21 Nov 2024
The host Elhoussain communicated and answered all the questions I had before the tour. The drive to Imlil on the SUV was a comfortable one and the driver was very supportive on photo-stop requests.
At Imlil, I met my guide Hamid, who is the brother of Elhoussain. He was very friendly, knowledgeable on the surroundings and the village life, and hence easily became the best guide I met in Morocco.
The first half of the journey had a relatively high gradient, but it was manageable. The trail passed through a couple of waterfalls and a forest area before reaching Aromoud. We reached Aromoud in around 45 minutes, which was a bit too early for lunch. Hence Hamid extended the hike to get some better views into the mountains by fulfilling my request.
The lunch was fresh & tasty and abided by my request to have vegetarian food. After enjoying a panoramic view of the valley, we returned to Imlil around 2.30 PM, where the driver picked me up. The return journey to Marrakech was through the Agafay desert.
This tour is ideal for those who want to enjoy the views of Atlas mountains and get a taste of the village lifestyle in High Atlas.