EASTERN
AGAFAY HIKE
A half day guided walk covering 9 km of Eastern Agafay's dramatic dry river valleys, the N'fis River Valley, a Marabout and villages.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
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Views of Agafay Desert
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Spot desert wildlife
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Dramatic gorge scenery
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Hike in N'fis River Valley
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High Atlas panorama
PRICES PER PERSON
PRICE INCLUDES
Local guide accompanies guests on the walk.
PRICE EXCLUDES
Tips, beverages & meals not specified, optional activities and items of a personal nature.
Children aged 5 to 11 years old are free of charge (must be min. 2 adults accompanying). Children 12 and older pay adult price.
This half day walk covers 9 km and starts and ends at Nkhila Lodge. It offers an opportunity to enjoy the stunning desert scenery of the Eastern Agafay Desert and N'fis River Valley at your own pace. Choose your time of departure and one of Nkhila's local guides will accompany you on this 3 to 4 hour circuit. The scenery is diverse from a high plateau hill viewpoint to a seasonal riverbed shaded by impressive rock formations. As well as seeing an ancient marabout (shrine), we pass through two small douars (villages) and enjoy several nice views of the camp and distant Atlas mountains en route. Keep an eye open for desert wildlife and nature. On our last recce of this walk we spotted a huge Berber toad, desert fox footprints, butterflies and more!
TYPICAL ITINERARY
0900 Depart Nkhila Lodge; head south towards High Atlas.
0920 Follow dry riverbed and gorge through eastern Agafay Desert.
1030 Reach N'fis River valley and follow piste north skirting edge of Agafay.
1130 Follow dirt road in westerly direction through Agafay to Nkhila village.
1300 Arrive back at Nkhila Lodge.
Timings indicated should be used as a rough guide and may vary depending on season, snack or picnic lunch breaks and photo stops. Start time may vary.
DEPARTS ON REQUEST
This half day walk operates on request through the year on a private departure basis.
DON'T FORGET
Take some warm clothing in winter months as it can be chilly on the plateau.