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Atlas Day Trek
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Duration - 1 day
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Guide optionsEnglish, French, Arabic
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Cancellation PolicyStandard
Overview
Atlas Day Trek . Leaving the chaos of Marrakech behind for a day and taking a one day Imlil day trip in the Atlas Mountains outside Marrakech is a brilliant way to spend some time in the great outdoors and see beyond the city limits.
Highlights
- Visit the Atlas Mountains
- Lunch at the foot of Toubkal Summit foothills
- Meet the native berbers
- Try Berber food
- Get mountain fresh air
Description
Atlas Day Trek
Imlil is the heart of the hiking area and a trekkers paradise and perfect for an Imlil day trip. Travel from your accommodation in Marrakech to the mountains in just 90 minutes. Once you arrive in Imlil, you will immediately feel the warmth of Berber hospitality. Wear some solid walking shoes and depart from the village to trek in the nearby trails to a village called Armed you will experience the beauty of Mount Toubkal from the valley below. Standing at 4170 m Mount Toubkal is a big attraction for day trips and serious trekkers alike.
As a day trip from Marrakech, this one can’t be beat. Fresh air, great food reaped from the local lands and cooked especially for you, enjoy fresh vegetables, flavorful tagine and the company of chatty residents who are eager to share their lifestyle with you.
What's included
- Inclusions:
- Transport
- English Speaking Guide
- Lunch
- Mint Tea Stop
- Exclusions:
- Travel Insurance
- Tips
- Soft Drinks
- Mineral water
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
- Tahnaout
- Asni
- Imlil
Marrakech to imlil Atlas Mountains, Departure by car from Marrakech around 9am in the morning for 1h30 hour drive south up the Moulay Brahim Gorges, Asni weekly market every saturday then to Imlil (1740m), set in the upper level foothills of the Western High Atlas mountains, a main trailhead with streams and paths branching out in all directions. Here we shall leave our vehicle to take a welcome glass of mint tea in the village and meet your local guide prior to setting out for some 4km excursion. towards the south to the Berber village of Aroumd (Aremd) (1843m), passing the hamlets of ait souka, Targa Imoula, up and down the stark slopes, the jagged Western High Atlas peaks of the Toubkal Massif before us – Jbels Aguelzim (3547m), Aksouâl (3847m) and the Adrar Adj (3122m) watching us all the way.
We shall stop at Aroumd to visit this rather singular village in the Assif Aït Mizane Valley, built seemingly house upon house on a large moraine spur, overlooking ancient irrigated terraced fields of barley, corn and vegetables and always surrounded by almond and walnut trees. We thence carry on for another Half an Hour to get to our lunch wish will be served among a berber familly in the village of ait souka prior to setting off back down the other side of the valley back to Imlil and our return trip to Marrakech.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much time does the Atlas Day Trek take?
Atlas Day Trek duration is 1 day.
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