Family Mule Ride in the Imlil Valley
Tour at a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Start
- Imlil
- End
- Imlil
- Group size
- 1 to 12 travellers
- Languages
- English, French, Arabic, Tamazight
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Best time
- April–October for hiking; snow from December to March.
About the Imlil family mule ride
Mules are how things move in the Atlas: luggage, building materials, harvests and, when needed, tired walkers. For families with young children, a mule ride is the easiest way to explore the valley.
Children (and any adult who wants a ride) sit on a padded saddle while a muleteer leads the animal on a slow, safe path. You climb through the orchards to the old kasbah on its hill above Imlil, then cross to a small waterfall for a picnic and a paddle.
The guide tells the children about the animals, the crops and the village school on the way.
Highlights
- Gentle mules led by muleteers
- The old kasbah above Imlil
- Picnic by a small waterfall
- Orchards and irrigation channels
- Suitable from 3 years old
- Local guide
Route map of the Imlil family mule ride
- 1Imlil (1,740 m)
- 2Old kasbah
- 3Waterfall
- ↩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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10:00 Imlil
Meet the muleteers and their animals.
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Up to the kasbah Up to the kasbah
Ride through the orchards to the hill above the village.
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Waterfall picnic Waterfall picnic
Picnic, juice and time to play by the water.
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13:00 Back in Imlil
Return by the lower path.
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 family mule ride
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 | €30 | €30 |
| 2 | €60 | €30 |
| 3 | €90 | €30 |
| 4 | €120 | €30 |
| 6 | €180 | €30 |
| 8 | €240 | €30 |
The more you are, the less you pay per person. Children count as travellers when they need a bed.
What's included
Included
- Mule and muleteer for each child
- Local guide
- Picnic and drinks
Not included
- Transport to Imlil
- 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 family mule ride cost?
It costs €30 per person, so €60 for 2 travellers. Everything listed under “What’s included” is in the price.
From what age?
From about 3 years old, with a parent walking beside the mule.
Can adults ride too?
Yes, mules can carry adults up to about 90 kg.
Is it safe?
The mules are calm working animals and the muleteers hold them at all times.
What if it rains?
We move the ride or refund you. Afternoon showers are possible in spring.
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 Hamid 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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