Agafay: The Moon-Like Desert

Agafay: The Moon-Like Desert

HIGHLIGHTS

Moon-like landscape at the foot of snow covered Atlas mountains
Comfortable overnight in a desert camp
Camel ride

DESCRIPTION

Those who don’t have time to traverse mountain passes, can take a trip to Agafay Desert: a rough, dry, moon-like expanse 40km southwest of Marrakech down the Route d’Amizmiz. Agafay desert is one of the most beautiful sightseeing locations around the ochr city, with arid landscapes and white dunes. This little corner of paradise offer an amazing view on the snow-covered montains.

Our driver will pick you up at your hotel/Riad or any other location. After a drive of about one hour, we reach Agafay. In the middle of this stony desert, we have built up our traditional camp in typical Moroccan style: comfortable tents, Berber carpets, handcraft lamps etc. After a camel ride you enjoy an unique experience of intimacy and tranquility! In the evening: romantic dinner under starry sky.

1 day – 1 night

4WD jeep or minivan

Dinner and breakfast are included in the price. Lunch and soft drinks are not included. Depending on your wish, we offer VEGETARIAN FOOD as well. Please let us know.

Our prices are INDICATIVE and may vary, depending on high or low season, as well as on the size of the group. Ask us about your preferred tours, we are always pleased to offer our cooperation and make you a personalized estimate. All our trips and workshops are subject to change, depending on your needs and wishes.

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Transportation Insurance
Breakfast and dinner
One hour camel ride
Professional Liability Insurance
All taxes

Lunch, soft drinks, personal expenses

Overnight in luxury tent

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Quad riding in Agafay desert

HIGHLIGHTS

Quad-adventure into stone desert
Full daytrip to the foothils of the Atlas mountains
Moon-like landscape

DESCRIPTION

If you don’t have time to traverse mountain passes, you can take a trip to the Agafay Desert: a rough, dry, moon-like expanse 40km southwest of Marrakech down the Route d’Amizmiz. You explore this incredible landscape near the Atlas mountains by quad for about two hours. The route will take you to arid hills, oases, and rivers.

Our driver picks you up at your hotel/Riad or any other location at the agreed time. On the way to the lake Lalla Takerkoust and the surprising Agafay Desert we pass wonderful eucalyptus forests and hidden canyons. This tour provides a bit of everything, from adventure to amazing, mountainous landscapes and the beauty of this lake that stretches for seven kilometers.

Once arrived in the base near Agafay, the participants are briefed on the safe use of quads. Appropriate health and safety equipment, goggles, hood, helmet, and raincoat are provided and will be in excellent condition.

We start the quad-adventure next to lake Lalla Takerkoust and go on to Agafay desert – the Atlas Mountains in the background of our track over stones and hills. The feeling of being all alone in the world will grip you in its moon-like landscape. Finally returning to the base, water and Moroccan tea are offered.

On the way back to Marrakech you’ll enjoy sublime views of the Atlas Mountains.

1 day

From/to Marrakech: 4WD jeep or minivan

Agafay: Quad 300/450 cc

Our prices are INDICATIVE and may vary, depending on high or low season, as well as on the size of the group. Ask us about your preferred tours, we are always pleased to offer our cooperation and make you a personalized estimate. All our trips and workshops are subject to change, depending on your needs and wishes.

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Quad: 300/450 cc
Necessary equipment (gloves, masks, goggles)
Supervision and assistance by professional quad guides
Liability insurance
All taxes
Traditional Moroccan tea

Meals, soft drinks, personal expenses

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Through Atlas Mountains to Ait Ben Haddou

Through Atlas Mountains to Ait Ben Haddou

HIGHLIGHTS

Typical Berber architecture
UNESCO protected kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
Stop at the Atlas Film Studios

DESCRIPTION

Aït Benhaddou (fortified village in English, ksar in Berber) is an important and well-known place along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech.

Departure from Marrakech at 8:00 o’clock in the morning and drive for about 190 km, passing vast landscapes through the Atlas Mountains via the Tizi’n Tichka pass. Stopping for photos along the way, and stopping to have breakfast. We will visit the town of Telouet and its ancient 17th century kasbah.

Afterwards we will continue our trip in the direction of Ouarzazate, where we will visit the UNESCO protected Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. We will have lunch here and then visit the Atlas Film Studios. Return to Marrakech at 7 or 8 p.m. as it is only a 3.5 hour drive.

Full daytrip

4WD jeep or minivan

Vegetarian meals on request. Meals along the way in local Berber hotel-restaurants. Drinks are not included.

Our prices are INDICATIVE and may vary, depending on HIGH OR LOW SEASON, as well as on the SIZE OF THE GROUP. Ask us about your preferred tours, we are always pleased to offer our cooperation and make you a personalized estimate. All our trips and workshops are subject to change, depending on your needs and wishes.

