Riad DAR TALIWINT offers various private day trips. The team of drivers will be happy to accompany you with professionalism, punctuality, sense of service, friendliness. All departures from the Riad are scheduled after breakfast.
AGAFAY DESERT, ACTIVITIES AND/OR DINNER SHOW
Agafay activities and dinner show: It is a desert area, the place is inspiring, poetic, unique, with a moonlike atmosphere. In the background, the peaks of the Atlas Mountains, in the foreground the dunes, the curves of the bald hills, with changing shades of red.
You have the choice between a thrilling activity such as a quad bike ride on the dunes or the more nonchalant camel ride or both consecutively.
Departure from Marrakech is in the middle of the afternoon. It takes about an hour to get there. After a warm welcome, the chosen activities are organized around the camp. Then an aperitif-show is offered, followed by a dinner with a festive show full of surprises and a joyful dance-party!
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IMLIL, TOUBKAL SUMMIT, WATERFALLS, LUNCH AT A LOCAL’S HOUSE.
A SUPPORTIVE EXCURSION
Imlil and the waterfalls: At the foot of Toubkal, the roof of North Africa at 4167 m, the charming mountain village of Imlil and its inhabitants welcome you with enthusiasm. Check-out is around 10:00 am, after breakfast at Riad DAR TALIWINT. Allow a little more than an hour of superb driving before arriving in this little piece of Moroccan land, where fruit trees burst into bloom, where the peaks of the Atlas Mountains watch over the grandiose nature. You will set off, in the company of Brahim and his sons, natives of Imlil and local guides, for a beautiful walk, a hike on the sides of the peaks. On the steep paths, you will have plenty of time to admire these mountain landscapes of which the inhabitants of the village are so proud.
You may well be accompanied by the donkey that carries out some missions or deliveries.
They will take you to the site of the waterfalls. Perched at an altitude of 1850 metres, they spill out from a height of about 30 metres to offer a beautiful natural water show. They are surrounded by greenery, apple and walnut trees, and from March to September they flow generously and robustly. Here, locals come to cool off during the summer heat.
Brahim’s family then welcomes you into their home. After the tea ceremony, lunch is offered around the family table set up on the panoramic terrace. These are strong moments of exchange and conviviality. You will see how much Moroccans love to host guests and share their smiles.
Yes, conviviality, exchanges, sharing will be the key words of this unforgettable day in the heart of the spectacular nature, of this privileged and authentic corner of Morocco.
The village of Imlil was seriously damaged by the earthquake in September 2023. By choosing this excursion, you will be supporting the tourist renaissance of the region. Your presence will be of great help to the families, whose living conditions and incomes have been greatly affected. In spite of everything, the joy, vitality, their energy and dignity prevailed and remained intact!
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OURIKA VALLEY, SETTI FATMA WATERFALLS, LUNCH BY THE WATER
Ourika Valley and Setti Fatma Waterfalls: A bucolic and picturesque day through the enchanting valleys and plateaus of the Atlas Mountains and Berber villages.
The highlight is the ascent of the 7 waterfalls of Setti Fatma. The first two waterfalls are already a beautiful hike. A local guide assists you in climbing the rocks and completing the steps. It is important to bring the right shoes that fit well.
If you wish, a typical lunch with tagines will be served on a table set up by the river. A beautiful moment of relaxation to reward you for your efforts.
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TICHKA PASS, KASBAH TELOUET, AÏT BENHADDOU
Tichka Pass, Telouet, Aït Benhaddou: The departure for this excursion is around 08:30 after the breakfast in DAR TALIWINT. The route through the Atlas is spectacular, passing through the Tichka Pass (2260m). Winding roads, wild landscapes peppered with Berber villages following one another. The speed is slow and allows you to fully enjoy the sumptuous natural scenery.
A first stop is a visit to the Kasbah of Pacha El Glaoui in the heart of the village of Telouet. The ruins but also the rooms still intact allow us to imagine the past splendour of the historic place frequented by so many personalities, from Churchill to Ravel…
The small road that leads up to the famous Ksar Aït Benhaddou, overlooking beautiful and picturesque villages, is absolutely stunning. The arrival in Aït Benhaddou, where so many legendary films were shot, leaves you speechless.
Indeed, the characters of Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, Raider of the Lost Ark, The Mummy, Alexander, Game of Thrones, or Asterix, have been acting, fighting in these impressive natural settings. You will enjoy the village to the fullest as you stroll through its narrow streets.
New landscapes still dazzle your eyes on the return journey. Arrival at Riad DAR TALIWINT is expected around 7 pm.
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OUZOUD WATERFALLS
It is one of the most famous natural sites in Morocco. At 110 meters high, the river Tissakht has three levels of cascading. We are in the Middle Atlas, more than 150 kilometers from Marrakech. Through the Moroccan country roads, it will take almost 3 hours to reach the wild and amazing site.
At an altitude of 1060 metres, the surrounding valley seems to be an oasis planted with olive trees, almond trees, fig trees, carob trees and other green species. The falls rush majestically to impress the visitor. Long white streaks fall down the glowing sandstone rock walls while thousands of silver droplets erupt in the air.
A rainbow lives there almost permanently. Obviously, this day will be relaxing and refreshing. You will be able to feel the pressure of the torrents of water as you get closer to the waterfalls or cross from one bank to the other on a small boat. On furnished terraces it will be possible to have lunch with a breathtaking view of the falls.
Magot monkeys, also known as Barbary macaques, live freely in this environment. They sometimes come to greet tourists mischievously.
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ESSAOUIRA
Essaouira: The small port city keeps its charm intact inside its eighteenth-century ramparts, on the edge of the ocean often agitated by the trade winds. It’s lively, colourful and the black-headed gulls take care of the sound animation! Departure is around 08:30 after breakfast at DAR TALIWINT. The journey takes about three hours. On the road, the argan trees, invaded by greedy and acrobatic goats, amuse the eyes.
Over time, the small citadel has become an artistic, musical and cultural centre and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Orson Welles, who shot his film Othello here in 1949, had already made its ramparts famous. In the ’60s and ’70s, Jimmy Hendrix, Cat Stevens, Donovan, Mick Jagger and other musical stars would enjoy the white and blue city to find more exotic inspiration.
These folk and rock personalities have left their mark and today the musical history of the city continues to be played out during the Gnaoua and World Music Festival, which usually takes place in June. In the summer, surfers from all over the world play on the waves of the ocean. The city with many art galleries is never empty and tourists like to stroll nonchalantly through the alleys of the medina. Tasting fish and shellfish is a must for those who appreciate the delicacies of the seafood. You can enjoy it in restaurants or outside, after having the fish, you bought on the port, grilled for you. But you’ll have to take care of your plates because seagulls are sometimes incorrigible thieves!
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