2 DAY TRIP FROMMARRAKECHTOIMLIL& OURIKA •

Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night
Start / End Point: Marrakech

Day 1: Marrakech → Imlil via Atlas Mountains & Lalla Takerkoust

Morning

• Pickup from your hotel or riad in Marrakech.
• Depart Marrakech heading into the High Atlas Mountains.
• First stop: Lalla Takerkoust Lake — beautiful scenery, calm atmosphere; perfect for photos, short walk or relaxing by the lake.

Midday

• Continue through mountain roads. Pass through Berber villages and the dramatic landscapes of the Atlas.
• Visit the Moulay Brahim Gorge and Asni village — glimpse traditional mountain life, possibly stop for lunch in a local village.

Afternoon

• Drive into Imlil Valley. Along the way visit small Berber communities, observe terraced fields, local culture.
• Arrive late afternoon in Imlil. Get settled into your guesthouse or riad,

Evening

• Explore Imlil village: stroll through the evening in the valley, watch the sunset over peaks.
• Dinner with local Berber cuisine. Overnight in Imlil.

Day 2: Imlil → Aremd → Ourika Valley → Marrakech

Morning

• After breakfast, depart Imlil. Head toward Aremd, a nearby hamlet in the Atlas foothills. Possibly a short hike or walk there, enjoying views, meeting locals.

• From Aremd, drive toward the Ourika Valley. Immerse in lush valley landscapes, riverside paths, waterfalls if time allows.

Midday / Lunch

• Stop in a traditional Berber settlement or village in the Ourika Valley for lunch; opportunity to learn more about local customs, handicrafts, perhaps meet women’s cooperatives or artisans.

Afternoon

• Continue exploring Ourika Valley: visits to local gardens, river banks, maybe short walks to waterfall-spots.

• After finishing in Ourika, begin drive back to Marrakech. Expect to arrive in the late afternoon or early evening, depending on pace and stops.

Evening

• Drop off at your hotel/riad in Marrakech. Tour ends.

Highlights & What to Expect

• Stunning Atlas Mountain scenery: rugged peaks, terraced slopes, dramatic gorges.
• Insight into Berber village life: agriculture, architecture, traditional food.
• Nature: lakes, rivers, lush valleys, possibly waterfalls.
• A mix of driving and walking—some easy hikes/stretching of legs in valleys and villages.
• Comfortable accommodation in Imlil; homey atmosphere; local meals.

Useful Tips

• Bring warm layers — mountain evenings can get cold.
• Good walking shoes are essential.
• Water, snacks, small change for tipping or local purchases.
• Be ready for varying road conditions in the mountains.
• Early starts help to make the most of daylight, especially on Day 2.