Horseback riding in Imlil from Marrakech

Berber villages and mountain streams come into view from the saddle.

A full-day trip from Marrakech into the Atlas Mountains with hotel pickup and a live guide in English, Spanish, French or Arabic. You ride, hike or trek by mule through Imlil's terrain, stopping at rural souks in Tahanaout and Asni en route, and finish with a traditional Moroccan tagine lunch. Children from age 4 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day trip to Atlas Mountains and Imlil

• Pick up from Marrakech hotel at 09:00
• Travel to Atlas Mountains
• Visit souks at Tahanaout and Asni
• Continue to Imlil village
• Choose mule trek, hike, or horseback ride
• Enjoy views and Berber hospitality
• Relax and have lunch at Kasbah of Toubkal

The experience

The day starts with pickup at your Marrakech hotel at 09:00 and a five-hour drive into the Atlas Mountains. En route you'll pass mountain streams, colored rock cliffs, valleys and Berber villages. The route takes you through the souks at Tahanaout and Asni (markets that fill with activity on Tuesdays and Saturdays), where you can photograph the stalls and watch locals buying and selling produce, textiles and everyday goods.

Once you reach Imlil, the choice is yours: ride a horse through the surrounding countryside and remote villages, hike the same terrain on foot, or trek by mule. The guide leads whichever option you pick, and the pace stays manageable for all fitness levels. From Imlil's hillside position you overlook local villages and the landscape spreads out in all directions. If you choose the mule trek or hike, you'll visit the Kasbah of Toubkal, where you can rest and take a lunch break at your own expense.

Lunch is included as a traditional Moroccan tagine with chicken or a vegetarian option, served with salad and dessert. Bottled water, coffee and mint tea come throughout the day. The return journey to Marrakech happens in the afternoon, with drop-off at your hotel or riad.

What’s included

• Hotel or riad pickup and drop-off in Marrakech.
• a live guide in English, Spanish, French or Arabic.
• bottled water, coffee and mint tea throughout the day.
• a traditional Moroccan tagine lunch with chicken or vegetarian option, salad and dessert.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

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AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Child (4 to 17 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Atlas mountains tours

Is this one for you?Small groups and families with children from age 4 will find the flexible format (choose horseback, hiking or mule trekking once you arrive) lets everyone pick the pace and activity that suits them for the day in the mountains.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 17 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

Can I choose between riding a horse, hiking or taking a mule in Imlil?

Yes. Once you arrive in Imlil, you pick which option suits you: horseback riding, hiking or mule trekking. The guide leads the activity you choose through the same remote villages and scenic countryside.

What are the souks at Tahanaout and Asni like?

These are traditional rural markets that operate on Tuesdays and Saturdays, filled with locals buying and selling produce, textiles and everyday goods. They're colorful and active, and you'll have time to walk through and photograph them.

Is lunch included, and what if I have dietary restrictions?

Lunch is included as a traditional Moroccan tagine with chicken or a vegetarian option, served with salad and dessert. If you need something different, you can purchase a meal separately at the Kasbah of Toubkal during your break.