Aroumd

Tours

Your day will begin when you meet with your driver by the Cafe France, situated in Jamaa Elfna Square. From here, you will drive towards the Toubkal National Park. after 40min drive from Marrakech, you will be welcomed in women managed local craft cooperative. Here you will have A berber breakfast and discer the local products made by these ladies. afterwards drive to Imlil where you will meet with your mountain guide and mule and have some mint tea before heading out to walk. Your journey will take you past waterfalls and the hamlets of Ait Mizan, Targa imoula village and other villages. 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 you will 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 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. 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 was one of our highlights,located in Asni & operates on Saturday. Here people come every Saturday to sell their goods and buy their needs. We continue to Imlil valley (64 km from Marrakech) in the Toubkal Massif) , the highest in North Africa (Toubkal 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 Ait Mizane Valley, built seemingly house upon house, overlooking ancient irrigated terraced fields of barley, corn and vegetables and surrounded by almond and walnut trees Highlights

Explore a coastal city famous for its vibrant Moroccan culture, captivating history, and picturesque scenery on this full-day Essaouira day trip from Marrakech. Visit the real women’s cooperative of argan oil.Spin in comfort through the countryside towards the Atlantic Coast, and discover top attractions including the Skala de la Ville and the lively Place Moulay Hassan. Wander among the busy souks, where locals trade aromatic spices, colorful cloth, and gleaming silver, and watch trawlers bringing the catch of the day in the bustling harbor. Your tour includes pre-booked pickup and drop-off at your Marrakech hotel or riad.

Leave the city behind and discover some of Morocco's wildest and most breathtaking scenery on this full-day, multi-faceted tour. After pickup from your hotel or the meeting point at 8:30 am, you will be driven from Marrakech only an hour and half to the heart of the Atlas. At our first stop we will take pictures against the backdrop of the scenic Tahanout village and visit a women’s argan coperative where you will enjoy some Moroccan tea and taste fresh argan oil before the ladies explain their work. Then we will continue our drive to the Atlas Mountains where our walking adventure will begin. We will pass through the quaint Berber villages dotted throughout the Imlil Valley--stopping as frequently as you like to rest and take photos-- then enjoy a lunch prepared lovingly in the traditional Moroccan way by a local family. Afterwards we will walk past the picturesque waterfalls before we go to the heart of Agafay Desert for a wonderful and joyful camel ride. After this fun packed day we will make our way back to Marrakech for a 6:30 pm arrival. Saturday and Tuesday tours also include a visit to a local Berber farmer's market. Note 1: the total duration of walk is 2.5 hours but transportation will be provided for people who do not want to walk Note 2: we will Enjoy a delicious lunch prepared lovingly by a Berber woman in her home, with an astonishing view from the roof towards the tallest mountain in North Africa

Explore a coastal city famous for its vibrant Moroccan culture, captivating history, and picturesque scenery on this full-day Essaouira day trip from Marrakech. Visit the real women’s cooperative of argan oil.Spin in comfort through the countryside towards the Atlantic Coast, and discover top attractions including the Skala de la Ville and the lively Place Moulay Hassan. Wander among the busy souks, where locals trade aromatic spices, colorful cloth, and gleaming silver, and watch trawlers bringing the catch of the day in the bustling harbor. Your tour includes pre-booked pickup and drop-off at your Marrakech hotel or riad.

Discover the beauty of the Atlas Mountains and the charm of Berber villages on this day trip from Marrakesh. Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off as well as a delicious local lunch and a cup of traditional Moroccan tea. Hike from the village of Imlil to a breathtaking waterfall. B picked up from your hotel and driven to the majestic Atlas Mountains. Stop to take pictures of Tahnaout, the oldest Berber village in the area and visit a Berber women’s cooperative. Have the chance to capture pictures with a stop at Asni to take pictures of the Oukaimeden Summit. Arrive in the hillside village of Imli where you are greeted with spectacular views of Toubkal, the highest peak in Morocco. Embark on a walk through Berber villages and learn about local culture and life along the way. Reach a waterfall, where you will be able to soak in scenic views. Sip on Moroccan tea and refuel with a traditional lunch that is served with ingredients like lamb, chicken, olives, fruits, and olive oil. Sit down in a Berber family’s home and fill up on delectable dishes. At the end of the tour, return to your accommodation in Marrakesh with unforgettable memories.

Discover and explore deep Berber country in the High Atlas Mountains, and enjoy the landscapes of desert, valleys, villages, and open plains on a full-day trip from Marrakech.  The drive takes you first to the Agafay Desert, just south of Marrakech, where you’ll experience some dune bashing before continuing on to the Lalla Takerkoust region, making your first stop on the hills overlooking the lake. From here you’ll begin a 4x4 adventure on dirt tracks rarely frequented by tourists and climb up to the Kik Plateau, where you’ll drive from village to village meeting locals, visiting Berber homes, and sampling their traditional mint tea and homemade bread.  When you arrive at Imlil Village, located in the heart of Toubkal National Park, you’ll have the option of hiking for an hour to Armed village or continue to the village by 4x4. The 1-hour hike with a local guide is of moderate difficulty. In the village you’ll be served a Berber lamb tagine for lunch at a local home or local restaurant. You’ll also enjoy Moroccan salads and homemade bread during the meal.  After lunch and a short relaxation break, you’ll head down a gentle hill to Imlil village, where you’ll meet your driver for the 1-hour trip back to Marrakech via the Haouz plains.

