Kasbah du Toubkal

This trekking holiday in the Atlas Mountains is a tailor made trip, with five nights in a stunning Kasbah outside Imlil. Although we call this a luxury place to stay, we have a slightly different definition of what luxury is all about here. Because this Kasbah is at the heart of the community and, although we have beautiful, luxury rooms, we also cater for a whole mixture of guests who want to explore the mountains. On this trekking holiday you will walk with a mountain guide from the local Berber community, who is there to support you throughout your stay, discussing routes that you may want to explore as well as being a font of knowledge of Berber life in these magnificent mountain ...Read more >

This unique tailor made holiday, a week in Morocco, combines both the magnificence of the High Atlas Mountains with that of the Atlantic coast at Essaouira. Two very different Moroccos, both stunning, on a trip organised by the owners of one of the country’s most highly respected, and highly responsible kasbahs. This Atlas Mountains and Essaouira holiday has a carefully crafted itinerary made up of four nights at the mountain kasbah, with views out to Mount Toubkal and several other peaks over 4000m, and three nights in Essaouira. The mountain kasbah is just a short journey from Marrakech, where your holiday begins and ends. The High Atlas are home to the Indigenous Berber people who have ...Read more >

This fantastic Atlas Mountains and Marrakech holiday in Morocco allows you to hike trails from a secluded mountain retreat, then spend time exploring one of North Africa’s most thrilling cities, with a private transfer between and the option to stay as long as you like in either location. It’s a case of choosing your own adventures as you decide how many nights to spend in the mountains or the city. However, most people naturally lean towards more time in the mountains, amid stunning scenery and with the traditional hospitality of the local Berber community to enjoy. Your accommodation will be on a half board basis in the High Atlas – hearty mountain fare perfect if you’ve built up an ...Read more >

Enjoy a stay at one of the most prestigious accommodations in Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains. This kasbah – once the summer home of a local chieftain – has been sensitively restored to become a luxurious traditional hotel, surrounded by a wealth of excellent trekking routes. Plus, as it’s tailor made, you can combine your Morocco trekking holiday with Marrakech and Essaouira, to appreciate the charms of mountains, city, and coast. Your mountain hotel has been built up from ruins to offer comfortable accommodation that’s all about rustic simplicity. The kasbah sits at the heart of its local community – all guests pay a small tourism levy that has been used to pay for everything from a ...Read more >

The very best way to explore Morocco’s Atlas Mountains and experience their culture, this trekking holiday sees you staying in an acclaimed mountain retreat. The traditional kasbah, once the summer home of a local chieftain, has been handsomely restored to its former glory and serves not only as a luxurious hotel, but also a centre for community life. A stay here is wonderfully convenient – for a wide range of walking trails, but also to immerse yourself in Berber mountain culture. This is a tailor made tour, so it can be adjusted to your interests and abilities. Some travellers enjoy adding on a few extra days in the effervescent city of Marrakech, or by the coast in Essaouira – private ...Read more >

Suitable for families - this 3 centre holiday combines your visit to the mountains with a stay in the exotic city of Marrakech and the sleepy coastal town of Essaouira. Marrakech Marrakech is a fascinating city that has long since been high on the list of places to visit. It comprises the ancient medina (old town) and the new town of Guéliz, with its neighbouring suburbs, which play host to modern restaurants, fast food chains and big brand stores. Marrakech is built around the 12th century Koutoubia Mosque whose beautiful minaret dominates the skyline and can be seen from almost every approach to the city. Any visit to Marrakech must include a visit to the medina and its colourful ...Read more >

Fly into Marrakech and within 90 mins arrive in the High Atlas Mountains, which dominate the skyline to the south of Marrakech. With several peaks above 4,000 metres, the Western High Atlas is part of a larger chain of mountains that spreads from the Atlantic Coast in the west to theMediterranean Sea in the east. The mountains are home to the Indigenous Berber people who have lived in the region for at least 5,000 years. The Berbers live in small clusters of earthen adobe houses which cling precipitously to mountainsides and are often only accessible by mule or foot.Guests will stay on a full-board basis in our comfortable accommodation at Kasbah du Toubkal in the trailhead village of ...Read more >

There is a shared belief that the beauty of the Toubkal National Park should be accessible to all who respect it. Only 40 miles from Marrakech but the peace and quiet and seclusion are so complete that the contrasting colour and excitement of the city seems a million miles away. We have deep contacts in the locality, having worked in the area for many decades - being the proud owners of the award-winning Kasbah and being experts in leading Moroccan Educational trips for over 40 years. A geography trip to Morocco offers the opportunity for students to see, experience and study different geographical issues whilst feeling sufficiently safe and familiar (most Moroccans speak French) to allow ...Read more >

This option includes the summiting of Jbel Toubkal (4167m), North Africa’s highest mountain. Guests will stay on a full board basis in our Kasbah in the trailhead village of Imlil (just 40 miles from Marrakech, but seemingly a thousand miles from the hubbub of the city!), and also in our Trekking Lodge in the remote Azzaden Valley where peace and tranquillity prevail. The Toubkal summit part of the trip will entail staying at the Neltner (3207m) base camp in a mountain hut. For those that choose the more challenging route (for very experienced walkers), you will stay at the Lepiney Hut before crossing the Tizi n’Ougelzim pass (3650m). All trekking is fully supported with a mule and muleteer ...Read more >