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Things to do in Agafay, Marrakech-Safi: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours
Discover the best top things to do in Agafay, Morocco including Agafay desert Day Trip from Marrakech, Desert Agafay and Atlas Mountains Day Trip From Marrakech & Camel Ride, Desert Agafay & Atlas Mountains with Camel Ride Day Trip from Marrakech, Agafay desert evening Hummer tour/Quads bike /camel ride/ dinner /show , Magic of Morocco Private 9 Days Tour.
1. Agafay desert Day Trip from Marrakech
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Agafay desert day trip is the best short desert tour, Agafay is the Desert mountains near Marrakech not Sahara sand dunes, One day trip from Marrakech is enough to get to Agafay desert . It is difficult to imagine anything more inspiring than a camp in the Moroccan style but with all comforts, camped in a vast stone desert almost lunar aspect, with tents or adobe houses, against a backdrop of the snowy Atlas Mountains
Inclusions: Lunch, Private transportation, Pick up and Drop off at Your accomadaion, Camel riding
Exclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Bottled water
Reviewed By Claytonfamily186525
There are lots of these trips advertised and it took ages to come to the decision to book through Mission Travel Morrocco. I don't think it actually matters who you book through they all seem to simply fill up the buses. Pick up at hotel was offered which was good. We were taken to a central pick up point where there appeared to be confusion regarding who was going and in which bus. The fellow passengers made the trip. That is the only reason I gave it 3 stars. Unfortunately the driver Muhammed who spoke no English, spent a large amount of his time on his mobile both travelling their and back. This was a bit concerning especially driving through the Atlas mountains. In the end I told him to put it away. Visits to Ben Haddou and Gorges du Todgha were very interesting. However as other reviews mentions lunch stops were arranged at particular restaurants with set price menus at tourist prices. Lunch for our family of 3 would have cost over 34 euros without drinks. I refused to pay this so walked down the road and found a chinese which served sandwiches etc. On the way back the whole group refused to ear at the allocated restaurant finding a much cheaper one down the road. The driver was not pleased as he probably lost his commission. My tip would be take your own food. The scenery is spectacular and the desert dune trek on camels is super. The camp was basic which was OK. My major complaint here though was despite advertising that drinks can be purchased there was nothing... Not even water. We had to continously ask for water and the camp staff refused several times stating that their bosses did not allow them to provide water. This was ridiculous having travelled by then over 17hrs on a bus and told to bring the bare minimum to not have water. Eventually they went to another camp and got water and charged us 2 euros. The food was quite good and the entertainment OK. It was the desert itself which made the trip and the fellow passengers. Despite booking the longer tour it was still very rushed. Up at 5. 30am to see the sunrise which was actually behind us. The journey back took almost 19hrs due to the driver getting stopped by police and fined. He got stopped a second time and the break pads fell off the bus. We then had to hang around waiting for it to be fixed. Muhammad wanting obviously to make up time drove like a formula one driver through the twisting mountains causing several people to feel sick. I had to firmly ask him to stop as one of the passengers was quite ill through his driving and the attitude. We really enjoyed the desert experience however if considering this research it first. 2 nights was rushed so I can only imagine how hectic one night would be.
2. Desert Agafay and Atlas Mountains Day Trip From Marrakech & Camel Ride
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
For the sake of the desert, the Agafay desert is the best thing to do instead, the Agafay desert is not a Sand desert - but more sandstone and earthen plateau, Traditional mud-built villages, dusty riverbeds are interspersed with spectacular sumptuous pasture and vegetation in springtime. There we have a tea with the locals. The combination of these three valleys brings you into the fertile valleys where daily lives of the indigenous Berber cities moves with time honored traditions. Immerse yourself for a day and discover the real Morocco as you travel through this ancient landscape with its many hidden treasures and incredible vistas.
Inclusions: Tagine with chicken or vegetarian and salad Moroccan and dessert, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Camel ride , Local Guide
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Reviewed By 210lelez
Great experience for the trip. A lot of climbing but a few breaks in between with tea and nice biscuits. Very friendly tour guide Ichen and driver Ahmad Kamchad.سلام عليكم
3. Desert Agafay & Atlas Mountains with Camel Ride Day Trip from Marrakech
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 15 reviews
Leave the city behind and discover some of Morocco’s most wild and beautiful scenery on this full-day, multi-part tour. Following pickup from Marrakech we first discover the Agafay Desert where we pause for a camel ride (optional). Next onto Lalla (Lake)Takarkoust, a Barrage that provides the water for Marrakech before heading into the High Atlas Mountains. Driving through Berber villages a stop is made to take tea with a Berber family then we continue on through eucalyptus forests discovering the rugged scenery in Toubkal National Park. Included is a visit to an Argan Oil Producing shop and a hike to a beautiful waterfall. Lunch with a Berber family is offered at mid-day as an added extra.Finally, late afternoon/early evening return to Marrakech. Private or Group Tours: Private Tours can be arranged for an additional supplement. Message us for details.
