31.13° N · 7.92° W · 1,800 m

High Atlas, Imlil

A walled village at the end of the road into the High Atlas, the usual base for climbing Toubkal and for muleteer trails through the valleys.

01 / At a glance

High Atlas, Imlil in brief

Altitude: 1,800 m
Best for: Toubkal ascents, muleteer trails and village walks
Currency: Moroccan dirham (MAD)
Language: Tamazight, Arabic and French; some English in guesthouses
Time zone: GMT+1 (GMT during Ramadan)
Plugs: Type C, E
Visa: Many visitors are visa-exempt for short stays; rules vary by nationality, so check current entry rules before you travel.
Getting there: Fly to Marrakesh, then take a shared taxi or private transfer to Imlil, about 1.5 to 2 hours on the mountain road.
Best months · Apr to May +: Jan Off season
Feb Off season
Mar Good
Apr Best
May Best
Jun Good
Jul Off season
Aug Off season
Sep Good
Oct Best
Nov Good
Dec Off season

02 / Trips

Small group
Toubkal Summit Route
- Hard
- 5 days
- 4,167 m
from$720 Next: 3 Apr
Private
Atlas Valleys Muleteer Trail
- Moderate
- 7 days
from$1,150 Next: 12 Apr

03 / When to go

High Atlas, Imlil, Morocco · 31.13° N · 7.92° W · 1,800 m

04 / Stays

05 / Before you go

Take care · Dec–Mar

Snow on Toubkal

Snow and ice on the Toubkal routes can need crampons and an ice axe. A certified guide is strongly advised for winter ascents.
Good to know

Refuge beds

Beds at the Toubkal refuges are limited and should be booked ahead, especially for spring and summer weekends.
Good to know · Aug–Sep

Water on the trails

Water sources along the muleteer trails can run low in late summer. Check with your guide before you set out on a long day.

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