Marrakech: Berber Culture Experience & Atlas Mountains Tour
ID: GYG287265-499565
Category:
Country: Morocco
Duration:
1 days
Description
Admire the scenic landscape of the charming mountain village of Imlil, located at the foot of the famous Toubkal in the High Atlas Mountains. Savor a traditional Morrocan lunch and immerse yourself in the Berber culture.
Following a pickup from your hotel at 9 AM, start your journey toward Imlil village and the High Atlas Mountains. On your way, you will pass through the town of Tahnaout. Before reaching the village, embark on a 1-hour camel ride and enjoy a cup of mint tea.
Then, visit a female-run argan oil cooperative and learn how the cooperative turns the argan nut into many of the different argan oil-based products Morocco is famous for. Take in stunning panoramic views at Moulay Brahim Gorges before reaching Asni village and the valley. Continue on through Asni where, on Saturdays, a traditional Berber Souk and market can be visited.
Next, drive to Imlil village to discover the National Park and the high plateau of the Toubkal. At your arrival in Imlil, meet a local guide to explore the marvelous Berber village. Take in spectacular views over the Imlil waterfall and the valley at the Toubkal Summit.
Enjoy a Moroccan lunch with a Berber family and immerse yourself in the culture. After lunch, continue exploring the village as you enjoy the scenic landscape. At 5 PM, journey back to your accommodation in Marrakech where your tour will end.
Highlights
- Discover the valleys and waterfalls of the Atlas Mountains
- Enjoy a 1-hour camel ride
- Visit a local Berber women argan oil co-operative
- Savor a traditional lunch in a Berber family guest house
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Comfortable shoes are recommended
• Please wear warm clothes in the winter
• It is recommended to bring a hat in the summer
• Please note that a visit to the market in Asni is only available for Saturday tours
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Masks are required while indoors
All participants who are over 5 years and 3 months old must present proof of full vaccination and a valid form of ID. Participants with proof of valid religious or medical exemptions and children under five years and three months are exempt. All participants over 2 years old must wear a mask
Masks are strongly recommended for anyone indoors regardless of vaccination status. Unvaccinated participants are required to wear a mask while indoors
• You will be picked up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech
• Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity starts
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
