Imlil
Morocco · Marrakech-Safi · 1740 m
Description
Imlil (إمليل) is a picturesque mountain village in the High Atlas and the main gateway for treks to Jebel Toubkal, at 4,167 metres the highest peak in North Africa. Located around 64 kilometres south of Marrakech, the village is surrounded by steep mountain slopes, terraced fields, walnut trees and traditional Amazigh settlements. Ancient mule trails connect Imlil with scattered hamlets and lead deep into the dramatic landscapes of the Toubkal Massif. As one of Morocco’s most important hiking centres, Imlil combines traditional village life with spectacular mountain scenery and serves as the principal gateway to the high peaks of the High Atlas.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 4 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: May – June
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- May
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- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Mount Toubkal Summit Trek(Multi-day trip)
- Toubkal National Park
- Imlil Valley and High Atlas mountain scenery
- Aroumd village
- Imlil Valley hiking trails
- Imlil Valley walnut and apple groves
- Imlil Waterfall
- Aroumd and Imlil Valley panoramic viewpoints
- Sidi Chamharouch Shrine
- Sidi Chamharouch hiking trail
- Toubkal Refuge(Multi-day trip)
- Mizane Valley
- Tizi Mzik Pass
- Tizi Mzik Pass hike
- Tizi n'Tamatert Pass
- Tizi n'Tamatert Pass hike
- Tamatert village
- Aït Souka village
- Mzik village
- Armed Valley terraces and villages
- Azzaden Valley(Day trip)
- Azzaden Valley hiking(Day trip)
- Ighouliden Waterfalls(Day trip)
- Tamsoulte Refuge(Multi-day trip)
- High Atlas village trekking(Multi-day trip)
- Toubkal Circuit(Multi-day trip)
- Mount Ouanoukrim(Multi-day trip)
- Mount Ouanoukrim Summit Trek(Multi-day trip)
- Ouirgane Valley(Day trip)
- Ouirgane hiking trails(Day trip)
- Kik Plateau(Day trip)
- Asni traditional souk (Saturday)