Marrakesh Trip Overview
The village of Imlil (1,740m) is located in the center of the High Atlas, almost in the shadow of Mount Toubkal (4,167m), the highest point in northern Africa. The village has become the most popular starting point for big mountain ascents and for a wide range of less demanding hikes and treks.
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* Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes
* Starts: Marrakesh, Morocco
* Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
The village of Imlil (1,740m) is located in the center of the High Atlas, almost in the shadow of Mount Toubkal (4,167m), the highest point in northern Africa. The village has become the most popular starting point for big mountain ascents and for a wide range of less demanding hikes and treks.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Imlil Day Trips, Marrakech Morocco
a hike east to Tizi n’Tamatert (2272m) and through wheat fields and orchards of walnut, apple and cherry trees to the village of Tamatert (1810m).
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Imlil Day Trips, Marrakech Morocco
Once through the village, take a path that climbs through pine and juniper woods; Stop at Tizi to admire the valleys of Imlil and Imenane, the latter with its many Berber terraced villages precariously hidden on the slopes that surround you.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Imlil Day Trips, Marrakech Morocco
All along with Adrar n’Oukaimeden (3268 m), almost as high as the Rockies, on the southern horizon, with the high peaks of Tizi n’Eddi (2928 m) and Jbel Angour (3616 m) also looming .
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Imlil Day Trips, Marrakech Morocco
Continue hiking along the slopes of the Tamatert Valley until you reach your field picnic spot at Amghedoul, now surrounded right through by the Toubkal massif.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Imlil Day Trips, Marrakech Morocco
Once refreshed, return to Douar Samra, towards the oldest Berber village in this once isolated region, Tacheddirt, then via Ouaneskra and the other side of the valley, passing through the villages of Tamegguist and Tinghourine, with the upsetting Jbel Bou. Iguenouane (3882m), Tizi n’Likemt (3615m), Aksoual (3842m) and Azrou n’Tamadot (3664m) until a warm return to your accommodation in Marrakech.
Duration: 2 hours
