Marrakech: High Atlas, Imlil Valley and Waterfalls Tour
Description
I will pick you up from your riad hotel in Marrakech, and we will head south towards the Moulay Brahim gorges. In about 1h30 we will arrive at the village of Asni to visit a weekly market (Saturday) We will continue to the village of Imlil (1.740m), located in the upper foothills of the western High Atlas mountains. Here we will leave our vehicle to enjoy a welcome glass of mint tea. After your tea, our hike begins! We will walk south to the Berber village of Aroumd (1.843m) passing the hamlets. You will see Mount Toubkal, which is the highest peak in Morocco and North Africa. The views will be amazing and I will tell you all about the Berber way of life. The journey continues until we reach the village of Ait-Souka for lunch in the house of a Berber family. After lunch you will be taken back to Marrakech to arrive at 4:30 PM.
Tour Options
Itinerary
I will pick you up from your riad hotel in Marrakech, and we will head south towards the Moulay Brahim gorges. In about 1h30 we will arrive at the village of Asni to visit a weekly market ( Saturday) We will continue to the village of Imlil (1.740m), located in the upper foothills of the western High Atlas mountains. Here we will leave our vehicle to enjoy a welcome glass of mint tea. After your tea, our hike begins! We will walk south to the Berber village of Aroumd (1.843m) passing the hamlets. You will see Mount Toubkal, which is the highest peak in Morocco and North Africa. The views will be amazing and I will tell you all about the Berber way of life. The journey continues until we reach the village of Ait-Souka for lunch in the house of a Berber family. After lunch you will be taken back to Marrakech to arrive at 4:30 PM.
Enjoy the view of the majestic High Atlas Mountains and visit the oldest Berber village in the Tahanout area. Ride to Asni, and enjoy the beautiful view of the summit of Oukaimden. Explore Imlil village and walk through the Berber villages to discover their culture and lifestyle.
Visit the weekly Berber market on Saturday in Asni. Optional
Stop to take pictures of the highest peak in Morocco and North Africa.
Explore Imlil village and walk through the Berber villages to discover their culture and lifestyle
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel pickup and drop-off offered
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(5)
We made the trip from Marrakech today. Yussef was our "guide" but he didn't tell anything except where we'll make stops. Nothing about country and people. It's too bad. First stop a sales event with "breakfast" some bread that could be dipped in oil, honey or a cream of nuts and also some tea. Small explanatory note about the processing of nuts and larger explanation about the products that should be sold. Then a photo stop. And after a short drive a hike of about 1 hour. Warning not suitable for strollers. Lunch was delicious but not very much, a small salad, tajine with chicken and vegetables and something sweet with tea. Return with a photo break with dromedaries (or camels) . After the meal Yussef wanted to make sure we gave a review, directly. I wouldn't do this tour again.
We booked the atlas mountain guide tour with Moustapha. We had a nice day with good views, food and a lot of information. Moustapha answered very kind to all of our questions about culture, home, customs... The communication went well. We recommend this trip!
The hike was fantastic, through wonderful views and beautiful waterfalls. Mustapha is an exceptional guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. He showed us his village in the mountains and took us to a riad where we had lunch with exquisite Berber cuisine. I recommend everyone to do this hike to spend half a day in a quiet place, away from the traffic of Marrakech. Full marks! I hope to be able to return sooner or later.
Mustapha the guide was amazing and very professional, we loved the trip, the food was delicious as well. Overall it was nice experience
The hike was very nice, walking through the villages with our guide Hamza was a beautiful experience. Hamza was very knowledgeable about the area and made us feel welcome. We didn’t opt for the lunch but were could sit on the restaurant’s terrace regardless, with a stunning view over the valley. Getting to and from the villages was comfortable. We shared the ride with a different group, which resulted in us taking some detours and being on road longer overall but we were invited to share in those additional experiences and had a good time. Communication with the organisers was prompt and friendly and we got dropped off almost on the dot back at our Riad. If you are looking for a nice day out in the countryside, this tour will hit the spot.
