Imlil Hotels

hotel etoile toubkal: imlil imim

I stayed in this hotel for 8 days -3 of these days enforced due to my being very sick due to a bout of food poisoning -but not from the hotel Ihasten to add-more due to my negligence in not washiing fruit before ingestion-I became very sick during the night whilst camping at the refuge, having climbed there in just over 3 hours I was forced to come back down the next morning on Mohammed's mule, being sick regularly, throughout the descent, (embarrassingly so!)however, Mohammed was fantastic, as was the mule, as I regularly tried to evade it's most recent hairdo, with vomit-I arrived back at the hotel where Lahcen and his staff were fantastic-they fed me a "rice pudding" type meal ,which I was able to keep down and a drink, made from thyme-the next day I was much improved and decided to extend my stay at the hotel due to their wonderful hospitality and caring disposition-I was about to say christian attitude but that is slightly ironic, given the fact they are muslims and ramadan had commenced on the day I took sick-whichever religion, you know what I mean- the hotel is not only a most aesthetic and spiritual place, but is complemented by great staff
hassin, fatima, fatma and lahcen's father and relations-they also invited me, thereafter, to join in their ramadan repas -truly fantastic gesture!!great respect at the way they fast in such heat without complaint-a must for all!!!

Unique Quality: great rooms at the back, fantastic views and a wonderful roof terrace -again with unparalleled views-180 dirhams pn with breakfast 14/15 quid -a steal!!!

CAF Refuge: Worst hostel ever

We stayed at the CAF refuge in Imlil for one night. It was relatively expensive for a dormitory bed (about 60 dirham a night), but had a little garden. There are no sit down toilets or hot water. I got food poisoning when we stayed there (from a local restaurant) and was up all night being violently sick. In the morning the French woman who runs the place woke me up at about 7am and shouted at me for being sick for about an hour, despite my feeling terribly ill. She made no effort to be understood (I don't speak much French), and swore at me repeatedly. At one point she simply handed me a phone with someone else (equally baffled) on the other end.

We also heard the French woman berating a Moroccan man (swearing at him repeatedly) who worked there for putting the tables out incorrectly.

We left the hostel that morning for the hotel across the road, which cost about 200 dirham for a double room, and had sit down toilets as well.

Unique Quality: Appalling staff.

guest house: atlas toubkal

atlas guest house is one the best accomondation in atlas imlil.it is in wonderful view.

Unique Quality: atlas guest house have 9 nice rooms,there are also showers and toilet.and large sitting room.

Auberge La Vallee: Good Value Imlil Auberge

You’ll have no shortage of offers for hotels or rooms when you arrive in Imlil. However, we wanted to try Hotel Café Soleil as we knew they rented crampons and we hoped we’d get a good deal on the crampons if we stayed there. The hotel was full but they suggested their annex - Auberge la Vallee, at the top of the village.

A young boy lead us up and once we saw it we decided to take it as it was a reasonably good deal. We had a large room, (but with separate shower and toilet) for 150 Dirham. Breakfast was also included. There was no heating so it was a little cold during the night but we figured it would be good acclimatisation for later on near Toubkal.

The guys running the place were very friendly and looked after some of our gear which we left behind when we went on the Toubkal climb. After we descended from Toubkal and returned to Imlil we stayed a second night at the Auberge.

• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
• Address: At the top of the village, just before the path to Aroumd
• Written April 9, 2007

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Dar Adrar: Guests house , clean and cheap riad

<<< ..Dar Adrar is a lovely place at the top of Imlil, run by one of the star guides of the atlas, Mohamed Aztat, and has great views from the roof terrace, peaceful rooms, hot shower and an in-house hammam. >>>

From the lonelyplanet guidebook 2007

Located in a stunning location, with great views up the Ait Souka / Tamatert valley. Dar Adrar is composed of : Upper House (3 standard rooms + salon) and Lower House (1 x triple, (en suite) break, 2 x double / twin (en suite), 1 x Salon, plus 1 small salon with chimney + Hammam) which has just been finished (Jan 2009). Mohamed graduated from the Tabant school in 2002, he organises treks and a number of other activities for clients. See also the equipment store that the family have opened.

Unique Quality: Great views from the roof, many different walks can be done from the Gite, after walking why not take a Hammam

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Address: Douar Achayn, Imlil Morocco
• Phone: 00212 (0) 68 76 01 65
• Website: www.daradrar.com
• Related to: Hiking and Walking, Adventure Travel, Family Travel
• Written October 4, 2006

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Dar Adrar: Dar Adrar : Clean and Cheap Riad

In Imlil, a picturesque Berber town set in the Western High Atlas mountains, about an hour drive south of Marrakech, enjoy the genuine Moroccan hospitality in the lovely family-run guesthouse Dar Adrar. The lodging features cosy guestrooms a roof terrace with panoramic views over the Imlil valley, and an on-site Hammam or Turkish bath. A complimentary breakfast is served every day from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and delicious home-cooked meals can be provided on request, at an extra charge.

Guests staying at the Dar Adrar can also enjoy trekking & hiking tours guided by the owner Mohamed Aztat himself, a qualified Atlas mountain guide, and conveniently rent or buy the necessary mountaineering equipment in the on-site shop by the frontdesk
Guesthouse Dar Adrar features cosy and neat accommodation in beautiful, colourful Berber-style guestrooms, 3 of them with private bathrooms, hosting up to 4 people and offering grand views over the valley, as well as three standard rooms with shared facilities

<<<< ....Sitting on top of the world and Imlil, Dar Adrar has simple rooms that don’t distract from the mountaintop views, an in-house hammam and an invaluable resource in owner and expert Atlas Mountain guide Mohamed Aztat ..>> From the Lonelyplanet guidedbook 2009

Unique Quality: This a very clean GuestHouse (with a riad style) and have : 3 Ensuite rooms with private bathrooms , fire place , Berber salon, hammam and great view from the terrace.

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Address: Daour Achayn imlil morocco
• Phone: 00212 6 68 76 01 65
• Website: www.daradrar.com
• Related to: Hiking and Walking, Seniors, Family Travel
• Written September 13, 2006

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Slimanes gaff: Slimanes gaff

We stayed at Slimanes apartment - he owns Nature Trekking Maroc.it was included in the price.
It was a nice place, be warned theres no heating so bring a good sleeping bag.
theres heaps of other places to stay,just ask around or check your guidebook

• Opinion of Price: N/A
• Written January 8, 2006

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Auberge Lepiney: Great campground and auberge

The facilities are great for both camping or staying in the inn. For the campers, there is a kitchen, showers, toilet and picnic tables.

The cook is very good and they can arrange for hiking packages for you.

Unique Quality: The views of Imlil are spectacular from the Auberge since it is located high above the village center.