Discover the Hidden Gems of Morocco: Ahansel River Rafting Adventure
Discover the beauty and excitement of Ahansel River rafting in Morocco, where remote canyons, Berber villages, and starry desert nights create the perfect setting for a truly unique adventure. This guided expedition takes you deep into the Middle Atlas Mountains, navigating gentle whitewater perfect for families, first-time rafters, or anyone looking for a meaningful escape from the ordinary. With expert local guides, cozy riverside camps, and warm Moroccan hospitality at every turn, this is a journey that blends culture, comfort, and wild natural beauty — one paddle stroke at a time.
Learn more about our Morocco Deserts & Rivers Adventure.
Itinerary & Map
Arrive in Marrakech where you will be greeted by a member of our team. Tonight we will dine in the city’s famous square, the Djeema el Fna, before retiring to your hotel for the night.
Included: Dinner
Gorgeous drive to the heart of the Atlas mountains. Views are stunning and we camp beneath a mountain similar to half dome in Yosemite, USA, and watch the sun set.
Included: All meals
Wholesome breakfast, thorough safety and paddle briefings from our expert team, then paddle down through some of the gorgeous scenery on this river.
Included: All meals
Bouncy technical rapids, like “Wee Stinky” , now that your confidence is growing. You will enjoy chatting about the day’s action in the evening around the campfire. You will nod off with just the sound of the river in the back ground, at our great camp for the evening amongst cedar trees!
Included: All meals
With crystal clear water, the fun rapids are punctuated by a relaxing lunch and then “Cheeky Little Monkey” rapid to end our day on the river!
Included: All meals
Fun rapids and two stunning gorges before we meet our boat which tows us across lake Bin El Ouidane, where we’ll relax at our luxurious lakeside hotel for the night.
Included: All meals
We drive back to town where you can spend a day exploring Marrakech, shopping, sightseeing or trying a range of activities. Truly a great fun place for the whole family. Overnight Hotel.
Included: Breakfast
Fly home. Or choose an extension. Speak to our team.
Included: Breakfast
Dates & Prices
| Dates & Reserve Spot | Duration |
|---|---|
| Sunday 14 March 2027 - Sunday 21 March 2027 Total Cost: $3995 | £2995 | €3450 | 8 days |
| Sunday 21 March 2027 - Sunday 28 March 2027 Total Cost: $3995 | £2995 | €3450 | 8 days |
| Sunday 28 March 2027 - Sunday 4 April 2027 Total Cost: $3995 | £2995 | €3450 | 8 days |
| Sunday 4 April 2027 - Sunday 11 April 2027 Total Cost: $3995 | £2995 | €3450 | 8 days |
What you should bring
We find most of our clients already have what is needed for a river trip. We have broken down the items into what you’ll need on the river and in camp. Each guest will get a dry bag to use for the river trip distributed at your Pre-departure meeting in Marrakech. A short video on the size of this and how to pack your dry bag can be viewed here. We will send you an equipment list of what you will require for your Moroccan adventure prior to your departure along with a link to our app with further information plus a Water By Nature gift.
Download equipment file- A pair of Chacos / Keens or similar sandals. (Sandals with a closed toe are ideal) Trainers are also ok
- A pair of river shorts (longer leg length)
- A swimming costume or bikini
- A set of thermal long sleeved top and bottoms to wear under your personal flotation device. Merino wool polypropylene or capilene is the best, not cotton
- A baseball cap for under the helmet to keep sun off – can be purchased from your river crew
- Sunglasses
- Chums for fastening your sunglasses to your head – can be purchased from your river crew
- 1 Litre Nalgene / Sigg or similar water bottle
- Carabiner for fastening water bottle to your boat
- Waterproof sunscreen and lip balm SPF30 minimum
- Neutral coloured long trousers
- Tops – long sleeved shirt or t shirts
- Fleece jumper / sweatshirt
- Light weight down jacket
- Shorts
- Sarong or long skirt for ladies to cover your legs whilst in the company of locals
- Wide brimmed sun hat. Thin scarf or buff for the Sahara to keep sand off your face
- Woolly hat and gloves
- Underwear & socks
- A 3-season sleeping bag (can be hired in advance as part of the sleep kit)
- Travel Pillow (included as part of the sleep kit if hiring from us)
- Light weight down jacket
- Shoes or boots for wearing around camp.
- Thermal top and bottoms (Good to sleep in)
- Glasses or Contact lenses. Disposable lenses are ideal
- Toiletries. Toothbrush, toothpaste, biodegradable soap and shampoo
- Forget the cosmetics and hair dryer! But we do suggest moisturiser
- Hand wipes and a small bottle of hand sanitiser
- Small pack towel
- Headlamp or head torch with spare batteries
- Any medication you may be taking
- Insect repellent
- Blister plasters
- Your favourite book/kindle or a journal for recording your river memories
- Sketchpad
- Binoculars
- Photographic or video equipment. We recommend a cleaning kit as sand gets everywhere
- Spare memory card
- Solar or portable charger
- Waterproof camera such as GoPro for the ‘action’ shots
- Zip lock bags to keep valuables dry and sand free
- Rehydration tablets (Phizz, Nuun and O.R.S are easily available)
- The only money that you need to bring is for meals / drinks in town, souvenirs, DVD, personal items, gratuities and the beer kitty for the raft trip if you drink
- If you wish to pass on a gratuity to your guides we leave this entirely up to you
Discover the Hidden Gems of Morocco: Ahansel River Rafting Adventure Reviews
Ticked off on my BUCKET LIST!
March 2023
After delaying my trip for a couple of years due to the pandemic, I finally joined the WbN’s “Hidden Morocco” rafting experience. I LOVED it – WHAT an adventure & “high” this was! Moreover, it was my “first time” rafting AND camping. The rafting was great fun, not a penny in the pocket, remote & intoxicating locations, going back to basics on the camp sites, learning new skills and pushing my own limits. In the end, camping went very well. After 2 days, I was able to build & dismantle my tent all by myself …! Met some lovely and fun fellow travellers and we were safely guided down the river by Lupe & Shaun. What a team these two were: great chefs, professional, helpful & always positive, communicative between themselves and towards us, they looked after us very well – they were great & fun to be around.
At the end of the trip, they asked for our feedback: we just could NOT come up with anything negative about this experience. I personally wished I had joined WbN a decade or so ago; their destinations are so interesting and just all over this planet.
A BIG “thank you” to Lupe & Shaun and the excellent support from the office staff, making this trip to be a forever lasting memory.
Epic Adventures
I cannot speak highly enough of Water By Nature. The perfect mix of epic adventure with home-comfort style camping (think home-made lasagne on the camp-fire, G&T and comfy sleep kits).
The laid back approach belies a five star attitude to safety. I’ve enjoyed trips through Africa, Turkey, Nepal and most recenlty Morocco with Hamish and his team.
WBN have also successfully introduced my 2 teenage daughters to the adventure holiday concept. That alone is worth the gushing review.
Already planning our next river trip with this awesome crew.
Hidden Morroco Rafting
We have just returned from a fantastic journey/experience/rafting down the Ahansal River. We (my husband, 15yr old daughter and I ) always try to pick an ‘adventure type’ of holiday and this didn’t disappoint. If you like the outdoor life, camping and the water, this is perfect. The rafting was fun and we always felt safe with a very professional, but fun team looking after us. The food was 5 star , plentiful and delicious (even for my very fussy daughter). The organisation of this trip was superb from start to finish, the only downside to this holiday was coming home. We are now saving for the next rafting experience.
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