Inclusions: Transport, Coffee and/or Tea, Camel ride, Guide
Exclusions: Locally prepared lunch available at mid-day (not included)
Reviewed By Juniebug26
We did the 3 day trip from Marrakesh to Imlil and the Berber Villages. The views were beautiful and the food was delicious. We booked our trip last minute but these guys were able to accommodate us no problem. Our guide for most of the trip - Driss - was a local, who was knowledgeable, able to be flexible, and made us at ease. He offered multiple routes for a bit of flexibility for different skill levels. He even helped my partner pull out needles from his hand (and the rest of him) when he fell on a cactus - ouch! Some of the best food we had in Morocco was on this excursion, with lots of vegetables in the mountain tagines. There is the equivalent of a private chef - Omar - up in the mountains and a mule to carry any heavy equipment at high altitudes. The locals were friendly (lots of Berber whiskey) and we were happy to contribute to the tourism growth of the local economy, which appears to be growing. We would recommend sturdy hiking shoes, which we didn't have...!
4. Agafay desert evening Hummer tour/Quads bike /camel ride/ dinner /show
Literally untouched by development, the agafay desert offers quite the contrast, from the hustke and bustle of Marrakech. On this one day trip you will have the chance to discover the stony desert in an adventurous way, a safari with a hummer car take you inside the magical desert and a self Quad drive + camel ride , to end your evening in this sahara an authentic moroccan dinner under the tent and live music show
Inclusions: Moroccan Dinner , Show, Quad Bike, Camel ride , hotel pick up/ Drop Off, Hummer tour
Exclusions: Drinks , Scarfs , gratuities
Reviewed By H212MPadama
It's a business and commercial....too many people....did not work for me. Family of 5 and the wrong price. The Camel ride was fun and our guide made the trip memorable. This is not the experience we have on a daily basis. I am not sure how well these animals are treated - which made me feel uncomfortable. The Quad bikes were good - but be aware there are no sand dunes- please see Sahara desert for more authentic scenery. There were no bonfires as in the photos - there could have been, but no one lit them. There was no sun set view as we were told there would be. My wifes Henna experience was disappointing. The evening dinner was drawn out over 3.5 hours - impersonal - no host or hostess during the evening dinner - tourist trap - there was music and dancing, but was short of atmosphere. No dessert either. One more thing - on top of the high price - you pay extra for the drinks...too much. We experienced wonderful hosting elsewhere in Marrakech and had a great vacation - Marrakech and the people are lovely - but am uncomfortable recommending this part.
5. Magic of Morocco Private 9 Days Tour
Full of History and Local Activities, this tour is a unique experience in Morocco allowing you to enjoy the real Moroccan life. Professional driver and Guide and activities teams will be all at your disposal to ensure a high level of satisfaction. Hot Air balloon, Foodie tour, Gardens and Museums, Camel and Mule ride are some of a well selected collection of activities. your trust is our highest encouragement
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Private A/C, Wi-Fi Car or Van with Experienced Multilingual driver at your disposal during your tour, Mineral Bottled water + Wet wipes + Sweet and Candies, Marrakech and Fez Local registered Walking Guides
Exclusions: TIPS, PERSONAL EXPENSES
Reviewed By Catherinetg143
Idrissi and Mourad made for an incredible trip to Fez. Everyone at this company follows Covid safety guidelines, and we felt very safe. The drive to Fez was breathtaking, and totally different than the other parts of the country we had visited. Mourad took us to a nice rest stop for a break along the drive. The ride was comfortable, with reclining seats, A/C, sanitizer, water, etc... In Fez, we met up with our guide, Idrissi, who has been a tour guide in Fez for about 40 years! He has an extremely extensive knowledge of the city of Fez, and gave us the experience of having a friendly, scholarly historian as a guide. We could tell right away that Idrissi is very well respected in Fez, by how locals would greet him so happily through the city. He is very well dressed and polite. We felt lucky to have him as a guide. We started by driving through the new Medina, then got out by the Royal Palace and walked through the Mellah, the old Jewish quarter. He pointed out the various gates and walls of the Medinas, and even knew how old they were. He pointed out which areas of the walls were from different times. We walked to Fes El Bali, the oldest neighborhood in Fez, and thought to be the oldest in-tact Medina in the world. There we got to see both sides of the famous Bab Boujloud gate, which has a completely different view from either side, and an amazing story behind its design. We got to see the outside of the Medersa Bou Inania, the Mosquee Al Qaraouiyine (which was one of the oldest universities in the world), and Medersa Attarine, (due to Covid, we couldn’t go inside). We walked through the Souk District, home of the local craftwork, where Idrissi was an expert at navigating. He also is very knowledgeable about which shops have quality handmade goods, and which shops to avoid. We are vegan, so Idrissi customized the trip for us, and skipped past the meat market and camel leather areas for us, which was very nice of him. He only took us to things that we were interested in seeing, and things that he knew we would appreciate. We got to go into the Nejjarine Museum of cedar wood, which displays artifacts of all of the various ways Moroccans used cedar wood from the Atlas Mountains from the 14th century to now. Idrissi also took us to many amazing lookout points with breathtaking views and photo-ops. Something we really appreciated was how he made sure that we did not feel pressure to buy things, and made sure the shop owners were not pushy. He picked quality places to take us to, especially for lunch. We had a personalized traditional Moroccan meal in an immaculate restored traditional home, with detailed carvings, mosaics, and artwork from floor to ceiling. The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was great. We finished our tour with a tour of a ceramic school and workshop, which is a craft especially important to Fez. On the way out, we stopped at the top of a hill with a panoramic view of the Medinas we walked through, and the Merenid Tombs. Then, we had a nice drive home. I highly recommend seeing Fez this way. Idrissi is the best guide you’ll find in Fez!
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