Kasbah du Toubkal

Imlil


This converted historic kasbah, at 1800m, lords it over Imlil with grand views over the mountainous landscape. The 11 bedrooms range from quaintly cute to kasbah cool, and ‘Berber Salons’ (three/four people €145/175, €42 for each additional person) allow families and groups to bunk communally. Traditional hammam, mountain guides, board games and tasty meals (prix-fixe dinner €20) are on offer.

Minimum two nights in high season. A 5% community tariff has helped build several boarding schools and supply two ambulances. The kasbah is uphill through the forest from Imlil, but donkeys can be arranged for luggage.


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