This is the heart of Berber countryside with picturesque villages and hamlets, forests, fruit trees (orange, lime, lemon, grapefruit), and rose gardens.
Asni is a small town in the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains, about 1 hour from Marrakech. The community of Asni is a cluster of small Berber villages and farms in a fertile valley at the foot of the High Atlas Mountains. Asni is on the route from Marrakech to Taroudant via the Tizi-n-Test pass, the highest and most spectacular pass of the High Atlas.
Near Asni
Discover the Muslim sanctuary of Moulay Brahim near Asni (15 km), or the Jewish sanctuary of Rabi Haim ben Diwan near Anraz (2.5 km).
Imlil village makes for an interesting trip and a clear sight of Mount Toubkal.
Three Berber markets are within easy reach – Asni itself (Saturdays, 15 km), Talat n’ Yacoub (Wednesdays, 35 km) and Ouirgane (Thursdays).
Tin Mal mosque is a major place of interest and makes a pleasant morning trip with spectacular views en route.
Local Activities (booked through the Kasbah Tamadot)
- · Walking treks
- · Camel treks
- · Mule treks
- · Day excursion to Marrakech
- · Hot air ballooning
- · Mountain biking
