Discover the authentic High Atlas on this private 2-day trek through Berber villages, walnut groves, and juniper forests. Starting from Marrakech, you travel to Imlil (1,740 m) — the gateway to the Atlas — where your licensed mountain guide leads you across scenic passes and valleys rarely reached by day-trippers.
The trek connects the Imlil Valley to the beautiful Azzaden Valley via the Tizi M’zzik pass (2,450 m), with panoramic views of Mount Toubkal and traditional mountain life. Along the way, you visit remote hamlets, terraced fields, and the impressive Tamsoulte Waterfalls — one of the highest cascades in the Atlas region — and enjoy home-cooked meals prepared by locals.
The entire route lies within the Toubkal National Park (established 1942). This is a moderate, non-technical trek, ideal for active travelers seeking authentic Atlas scenery without climbing Toubkal. For those who also want the summit, see our 3-day Toubkal trek via the Azzaden Valley.
Imlil Trek operates under Extra Mile Travel (License #16D/19), a licensed Moroccan tour operator based in the Imlil valley with over a decade of experience organizing treks in the Toubkal National Park.
Note: Prices are for the 2026 season and may increase during the winter season and in periods of snow. Additional costs may apply due to extra logistics, including the use of porters and additional mountain guides required for safety and equipment transport.
Morning transfer to Imlil. Trek across Tizi M’zzik pass, visit Tamsoulte waterfalls, descend through juniper forest to Tizi Oussem village. Overnight in guesthouse.
Day 1 Stats:
Trek through Id Issa and Matat villages, cross Tizi Oudite pass (2,000 m), descend through walnut groves and juniper forest to Imlil valley. Lunch by the river. Transfer back to Marrakech afternoon.
Day 2 Stats:
Seasonal note: Winter (Dec–Feb) may require warm layers and possibly micro-spikes after snow; spring offers green valleys and waterfalls; autumn provides clear mountain views.
Distance: ~12 km
Elevation: +700 m / −400 m
Trail time: 5–6 hours
Meals: Lunch • Dinner
Morning :
Pickup from Marrakech (~8:30 am) and drive (~1h30) to Imlil (1,740 m). Meet your mountain guide and begin trekking through M’zzik village toward Tizi M’zzik pass.
Afternoon :
Reach Tizi M’zzik (≈2,450 m) with panoramic views of Mount Toubkal and the surrounding peaks. Continue to the Tamsoulte Waterfalls — one of the highest cascades in the Atlas region — then descend through dense juniper forest into the Azzaden Valley. Keep an eye out for mountain goats grazing in the treetops along the descent.
Evening :
Arrive at Tizi Oussem village. Dinner and relaxation in Berber guesthouse.
Overnight : Berber guesthouse in Tizi Oussem
Distance: ~10–12 km
Elevation: mostly descent
Trail time: 4–5 hours
Meals: Breakfast • Lunch
Morning :
Reach Tizi M’zzik (≈2,450 m) with panoramic views of Mount Toubkal and the surrounding peaks. Continue to the Tamsoulte Waterfalls — one of the highest cascades in the Atlas region — then descend through dense juniper forest into the Azzaden Valley. Keep an eye out for mountain goats grazing in the treetops along the descent.
Afternoon :
Continue to Matat and Agersioual villages — traditional red-clay Berber settlements clinging to the hillside. Lunch by the river under walnut trees, then final walk back to Imlil.
Return :
Transfer back to Marrakech, arrival around 4:30–5:00 pm.
Trek ends in Marrakech — unforgettable Atlas experience completed.
