Overview
Imlil is a mountain village at the foot of Mount Toubkal, North Africa's highest peak, and the gateway to the High Atlas. An hour and a half from Marrakech, the air is cooler, the slopes are terraced with walnut and apple trees, and the villages are built in stone and earth.
With a professional local guide, you walk through the valley to the villages and the Imlil waterfalls, then share lunch at our guide's family home, a real taste of Berber hospitality. Everything is organised for you, from the transport to the guide, for a relaxed and seamless day.
Highlights
- Mountain views of the Toubkal massif
- A guided walk through Berber villages and to the Imlil waterfalls
- Lunch at our guide’s home with a Berber family
- A visit to a women’s argan oil cooperative
Full day (about 8 h)
Itinerary
9:00
Departure from Marrakech
Our driver picks you up at your riad or hotel and drives you through the Haouz plain and up the Asni valley to Imlil, in the heart of the Atlas.
Guided walk in the valley
In Imlil you meet your professional guide for a walk through the village, the surrounding Berber hamlets and up to the Imlil waterfalls, with views of the Atlas peaks.
Lunch with a Berber family
Enjoy a private lunch at the home of our guide: traditional dishes, bread from the oven, mint tea and real mountain hospitality.
Argan cooperative and return
On the way back to Marrakech, stop at a cooperative where Berber women produce argan oil, and learn how this unique oil is made.
Included
- Private transfer from and to Marrakech
- Professional local guide in Imlil
- Lunch at the guide’s home
Not included
- Drinks
- Tips
Good to know
Wear good walking shoes. The walk is easy to moderate and adapted to your group.
In winter, the mountains can be snowy and cold: bring warm clothes.
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Frequently asked questions
How difficult is the walk?
It is an easy to moderate walk on village paths, suitable for most people in normal shape. The guide adapts the route and pace to your group.
Can we climb Toubkal in a day?
No. Toubkal (4,167 m) needs at least two days. See our 4-day Toubkal trek for a comfortable ascent.
Is this a private tour?
Yes. You travel only with your own group, in a private vehicle with your driver-guide, and the timing adapts to you.
Plan this trip with us
Tell us your dates and group size: we reply within 24 hours with a tailored proposal. Every tour is private and can be adjusted.