ATLAS CAMEL TRAIL
A half day trip to Moulay Brahim to ride a camel along a designated camel trail through the Atlas mountains to Old Asni.
You don’t have to travel all day to the Sahara to ride a camel. An official camel designated trail exists in the High Atlas Mountains, just 30 minutes from Dar Assarou. On this half day activity you’ll ride a camel for 2 hours from Moulay Brahim to old Asni, passing Berber villages and always with a spectacular backdrop of High Atlas peaks. We work with a reliable camel handler who looks after his camels responsibly and provides experienced camel handlers as local guides.
Camels, known as the ‘ships of the desert’ are remarkable animals and offer a relaxing way to enjoy the peace and quiet of the Atlas Mountains. There will be plenty of time for some fun photos and a chance to get to know your camel well! Camels are sturdy and sure-footed and are equipped with local saddles. Riding helmets are not provided locally. Camel riding is at your own risk and you should decide on the spot if you are happy to undertake the activity. Children under 12 should ride with an adult.
PRICES PER PERSON
PRICE INCLUDES
Pick-up/drop-off from/to Dar Assarou; transfers in private vehicle with driver; hire of saddled camel; camel guide; bottled water for the ride.
PRICE EXCLUDES
Beverages and meals not specified; personal risk insurance; tips and items of a personal nature.
Children aged up to 11 years old riding with a parent are free of charge (must be min. 2 adults accompanying). Children 12 and older pay adult price.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
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2-hour camel trek in Atlas
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A fun, child-friendly actvity
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Beautiful Mizane Valley
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Discover Berber villages
TYPICAL ITINERARY
0900 or 1400 Pick up from Dar Assarou. Drive to Moulay Brahim via Asni.
0930 or 1430 Arrive Moulay Brahim riverside. Camel ride briefing.
1000 or 1500 Depart on ride to Old Asni following the designated Atlas camel trail.
1200 or 1700 Rendezvous with your driver at Old Asni. Drive to Dar Assarou.
1230 or 1730 Arrive Dar Assarou.
Timings are approximate and may vary due to interests of the group, weather or seasons.
DEPARTS ON REQUEST
Private camel ride excursions operate on request, every day.
DON'T FORGET
Take your camera, closed sports shoes, comfortable clothing, sunscreen & warm clothes (and a wind breaker) for winter sun. Avoid shorts or skirts. Max. weight 100 kg.