3 Day Imlil and Ourika Valley Trek

One of the finer short treks in the Imlil area that doesn't include Toubkal, this three day trek traverses from Imlil past lovely Berber Villages to the Ourika Valley, finishing at the waterfalls at Setti Fatma.

The High Atlas Mountains are situated just a couple of hours drive from Marrakech. Most day trippers head for the Ourika Valley, whilst trekkers tend to head to the Imlil Valley. The Ourika Valley is very picturesque with a beautiful river, lush green banks and a number of small Berber Villages along the its course. The Ourika Valley is famous primarily for its seven waterfalls. Because it is easier reached from Marrakech it does tend to fill up with day trippers. The Imlil Valley situated at the foot of Mount Toubkal (the highest in North Africa), is the main trailhead for treks up Toubkal in the surrounding Toubkal National Park.

This moderate three day trek starts in Imlil and traverses East over two passes to the Ourika Valley. The first pass out of Imlil, Tizi n’Tamatert (2,279m) offers expansive views down both the Imnane Valley and the Ait Mizane Valley. The pass of Tizi n’Ibbasen (3,172m) also offers stunning mountain views. There are a number of small berber Villages along the route, including Ouanesekra, Ibbasen and Timichchi. On the last day you descend into the Ourika Valley past a number of riverside villages towards Setti Fatma and the seven waterfalls.

If you would like us to arrange your entire stay in Morocco, including airport transfers, a night in a local Berber guest house in Imlil and 2 nights staying in a boutique riad after your trek, please select the Trek & Accommodation Package in the drop down box at the bottom of this page.

This is a moderate trekking itinerary suitable for anybody with a decent level of fitness. Treks vary from 5 hours to 7 hours per day, at altitudes varying from 1700 to 3200m. It is arguably one of the nicest treks in the area for those short on time who don’t want to tackle Toubkal. As with all our Atlas Mountain treks, accommodation is simple and basic, but perfectly comfortable.