Kasbah du Toubkal

At 1800 meters above sea level, Kasbah du Toubkal unobtrusively looks out over three major valleys carved out of majestic Rocky Mountains rising to over 4000 meters. This is the home of eleven villages of the Ait Mizane tribe of the High Atlas. Not a lost or uncivilized world but certainly one where you can lose yourself, you can organize your own time completely or they can provide a range of options for you. You can incorporate a stay at Kasbah du Toubkal with a further voyage of discovery in Morocco or it can be an end in itself. Only occasionally in life do you really know that you have been somewhere special and although you might stay in places that are as exotic, you are unlikely to surpass the experience of the Kasbah and the memories will remain forever.

Kasbah du Toubkal is a magnificent mountain retreat spectacularly situated in the heart of the High Atlas. Near the foot of Jbel Toubkal, the highest mountain in North Africa, it's only 40 miles from Marrakech but the peace and quiet and seclusion are so complete the city seems a million miles away. Equipped for day visits, seminars, residential stays or as a base for more active pursuits. Whatever you choose, the Berber people who staff the Kasbah will give you a warm welcome and a fascinating insight into their culture. Explore the village, nearby hamlets and the surrounding mountain landscape, on foot or by mule, or just put your feet up and relax on the terrace or in the "Hammam" (steam bath).

Kasbah du Toubkal is particularly suitable for groups and families. The Kasbah offers: Conference facilities for 60, equipped with multimedia surround sound projection equipment. Dinning/special events for up to 100 people. Day excursions from Marrakech. With 8 Ensuite Bedrooms, 3 Berber saloons. Self contained 3-bedroom (with ensuite) luxury house. Overnight accommodation for 22 +. Lock out/exclusive rentals available. Day excursions including lunch and a guided walk from Marrakech. No motorized traffic there, no chair lifts or fast food restaurants, no smelly or polluted city air. Just the braying of the mules, the rush of water over the rocks, the sounds of the villagers living their lives and the ethereal call to prayer from the local mosque echoing over the valleys and bouncing off the rock walls. The Kasbah is a perfect place just to relax and unwind from the pressures of modern day life, but of course there is more: Ascent of Jbel Toubkal, Walking and trekking and Ski mountaineering.

Kasbah du Toubkal is part of Mr & Mrs Smith

Winner Best Mountain - Responsible Tourism Awards, 2004
Best in a mountain environment - The Times, November 2004
2004 Winner Responsible Tourism Award
2002 Winner British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow Award
1998 Winner Green Globe Award for Sustainable Tourism

Kasbah du Toubkal is perched on a great rock outcrop above the main village of Imlil with panoramic views of the mountains, valleys and waterfalls. It is reached by a short walk (15 min) or mule ride from the village of Imlil. Imlil, 60km from Marrakech in the Ait Mizane valley, is the starting point for the trek up Jbel Toubkal (4165m) the highest mountain in North Africa.

Directions from Marrakech to Imlil/Kasbah du Toubkal (1 and a half hour drive from Marrakech): take the Marrakech to Asni road (this is the road that eventually goes to Taroudant via the Tizi-n-Test pass) at Asni take the first left after the village. Imlil is 17 km up this terraced road. In Imlil centre there is a car park, park there. About 20 meters up on the right hand side is the Kasbah du Toubkal's remote reception, this is open from 09.00hrs to 17.00hrs. Report there and you will be looked after.

Kasbah du Toubkal
N31 07.895 W7 55.081
(40 miles from Marrakech)
Imlil,
Morocco

PHONE NUMBER: +212.24.485.611 - Call using Skype - (Ask for the Kiwi Rate) 
FAX NUMBER: +212.24.485.636
WEBSITE: www.kasbahdutoubkal.com
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