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Marrakech, High Atlas and Agafay Desert 3 Day Tour

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Marrakech, High Atlas and Agafay Desert 3 Day Tour

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3 day High Atlas and Agafay desert

Come and enjoy a 3-day experience including hiking in the Ouirgane National Park with a delicious home cooked lunch in a local house and see how the traditional Tannourt bread is made on a wood fired Kanoon. Travel from Marrakech passing through the market towns of Tahannout and Asni to reach the lakeside village of Ouirgane in the heart of its own National Park.

If you are staying in Marrakech, you will be given a pick up time and location where your driver will meet you.

This particular excursion includes several hours of hiking, it requires suitable footwear and clothing. Please also bring sufficient water, lip balm and sun protection; hat, sunglasses and cream as you prefer.

Just drop us an email or WhatsApp message with your travel dates and group numbers and we can design a personalised itinerary just for you and your group.

  • Destination
  • Departure
    Marrakech
  • Included
    Accommondation
    Airport transfers
    Bottled water
    Meals as per tour description
    Personal guide
    Private transport
  • Not Included
    Flights
    Insurance
    Soft drinks
    Tips for staff and guides
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Day 1
Leaving the red city behind you the road takes up out into the valleys and on to the High Atlas Mountains where you can see the indigenous Amazigh people as they go about their daily lives. As you will be crossing several valleys you will notice vast changes in the geology, trees and vegetation. We can stop for tea in a traditional home and lunch in a superb location. Once we arrive at your accommodation, you will have time to enjoy the surrounding and relax until dinner is served.
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Day 2
**Following the catastrophic earthquake that centered close to this region, many of the places we use were damaged or destroyed including Fatima's house.It will be some time before we can update this trip in order to give these people time to rebuild their lives, homes and communities. We can arrange a trip to a different location to include Agafay if you are interested. Just get in touch. If you would like to help in anyway, you can check out the Go Fund Me campaign https://gofund.me/53ddf927 or just get in touch.** The second day starts after your breakfast with a hike of several hours through traditional Berber adobe villages and gardens as we make our way up the valley; the rich red of the earth, scent of juniper and pine and the fertile gardens of crops, fruit and olive trees will surround you. Once we reach the village of Tassa Ouirgane, we will stop at a local house. Here you can watch Fatima as she makes a bread similar to Naan bread inside a clay oven. You can also see the mill that is used to grind the wheat and other grains. After this you will sit down to a home-cooked lunch in the house with mint tea to welcome you and of course, the bread you saw being made. After lunch you can take the trail down to the village of Maghira where your transport will pick you up, or if you prefer the driver can pick you up directly after lunch. You will descend out of the high Atlas and make your way to the rocky Agafay desert to meet your camels for the sunset ride. Dinner under the star’s, weather permitting, will be a memorable affair with the night spent in a desert camp.
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Day 3
After your breakfast, time to discover some of this unique location before being driven back to Marrakech.
At the crossroads of Europe and Africa, surrounded by Mediterranean waters and opening onto the vastness of the Atlantic ocean, Morocco is a wonderland for nature lovers. It is the "land of the distant sunset", a destination rich in contrasts, with a two thousand year-old history, that will stimulate your curiosity. In these lands where several dynasties succeeded one another, you will discover remains of the greatest Mediterranean civilizations. In the north of the country, the Roman ruins of Volubilis stand. In Rabat, pieces of architecture are evidence of the ancient French presence. Everywhere else, there are several treasures tracing the Muslim civilizations: the Kasbah of the Oudayas, the green expanses of the Menara gardens. Between sea and mountains, desert sands and green plains, eye-popping panoramas are displayed to shower you with tranquility and natural beauty; enchanting vivid pictures with the richness of a brawling culture transport you into a most raw nature.

Morocco, a melting pot of dynasties and cultures:

Each country has its own history: historical facts, events and important milestones that gave the country its true historical value. The history of a country is one of the events considered worthy of remembrance, which perfectly applies to Morocco. With several dynasties that have succeeded one another over the years: the Idrisside dynasty, the Almoravid dynasty, the Almohad dynasty, the Merinid dynasty, the Saadian dynasty and the Alaouite dynasty, Morocco has gained international consideration as a multicultural country, with several types of heritage recognized as World Heritage by UNESCO. Morocco is one of the go-to destinations for discovery lovers, the most fascinated by nature, history, the art of living and Moroccan hospitality. The experience gained during their journeys in Morocco leave them pleasantly satisfied with their stay.

Gastronomic journey with Moroccan flavours

Morocco's culinary heritage embraces the deep-rooted traditions and cultural variety of the country. Couscous, Tajine, Pastilla, Mrouzia, and R'fissa, are some of the emblematic dishes of the country that you can’t resist. Subtly composed of a wide variety of striking flavours and scents, Moroccan cuisine draws its originality from a combination between Berber, Arab-Andalusian, and Jewish culinary traditions. Thanks to its rich cultural heritage specific to each region, Morocco has built an undisputed reputation worldwide.

Authentic stay

A warm welcome, magnificent landscapes, a secular culture, everything was thought to offer you an unforgettable stay. Whatever solution you choose, the charm of Moroccan art of living will not fail to surprise you! You may lose all our bearings when travelling, especially when it comes to communicate with local people, but in Morocco you’ll feel at home. Moroccan unparalleled hospitality will make your trip a lot more easier! Without even asking, you’ll be given advises but also places to stay in. Inside of the famous medinas, the Riads and guest houses will shower you with warm reception and affection.You won’t fail to find authenticity in the mountains or in the valleys neither, if you decided to stay at the inhabitant's, in a lodging, an inn or in Kashbah made of mud-brick. And for those who dream of deserts and oases, a bivouac in the Sahara is tailor made for you.

Morocco : Long-standing traditions blend seamlessly with modernity

Morocco is undoubtedly been able to preserve its traditions and make its cultural heritage prosper through generations, using them as levers for development. In Marrakech, the Medina and its magnetic souks shower you with its traditionnal side, while Guéliz and Hivernage offer the most modern facilities and infrastructure. Far from being antagonistic, the combination of modernity and tradition embodies the true strength of Morocco. Leaving the old medina where the history of Marrakech takes hold of all the architectural details, you’ll discover modern districts. Grand boulevards, European-style buildings in ochre color charm its visitors. In a notable contrast with the old medina, the districts of Gueliz and the Hivernage give the city another level of fascination : a more modern, lively and revolutionary aspect. Gueliz, which is the beating heart of the city, is the business district. As you walk along its boulevards, you will find a Western-style setting: the headquarters of banks and companies.

Ecological tourism in Morocco

Nowadays, many tourists tick-off "Eco-Friendly" stays harking back for nature, relaxation, mediation and a total break with the routine. Looking for inner peace and zen moment goes hand-in-hand with nature preservation, for nature being the source of our hapiness. We are always looking for inner peace and this cannot be achieved without the preservation of nature: nature that does us good and protects us! Morocco, in this same context, also seeks to avoid the shortcomings of modernity, particularly in environmental matters, by promoting responsible tourism that impacts the land and the local populations.   SOURCE: VISIT MOROCCO