Lalla Takerkoust, Asni and Atlas Villages, Day Trip
A full-day loop through the foothills south of Marrakech, starting at the Lalla Takerkoust lake and coming home through the Ourika Valley, with Asni and a short walk in Imlil in between.
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About the Tour
You see the High Atlas from several sides in one day. In winter and spring the snow peaks rise straight behind the reservoir at Lalla Takerkoust. From there the road climbs into the Asni valley and up to Imlil, at the foot of Toubkal.
After lunch in the mountains you cross to the Ourika Valley and follow the river down to the plain. You spend more time in the car than on a one-valley trip, but you see much more of the range and its villages.
Highlights
- The lake at Lalla Takerkoust with the High Atlas behind it
- The Asni valley and its Saturday market
- A short walk through the village of Imlil
- Lunch with a view of the Toubkal massif
- The Ourika Valley on the way back
How the Day Goes
From your pickup in the morning to the drop-off at the end of the day.
Morning · Lalla Takerkoust and Asni
Pickup at 8:30 and a drive of about forty minutes to the lake at Lalla Takerkoust for the view across the water. The road then climbs to Asni; on Saturdays you can walk through the weekly market.
Midday · Imlil
A short walk with a local guide through Imlil and its orchards, then lunch on a terrace facing the mountains.
Afternoon · Ourika Valley and back
The road crosses to the Ourika Valley, where you can stop by the river or at an argan oil cooperative before driving back to Marrakech in the late afternoon.
What's Included
Included
- Private vehicle and driver for the day
- Pickup and drop-off at your riad or hotel in Marrakech
- Local guide for the walk in Imlil
- Fuel and parking
Not included
- Lunch and drinks
- Entrance fees and local guides at the sites
- Tips
- Travel insurance
Questions About This Tour
Is this a lot of driving?
About four hours in total, split into short stretches with stops. If you prefer more walking and less road, choose the Imlil or Ourika day trip instead.
Can we change the timing?
Yes. You choose the pickup time, the stops and how long you stay out.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes. Let us know their ages and we adjust the walking and the stops.
Can we add something to the day?
Yes. Tell us what else you would like to see or do, and we suggest how to fit it in.
How do I book?
Send an enquiry with your dates and group size and we reply with availability and a quote. When online booking is open for this tour, you can also reserve with a deposit by card or PayPal.
Book this tour
Send your dates and group size and we reply with a quote.
- Private tour, only your group
- Free enquiry, no obligation
- Private tour, only your group
- Free enquiry, no obligation
- Route and timing adjusted to you
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