Private day trip to the High Atlas from Marrakech,

We were met by Lahcen who took us on the most magical trip we have ever had. He was extremely knowledgeable and took us on all of the best trails. He tailors each trip to your individual needs and we had the most amazing day with him. The icing on the cake was lunch at the end of trip! Oh my goodness, everything about it was breathtaking. A traditional tea ceremony in a beautiful home, followed by the most amazing meal. You can go on longer treks with Lahcen and also stay over in his beautiful home. If you’re staying in Marrakesh, you MUST visit Lahcen in Imlil. You won’t regret it!

Our time with Hassan and Lahcen was the highlight of our time in Morocco. We are now back in Chicago, but we can't stop talking about our time in the Atlas Mountains, the waterfalls, and the Amazigh/Berber villages. It was one of the best trips we've taken ANYWHERE in the world! Lahcen clearly customizes each experience, and my two adult daughters and I were just blown away by the trip. We started out with a somewhat strenuous hike into the mountains, but Lahcen seemed to know every step of the way, so he would warn us if things were slippery or if we needed to cross at a certain path, and he would always offer us a hand (okay, me, yes, it was usually me ;)) if needed. The paths we went on seemed pristine and untouched, and we encountered few people, but then he would lead us into a village, and he seemed to know everyone. It's clear that Lahcen and his family are respected and appreciated. He loves sharing his knowledge and expertise with visitors and is also appreciative and curious about where we come from. It felt like a true exchange of ideas and cultures. Along the way, we encountered a few kids (Lahcen had let us know in advance that we could bring a few small notebooks, pens etc.. if we wanted). He was kind and respectful to the kids (we asked if we could take a picture with one and she was shy, so he politely told us no, but then another one was happy to take a photo with us and exchange some of her fresh walnuts for some scented pens :)). The views from his terrace, where we had an amazing lunch, were unsurpassed, and the food was incredible. He taught us how to make his favorite tea, and introduced us to some of his family, who have lived there for seven generations. This is an experience like NO OTHER that you will have in Morocco. Oh, and unlike many guides and proprietors who sound good while using translation apps, Lahcen speaks English incredibly fluently, and is also very educated in the history of the area. 5 out of 5 stars!!!

Wir genossen eine tolle Wanderung mit Lahcen und Kollegen und einer Eselin, bekamen sehr interessante Einblicke in die Gegend und Gebräuche. Lahcen ist sehr belesen und hat uns mit seiner offenen und höflichen Art empfangen. Wir - das waren zwei Frauen (50), 4 Jugendliche zw. 12-15 Jahre - würden das jederzeit wieder machen!