Full day · ~5 h driving · lunch includedA day raid: from the lake to the Kik plateau
Our flagship day: we drop down to the Lalla Takerkoust lake, climb up to the Kik plateau facing the wall of the High Atlas, have lunch in a Berber village, then head back across Agafay's rocky terrain. Five hours of driving spread over the day, with real breaks.
Schematic itinerary from the lake to the plateau and back through Agafay. The altitude profile tells the story: from 650 m at the lake to around 950 m at the Kik.
70 km · ≈ 5 h · 562–946 m
Detailed route on request
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Schematic route — indicative itinerary, dialled in on the ground on the day. Imagery: Sentinel-2 cloudless 2020 by EOX IT Services GmbH (CC BY 4.0) — modified Copernicus Sentinel data 2020
The terrain
On our Agafay tracks
The rocky plateau and the tracks this raid follows, photographed on our own outings.
Photographs taken on our own outings.
How it unfolds
1Step
Base — Km 16 route d'Amizmiz
Departure · briefing
Briefing, gear and a feel for the buggy before heading south.
2Step
Lalla Takerkoust lake
≈ 14 km · 650 m
Tracks along the large reservoir lake, the first water scenery at the foot of the Atlas.
3Step
Climb to the Kik
≈ 30 km · 1050 m
We leave the lake and climb mountain tracks up to the limestone plateau.
4Step
Kik plateau
≈ 38 km · ~950 m
The overlook: an open plateau and a panorama of the High Atlas wall, snow-capped part of the year.
5Step
Lunch in a Berber village
≈ 45 km · meal
Lunch with the locals, in the shade — tagine and a rest before the descent.
6Step
Return through Agafay
≈ 60 km · rocky terrain
Drop down to Agafay's red-and-ochre terrain, the most playful part of the way back.
7Step
Back to base
≈ 70 km · arrival
Arrival at the base in the late afternoon, debrief and rinse off.
What's on the menu
The big altitude swing
From the lake at 650 m to the Kik plateau around 950 m: a single day, several worlds and an Atlas panorama that stays with you.
Lunch included, real break time
We sit down to lunch in a Berber village — the meal is part of the raid, not a rushed aside.
5 h of driving, spread out
The riding pleasure of a full day, but with stops: you savour the scenery instead of just clocking up the miles.
Can-Am buggies
X3 turbo, 4-point harness, guide up front: safety and thrills with no compromise.
Included
Can-Am buggy and fuel
Helmet, goggles and 4-point harness
Guide and support for the day
Lunch in a Berber village
Tea stops and water
Not included
Transfer from your hotel (on request)
Dinner or evening at camp (on request)
Tips
What to bring
Closed shoes
Sunglasses, sunscreen, dust scarf
A warm jacket (the Kik is cool, even in summer at altitude)
A small backpack
Who it's for
For anyone wanting a real day of adventure and varied scenery — couples, friends, families used to the outdoors. A minimum appetite for driving over a longer stretch.
Our partners
For lunch or to extend the day into the evening, we work with trusted camps in Agafay.
Dinner & fire show
To finish in style, the option of a dinner and fire show at a luxury camp in Agafay.
Moroccan table in Agafay
Moroccan lunch or dinner at an Agafay camp, in a mineral setting.
Frequently asked questions
What level do I need?
No level required, but it's a full day: you have to enjoy driving for several hours. We adapt the pace to the group.
Is it cold at the Kik?
At altitude the air is cooler — bring a jacket, especially in the morning and in winter.
Is lunch included?
Yes, lunch in a Berber village is part of the day raid.
Can we start from Marrakech?
Yes, a round-trip transfer is available as an option, priced in the quote.
