Tiggert Village Day: Mule Ride for Amethyst and Lunch with a Berber Family
A slow, personal day in an isolated Berber village among almond trees: off road by Land Cruiser, a mule ride to look for amethyst and a home cooked lunch.
Most excursions show you places. This one lets you spend a day inside village life. Tiggert is an isolated Berber village in a valley of almond trees in the foothills of the High Atlas, reached by Toyota Land Cruiser with a stretch of off road driving.
After a short tea break you set off on mules with a villager to look for amethyst stones in the hills, then sit down for a typical lunch in a local family home.
Highlights
- An isolated Berber village in a valley of almond trees
- Off road driving by Toyota Land Cruiser
- A mule ride with a villager in search of amethyst
- A home cooked lunch with a local family
Day by day
Morning drive to Tiggert
Departure from Ouarzazate by Toyota Land Cruiser toward the village of Tiggert, with some off road driving on the way.
Tea and the amethyst ride
A short tea break in the village, then a mule ride with a local inhabitant to look for precious amethyst stones.
Lunch with a family
A typical lunch shared with villagers in their home, before the drive back to Ouarzazate.
Where it happens
Ouarzazate sits between the High Atlas and the Anti Atlas. This trip heads into the High Atlas foothills, where small villages are spread through valleys planted with almond trees, away from the main roads.
Who it suits
Ideal if you want a quiet, cultural day rather than a long sightseeing drive, and for families who like hands on experiences. The mule ride needs no riding experience, but tell the team about the ages of your group and any health concerns so they can confirm the day suits everyone.
Included
- Private SUV with fuel and passenger insurance
- English speaking driver
- Riding mules
- Lunch with a local family
What to bring
- Long trousers and closed shoes for the mule ride
- A hat and sun cream
- Water for the ride
- A small bag to carry any stones you find
Good to know
- The meeting or pickup point and time are confirmed with your reservation.
How to book
Send your preferred date online or on WhatsApp. The team confirms availability and the final price per person, which depends on the size of your group. Nothing is paid online.
Questions and answers
How much is the Tiggert amethyst day?
Per person: 180 USD alone, 105 USD each for two, 92 USD each for three and 80 USD each for four or more.
Do I need riding experience for the mules?
No experience is needed; a villager leads the ride. Mention any health concern in your request so the team can advise.
What is included?
A private SUV with fuel and passenger insurance, an English speaking driver, the riding mules and lunch with a local family.
Request this trip
Choose an activity and a date. Our team replies to confirm availability, the meeting point and the final price. Nothing is charged online.
