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John_G, Sep 2026
Great value tour!
We thought this was a wonderful tour and worth going for sure. The ride was fine and two stops along the way were good. The food was delicious and the fire show was great. The “music” was fine if you like the Moroccan rhythmic bells and drums isn’t our preference but it was a cultural experience. Our guide Ilias was fantastic and our driver Said was fun too.
Josh_W, Sep 2026
I think there was a...
I think there was a system error with my booking, so I had to reach out to the operator to confirm pick up details as well as there was an issue getting picked up due to this issue. The contact person we met for the pick up was a bit sassy towards us and blamed us for this issue. This was not a good start. However, once we arrived, everything else was great. The value for the money is phenomenal. We were greeted with complimentary tea and a dedicated guide (point of contact) that speaks our native language, there was traditional singing and dancing, a belly dancer, and a fire eater as the entertainment. There are actually two pools to use and not just one. Unlimited bottled water is included. The dinner provides more food than two people could possibly eat. During the show, the staff does a great job getting the crowd engaged.
Overall it was a great experience and well worth the money. Highly recommend!
Chris_B, Sep 2026
Outstanding Experience – Incredible Value and Exceptional Guide!
This was hands-down one of the best value Viator excursions we have ever done anywhere in the world. I would 100% recommend it to anyone visiting the area.
Our guide, Hicham, was fantastic from start to finish. He reached out with excellent communication regarding our pickup. Because we stayed at the Iberostar Palmeraie, which is located outside of Marrakech, our excursion lasted over 7 hours (from 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM). Even with the extra distance, the pickup and drop-off were perfectly on time and completely hassle-free. The journey out took a bit of time as we picked up other guests from their hotels, but Hicham kindly provided us with water to keep us comfortable along the way.
Before reaching the desert, we made a stop at a local women’s cooperative shop. It was a lovely experience with absolutely no pressure to buy anything.
Once we arrived at the desert camp, Hicham continued to take excellent care of our group. The activities were incredibly well-organized:
Quad Bikes:
An absolute blast! We spent about 50 minutes riding around the desert tracks. My partner and I shared a quad, and they let us stop halfway for photos. They even gave us the option to swap drivers halfway through if someone just wanted a short turn to try it out. Great fun all around.
Camel Ride:
A beautiful, peaceful 20-minute ride around a track. It was the perfect, tranquil contrast to the high-energy quad biking.
Dinner & Show:
Hicham personally showed us to our seats for the evening. Water was provided on the tables, and there is a small shop on-site if you want to purchase soft drinks. The food was delicious and very much needed after the activities—we were served traditional Moroccan soup, chicken tagine, potatoes, vegetables, and couscous.The entertainment started with traditional Moroccan music, followed by some more upbeat songs that got everyone up and dancing. The night ended beautifully with an excellent and entertaining fire show!!
We were dropped off safely right outside our hotel at the end of the evening. From the thrilling activities to the great food and Hicham’s attentive care, the entire experience was flawless.
Don't hesitate to book this!
Richard_R, Sep 2026
Brilliant time.
A well organised tour, well worth the 3 hour journey, we were picked up not far from our Riad at 8.30am and had a stop half way through the journey for toilet and refreshments. Once we arrived we were past to our guide (Ejlaydy) who was great, he gave us some history of the area and Berber life on the journey down. It's a reasonable hike down the trail with lots of view points and things to see on the way including the monkeys, hint - take some fruit or tomatoes with you to feed them! Once at the waterfall base, we had a break so we could take photos etc and then took the boat ride which was so much fun! After this it is a upward hike via many many steps so be prepared! Around 3/4 of the way up we stopped for lunch over looking the falls, lunch was good and plenty of food, water was included but not other drinks. Over all well worth the money paid and would definitely recommend. Our driver Hicham was brilliant. One of the other guides even went into the waterfall to retrieve something I dropped from the bridge! Brilliant trip and staff.
