Morocco · Mountain Exploration

1-Day Atlas Mountains and Imlil Valley Tour from Marrakech

1 Day Round trip from Marrakesh Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Imlil, a popular gateway to the High Atlas at 1,740 metres
02 See Mt Toubkal, the highest mountain in North Africa at 4,167 metres
03 Visit the Asni Berber market and enjoy views along the Riraya Valley
04 Walk or ride a mule through Aremed, a High Atlas village featured in "Seven Years in Tibet"

Explore Imlil at 1,740 metres, one of the most popular gateways to the High Atlas and the starting point for ascents of Mt Toubkal, the highest mountain in North Africa at 4,167 metres. This day trip from Marrakech takes you through the foothills of the Atlas Mountains to discover picturesque panoramas, mountain passes, valleys, and Berber villages. Along the way, experience the beauty of Asni and Imlil Valley, with opportunities for hiking, mule riding, and walking through authentic mountain settlements.

Explore Imlil at 1,740 metres, one of the most popular gateways to the High Atlas and the starting point for ascents of Mt Toubkal, the highest mountain in North Africa at 4,167 metres.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Marrakech, Toubkal, Imlil, Atlas Mountains

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Discover Asni Market and Imlil Valley

Depart in the morning from Marrakech for a private day trip to Imlil Valley, approximately 65 km south of the city. The main village is reached by road through the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains.
Arrive in Imlil, located at the end of the tarmac road and a natural place to hire mountain guides and mules for onward trekking expeditions. It is an excellent starting point for a trekking holiday or for climbing Toubkal, the highest mountain in North Africa at 4,167 metres.
Visit the Asni Berber market. Walk up to the Kasbah and explore the surrounding trails, with superb views along the Riraya Valley. At this point in the mountains, it becomes true Berber country.
Meet a guide for hiking or mule riding, or walk through the small High Atlas mountain village of Aremed. Parts of the film "Seven Years in Tibet" were filmed in this village.
Drive back to Marrakech.