Full-Day Atlas Mountains Trip from Marrakech with Imlil and Berber Walk

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Discover the beautiful landscapes of the Imlil Valley and Toubkal National Park
• 02 Enjoy a short hike through Berber villages with views of Mount Toubkal
• 03 Visit the Asni weekly market on Saturday along the route from Marrakech
• 04 Share mint tea and lunch prepared by a local family in the Atlas Mountains
• 05 Capture stunning landscapes throughout the journey with plenty of photo opportunities

Discover the beautiful Imlil Valley and its Berber villages on a day trip from Marrakech. Travel through the Moulay Brahim Gorges and along the Righaya Valley, with views of the Western High Atlas Mountains and a visit to the Asni market on Saturday, plus an optional stop at the women's cooperative in Tahnaout. In Imlil, enjoy mint tea before setting out on a short hike through villages such as Arghen, Mzzik, Around, and Ait Souka, with views of Mount Toubkal, walnut fields, terraces, and waterfalls. The experience ends with lunch prepared by a local family before returning to Marrakech.

Admire the jagged peaks of the Toubkal Massif.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Marrakech, Toubkal, Imlil, Atlas Mountains

Languages Arabic, English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Atlas Mountains, Imlil Valley and Berber Village Walk

• Pick up from your hotel in Marrakech around 9:00 in the morning for a 1-hour 30-minute drive south to the Moulay Brahim Gorges.
• Then pass by Asni, where a weekly market takes place every Saturday, and continue towards Imlil (1,740 m). The Imlil Valley lies in the upper foothills of the Western High Atlas Mountains and serves as a main trailhead for trekking tours to Mt. Toubkal and other valleys.
• After arriving in Imlil, enjoy a welcoming mint tea at a guesthouse.
• Meet your local guide before embarking on a short hike to the Berber village of Around.
• Admire the jagged peaks of the Toubkal Massif.
• Enjoy lunch at a guesthouse in the village, then return to Imlil and Marrakech.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transportation from Marrakech and back to Marrakech (private transport)

The guide for the hike

Lunch with mineral water

What's Not Included

Travel insurance

What to bring

• Sunscreen
• Your camera

Know before you go

• Please check the weather if you book in winter time, and bring your jacket.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Café France, Marrakech, Maroc

Tour start

Marrakesh, Morocco

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.