Imlil Valley Hike to Aroumd with Lunch in a Berber Home
Tour at a glance
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Start
- Imlil
- End
- Imlil
- Group size
- 1 to 12 travellers
- Languages
- English, French, Tamazight, Arabic
- Difficulty
- Easy to moderate
- Best time
- April–October for hiking; snow from December to March.
About the Imlil to Aroumd hike
Imlil sits at 1,740 metres at the end of the road into the Toubkal massif. If you are already staying in the valley, or arrive by taxi from Marrakech, this is the best short walk: a loop to Aroumd, the highest village in the valley, and back by a different path.
The trail climbs through walnut and cherry orchards irrigated by the same channels that farmers dug centuries ago. Aroumd is built of stone and earth on a rocky spur above the Mizane riverbed, with Jbel Toubkal’s neighbouring peaks behind it. Your guide, who grew up in the valley, explains how families live here through the snowy winters.
Lunch is in a village home: a tagine cooked over wood, salad, bread and mint tea on the roof.
Highlights
- Walnut and cherry terraces
- Aroumd, the highest village in the valley (1,900 m)
- Views towards the Toubkal massif
- Lunch in a Berber family home
- A guide born in the valley
- Mule available for children or tired legs
Route map of the Imlil to Aroumd hike
- 1Imlil (1,740 m)
- 2Aroumd
- ↩Back to Imlil (1,740 m)
Berber villages, walnut valleys and North Africa’s highest peak, Jbel Toubkal, just an hour from Marrakech. All tours in Atlas Mountains
Itinerary for the day
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09:30 Meet in Imlil
Meet your guide and set off through the orchards.
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10:30 Up to Aroumd
Walk through the terraces and up to the village.
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12:30 Lunch with a family
Tagine, salad, bread and tea on the roof terrace.
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14:00 Return by the riverbed
Cross the Mizane plain and walk back to Imlil.
Times and driving durations are approximate and can be adapted. It is a private tour, so you can change stops with your driver-guide.
Prices for the Imlil to Aroumd hike
Your private tour, with prices per group size. All prices are in euros and include everything listed under “What’s included”.
| Travellers | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | €35 | €35 |
| 2 | €70 | €35 |
| 3 | €105 | €35 |
| 4 | €140 | €35 |
| 6 | €210 | €35 |
| 8 | €280 | €35 |
The more you are, the less you pay per person. Children count as travellers when they need a bed.
What's included
Included
- Local mountain guide
- Lunch with a Berber family
- Mint tea and water
Not included
- Transport to Imlil (we can arrange it)
- Mule (on request)
- Tips
Good to know before you go
What to bring
Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat.
A warm layer: nights in the desert and the mountains are cold, even in spring.
Best time for this tour
April–October for hiking; snow from December to March.
The tour runs every day of the year. Start dates are flexible.
Payment & cancellation
Pay online with PayPal or a debit or credit card. Free cancellation with full refund up to 48 hours before the start.
Read the full policyFrequently asked questions
How much does the imlil to aroumd hike cost?
It costs €35 per person, so €70 for 2 travellers. Everything listed under “What’s included” is in the price.
How difficult is the walk?
Easy to moderate, about 8 km and 200 m of climbing on clear paths. Children from 6 manage well.
Can you arrange transport from Marrakech?
Yes. See our Imlil day trip from Marrakech, or ask us to add a transfer.
Is it open all year?
Yes. In winter there can be snow in Aroumd; the guide will advise on footwear.
Can we stay overnight in the valley?
Yes, we recommend a night in a guesthouse in Imlil or Aroumd.
How do I pay and when is my booking confirmed?
You pay online with PayPal or a debit or credit card through PayPal’s secure checkout, and you receive a receipt by email. If online payment is not available, you can send a booking request instead: we confirm it and send you a secure payment link. After booking, and Brahim or our team contacts you on WhatsApp to arrange the pick-up. Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure.
Are your tours private or shared?
All our tours are private: only you and your travel companions, with your own vehicle and driver-guide.
Can you build a custom itinerary?
Yes. Tell us your dates, interests and budget, and a local travel designer will plan a tailor-made route across Morocco with clear, all-inclusive prices.
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