Private Guided Atlas Day Tour From Marrakech With Lunch In A Berber Family Home - Marrakesh

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Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Hotel pickup Available
  • Duration: 8 Hrs
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    09:00 AM
  • Cancellation Policy :
    This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

This private Day Excursion offers the chance to experience something of the Berber way of life as you walk through Berber villages and have lunch with a Berber family in their home. You walk along traditional mule tracks and admire the scenery of the Atlas mountains, including views up towards Toubkal.

Pick up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech around 9.00 for transfer to Imlil stopping on the way to admire the scenery and take photos. We do not stop at stalls or shops which sell local goods unless, of course, you wish us to.

On arrival in Imlil, you are welcomed with mint tea and introduced to your guide.He will discuss with you your interests, the time you have available and your level of fitness. As your Day Excursion is private we can adapt the excursion to some extent to suit you. Typically the Excursion will include 5 to 6 hours walking along mule tracks through small Berber villages, visiting also the Amadan Waterfall.

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5 to 6 hours walking from Imlil including lunch in a Berber family home.The tour includes the Amadan Waterfall and traditional Berber villages.

Itinerary:


5 to 6 hours walking from Imlil including lunch in a Berber family home.The tour includes the Amadan Waterfall and traditional Berber villages.

Inclusions

  • Private transportation
  • 5 to 6 hours walking, but you determine the pace and duration
  • Our Day Tours are private and can be adapted to suit your interests, fitness and time available.
  • A traditional lunch ( typically,coucous, tagine) in a Berber family home. Vegetarians are catered for.

Exclusions

  • Gratuities
  • Bottled Water.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Mules can be provided for young children to ride

Not recomended for travellers with serious mobility problems

Traveler Reviews

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  • 22-Aug-2023

    Trek atlas hosted our family ( two late teens) through the Atlas Mountains to some amazing views and waterfalls. Pointing out plants and animals- something to see at every turn . The food was incredible and the people at each place very welcoming - even the mule Jaclyn was charming . We only had one night. If you stay for three or so you can also trek to Basecamp and summit of Morocco and North Africa’s highest mountain (Mt Toubkal) from here. IBrahim and his brother Amed know the area very well and have all the experience you need to safely explore the Atlas area. Highly recommended. we will be back to stay longer Thanks Ibrahim and Armed

  • 14-Jul-2023

    We had an amazing trek with Mohammed, who was our tour guide on the 2 days hike. We contacted Ahmed Zin after we saw a very nice blog "Free Range Family"about him and his family. Everything went super smoothly, we were picked up by a driver in Marrakesh and then we arrived a bit farther away from Imil, where we started our hike. Before the hike, we had a delicious mint tea. The hike during that day was very good, and we arrived at the refuge Toubkal in the afternoon. The landscape was super beautiful. The night in the refuge passed quickly as we started our climb to the summit around 4 am. With our guide Mohammed we reached the summit before sunrise. Was mangificient. After the hike, we spent one more night in Aremd, a beautiful berber village. Our accommodation was super nice and the staff was very friendly, food was delicious. Ahmed took care of everything. We recommend Atlas Trek, and Ahmed Zin for everyone! we hope to return and do some other treks with them! Thank you for everything ! we had a wonderdul trip !

  • 11-Jul-2023

    Our excursion to the Atlas mountains was the perfect day out during our recent stay in Marrakesh. Ahmed and his family are delightful and the trip was well planned and executed..Picking cherries in the family garden, the delicious lunch and getting a brief insight into the Berber history and lifestyle were highlights. I would highly recommend Trek Atlas - Ahmed is very committed to supporting the growth of local tourism and development. I'd love to return one day and try a longer trek!

  • 10-Jul-2023

    Amazing local experience. Our tour guide was very friendly and informative. He spoke English well. The family was very welcoming and the food was delicious. Our tour guide went above and beyond and allowed us to participate in some local activities. The trekking was great, with lots of great views along the way. We got to see some beautiful waterfalls and a tour of the family’s village. The scenery in the Atlas Mountains is absolutely beautiful. The pickup and drop off from Marrakech was very convenient. Would highly recommend to anyone who wants to trek in the Atlas Mountains! 10/10 experience.

