Aroumd (also called Aremd) lies above Imlil on one of the routes to the Toubkal Massif; the path there climbs uphill. Two points are therefore important when planning your hike: the ascent to the village and the option to put a guided circuit with a specific duration into context. The landscape adds rocky heights and green terraced fields to this route.

On foot: ascent and guided walk

A three-hour guided walk follows old footpaths on both sides of the Imlil Valley. It passes through Aremd, at an elevation of 1,967 metres, and joins the road to Aremd. The provider offers this circuit on request; check availability before your trip.

The three-hour duration applies to this guided walk. You can therefore plan it as a specific activity with a set timeframe. Aroumd is also on an uphill route to the Toubkal Massif; the village’s location and the duration of the walk answer different planning questions.

Rocky heights and terraced fields

From the rocky heights, Aremd offers views of the Aït-Mizane Valley and the surrounding peaks. Green terraced fields with walnut, apple and cherry trees lie around the village. Two landscape scales are therefore seen side by side: views across the wider area and the cultivated land around Aremd.

Al Haouz: nature, hiking and culture

The wider destination of Al Haouz is known for its many natural sites and tourist attractions, including rivers, lakes, waterfalls and expansive meadows. Toubkal National Park is in Al-Haouz Province and protects the natural habitats around the Atlas Mountains’ highest peak across 38,000 hectares. For planning purposes, it helps to distinguish between the regional and local scales: the national park protects the habitats around the Atlas Mountains’ highest peak, while the guided circuit in the Imlil Valley takes three hours. This lets you consider a large protected natural area and a specific hiking activity without confusing their details.

The published “Hike ascent of Toubkal” route is a two-day trek to Toubkal; check the duration before your trip. Oukaimden offers hiking routes in summer. The three-hour guided walk and the two-day Toubkal trek represent different timeframes: the first follows old footpaths on both sides of the Imlil Valley, while the second is a trek to Toubkal.

A cultural landmark in the wider destination of Al Haouz is the Tinmel Mosque. It reflects Almohad civilisation and is located in the commune of Talat N’Yaaqoub in Al-Haouz Province. Thus, the regional context also encompasses cultural aspects alongside nature and hiking.

Discover more destinations: Oum el Aioun, Oulad Snaguia, Aït Zat, Tahnaout, Aghanaje, Oukaimeden, Aït Ourir, Ouled Khellouf.

For the broader travel overview: Marrakech.