Exploring the Atlas Mountains, Exotic villages, Ifni Lake & Argan region 5 Days tour
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A perfect balance of culture, adventure, and relaxation, this quick 5-day itinerary features highlights of Berber villages in the foothills of the High Atlas mountains and relaxing near the lake. You'll roam exotic souks in ancient medinas, share a moment with a local Berber family, and explore the Argan Area and its villages and locals, In these semi-arid and arid zones, nearly 90% of the rural economy of the argan region depends on the agroforestry system of the argan tree. the argan tree is a multipurpose fruit and forest species that forms a characteristic forest region in the Southwest Morocco where it occupies 820,000 ha. Its wood gives excellent charcoal, but its main interest lies in its fruit which gives a high value oil nutritional and in its foliage which is the basis for animal food.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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Detailed Itinerary (SAMPLE ONLY)
Day 1: Marrakech - tichka pass - Ait Ben Haddou190km.
After Breakfast at the Riad In Marrakech, pick up and head towards the Door of the Desert Ait Ben Haddou Kasbahs crossing the high Atlas Mountains via Tichka Pass at 2260m, then drive along Telouet valley and its Villages and Kasbahs, visit the Glaoui Kasbah and continue along the Ounila valley to Ait Ben Haddou, visit the kasbah and check-in at the Riad near the Kasbah.
Dinner and Overnight at the Riad Maktoub or Similar.
Meals : Lunch + Dinner.
Day 2: Ait Ben Hadou Kasbah - Agouim + Amsouzart - Ifni Lake. 118km.
Departure towards Ifni Lake in the heart of the Atlas Mountains on the foothill of the highest summit in North Africa, Mount Toubkal 4167m, Lunch in the Berber villages of Amsouzart with the locals, afternoon short walk around the villages and its fields of barley and walnut trees, meet the Berbers and learn more about their lifestyle.
Dinner and overnight at the Berber house.
Meals : Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner.
Day 3: Journey to the Lake.
After an amazing Berber breakfast meets the porters and their mules to carry our luggage and the food up the lake 1.5hr hike, possible to ride mules.
Lunch and relax near the lake, afternoon walk down to the villages with the same track.
Dinner and overnight at the Berber house.
Meals : Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner.
Day4: Amsouzart - Argan region - Tinemel Mosque - Imlil valley 162km.
Departure towards Ijoukak region passing via the Argan region including Ouniene villages, exotic villages and untraveled paths, stunning views over the Atlas Mountains and Souss region, Lunch at the Berber House in Ijoukak village then continue to visit Tinmel mosque, the memory of Mehdi IBN TOUMERT founder of the Almohad dynasty (12th century). afternoon relax near the pool at the Riad in Imlil valley.
Dinner and Overnight at Riad Jnane Imlil.
Meals : Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner.
Day 5: Atlas Explore: Berber villages and waterfalls.
A short hike or (Mule ride) through the Berber villages and waterfalls, with lunch near the river, afternoon drive back to Marrakech via Kik Plateau and Takerkoust dam.
End of Our Services.
Meals : Breakfast + Lunch.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS
SERVICES INCLUDED
Day 1: Marrakech - tichka pass - Ait Ben Haddou190km.
After Breakfast at the Riad In Marrakech, pick up and head towards the Door of the Desert Ait Ben Haddou Kasbahs crossing the high Atlas Mountains via Tichka Pass at 2260m, then drive along Telouet valley and its Villages and Kasbahs, visit the Glaoui Kasbah and continue along the Ounila valley to Ait Ben Haddou, visit the kasbah and check-in at the Riad near the Kasbah.
Dinner and Overnight at the Riad Maktoub or Similar.
Meals : Lunch + Dinner.
Day 2: Ait Ben Hadou Kasbah - Agouim + Amsouzart - Ifni Lake. 118km.
Departure towards Ifni Lake in the heart of the Atlas Mountains on the foothill of the highest summit in North Africa, Mount Toubkal 4167m, Lunch in the Berber villages of Amsouzart with the locals, afternoon short walk around the villages and its fields of barley and walnut trees, meet the Berbers and learn more about their lifestyle.
Dinner and overnight at the Berber house.
Meals : Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner.
Day 3: Journey to the Lake.
After an amazing Berber breakfast meets the porters and their mules to carry our luggage and the food up the lake 1.5hr hike, possible to ride mules.
Lunch and relax near the lake, afternoon walk down to the villages with the same track.
Dinner and overnight at the Berber house.
Meals : Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner.
Day4: Amsouzart - Argan region - Tinemel Mosque - Imlil valley 162km.
Departure towards Ijoukak region passing via the Argan region including Ouniene villages, exotic villages and untraveled paths, stunning views over the Atlas Mountains and Souss region, Lunch at the Berber House in Ijoukak village then continue to visit Tinmel mosque, the memory of Mehdi IBN TOUMERT founder of the Almohad dynasty (12th century). afternoon relax near the pool at the Riad in Imlil valley.
Dinner and Overnight at Riad Jnane Imlil.
Meals : Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner.
Day 5: Atlas Explore: Berber villages and waterfalls.
A short hike or (Mule ride) through the Berber villages and waterfalls, with lunch near the river, afternoon drive back to Marrakech via Kik Plateau and Takerkoust dam.
End of Our Services.
Meals : Breakfast + Lunch.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS
- DURATION: .............5 days / 4 night (It would be possible to extend to 5 or 7 days)
- PERIOD:....................... AVAILABLE all year
- GRADE:.................... All.
- PICK UP DETAILS:.................Pick up at 8am (from your hotel in Marrakech)
- DROP OFF DETAILS:...................6-7pm at the hotel (5rd day)
- ACCOMMODATION:..................Authentic Riads / Hotels.. .
- FOOD & DRINKS:................Fresh Salade& Hot meals Moroccan tagines will be provided.
SERVICES INCLUDED
- English speaking guide.
- Meals & Bottled water as per itinerary.
- Poeters
- Transfer from & to Marrakech with private car & safe & driver.
- 4 nights Accommodation as per itinerary
- Tipping
- Soft drinks.
