Al Haouz Province

Best things to do in Al Haouz Province

Al Haouz Province: The Absolute Essentials

Al Haouz Province encompasses the rugged High Atlas Mountains, dominated by Mount Toubkal, North Africa’s highest peak. The region is a center for Berber heritage, featuring the trekking hub of Imlil and the 12th-century Tin Mal Mosque, an architectural precursor to the Koutoubia. Highlights include the alpine landscapes of Oukaïmeden, the botanical installations of Anima Garden, and the waters of Lalla Takerkoust. This province provides a transition from the arid plains of Marrakesh to the snow-capped peaks and fertile valleys of the Atlas range.

Al Haouz Province: The Absolute Essentials — Map

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Toubkal

Toubkal, also Jbel Toubkal or Jebel Toubkal, is a mountain in southwestern Morocco, located in the Toubkal National Park.

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Toubkal National Park

Toubkal National Park is a national park in the High Atlas mountain range, 70 kilometres from Marrakesh in central-western Morocco.

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Anima Garden

Located in foothills of Atlas Mountains, this charming garden provides a great getaway from the busy and crowded streets of Marrakesh.

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Ourika Valley

Ourika River is a river in Morocco, at 31.4°N 7.783333°W / 31.4; -7.783333.

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Imlil

Imlil is a small village in the high Atlas Mountains of Morocco. It is 1,800 metres above sea level.

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Berber Museum

Discover the Berber culture and familiarise yourself with the traditional way of life of members of this ethnic group.

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Tin Mal Mosque

Hidden in the Atlas mountains, this mosque has been recently restored. The views from here are fabulous.

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Lalla Takerkoust Lake

This increasingly popular destination for both Moroccans and foreign tourists boasts peaceful surroundings and great view of the mountains.

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Oukaïmeden Ski Resort

Oukaïmeden is a ski resort in the Atlas Mountains near the Toubkal mountain, about 80 kilometres south-southeast of Marrakesh, Morocco.

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Kasbah Bab Ourika

An eco-friendly hotel constructed using traditional Berber rammed-earth techniques. It sits atop a hill at the apex of the Ourika Valley, offering panoramic views of the Atlas Mountains and surrounding olive groves.

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Tinmel mosquée Almohades ibnou toumert 010717

Built in 1148, this historic mosque served as the spiritual center of the Almohad Empire. It is the burial place of the dynasty's founder, Ibn Tumart, and features significant examples of medieval Moroccan architecture.

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