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Imlil, Morocco
Nestled at 1,740 meters in the High Atlas Mountains, Imlil is the starting point for treks to the summit of Jebel Toubkal (4,167 meters), the highest peak in North Africa. But you do not need to be a mountaineer to enjoy walking here — the valley is laced with trails connecting traditional Berber villages, where flat-roofed houses cling to steep slopes and mule tracks wind through walnut and cherry orchards. The village itself has grown to accommodate trekkers but retains its authenticity, with a weekly souk, small guesthouses, and Berber families offering tea and hospitality. Shorter walks to the Armed shrine, Tacheddirt village, and the Imlil waterfall showcase the Atlas at its most beautiful.
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Altitude affects everyone differently — spend at least one day in Imlil before attempting Toubkal, and bring layers for rapidly changing mountain weather.
April through June and September through October offer the best trekking conditions; winter brings snow to the peaks.