Cultural & walking tours in the High Atlas and beyond

Authentic day trip from Marrakech

1 Day ( 7/8 hours )

Book Imlil day trip from Marrakrech with an English speaking guide and a private vehicle / minivan and discover one of the most beautiful valleys in Morocco.
Escape the heat of Marrakech and drive into the beautiful and refreshing Imlil Valley. You’ll have a chance to ride a mule and pass Berber villages and enjoy the stunning views of the countryside. Just a short ride away from Marrakech! Enjoy a delicious, traditional lunch in a house of a Berber family and take a short walk before driving back to Marrakech.


Tour Duration: 7 hours

Starting time 8 AM

Walking grade:

Gentle


What to expect from Imli day trip

Departure is by car from Marrakech around 9 in the morning. The ride will last for 90 minutes and will take you south up the Moulay Brahim Gorges. In Asni there is a weekly market every Saturday - an exciting experience! We will then go to Imlil (1,740m), set in the upper level foothills of the Western High Atlas mountains, a main trailhead with streams and paths branching out in all directions.

Here we will leave our vehicle to enjoy a glass of mint tea in the village and meet your local guide before setting out for your 4 km excursion. Your local guide will take you towards the south to the Berber village of Aroumd (1,843m). During your trek you will be passing the hamlets of ait souka and Targa Imoula, up and down the stark slopes, the jagged Western High Atlas peaks of the Toubkal Massif before us - Jbels Aguelzim (3,547m), Aksouâl (3,847m) and the Adrar Adj (3,122m) watching us all the way.

During our trek there will be a stop at Aroumd to visit a village in the Assif Aït Mizane Valley. It’s a beautiful historical landmark that you can’t skip. This place was built house upon house on a large moraine spur, overlooking ancient irrigated terraced fields of barley, corn and vegetables and always surrounded by walnut trees. The trek then continues for another half an hour until the stop for lunch which will be prepared by a Berber family in the village of Achayn. After lunch you will be heading back down the other side of the valley back to Imlil and the return to Marrakech.


Tour Details

Depart daily

This tour operates daily throughout the year. Timings are approx. and may vary due to interests of the group, weather or seasons.

Price includes

  • Pick-up/drop-off at your accommodation in Marrakech
  • English-speaking Berber guide
  • Berber lunch

Don't forget

Trainers or walking shoes plus sun protection.

Not Included

Tips and items of a personal nature.


Prices

Price: minimum 2 people

Group Size Price
2 & 3 adults € 65 per person
4 to 7 adults € 50 per person
8 to 12 adults € 40 per person

Note: Prices are Per Person

Further discounts are available for group sizes over 12 people.
Children 5 to 15 years 50% off (must be min. 2 adults accompanying).

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes this tour is suitable for families with kids. but If your children are younger than 5 years old, we recommend you hire a mule for them to ride in case they get tired

In Berber villages it’s advisable to dress more conservatively, it doesn’t mean you have to be all covered. But you should avoid clothing that shows off a lot of skin.
Your pick-up location should be at your accommodation but if we are unable to access it with our van, we will arrange someone to walk you to our transportation or arrange a convenient meeting point.

Do you have questions? Please check out our FAQ page! Or contact us

FAQ PAGE

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