Transport, guide, meals

Drinks, entry fees

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Ouzoud Waterfalls (from Marrakech)

HIGHLIGHTS

Visit of a traditional Berber village
Close to the Cascades d’Ouzoud
By boat near to the waterfalls

DESCRIPTION

Ouzoud Waterfalls are located near the grand Atlas village of Tanaghmeilte, in the province of Azilal, 150 km northeast of Marrakech, in Morocco. Ouzoud means “the act of grinding grain” in Berber.

The departure is from Marrakech at 8 am. We will have breakfast on the way. Before arriving at the Cascades d’Ouzoud, a visit to the Berber village of Demnate is considered. After that we will continue our trip and discover the incredible Ouzoud waterfalls. You will admire it from the top and get down to be closer to the water. There we will take a small boat for a nice moment near to the waterfalls. Afterwards we will have lunch next to the breath-taking waterfalls. Return to Marrakech after lunch.

Full daytrip

4WD jeep or minibus – departure from Marrakech

Vegetarian meals on request. Drinks are not included.

Our prices are INDICATIVE and may vary, depending on HIGH OR LOW SEASON, as well as on the SIZE OF THE GROUP. Ask us about your preferred tours, we are always pleased to offer our cooperation and make you a personalized estimate. All our trips and workshops are subject to change, depending on your needs and wishes.

Transport, guide, meals

Drinks, personal expenses

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Essaouira: Pearl at the Atlantic Coast

HIGHLIGHTS

Typical architecture: White walls – blue doors
UNESCO World Cultural Heritage – the Medina of Essaouira
Relaxing atmosphere at the Atlantic Ocean

DESCRIPTION

We will leave from Marrakech at eight o’clock in the morning and drive for about 170 km, passing vast landscapes, dotted with sheep and goats grazing on argan trees (which only grow in the wild and on which the goats climb to eat berries) and. If you wish, it is possible to stop for an argan oil tasting, where the argan oil is extracted by a small cooperative, run completely by women. This oil is very famous for its use in cooking and especially in cosmetics.

A few kilometers further away, there is a panoramic view of Essaouira, a small blue and white town on the beautiful Atlantic Coast. Once you arrive in the port, you are free to discover its charm at your leisure. You can have a stroll along the quays, which are full of life, where you can watch fishing boats coming back to the port, fishermen unloading their daily catch, and all the activities linked with the work of fishermen. You can feast on a cornucopia of freshly caught seafood options in a local restaurant overlooking the sea.

The visit to the town is pleasant and the sights varied, from the ramparts to the Medina. In the Medina you will see a number of local artists and lots of craft shops, many of them exhibiting craft objects made of thuya wood. Marquetry remains the speciality of Essaouira (but be aware, that the wood is rare and comes with sustainability issues). If you are interested, you can spend part of your day at the beach befor we return to Marrakech at 6 or 7 p.m. as it is only a 2.5 hour drive.

Full daytrip

4WD jeep or minibus – departure from Marrakech

Vegetarian meals on request. Drinks are not included.

Our prices are INDICATIVE and may vary, depending on HIGH OR LOW SEASON, as well as on the SIZE OF THE GROUP. Ask us about your preferred tours, we are always pleased to offer our cooperation and make you a personalized estimate. All our trips and workshops are subject to change, depending on your needs and wishes.

Transport, guide, meals

Drinks, personal expenses

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Ourika valley and Atlas mountains

HIGHLIGHTS

Visit of a typical Berber house
Learn how to prepare typical Moroccan mint tea
Short hike in the Atlas mountains: Marvelous view to Ourika village and the “Seven waterfalls”

DESCRIPTION

Departure from Marrakech at 9:30 am. We will cross some Berber villages and many beautiful landscapes. The first stop will be at a Moroccan Berber house. You will have the opportunity to tour the house. The rooftop/ terrace gives a wonderful panoramic view of the village and surroundings. You will also learn, how to specially make Moroccan mint tea from a Berber woman, who resides in the home. A traditional Moroccan breakfast will follow, which consists of bread, olive oil, jam, and honey. After visiting the berber house, we will take a camel ride, which will last for approximately 30 minutes.

The second stop will be at Setti Fatma, a village in the Atlas Mountains, where we will take a short hike for about one and a half hours. At our destination we will have a marvelous view to the “Seven waterfalls,” and wonderful views of Ourika village.

Finally, after hiking, we will go to a Berber restaurant for lunch. After that we go back to Marrakech, taking a different route to see different landscapes. Arrival in Marrakech will be at approximately 5:30 pm.

Full daytrip

4WD jeep or minibus – departure from Marrakech

Vegetarian meals on request. Lunch in a typical Berber hotel-restaurant. Drinks are not included.

Our prices are INDICATIVE and may vary, depending on HIGH OR LOW SEASON, as well as on the SIZE OF THE GROUP. Ask us about your preferred tours, we are always pleased to offer our cooperation and make you a personalized estimate. All our trips and workshops are subject to change, depending on your needs and wishes.

Transport, guide, breakfast, lunch, dromedary ride

Drinks, personal expenses

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