Imlil & Toubkal National Park: Berber Village Hiking Day
Tour at a glance
- Duration
- Full day
- Start
- Marrakech (pick-up at your hotel or riad)
- End
- Marrakech
- Group size
- 1 to 12 travellers
- Languages
- English, French, Tamazight, Arabic
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best time
- April–October for hiking; snow from December to March.
- Vehicle
- Air-conditioned 4x4, minivan or minibus by group size
About the Imlil hiking day
Imlil is the trailhead for Jbel Toubkal, at 4,167 m the highest mountain in North Africa, and the best place near Marrakech for a real day of hiking. This private day trip combines the scenic drive through the Moulay Brahim gorge and the market town of Asni with a guided walk through terraced valleys, walnut and cherry orchards and the stone villages of the Toubkal National Park.
Lunch is served in a Berber family home in a mountain village: a vegetable tagine, homemade bread and mint tea with the family who prepares it. Your mountain guide adapts the route to your fitness, from a gentle two-hour loop to Aroumd to a five-hour walk over the Tizi n’Mzik pass.
This is the quieter, more authentic alternative to the busy Ourika Valley, and a perfect warm-up if you are thinking about climbing Toubkal.
Highlights
- Views of Jbel Toubkal, 4,167 m
- Guided hike through Berber villages
- Home-cooked lunch with a mountain family
- Asni Saturday market (Saturdays)
- Walnut, apple and cherry orchards
- Routes for every fitness level
Route map of the Imlil hiking day
- 1Marrakech
- 2Moulay Brahim gorge
- 3Asni
- 4Imlil
- 5Aroumd
- ↩Back to Marrakech
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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08:30 Pick-up in Marrakech
Drive south through the Moulay Brahim gorge to Asni, a busy market town at the foot of the mountains.
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10:00 Imlil (1,740 m)
Meet your local mountain guide in Imlil, the base for Toubkal climbers.
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10:30 Hike through the villages
Walk up the valley to Aroumd at 1,900 m, or choose a longer loop over a pass with views of the Toubkal massif.
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13:30 Lunch with a Berber family
Vegetable or chicken tagine, salads, bread and tea on a family terrace.
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17:30 Back in Marrakech
Return drive to your accommodation.
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 hiking day
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 | €190 | €190 |
| 2 | €190 | €95 |
| 3 | €190 | €63 |
| 4 | €190 | €48 |
| 6 | €190 | €32 |
| 8 | €190 | €24 |
The more you are, the less you pay per person. Children count as travellers when they need a bed.
What's included
Included
- Private vehicle with driver for the day
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech
- Bottled water
Not included
- Local mountain guide in Imlil (paid on site)
- Lunch with the family (paid on site)
- 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 hiking day cost?
For 2 travellers the private day trip costs €95 per person (€190 in total), and for 4 travellers €48 per person. The price is for your own vehicle and driver, so it goes down as your group grows.
Do I need hiking experience?
No. The guide chooses the route for you. Wear proper walking shoes and bring a layer: it is cooler in the mountains.
Can we see snow in Imlil?
From December to March the peaks are usually snow-capped, and sometimes the village too.
Can we stay overnight in Imlil?
Yes. Book it as a 2-day tour, or choose our 2-day Toubkal trek.
Is Imlil suitable for children?
Yes, with a short route to Aroumd. Mules can carry tired little legs back down.
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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