Desert, Camels, Waterfalls & Atlas Mountains, day trip from Marrakech

Leave the city behind and discover some of Morocco's wildest and most breathtaking scenery on this full-day, multi-faced tour. Following pick-up from your hotel or the meeting point at 8:30 you will be driving first toward the High Atlas Mounatins.Your first stop will be the traditional picturesque village of Azrou, followed by an oil tasting at a cozy women's cooperative After this we will continue our journey to the heart of the High Atlas to an area with a national park where our walking adventure will begin. We will pass through the beautiful Naqab waterful and the quaint Berber villages dotted throughout the Imlil Valley--stopping as frequently as you like to rest and take photos-- then enjoy a leisurely lunch break at a charming Berber home where you can take in the stunning views of North Africa's highest peak from the rooftop terrace as you dine on a delicious meal prepared lovingly in the traditional Moroccan way.After lunch we will continue our walk along an easy trail with fantastic views of the entire Imlil Valley, then we'll drive the scenic mountain route towards the desert, passing through the picturesque Kik Platau and Takarkoust Dam on our way to the Agafay Desert where you can enjoy a peaceful camel ride in a secluded area, followed by a little relaxation and hot tea (aka "Moroccan whiskey") in a Berber tent. You will get back to Marrakech at around 6:00 p.m. Note: for those interested, there are also a traditional Berber weekly markets to visit on Saturdays and Tuesdays.