Dar Imlil

Came for yoga & hiking at end of November. Staff were kind & responsive, lit fires to keep us cosy though the sun shone non stop; loved lazing on the pretty patios. Rooms varied but ours was big & warm. Hotel has a pool, hammam & yoga room with stunning views, star gazing & hiking through the valley where we enjoyed perfect autumn colours throughout - lovely trip!

We booked in to the Kasbah du Toubkal, because our children had stayed there, and absolutely loved it. Unfortunately this top hotel suffered some damage in the dreadful earthquake that struck the region, so had to close until December. Dar Imlil is owned by the brother of the manager of the Kasbah and we were offered the Imlil room. The hotel is really atmospheric and authentically Berber. Service was excellent and the food delicious. We had a 2 day hike to the Remote Trekking Lodge, organised by the Kasbah team. This was a tough rough Hike, but really well managed by our excellent and very knowledgable guide, Mohammed, assisted By Hassan and his lovely mule Jaqualina. There is some damage around still from the earthquake, and tourism has suffered. But the Berber people are lovely and very welcoming. The whole area is safe and every visitor makes an important contribution to the economy and reconstruction efforts.

What moved me most at Dar Imlil, (beyond the beautiful room, the setting, the delicious food and the cosy atmosphere in the lobby), was the friendliness of the staff. Hussein arranged everything from a trek with mule and guide, a hammam, washing clothes etc . Always with a smile, always available. The other Hussein, the cook, conjured up tea, fruit, a salad, and the most delicious tagines out of nowhere. Their dedication really knows no bounds. I truly recommend this hotel.

This hotel is located right beside the waterfall & right in town, but on the quieter side. There are many stairs to access the hotel and the upstairs rooms. Our room was fantastic. It was on the second floor with an amazing balcony & a great view. It was cozily decorated & very comfortable. Great access to hiking. In the summer the pool must be a great treat. It looked beautiful. Delicious tagine dinner in the hotel our first night. The staff were very gracious and helpful.

This is a great place to stay in the High Atlas Mountains. It’s a staging post for treks so there is not much around but the hotel has everything needed as a base. The food was good. Breakfast was hearty and simple. The rooms clean and tidy, not luxury but good for the location. The pool was totally freezing, must have been fresh mountain water! Our tour operator in the UK (via their Moroccan agent Karima) arranged a brilliant mountain guide called Ibrahim for a day trek. We spent time in his own home for lunch in a nearby village. We had a mule, not to ride but to carry the bags, and another opportunity to put some cash into the local community - much needed after the tragic earthquake. We felt a small tremor, which they said is normal. Next time we would like to do a stop overnight on the mountain refuge. The staff in the hotel are polite, mostly men, a reflection of the Berber culture. We always felt safe walking around the small town, but do expect a fair amount of attention to draw you into shops and cafes.

We were very well looked after by the staff at Dar Imlil. Fantastic tagine for lunch and dinner. Amazing views of Toubkal from our room. The lodge was rustic and homely. All rooms had baths which was a pleasant surprise. We would definitely return.

I spent a week in Dar Imlil and enjoyed the accommodation, the amenities and the friendly personnel. Special thanks to Husein that was always ready to help and cooked great local food. Strongly recommend!

Away from the heat and chaos of Marrakesh, Imlil was a haven of peacefulness. Welcomed by the family team, shown to our very comfortable accommodation on the first floor with balcony views that were simply stunning and treated to a delicious traditional meal with soup, tagine and salad. The swimming pool is beautiful and refreshingly cold, especially after a long hike up and down the mountains!! So much to do and explore - stay at least two days if you’re on an itinerary tour!

excellent experience as before , I've visited a number of times, I see it as a retreat. The team were brilliant as ever, polite, friendly ,funny and nothing too much bother. my airport transfer went wrong but one call to them and a taxi was arranged asap. as was the return to marrakesh. the room and food were perfect to rest post enjoying the stunning scenery. I thank a the team but especially Hassan, Hussein. I look forward to another wonderful break there.