1-Day Atlas Mountains Trip from Marrakech with Imlil and Berber Lunch

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Escape the heat of Marrakech with a day trip into the Atlas Mountains
• 02 Drive through the Moulay Brahim Gorges and the Berber village of Asni
• 03 Ride a mule and hike to the Berber village of Aroumd in the High Atlas foothills
• 04 Enjoy a traditional lunch in a Berber house in Aroumd
• 05 Discover the lush Imlil valley at the foothills of Toubkal

Escape the heat of Marrakech on a full-day journey into the Atlas Mountains, where you'll pass through Berber villages and take in stunning views of the countryside. Travel through the Moulay Brahim Gorges and the village of Asni before reaching the lush valley of Imlil at the foothills of Toubkal. From there, enjoy a mule ride and a short hike to Aroumd, where a traditional lunch is served in a Berber house. This tour is ideal for travellers who want to step beyond the city and discover Morocco's authentic rural side.

Arrive in Imlil and leave the vehicle behind to take mules for a 40-minute hike south to the Berber village of Aroumd (Aremd) at 1,843 metres, set in the upper foothills of the Western High Atlas Mountains.

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Atlas Mountains Journey to Imlil and Aroumd

• Start at 09 AM from Marrakech with a 2-hour transfer by 4WD vehicle or minivan. Drive south through the Moulay Brahim Gorges and the Berber village of Asni, which is very popular for its weekly market every Saturday.
• Continue to Imlil Crossing, a vibrantly green valley that stays fresh and lush even during the hottest summer days. Imlil is a small village at the foothills of the highest mountains of Toubkal.
• Arrive in Imlil and leave the vehicle behind to take mules for a 40-minute hike south to the Berber village of Aroumd (Aremd) at 1,843 metres, set in the upper foothills of the Western High Atlas Mountains. Lunch will be served in a Berber house in the village of Aroumd.
• Afterwards, enjoy a short walk before returning to Marrakech.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up from your hotel, riad, or accommodation in Marrakech

• Drop-off at your hotel, riad, or accommodation in Marrakech

• Transport in an air-conditioned 4x4 Toyota TX Prado or a spacious minivan for groups

• English-speaking driver and host

• Lunch in a Berber house in Arghen village

What's Not Included

• Tips

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Marrakech, Morocco

Tour start

Marrakesh, Morocco

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.