Louise_A, Sep 2026
Female Solo traveller
I travelled solo and have done a few places
I think this trip is great value for money! We had a few photo stops and then the argan oil place the representative was lovley and got everyone involved. Then the hike sorry I can't remember the names but the two men were great at helping anyone and giving information. Walk can be difficult up and and down if you are not used to hikes with uneven ground. Some areas the incline was steep but the guides helped it was more the people behind wanting to get past if you were being too slow. The lunch was lovley and was nice sitting along the river. Would recommend this trip
Sharmin_A, Sep 2026
Loved the excursion!
Amazing experience with Omar from start to finish. He was so knowledgeable and we loved hearing all the history and stories he explained throughout the day.
The camel ride was great, but the highlight for us was the tour around the mountains. It felt like a really unique experience and not something you get with many other tours. The scenery was incredible and Omar made the whole day feel really personal rather than like a standard tourist trip.
He also welcomed us into his home for a meal, which was honestly the best food I had during my whole time in Marrakech. Everything was so fresh, homemade and absolutely delicious.
Top tip: definitely wear trainers or proper walking shoes. The mountain walk is along a trail and some parts are quite uneven, so it isn’t the easiest walk.
Omar was friendly, genuine and made the whole experience so memorable. I would 100% recommend this tour to anyone visiting Marrakech.
Stacy_K, Sep 2026
Perfect Day Trip to Mountains
Lovely full day tour to Atlas Mountains. Fatima was our guide and paced the trip well for everyone. We started with a tra and camel ride stop and then ventured to the Women’s Cooperative in the mountains. There we learned about the Argon nuts and the different techniques to produce cosmetic and consumable argon oil.
From there we continued on to Imlil. Here we stopped for a wonderful hike up to the waterfall and a yummy tagine lunch.
On the way home we stopped at another Berber village where Fatima talked about the different Berber tribes and the effects of the 2023 earthquake.
nickiy2j, Jul 2026
Lovely way to get out of the hot and busy city for the day.
Our guide and driver Asan and Mohammad were both lovely. Great communication beforehand and while on the trip. About the chip itself, is it a long drive and a long day, absolutely. But it was one of my favourite things we did when we were there. It’s so much quieter and cooler City than Marrakesh so if you do wanna escape, they’re busy and hot City it is a really good idea.
Katy_T, Apr 2026
Exceeded expectations and very attentive!
Just do this!! We had an amazing trip with Wallid and his driver Hassan. They were the best guides who gave us special attention. I was traveling with my somewhat elderly mother and they were very attentive. Very professional and great planners. The tour has a LOT of driving so be prepared for that. But they do stop around every 2 hours for an attraction, meal or bathroom break. The bus only holds 16 so the groups are small and we quickly became friends. The camel ride was something we’ll never forget. 1 hr sunset ride across a corner of the desert to camp where we got dinner and music. The next day starts at 5 am with breakfast and then we set out on the camel ride again to get back to the bus. Then up to Fes, but stopped to visit monkeys and “Switzerland”. Defining a highlight of our Moroccan adventure!!
Bimal_P, Mar 2026
Was a good experience....
Was a good experience. The team picked me up from my hotel and got to the place at a reasonable time. Had to adjust the timing due to Ramadan, wasn’t an issue.
The only thing I would say is that don’t expect any training on driving the quad bike, you literally just drive and go!
Richard_P, Jan 2026
Amazing experience. Ait...
Amazing experience. Ait ben haddou is spectacular, an amazing place. The gorge was beautiful and the desert amazing. We went as a family and the kids loved it as well! Camel riding fun and enjoyed sand boarding. Amazing to go from the desert to sow covered Atlas moubtains in one day as well!
Rajmohan_C, Dec 2025
It was a nice day trip....
It was a nice day trip. Though it was a long drive for this activity, our driver Moussa took care of safe and pleasant driving. Our guide Yousef was knowledgeable and provided additional information on Berbers along with the waterfall activity including short boat ride.
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If you're looking for an adventure in Morocco, Marrakech is the perfect destination to base your travels. Not only is it a cultural hub, but it also offers plenty of outdoor activities in the surrounding mountains and desert. Whether you're keen on exploring the rugged terrain of the Sahara on quad bikes, trekking in the stunning Atlas Mountains, or simply relaxing on a sandy beach by the Atlantic, Marrakech has something for everyone. Escape the city's limits and admire the beauty of Morocco with these thrilling outdoor activities in Marrakech.
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