Day Treks From Imlil to the surrounding toubkal Massif valleys
At the centre of the High Atlas, almost in the shadow of Mt Toubkal (4,167m), the highest point in North Aftrica, is the village of Imlil (1,740m). The village has become the most popular starting point for ascents of the great mountain and for a wide range of less demanding hikes and Treks.
Our range of treks include both 2, 3, 6 and 7 day itineraries that include an ascent of the summit of Mt Toubkal, and a selection of more gentle hikes through the picturesque panoramas, mountain passes, valleys and Berber villages of the High Atlas
Our range of treks include both 2, 3, 6 and 7 day itineraries that include an ascent of the summit of Mt Toubkal, and a selection of more gentle hikes through the picturesque panoramas, mountain passes, valleys and Berber villages of the High Atlas
Itinerary
IMLIL - TIZI n'TAMATERT - AMGHEDOUL - TACHEDDIRT - TIGHOURINE - IMLIL.Setting out along a piste for a hike towards the east up to the Tizi n'Tamatert (2272m) and on through fields of wheat and orchards of walnut, apple and cherry trees until you reach the village of Tamatert (1810m). Once through the village take a path which then leads up through pine and juniper woods; stop at the Tizi to admire the Imlil and Imenane Valleys, the latter with its many terraced Berber villages tucked precariously on to the slopes stretching around you. All along with Adrar n'Oukaimeden (3268m), almost as high as the Rockies, on the southern horizon, with the high peaks of the Tizi n'Eddi (2928m) and the Jbel Angour (3616m) also looming down.
Continue the hike along the Tamatert Valley slopes until you reach the location for your field picnic at Amghedoul, surrounded now on all sides by the Toubkal Massif range. Once refreshed, set off back to the Douar Samra, first towards the oldest Berber village in this once-remote area, Tacheddirt, then via Ouaneskra and the other side of the Valley, passing through the villages of Tamegguist and Tinghourine with the stark Jbel Bou Iguenouane (3882m), Tizi n'Likemt (3615m), Aksoual (3842m) and the Azrou n'Tamadot (3664m) until a welcoming return to your accommodation.
Continue the hike along the Tamatert Valley slopes until you reach the location for your field picnic at Amghedoul, surrounded now on all sides by the Toubkal Massif range. Once refreshed, set off back to the Douar Samra, first towards the oldest Berber village in this once-remote area, Tacheddirt, then via Ouaneskra and the other side of the Valley, passing through the villages of Tamegguist and Tinghourine with the stark Jbel Bou Iguenouane (3882m), Tizi n'Likemt (3615m), Aksoual (3842m) and the Azrou n'Tamadot (3664m) until a welcoming return to your accommodation.
Some other alternative walks from Imlil
Tizi n Tamatert Walk from Imlil
A gentel walk to the est of Imlil towards Tizi n’Tamaterte (2279m) will take you to see the most typical valley in the high atlas mountains, which Imnane valley, several berber villages and also a spectavulaire view of the high atlas mountains, lunch on the pass & a break before going back to the house. |
Tasghimout Plateau Walk from Imlil
West of imlil is also beautiful and atractive, 2h50 walk uphill to Tizi Mzik to get a nice view above Imlil valley & Azzaden valley, lunch on the pass & a break before going back to the house. |
Tizi n Tamatert Walk from Imil
A gentel walk to the est of Imlil towards Tizi n’Tamaterte (2279m) will take you to see the most typical valley in the high atlas mountains, which Imnane valley, several berber villages and also a spectavulaire view of the high atlas mountains, lunch on the pass & a break before going back to the house. |
Imlil to Ouad N'Fis.
This is a little-visited area, but it is close to Marrakech and it starts from the Berber village at Imlil. There are high passes and plateaux, a choice of wild camping and Berber guest houses, juniper forests, pretty valley villages and farms and ancient hazelnut groves. On the trek, you will have a choice of wild camping and Berber gîte or guest houses.
You will spend valuable time with your Berber guides and hosts, learning about their lives and beliefs and absorbing their culture. On your return, you will have time to see Marrakech before flying home.
This trek is suitable for all age groups and for people of reasonable fitness.
Trekking Season - mid-April to mid-Oct. The Atlas mountains are snow-bound in the Winter season, which prohibits trekking.
This is a little-visited area, but it is close to Marrakech and it starts from the Berber village at Imlil. There are high passes and plateaux, a choice of wild camping and Berber guest houses, juniper forests, pretty valley villages and farms and ancient hazelnut groves. On the trek, you will have a choice of wild camping and Berber gîte or guest houses.
You will spend valuable time with your Berber guides and hosts, learning about their lives and beliefs and absorbing their culture. On your return, you will have time to see Marrakech before flying home.
This trek is suitable for all age groups and for people of reasonable fitness.
Trekking Season - mid-April to mid-Oct. The Atlas mountains are snow-bound in the Winter season, which prohibits trekking.
Trek & Tour Informations
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Most of those equipment can be rented locally from our equipment shop in Imlil |
Grade : 1 - 2 - 3
Availability & Confirmed Dates:This Day trek runs all year round and can depart at any date of your preference.
We usually have several treks departing each week that you may join , please get in Touch!! How to Confirm this Tour?
Step 1 :
Let us know the exacte dates for the tour? this will be discussed by email before you send the deposit. Step 2 : Send us a down payment via bank account. Step 3 :
Let us know your accommodation details for the pick up? address & tel if you are staying in a Riad / Hotel? this can be whenever available and should be send by email at latest 12hours before departure. Accommodation during the Trek
No accommodation is needed for this tour but if you wish to combine this day tour with an overnight in the atlas Mountain then we can book you at our gueshouse in imlil Guesthouse Dar Adrar
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