Atlas Mountains accommodation near Imlil, Morocco
| country: | Morocco |
| location: | Imlil, Atlas Mountains |
| price: | From £30 - £37 per person per night |
description
Discover the cosy atmosphere of a peaceful mountain retreat in the heart a Berber village within less than an hours drive from the international airport and vibrant city of Marrakech. This kasbah is typical of the traditional stone and rammed-earth dwellings of Berber villages, constructed in several terraced stone stories using ancient, traditional methods and is nestled in the Atlas Mountains, blending perfectly into its natural surroundings.
During the warmer months, meals can be served outside on one of the roof terraces. The local flavors of delicious home cooked Moroccan meals, carefully prepared by Rachida, can also be enjoyed around a log fire in the candlelit Berber sitting room. This cozy communal area is also the perfect place to relax with a glass of mint tea whilst choosing from one of several board games.
This is an ideal base for walking and other outdoor activities. Guides, mules and packed lunches can be organized on request. The traditional Hammam is the perfect way to end the day! The warm and very friendly welcome Jacqueline, Rachida, Mohamed and the rest of the team offer to all of their guests is a key ingredient to what makes this Kasbah an extra special place.
During the warmer months, meals can be served outside on one of the roof terraces. The local flavors of delicious home cooked Moroccan meals, carefully prepared by Rachida, can also be enjoyed around a log fire in the candlelit Berber sitting room. This cozy communal area is also the perfect place to relax with a glass of mint tea whilst choosing from one of several board games.
This is an ideal base for walking and other outdoor activities. Guides, mules and packed lunches can be organized on request. The traditional Hammam is the perfect way to end the day! The warm and very friendly welcome Jacqueline, Rachida, Mohamed and the rest of the team offer to all of their guests is a key ingredient to what makes this Kasbah an extra special place.
rooms, food and facilities
It is a friendly size with a total of 4 bedrooms and 3 family suites split between a main building and an annexe. All of the rooms have ensuite bathrooms and fire places. The rooms have been decorated using local interiors including hand crafted lamps, rugs and cushions making a simple and cozy atmosphere. Many of the rooms have balconies and the family suites have direct access to the garden.
Other facilities include
Walking friendly: There are many possibilities for mountain walking and trekking in the surrounding mountains with guides and mules or independently. Varied scenery including snowy mountain tops, oases and waterfalls.
how to find us
By air: Nearest international airport: MarrakechBy car: Approximately a 1 hour drive from the international airport of Marrakech.
By taxi: You can take a taxi from Marrakech’s main taxi station (Bab Arab). The journey should cost approximately 250 Dirhams (approx £15). On your arrival in the village of Imlil, you will be greeted by Mohamed and Jules, who will take you to the kasbah (approx 15/20 minute walk).
how this holiday makes a difference
 This Kasbah was built by local workers. Apart from the owner, the staff is from the local village. All of our supplies (food, interiors etc) are bought from the local village. Local mules can be hired. We are soon to set up a rug making workshop with women from the local community. Medicine and clothes are collected and distributed to the local community. The supplies are sent mostly by clients who have visited us. We have installed a septic tank in the village and are part of the “Tidy village operation”. We organize monthly rubbish collection sessions with the village children to keep the surroundings clean. We contributed to the creation of a 2nd water basin and we have energy efficient light bulbs, turn off lights, use candlelight and fireplaces for heating. We built a collector for mountain sources water. Our garden is organic and organic waste is composted and fed to the animals. We have created a local grocery shop. We first renovated the neighbour’s house and fixed a room for groceries. We purchase a basic grocery stock and leave it up to him to keep up with it all. It enables older people to be able to buy basic needs close by and thus avoid walking to down to the next village. |
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