  • 29-May-2023

    I just want to start by thanking Ahmed and his lovely family for the amazing three day experience and their level of hospitality as it was really 10* I felt like I had really been welcomed into local and family life in Imlil :) Myself and my friend (two females) were both interested in coming to the Atlas mountains and challenging ourselves to the trek up to the Toubkal summit. We arranged our trip through Ahmed who was very helpful from the get go, we choose a three day summit package (but Ahmed is so flexible he is happy to accommodate and help advise and navigate you through what the area has to offer depending on whether that be upto toubkal summit or general hiking in the area) day one was starting in Imlil and then to walk the short distance (2 hours max including short stops at waterfalls!!) to the small Berber village of Aroumd where we stayed at a beautiful quiet guesthouse on our first night which had a really nice balocany/patio area over looking the mountains. During our first day we also summited a smaller mountain which in itself was fascinating and felt like such an achievement I really enjoyed looking down over Aroumd village and Imlil our guide Yasin told us about his home town pointed out the local school etc! :) this small hike was to get us to an altitude of 2400m!! to help understand and prepare us for acclimatization. Bare in mind that Imlil and Aroumd are both high towns/villages but when reacting over 1500-2500 altitude sickness can kick in! Day two/three was the trek upto toubkal refugee (day 2) and the ascent (day three) which was all included in the price (refugee and meals) roughly $250 for the three days which is very reasonable. The food was lovely healthy hearty and TASTY! on the way to toubkal basecamp and refugee there are locals selling lunchs and refreshments, and lots of other people from all around the world summiting Toubkal. I really couldn't thank Ahmed enough for all his help he welcomed us into his family we had lunch together before our departure back to Marrakech. (Also this is included in the Toubkal package a transfer car from Marrakech to Imlil and Visa). Ahmed was so proud of his home and village it was such an eye opening cultural and educational experience. Its been my highlight of my trip to Morroco! One day I'll return to the Atlas mountains and do more treking in the lower peaks and I'll be contacting Ahmed for all his help and guideance! Thankyou Ahmed Yasin and your family:)

  • 17-May-2023

    Ahmed was so welcoming to us that our entire day was the most memorable part of our trip. Ahmed arranged the day faultlessly, where we were picked up at our hotel and met by his nephew in the village who was such a fun experienced guide! My family and I learnt so much about life in the Atlas Mountains, culture, religion and any subject we wished to discuss. The food at Ahmed’s home was absolutely amazing along with his exceptional hospitality. We connected with Ahmed and his family and truly enjoyed every minute of the day - we will treasure this memory forever. I spent hours researching guides and day hikes but wanted something authentic and intimate - Ahmed will not disappoint! Thank you again Ahmed you’re the best and grateful to have found you! Sharon

  • 15-May-2023

    Unser 3 tages Trek wurde super von Ahmed organisiert. Wir wurden Pünklich von unserem Riad in Marrakech abgeholt und nach Imlil zum Start von unserem Trek gebracht. Vor Ort haben wir Ahmed und auch unser Bergführer Hassan und sein Bruder Mohamed kennengelernt. Wir haben 3 wundervolle Tage im Atlas gebirge verbracht und wurden von Hassan an wundervolle Orte geführt. Mohamed hat uns sehr gut bekocht und unser Gepäck mit dem Maulesel überal hin gebracht. Am Ende unseres Treks würden wir wieder nach Marrakech zurückgebracht. Ich würde die Organisation von Ahmed von Trek Atlas jedem weierempfehlen!

  • 15-Apr-2023

    Esperienza veramente perfetta dall’inizio alla fine!!! L’autista ( molto molto bravo) ci ha prelevato in piena Medina per portarci in questa splendida località a poco più di un ora da Marrakesh. Poi la guida ha definito il percorso insieme a noi in base al gruppo. E infine siamo stati accolti Ahmed in casa sua per fare una abbondante e tradizionale pranzo cucinato da sua moglie e sua figlia ( veramente molto brave) . Ahmed ha spiegato molto bene il valore della sua terra, dal percorso scolastico al lavoro di guida su queste cime che possono arrivare fino a 4k metri ( noi siamo rimasti a 2000 circa) alla coltivazione e raccolto dei frutti della terra , consegnandoci quella riflessione sul senso della vita che questi posti meritano con diritto di precedenza . Andate e godetene tutti

  • 05-Mar-2023

    This tour with our guide, Ahmed, was the absolutle highlight of our trip. From communication, to time management, to organization, this hike and experience was flawless. Ahmed is an incredibly knowledgeable guide and experienced hiker that aims to bring awareness about his community. He answered all of our many questions and treated my friend and I like his own family. The lunch in the Berber village was absolutley incredible, and we could not have asked for a better or more comfortable experience! Thank you Ahmed & Chris.

  • 05-Mar-2023

    The day in the Atlas mountain was really great. I can only recommend to take this activity. Everything was perfect and well organized. Our driver picked us and dropped us off directly in our Riad. Our guide Mohamed was incredible and really knowledgeable, We had a great long walk, and we had an amazing lunch in Ahmed’s family, learning about the Berber culture and history. Don’t hesitate to book, you won’t regret it

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