Meandering through the Medina: Private Half Day Highlights Tour inc Transport
Highlights
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Learn about the geological make-up of the Atlas Mountains, formed millions of years ago
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Discover the unique indigenous plants and wildlife that thrive in the Imlil Valley
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Learn about the Berber communities and how the mountains and climate shape their culture
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Drink fresh, sparkling water from a waterfall and discover the purity of meltwater first hand
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Enjoy Berber hospitality a share a tagine with a local family
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Learn the societal and economic value of camels in Berber culture
Summary
Tour info
Jamaâ El-Fna, Marrakech, 40000, MA
123 Main St, Main St, Kings County, New York, 11217, United States
Why take this tour?
As you enter the silent heartlands of the Imlil Valley, bustling Marrakech - just 35 miles away - seems like another world. The scenery unfolds slowly, passing through the market town of Asni to reach the big skies of the Imlil Valley: an oasis of calm with lush, green plains nourished by meltwater from the mountains peak - a spellbinding sight
- Gain fascinating local insight from a guide with in-depth knowledge of Imlil Valley
- Walk at your pace, be it a gentle stop-and-stare or an invigorating upbeat hike
- Learn about the geological make-up of the Atlas Mountains, formed millions of years ago
- Discover the unique indigenous plants and wildlife that thrive in the Imlil Valley
- Learn about the Berber communities and how the mountains and climate shape their culture
- Drink fresh, sparkling water from a waterfall and discover the purity of meltwater first hand
- Enjoy Berber hospitality a share a tagine with a local family in the heart of the valley
- Enjoy a camel ride the Moroccan way - a unique experience!
- Learn the societal and economic value of camels in Berber culture
- Enjoy immersion in the rural way of life in a remote, wild and raw Moroccan landscape
Few sightseeing experiences are as pleasurable as discovery on foot, with every step a connection between the visitor and the terrain. Forget long-distance glimpses of far-off monuments, or time spent on a tour bus in gridlocked traffic, walking takes you to sights that cars and buses inevitably miss. On this Imil Valley Full Day Excursion you have the freedom to venture off-beat to to explore curious trails and landmarks, stopping at whim to delve into woodlands or crumbling ruins that catch our eye. We will relish the cool mountain air and jaw-dropping bucolic views at around 5,900 ft above sea level. And every step will tread the land of ancient Berber footsteps and allows you to interact with a storied and scenic terrain with a Moroccan breeze in your hair
Tucked amongst walnut, cherry, and apple orchards and cascading waterfall-fed streams, Imlil Valley is backdropped by milky blue wispy skies. Small clusters of rustic sun-bleached adobe huts cling to the slopes while snow-dusted Mount Toubkal, North Africa’s highest peak, holds court high above a riddle of loose-stone precipitous mule tracks. The Imlil Valley Full Day Excursion will take you to the very heart of the Atlas Mountains where massive layers of rock, formed millions of years ago, lie in crumpled ridges and folds
What’s included?
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Entrance to: Badi Palace, Bahia Palace, and Saadani Tombs -
Transportation on the day -
A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group -
Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places -
Tagine with a local family -
Additional food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
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Cost of hotel pick up/drop off. Your guide will accompany you in a taxi or by public transport
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Gratuities (optional)
Things to know
Before you book
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This is a driving tour, however, walking is involved
Before you go
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Please bring comfortable walking shoes
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Please bring any medical requirements you need throughout the day
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In summer, please remember to bring a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water
Covid Policy
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
Cancellation Policy
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Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund