Marrakech private day tour to Agafay desert & Lake Takerkoust
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Marrakech private day tour to Agafay desert & Lake Takerkoust

By Snoubi Travelling
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Go to Marrakech in the Agafay Desert for a day trip through the foothills of the High Atlas Atlas. Take the green arc Lake Takerkouste .
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Duration: 8h
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Live guide: English, French
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  • Transport by an air-conditioned 4WD
  • Professional driver/guide
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Entry/Admission - Marrakech
What's not included
  • Lunch and drinks
  • Camel ride & Quad biking (optional)
  • Gratuities optional


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • We pick up all travelers from their accommodation at 9 AM
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Airport pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
      • Menara Airport, Marrakech Morocco
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Pushchair accessible
        • Infant seats available
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 167736P8

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Most travellers can participate
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 167736P8

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        • 1
          Go to Marrakech in the Agafay Desert for a day trip through the foothills of the High Atlas Atlas. Take the green arc Lake Takerkouste and explore the town of Amizmiz. Take a break for a cup of tea with mint and then head off-track to narrow valleys sheltering traditional Berber villages. Discover the mountains of Imi n'Tala then join a nearby village to enjoy a typical Berber lunch with a local family. After your break going well surrounded meander isolated tracks to the rocky expanse of desert Agafay. Start with pickup at your hotel in Marrakech, then cross the foothills of the High Atlas towards the Ourika valley where lush banks are supervised by arid peaks and terraced farms. Follow the winding trails further into the mountains to reach the Oukaimeden ski resort: at 3272 meters above sea level, is the highest ski resort in Africa and skiers reach the summit chairlift, t or donkey. Go down to the village of Asni, on the hill and take a break for lunch in Imlil or Ouirgane, a pair of Berber villages with panoramic views of the valley and the traditionnelle.Continuez architecture to an agricultural plateau to learn how local farmers cultivate steep lands and dried, We cross the desert Agafay during the trip back to Marrakech, through a stretch of sandy and rocky little developed that offers a spectacular contrast to the busy streets of the city. Throughout the day, work with the driver to create an experience for you: take the time to stroll through the Berber villages, meet a local family for a Moroccan tea cup or stroll on camels in the sand . The visit ends with a deposit to your Marrakech hotel.
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        • Snoubi Travelling
          4.8 of 5 bubbles632
          Marrakech, Morocco
          Joined in July 2018
        • bimot2024
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A beautiful private journey to Sahara
          I went to Zagora with my wife using guides provided by Snoubi travels. Because of the flexibility in itinerary, we are using the private tour not a group tour. Said, our guide and driver for the trip was very nice to us and gave us a lot of insight about Morocco. We went to look for Sahara experience but turns out, the journey itself is very beautiful. We spend several hours going through the Atlas mountain, Ouarzazate, and the surrounding areas. We got picked up from our Airbnb from Marrakech, and put into the train station as we head to other experience in Morocco. For private tour, make sure you communicate as detail as possible to make the tour suit your needs as we are not interested in buying any rugs or see potteries. However, I have some miscommunication: The camp in Zagora does not provide any electricity to charge any of our gadget. Initially, the tour said we can charge our phone at night at the camp even with the cheapest stay option (the more expensive cost €80 more for both of us). Our guide didn't know either what does the camp provide. Because we use private tour, we only have one cable to charge our gadget at the car. Maybe the group tour will provide more option to charge your gadget during the trip. Another thing to note if you are interested to see Kasbah Aït Benhaddou, the famous place that shot The Mummy, Prince of Persia etc. you have to be prepared to not see it at all. In our case, there is an upcoming movie currently shooting at Aït Benhaddou so we can not enter the area at all. We saw some other Kasbah as well during our journey but not as famous as those one.
          Written 5 March 2025
        • Travel66248344368
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          3 valley tour
          Private 3 valley tour with Said. Said was polite, punctual and very informative, would highly recommend the tour the views were excellent.
          Written 22 February 2025
        • SNSTravel1
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          An amazing private curated experience!
          This review is for June 2023. Visited Marrakech and had alternate plans to go on another well known day trip but after chatting with locals it was suggested that a visit to Essaouira would be better for what we wanted to experience (and they were right!). We didn’t book in advance however the concierge at our Riad (Riad Antara) was able to schedule and arrange the day trip for the next day. It was a seamless transaction in which we paid cash for the day. Sayeed our driver and guide met us near our riad and we set off to Essaouira a near two hour drive away from Marrakech. We stopped at an argan cooperative on the way and Sayeed was very knowledgeable about the areas as we traveled through. Once we arrived in Essaouira Sayeed provided us instructions for pick up as well as his information if we wanted to leave earlier or later than our set time. We were able to experience the beach, restaurants, and market and Sayeed picked us up promptly on time. He was very conversational and we enjoyed talking to him during the drive. We felt safe with the driving the entire experience and were even able to stop in a small town of Tafetachte on the return to see an annual festival that was happening around the time of our visit to the country. Truly a site to see and we were grateful to Sayeed for taking the time to stop and explain things to us. Definitely a highlight of the day trip. We were returned safely to our drop off point. Highly recommend if you prefer a more private day trip experience that is not as rushed as far as schedule.
          Written 17 February 2025
        • Tiperary
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Nice trip to the coast
          We had great day out with Said. Have been Marrakech many times and Said has been the best for trips. Very punctual speaks great English and has great knowledge telling u about his beautiful countryside and great advice where to go and places to eat. Would recommend. Feel very safe confident driver and as Irish would say great craic too. Thanku Said for r transfers and trips hope cu on r next trip.
          Written 12 February 2025
        • Navigate60970155636
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Essaouira trip
          Would definitely recommend a trip to Essaouira with Snoubi Travelling. We had a great day and our guide Siad was very informative. Look forward to our next trip on our return. Thank you Siad for a great day. Julie
          Written 11 February 2025
        • H6737FOjonathanj
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Day trip to Atlas Mountains
          Great experience from beginning to end of trip Said my driver was fantastic He was very friendly and helpful,,,,,,,,,,
          Written 10 January 2025
        • floriandE7469YM
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Beautiful adventure in Morocco
          Great tour guide, good driver. Friendly person, clear communication, humorous, patient, takes the time to engage with each participant. Good English. I felt safe and looked after throughout. He knows his country and culture and shares all his knowledge when asked. Nice to get to know him. I look forward to seeing him again in Morocco.
          Written 18 December 2024
        • 64saritaf
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          SAID WAS AMAZING REALLY MADE OUR TRIP SPECIAL
          Our experience with Said from Snoubi Traveling was nothing short of amazing! He was incredibly kind, helpful, and provided top-notch customer service throughout our trip to Marrakech. Said went above and beyond to assist me and my two aunts during our holiday, making sure every detail was taken care of and that we felt completely at ease. His knowledge of the area and warm personality truly made our trip unforgettable. Whether it was organizing tours or providing helpful advice, Said's support made everything so much smoother and more enjoyable. We can't thank him enough for making our time in Marrakech so special. If you're planning a trip, I highly recommend reaching out to Said and Snoubi Traveling. They will ensure your holiday is stress-free and memorable!
          Written 23 November 2024
        • martinwD66RM
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Three valleys - unique experience
          We did the Three Valleys tour around Marrakech with Said. Unique and amazing experience ! Great guide with a comfortable car. Next trip outside Marrakech definitely with Said again.
          Written 14 November 2024
        • mandmadventures
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Convenience, flexibility and personal touches added to wonderful the sights and experiences
          My wife and I took a private 3 day, 2 night trip from Marrakesh to Merzouga/ The Sahara. Our guide/driver was Said, and I’d highly recommend that you request him. Wonderful sense of humor, made the long drives enjoyable by pointing out great views, different landscapes, insights on the villages and culture… all while safely driving through the Atlas Mountains and to the desert. The flexibility and personalized experience of the private trip was worth the extra cost for my wife and I to ensure we got the most of our few days we had. Overall stunning views, very interesting information, a memorable night in the Sahara, and made a new friend in Said.
          Written 8 November 2024
        • Abdel jalil E
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Drive carefully and safely on the road
          Drive carefully and safely on the road Good man and music calme Nice and cute Fun and enjoyable, dealing nicely with customers
          Written 7 November 2024
        • Seaside29420387122
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great tour
          You have to take a trip to the Atlas mountains as they’re so beautiful - and take that trip with Said! He was really informative and provided expert insight to Morrocan culture. Plus, he was such a nice guy, with a really good sense of humour. A great day out!
          Written 8 October 2024
        • Dreamer21074671731
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Wonderful Day trip to Ourika Valley with hike
          We had a wonderful day trip to the Ourika Valley with our driver Said from Snoubi travel. We booked the private trip for just 2 which was great. Said picked us up at our hotel in a Toyota Land Cruiser which handled the winding roads extremely well. He took us to great scenic spots, to tour a Berber home and then to to Village of Setti Fatma where a terrific guide met us (all included) for a mountain hike to the first of the 7 waterfalls. The hike was fairly steep and rocky (climbing on rocks) but worth it. Although vendors set up along the way (in the steep trail) not pushy and did not ruin the hike at all. Then had lunch along the river (inexpensive and delicious). From pictures posted I was a little hesitant about the trip but while worth it. Very pretty and people are warm and welcoming. Book with Snoubi and you will not be disappointed. I have very high standards and this tour operator was fantastic and especially Said. Their price was also great
          Written 15 June 2024
        • francoisgG4750OI
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          AMAZING 4 DAYS MARRAKECH MERZOUGA
          What a trip ! My wife & I use to travel around the world and Said is simply the best driver we ve ever had. Professional & kind he has organised & managed everything for a perfect tour, hotels, guiding visit, road-trip, camels, buggy, until the only Sahara ! Said listen to you to adapt the journey to your target & not to a commercial visit ! At the end you listen to Said because you trust him like a new friend :) Thank you Said & see you soon ;)
          Written 5 June 2024
        • BoardingPass713684
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fun and interesting trip to Ourika valley
          We had amazing day traveling into the Ourika Valley with Said from Snoubi Tours. Said made the trip very relaxed and really interesting, helping us learn about and appreciate the places we visited and the people living there. We feel like we got out of the bustle of Morocco and really saw a bit of life outside the city. Said was an excellent guide and we’d hire him again next time we are in Marrakesh.
          Written 18 May 2024
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        William Alfred E
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2023 • Couples
        The two of us had a wonderful day that started with Said collecting us from our hotel in the Kasbah. From there through the suburbs to the Agafay desert. We had camel rides and experienced the tranquility of the desert landscape. Then off roading through the hills with Said's masterful driving we felt very safe. Lunch was overlooking the lake at a beautiful restaurant. Perfect. We can thoroughly recommend this trip and you can completely trust Said's guidance and punctuality. Plus he speaks English fluently and is great company.
        Written 10 November 2023
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        Katie N
        9 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        May 2022 • Couples
        We arranged our trip through our Riad (Road Antara) , who introduced to our driver Saeed, the same driver that we had from the airport and was most welcoming, friendly and also very funny! He looked after us on the trill and really made sure that we were learning and seeing what we had some to see...the real Morocco! The trip was let's just say AMAZING and we had such a brilliant time, made e en more fantastic by Saeed 😊 After visiting 2 valleys of the Atlas mountains, we enjoyed some lovely lunch by the Riverside at the last Valley, completed by a hike up to the waterfall! Again, a fantastic experience we will not forget!! We even purchased a rug which I will cherish forever! and yes, they accept card up the mountain! 😁 I would DEFINITELY recommend using these guys for your trip, you will be well looked after, in great company and will not go away without having learnt lots of things about beautiful Morocco. We'll be back soon, that's for sure!! Thankyou Saeed, I hope we meet again soon!! ❤️ Katie & Alastair xxxx
        Written 12 May 2022
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        Bhartie S
        9 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Sept 2024 • Friends
        Great day, great views, nice ride and a very nice and sympathetic driver.

        Said Snoobi really gave us a great day. He took us to the desert, the lake and gave us a trip through the mountains. As a good tour guide he gave us a lot of information about the area and history. He really wanted to give us a tailor-made day, so he asked a lot about our preferences and responded. We laughed a lot with him and had a great day! Definitely recommended.
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        Written 28 October 2024
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        Claudia T
        Porto, Portugal9 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2023
        It was a wonderful day. As we were a group of 5 we opted for a private tour.
        Said was super patient and took us everywhere. We got to know everything.
        We ended the day watching the sunset over the desert, which made the experience even more fantastic.
        Written 3 February 2023
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        Aurélie M
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Feb 2025 • Family
        We asked Said again for a family outing this year.
        Choosing the routes and places visited with always great relevance, Said knows how to adapt to our requests.
        Real pleasure to be with the children.
        We will contact Said if we wish to organize a new excursion to Morocco.
        You can trust him.
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        Written 24 February 2025
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