Argan & Oasis
Far from the crowd, Argan forest to Oasis
about hiking Argan & Oasis
This hike starts from the mountains behind Aourir Banana village and will take you to the fruitful Oasis of Paradise Valley. Using ancient nomad trails going through the argan forest, you will go descending to a small Berber village to enjoy the hospitality and delicious traditional lunch.
After the break, no more mountains, walk through the rich ecosystem of a man-made oasis and get shaded by palm trees and many other fruit trees!
This trail is mostly going down, meaning less effort but it put a strain on weak knees. Walking sticks are available upon request.
Level
Easy+
Availibilty
On demand
Duration
9am-4pm
Location
Aourir back mountain
DISTANCE
10KM / 6.2Miles
Pick UP
yes
190€ /up to 5 people
What's Included
- Hotel transfer return trip
- Food (lunch, water, snacks)
- Amazing Guides
- Use of walking poles (upon request)
HIGHLIGHTS
- Argan & Thuya forest
- Nomad trails
- Stunning views
- Berber Lunch in a village
- Oasis and Birds
Let’s go up the low mountain of the Atlas and start your hike from a remote village where terraces and abundance used to be. At this altitude, the Argan trees share the forest with Thuya and its nice sents. Follow nomad trails and pass by ruins of villages that seem to have been here forever.
Continue your descents to your host’s house where a nice traditional meal and local specialties await your walkers’ appetites. Their house is still traditionally built with stone and their way of life remains authentic.
After the break, mountains leave space for another landscape, OASIS. Walk through a rich multi-layered man-made ecosystem and get shaded by palm trees and plenty of other fruit trees. Enjoy the birds singing and the rural lifestyle till you reach the entry of Paradise valley canyon.
Return trip Hotel transfer is included from Agadir, Aourir, Tamraght, Taghazout or Imi Ouaddar.
Water and healthy Snacks are provided.
Lunch break is taking place at a Berber house. Moroccan tea and a selection of local specialties are offered and after that a traditional vegetarian lunch (contact us if you have any special diets).
This hike is rated Easy+. It is suitable for any walker and no technical skills are required.
This itinerary is mostly going down and can be hard on the knees, hence the + rating. Walking sticks can be provided on demand.
- Suitable footwear with good grip
- Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, suncream)
- Small rucksack
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