
We would highly recommend booking a trek with Aztat Treks. We had a tailor made four day trek with friendly, professional guides. It was fun and well organised with good accommodation and great food. Lots of great memories and stunning photos.
We had an amazing time. Mohammed and Lahcen were both really helpful. They took us into the village in the evenings to see the village celebrating eid, played football with the kids in the village. We felt safe. Food was excellent, had our own impromptu cookery course with Mohammed. On the last day Lucy went with Lahcen for a harder walk and I stayed with Mohammed so catered to both levels of fitness.
www.atlastrekshop.com
+212 6 68760165
I collect hotel stays like spinsters collect cat figurines and Kasbah du Toubkal is the best place I've ever stayed.
At 250E per night for the deluxe suite, it's not cheap, but worth every penny.
Here's why:
- Your every need is anticipated (except alcohol, but they notify you in advance, and it's fine to bring your own)
- Scrumptious food
- Insane 360 degree views of the Atlas Mountains
- Walking trails of all lengths and levels of difficulty
- Genuine hospitality
- Multiple opportunities to mingle with fellow travellers
- Small pleasures (bright flowers, kittens, freshly-baked bread)
It's only a one-hour drive from Marrakesh.
It's not five-star luxury, but it's five-star charm.
www.kasbahdutoubkal.com/
+ 33 (0)5 49 05 01 35
A small family run guest house, cosy ensuite rooms, warm blankets for night, djellaba hanging on the rail to keep you warm by the wood fire where we ate home cooked meals. Hussaine can arrange treks (we didn't) or suggest walks (we did) and arrange taxi transport to/from his place. A nice Moroccan feel, simple and a calm contrast to the chaos of Marrakesh. Lovely mint tea and biscuits on the roof terrace when we arrived.
Imlil, Marrakech, Imlil 42152
Google map: tinyurl.com/yhagog8
This was a wonderful place to stay, it was somewhere we stubbled upon when scouring the web frantically looking for somewhere in the mountains.
Its in a wonderful spot, right on the edge of the mountains, with amazing views. The staff were so lovely and it was nice to be cooked for every night after a long day of walking. With no electricity, the place turns into a candle lit palace at night, where you can relax and take in everything. Its really felt like you were in the middle of nowhere, living like a local. I couldnt recommend it enough.
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