of the aridness of the Great Sahara.

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities (optional
  • Soft Drinks Coca , orange
  • Camel ride (optional ) (10 euros extra) you pay it directly to the camel owners
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Meeting and Pickup

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8.30 am to 9am the Pick up from your hotel .Departure Point Hotels and Riads located in central MarrakechIf you are staying inside the Medina, your pickup will be at the closest point accessible to vehicles.

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This is a splendid trip during which you will discover the most diverse and spectacular landscapes. Your guide will pick you up at 9am at your accommodation place. Your 4x4 Day Trip drives you past lush vegetation, olive and orange orchards and the occasional village. Off the tarmac and onto off road, the scenery is completely different - barren light brown plateaux, a true stone desert.
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1 minute Admission Ticket Free

Agafay

1 Agafay desert: this might as well be the Sahara as the feeling of solitude. 2 Lalla Takerkoust lake built as a dam which is in fact a hydro-electricity reservoir , and great spot for tea break also with a superb view over the lake and for those looking for a rush of adrenaline, quad biking or jet skiing 3 Atlas Mountains. Kik Plateau is 1800 meters high and offers spectacular 360 degrees views and, in the spring, a marvellous spread of alpine flowers.4 Asni Valley in the heart of this lush area covered with apple, cherry and plum orchards sending out their harvest into the city. 5 Berber market is held on every Saturday where producers bring fruit, vegetables and livestock to sell. 6 views to the Mount Toubkal: the highest peak in Northern Africa culminating at 4167 meters, and often snowcapped . 7 Sidi Fares valley an authentic area famous for apple trees, here you will have LUNCH in a Berber house in a village overlooking the Atlas Mountains. 8 LUNCH in a Berber house
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1 minute Admission Ticket Free

Agafay Camel Ride

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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Short hike in nice open area before lunch or after , for about 30 min or more (optional )
  • Visit Weekly local market ( possible only Saturday Sunday and Tuesday ) (optional )

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Agafay Desert & Atlas Mountains Day Trip from Marrakech?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+00). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Small-group tour
  • Drinks water and mint tea
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local taxes
  • Fuel included
  • Lunch in a Berber family house The food will be homemade : tomato salad or soup , Berber chicken tajine , couscous and fruits for dessert , mint tea and water
  • Transport by air-conditioned 4WD with an English speaking experienced guide/driver
  • Gratuities (optional
  • Soft Drinks Coca , orange
  • Camel ride (optional ) (10 euros extra) you pay it directly to the camel owners
  • Quad bike Not included (optional

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • A minimum of two people are required for this tour to operate. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is only one person booked onto the tour. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Short hike in nice open area before lunch or after , for about 30 min or more (optional )
  • Visit Weekly local market ( possible only Saturday Sunday and Tuesday ) (optional )
  • Small-group tour
  • A conservative dress code is recommended in Morocco. Men and women should keep their upper body (especially shoulders, chest and midriff) as well as their knees covered at all times as a sign of respect to the local culture. Wearing shorts is not recommended
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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