Atlas Mountain Day Trip from Marrakech

Marrakech, Morocco
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Curated by: AITIDAR MOHAMED

Difficulty Level
Easy
Duration Time
≈ 8 Hours
Number of Person
≈ 1 - 16 Person

The Atlas Mountains is the highest mountain in north africa, Mount Toubkal stretching to 4.165 meters above sea level.. These big chains of mountains are divided into three parts: the Middle Atlas (north of Beni Mellal), the Anti-Atlas (south of Marrakech to Tafilalet) and the High Atlas Mountains between Marrakech and Ouarzazate and offer very impressive mountain biking trails, trekking trails and photography opportunities. These mountains are the highest in the region. The Atlas Mountains have walks to suit all abilities, but mules are also available in the villages if riding suits you better than trekking. The Authentic Berber villages offer stylish Moroccan accommodation in the local traditional houses and there are official guides available. The Berber are the original people of Morocco who are enduring, hospitable and very friendly people. Imlil is a small berber village with a large number of hotels and restaurants. Imlil is situated at about 70km from Marrakech. It's the last biggest village before the Atlas mountains and it is the start point of the hikes and treks to Toubkal or surrounding area.

What you’re going to do

Departure from Marrakech in the early morning towards the high Atlas Mountains via Tahnaouet (local market on Tuesdays), Valley Ghighaya, Moulay Brahim gorges, Asni (market on Saturdays) then between terraced fields of vegetable and fruit trees. Upon arrival to imlil 1740m, you will be welcomed by a local guide with a glass of mint tea, then you will either ride mules or walk through Berber villages ( Targa Imoula, Tagadirte, between fields of fruit trees walnut, cherries, apples, vegetables) then pass by a waterfall before climbing to Armed village 1900m. Have lunch with a Berber family with a view on the highest peak in North Africa Toubkal 4167m, visit one of the oldest villages in massif, then go back down by the western way overlooking the Ait Mizane valley, ancient irrigated terraced fields, passing by Ashien & Imlil villages before the centre, end of trek & heading back to Marrakech.