Mountains · Full day
Imlil & Toubkal Foothills Day Trip
A full-day Atlas day trip to the trekking village of Imlil below Mount Toubkal
- places on the route
- 3
Marrakech to Asni, Imlil, Aroumd, and back to Marrakech.
Fixed written quote within 24h
- Stop 1: Marrakech
- Stop 2: Asni
- Stop 3: Imlil
- Stop 4: Marrakech
How long is the Imlil & Toubkal Foothills Day Trip?
Full day private, from Marrakech
5 stops, Marrakech to Marrakech
2–8 travellers only the people you book with
Imlil & Toubkal Foothills Day Trip itinerary, day by day
Marrakech to Marrakech. Your driver sets the pace; every day can move.
Todra Gorge 08:30
Marrakech riad pickup
Medina
Morning pickup and the 90-minute drive south to Imlil through Asni and the apple valleys.
Mint tea 10:00
Arrive Imlil
Imlil · 1,740m
Meet your local mountain guide in the trekking village at the foot of Toubkal.
Moroccan food 10:30
Foothill walk to Aroumd
Toubkal valley
Walk through walnut and cherry groves and terraced fields to the stone village of Aroumd, with views up toward the Toubkal massif. Take a mule for part of the way if you prefer.
Marrakech 12:30
Berber home & mint tea
Aroumd
Mint tea in a Berber family home and a look at mountain village life.
13:30
Mountain tagine lunch
Imlil terrace
A tagine lunch on a terrace with a Toubkal view.
15:30
Return to Marrakech
Medina
Drive back down through Asni to the city, arriving around 17:30.
Map of the Imlil & Toubkal Foothills Day Trip
- Stop 1: Marrakech
- Stop 2: Asni
- Stop 3: Imlil
- Stop 4: Marrakech
- 1 Marrakech
- 2 Asni
- 3 Imlil
- 4 Aroumd
- 5 Marrakech
Places on the Imlil & Toubkal Foothills Day Trip
What's included in the Imlil & Toubkal Foothills Day Trip
- Private riad pickup and drop-off in Marrakech
- Dedicated driver and a local mountain guide in Imlil
- Guided foothill walk to Aroumd
- Mint tea in a Berber home
- Bottled water on board
Get a quote for the Imlil & Toubkal Foothills Day Trip
- Trip
- Imlil & Toubkal Foothills Day Trip
- Pickup
- Your riad or hotel in Marrakech
- Group
- Private, 2–8 travellers
- Price
- Fixed written quote within 24h. No deposit to ask.
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Imlil & Toubkal Foothills Day Trip details
A full-day excursion to Imlil, the gateway village below North Africa's highest peak: a guided foothill walk through Berber villages and walnut groves, a mule option, and a mountain lunch.
Imlil sits at 1,740m at the foot of Jbel Toubkal (4,167m), the highest mountain in North Africa, and is the launch point for the great Atlas treks. This full-day day trip from Marrakech brings you into the heart of Berber mountain country without committing to a multi-day trek.
A local mountain guide leads you on a walk from Imlil through walnut and cherry groves to the village of Aroumd and a viewpoint over the Toubkal valley — with the option of a mule to carry you or your bag. There's mint tea in a Berber home, a tagine lunch with a mountain view, and time to feel the scale of the High Atlas. Back in Marrakech by evening.
Good to know
- Length
- Full day, Marrakech to Marrakech
- Group
- 2–8 travellers, private: only the people you book with
- Effort
- Moderate
- Languages
- English, French, Berber
- Booking
- A written itinerary and a fixed price within 24 hours. A 30% deposit confirms; cancellation and refunds follow Serenity Morocco Tours' booking terms.
Highlights
- Full-day excursion from Marrakech — back the same evening
- Imlil — the gateway village below Mount Toubkal (4,167m)
- Guided foothill walk through Berber villages and walnut groves
- Viewpoint over the Toubkal valley from Aroumd
- Optional mule to ride or carry your bag
- Mint tea in a Berber home and a mountain tagine lunch
Not included: Lunch (around 120 MAD per person); Mule hire (around 150 MAD); Tips for the driver and guide.
Every day in full
- 08:30: Marrakech riad pickup
- Morning pickup and the 90-minute drive south to Imlil through Asni and the apple valleys.
- 10:00: Arrive Imlil
- Meet your local mountain guide in the trekking village at the foot of Toubkal.
- 10:30: Foothill walk to Aroumd
- Walk through walnut and cherry groves and terraced fields to the stone village of Aroumd, with views up toward the Toubkal massif. Take a mule for part of the way if you prefer.
- 12:30: Berber home & mint tea
- Mint tea in a Berber family home and a look at mountain village life.
- 13:30: Mountain tagine lunch
- A tagine lunch on a terrace with a Toubkal view. Meals: L.
- 15:30: Return to Marrakech
- Drive back down through Asni to the city, arriving around 17:30.
What to bring
- Sturdy walking shoes or light hiking boots
- A warm layer — Imlil is at altitude and cooler than Marrakech
- Sun hat, sunglasses and SPF 30+
- Cash in dirhams for lunch and the mule
Imlil & Toubkal Foothills Day Trip FAQ
Do I need to be fit for the Imlil day trip?
A reasonable level of fitness helps — the foothill walk to Aroumd is gentle but at altitude (around 1,800m). You can take a mule for part or all of the walk, and we adjust the route to your group, so it suits most active travellers.
Can I climb Toubkal on a day trip?
No — summiting Jbel Toubkal (4,167m) is a two-day trek with an overnight at the refuge. This day trip explores the foothill villages and viewpoints around Imlil; ask us about a multi-day trek if you want the summit.
Is there snow in Imlil?
In winter, yes — the high peaks are snow-capped from roughly December to April and the village itself can see snow. The foothill walk is usually still doable; bring warm layers and grippy shoes.