🌿 Discover the Heart of the Atlas: A Scenic Hike Through Berber Villages & Waterfalls

Pre-Trek Briefing:
Your journey will take you past waterfalls and the hamlets of Ait Mizan, Imlil village, and other charming settlements. You will stop off in Aroumd village and have the opportunity to take in the views of ancient irrigated terraced fields of barley, corn, and vegetables, surrounded by cherry and walnut trees. Your guide will point out things of interest and talk to you about the Berber culture and heritage along the way. You will have the opportunity to have mint tea with a Berber family as you come down through the village and then enjoy a traditional Moroccan meal in a Berber family guest house.
Day 1: Marrakech – Tahnaout – Asni – Imlil Valley 1740m – Aroumd Village 2000m – Possible to Hike up to Some Peak
Departure from Marrakech (9:00 AM): Departing from Marrakech with Trekking Morocco Mountains Driver and Guide, we take the tarred road towards Imlil. Small villages follow each other in a vast landscape planted with olive trees, separated by a natural border made of prickly pear cactuses.

🥾 Hike Through Authentic Berber Villages & Juniper Forests: We will enjoy breathtaking views, including the snowy summits of the High Atlas Mountains. We’ll stop in the small mountain village of Aremd. Visiting a traditional Berber Market, which is one of our highlights, located in Asni & operates on Saturday. Here, people come every Saturday to sell their goods and buy their needs.

💦 Visit the Ghighaya River & Hidden Waterfalls: We continue to Imlil valley (64 km from Marrakech) in the Toubkal Massif (the highest in North Africa at 4167m), which is known for its walnuts, apples, and cherries. From Imlil village, we go on a short trek by foot or mule between some Berber villages... We shall stop at Aroumd to visit this rather singular village in the Assif Aït Mizane Valley, built seemingly house upon house, overlooking ancient irrigated terraced fields of barley, corn, and vegetables, and surrounded by almond and walnut trees.

🍽️ Traditional Lunch in an Ancient Imlil Village: Continue your journey to an old Imlil village, where you’ll be welcomed with a delicious organic lunch prepared with locally sourced, chemical-free ingredients. Savor authentic Berber flavors while enjoying panoramic views of the valley.

🌾 Walk Through Local Farms & Villages: After lunch, stroll through lush terraced farms, where local families cultivate their land using age-old techniques. Your guide will lead you through one last typical Berber village, offering a final glimpse into the mountain lifestyle before descending back to the main route.

🚙 Return to Marrakech: Meet your driver and relax on the scenic drive back to Marrakech, arriving in the late afternoon with memories of an unforgettable Atlas Mountain adventure.