Overview of the Day Trip From Marrakech to Imlil and the Toubkal Park:
The Imlil and Imnan valleys residing in the High Atlas Mountain of Morocco, offers an enchanting two days trekking adventure. This adventure combine a new built up area in Imlil Valley and a traditional agricultural community in Imnan Valley. Starting the trek from Imlil village where you will be welcomed by your English speaking guide and mule carriers. Climb across beautiful scenery; cross Berber villages such as Ait Souka and Tamatert surrounded by steeply terraced fields and forests. Continue the high ride to Tizi n’Tamatert pass with the stunning view of plateaus and circling up to get to the Imenane valley for a relaxed lunch next to the river. The day trip From Marrakech to Imlil proceeds to Tacheddirt village, located at an altitude of 2400m then spend the night in a berber house in a gite.
Explore the aspects of Berber people in the second day as your traverse through the Imenane valley. Have a locally brewed breakfast in the morning before continuing to hike more through more villages as people go through their day-to-day farming activities. Continue to Tizi n’Aguersioual at a height of 2100m with some panoramic views of the accompanied valleys and mountains. Continue our Day Trip From Marrakech to Imlil and the Toubkal Park through some of the astonishingly located villages until you finally arrive to Aguersioual village at the altitude of 1650 meters where your transportation is. Spend time contemplating about your trek over a riverside lunch before having to get back to Marrakech or you could opt to spend more days in Imlil and explore the region more.
Highlights of the Day Trip From Marrakech to Imlil and the Toubkal Park:
- Start a trek from Imlil village which stands at an altitude of 1740 meters with guide and mules.
- Cross through Ait Souka and Tamatert villages; forest paths.
- Arriving at the Tizi n’Tamatert pass with mountainous views at 2270meters.
- Take orange juice at a beautiful kiosk, preferably a glass of freshly squeezed one.
- Start descending to Imenane valley, time for lunch by the water source.
- Proceed with the trek to the Tacheddirt village which situated at an altitude of 2400 meters for the acodmodation.
- Day 2: Trek to Imenane valley and cross Tizi n’Aguersioual (3200m).
- The trek ends at the Aguersioual village (1650m) and a transport back is provided.
If you are a hiking lover and you are in Marrakech for few days! it’s is a perfect option to discover the best of the High Atlas Mountains with its remote Berber villages.
- 1h30 drive
- 2 days hike
On the first day of our day trip From Marrakech to Imlil and the Toubkal Park, join your English speaking guide and your mule team in Imlil in the morning. After taking mint tea, equipment will be fixed on the mules to kick start your trek. Your first goal is the pass visible to the left with splendid views of the valley down below. Cross beautiful Berber villages like Ait Souka and Tamatert, going deeper into the forest trails before reaching the Tizi n´Tamatert pass standing at 2270 meters. There is a good opportunity to look at the beauty of nature and have refill of fresh orange juice bought at a nearby kiosk. Proceed downwards to the valley floor, take lunch and then carry on ascending the valley to Tacheddirt where we will be spending the night in a Berber gite, getting to understand their serene hospitality.
Day two sets off as the night one ends; the breakfast is true African style then the packing of the mules and proceeding with the trek. Continue along the valley, along the way admiring the views of the Berber villages where you can see the locals’ farming and everyday activities. Arriving at Tizi n´Aguersioual you so clearly have splendid view over two valleys at the same time standing at an altitude over 2000m. Continue our day trip From Marrakech to Imlil and the Toubkal Park from the mountainous region to the area of Aguersioual village with your transport waiting for you to end the tour. It is advisable to take lunch at the riverside before you make the decision to either head back to Marrakech or opt to spend more nights in either an Imlil or another village’s guest house after the Imlil and Imnan valleys tours.
Tour Map
This comprehensive map is designed to guide you through an exciting journey filled with remarkable destinations and captivating experiences.
