Full-Day Camel Riding and Hiking Tour in the Atlas Mountains from Marrakech

Full-Day Camel Riding and Hiking Tour in the Atlas Mountains from Marrakech

This half day camel riding and half day walking tour allows you to see the best of both Asni & Ait Mizane Valley in one day. This is an opportunity to experience a camel ride without having to venture into the Sahara desert. It's also a chance to get in touch with local Berber people, experience their way of living by having a min-tea and lunch in one of the family Berber houses. On the way to Atlas Mountains you will pass through the Female Argan oil cooperatives where you can stop for a visit to know more about the Argan oil with its cosmetics with possibilities to buy some if you need.

A full-day trip from Marrakech to Imlil starts from Marrakech at 9 am where you will be met you at your riad or hotel.  From here you head for the Atlas Mountains where your first stop will be in Tahanaout to meet the locals at traditional Argan oil co-operative. Your drive continues and takes you into the Atlas Mountains to view the wonderful sights and surrounding terrain. You then embark on a 3-4 hour guided tour around the Berber villages with option to hike or ride mules during the afternoon. After the hike you will enjoy a traditional Berber lunch, which cannot be missed. You will visit a Berber house to experience their lifestyle, simplicity of equipment and the privacy of a Berber family. Then you will assist in the preparation of mint tea and exchange cultures with the family. You end with a nice relaxing drive back to Moulay Brahim for an enjoyable camel ride. On Tuesday and Saturdays you get to visit the weekly local souk (Berber market) and you will be back to Marrakech at around 5 pm.