Discover the Imlil Valley and Atlas Mountains on a full-day tour from Marrakech. Enjoy a guided hike to the Berber village of Aroumd, visit the weekly market every Saturday in Asni, and savor a traditional Berber lunch. Depart from Marrakech and travel south to the Moulay Brahim Gorges. Stop in Asni to explore the weekly market. Continue to Imlil, set in the upper level foothills of the Western High Atlas mountains, a main trailhead with streams and paths branching out in all directions. Leave your vehicle to enjoy a glass of mint tea in the village and meet your local guide before setting out for your 4 km excursion. Your local guide will take you towards the south to the Berber village of Aroumd. Pass the hamlets of Ait Souka and Targa Imoula, up and down the stark slopes, the jagged Western High Atlas peaks of the Toubkal Massif, and visit its waterfalls. Stop at Aroumd to visit a village in the Assif Aït Mizane Valley. Discover a beautiful historical landmark that was built house upon house on a large moraine spur, overlooking ancient irrigated terraced fields of barley, corn, and vegetables and always surrounded by walnut trees. Continue for another half an hour until the stop for lunch which will be prepared by a Berber family in the village of Achayn. After lunch, head back down the other side of the valley back to Imlil and return to Marrakech.

Immerse yourself in the Atlas mountains and discover Berber culture on an excursion from Marrakech with a guide. Drive through towns like Tahnaout and Tagom, hike a trail in the Toubkal National Park, and visit the ecomuseum. Enjoy lunch provided in a local family restaurant. Start with pickup from your accommodation in Marrakech. Take the scenic one-hour drive via the Moulay Brahim Gorges and villages like Tagom to reach the town of Tahanaout. Visit a local Argan Cooperative to see the process of argan oil extraction and learn about the Berber argan industry. Next, head toward the valley of Asni, famous for its beautiful fruit trees and views of North Africa's tallest peak, Toubkal Mountain. Continue to Toubkal National Park and stop by the ecomuseum. Learn about the biodiversity of the Atlas Mountains, and immerse yourself in interactive exhibitions. Afterward, drive to Imlil Mezik to start your mountain hike. Follow your guide along the trails, passing walnut gardens and the impressive Imlil waterfall. Arrive at the town of Aroumd and take in views of the river from an altitude of 1,900m. Here, recharge with lunch on the terrace of a family restaurant, featuring local delicacies like Berber tagine, couscous, soups, and fresh mint tea. Finally, walk back to Imlil where the car will be waiting to drive you back to Marrakech. Take the optional chance to make an extra stop at Takerkoust Lake, and admire its turquoise waters framed by snow-capped mountains. Stop by the Kik Plateau on your way back, a limestone mountain plateau with incredible views over the valleys below.

Meet your driver early morning at your marrakech hotel or riad and start your journey to the atlas mountains from marrakech past through el haouz plain to the high atlas mountains. Stop in tahanaoute for the camel riding experience for 25 minutes and then at the women's cooperative where they make argan oil and other cosmetic products, From here take look over the berber villages of azrou with berber homes scattered which are protected by unesco world heritage, enjoy the view and take photos and start exploring the berber culture and traditions from a knowledgeable local guide. Before you continue driving through the small mountain roads that lead to asni where you'll have an option to visit a weekly berber market on saturday. Continue your day trip to the atlas mountains across rugged terrain to imlil village, where your hike starts through the villages of aroumd at the toubkal national park then to the falls where you'll relish a cup of orange juice before heading to the local berber house where the family prepares a delicious lunch for you. After lunch prepare yourself to go down to imlil center where the driver waits for you to bring you back to marrakech by 17:30 pm Then your marrakech to atlas mountains day trip will end with dropping you off at your hotel/raid in marrakech or any other place in the city.

Hike from Imlil to Aroumd and Sidi Chamharouch on a guided tour. Pass through the Tamatert Valley, the Berber village of Aroumd, and the equally-quaint village of Sidi Chamharouch. Enjoy a picnic lunch with views of Jbel Toubkal. Set off towards the southwest skirting the Berber town of Imlil (1740m), set in the upper level foothills of the Western High Atlas mountains of the Toubkal National Park. With streams and paths branching out in all directions, your guide will take you across the Tamatert Valley until you reach the hamlet of Achelm to strike out for some 4km towards the south towards the Berber village of Aroumd (Aremd) (1843m), passing the hamlets of Taourirt, Targa, and Imoula, up and down the stark slopes, the jagged Western High Atlas peaks of the Jbel Toubkal Massif - at 4167m the highest peak in North Africa - before you, with her awe-inspiring sister peaks the Jbels Aguelzim (3547m), Aksoual (3847m) and the Adrar Adj (3122m) watching all the way. Stop at Aroumd in the Assif Ait Mizane Valley, built seemingly house upon house on a large moraine spur overlooking ancient irrigated terraced fields of barley, corn and vegetables and always surrounded by almond and walnut trees. From here carry on for another 8km to the equally-quaint village of Sidi Chamharouch, a Berber village set beside a waterfall and small stream, again with its pise homes seemingly built somewhat chaotically one into another. This village is a place of pilgrimage for devout Moslems and it is where there is a marabout [shrine] – forbidden to non-Moslems - said to be a relic of a pre-Islamic religious and naturalist cult. Here your guide will prepare your field picnic, within full view of Jbel Toubkal, prior to setting off back down the other side of the valley at a gentle pace back to the delightful imlil where you bid farewell - 'bissalaama' - to your mountain guide.