Private
3-Day High Atlas Photography Expedition
About this tour
Designed for photographers, this trek moves through three distinct regions – the terraced Imlil Valley, the green Azzaden and the dramatic Toubkal foothills – timing each section for the best light.
Mornings start before dawn and evenings end after blue hour. Small groups of up to six leave time to wait for the light and work a composition. 28–34 km over three days, with a mule carrying your bags.
Highlights
- Planned around dawn, golden hour and blue hour
- Three photographic regions
- Village portraits with welcoming families
- Pre-dawn shoot over the Toubkal massif
- Max 6 photographers
What's included
- Guide with photography-location knowledge
- Mule and muleteer
- 2 nights in village guesthouses
- All meals and mint tea
- Location briefings
- Transfer Marrakech – Imlil (available on request)
- Camera equipment
- Drone permit
- Tips for guide and muleteer
Itinerary
Day 1Imlil golden hour – Tizi n'Tamatert – Azzaden
Terraces in afternoon light, pass panorama and blue hour from the guesthouse roof (5–6 hours).
Day 2Azzaden dawn – portraits – high-pasture sunset
Valley mist at dawn, village portraits and sunset over the pastures (6–7 hours).
Day 3Pre-dawn Toubkal foothills – Imlil
Sunrise on the massif and final valley compositions (5–6 hours).
Meeting & pickup
Meet your guide in Imlil village, 1 h 30 from Marrakech. Private transfer from your Marrakech hotel available on request.
Imlil, at the end of the last day – or your Marrakech hotel if you book the transfer
Price per person by group size
Private tours get cheaper per person as your group grows. Prices include everything listed under "What's included".
Frequently asked questions
What level is it for?
Any enthusiast – from smartphone to mirrorless.
Is it a workshop?
It is location-led with informal tips, not a formal course.
Can I fly a drone?
Drones need a permit in Morocco and are restricted in the national park.
Good to know
What to bring
- Broken-in hiking boots
- Daypack (20–30 L) and refillable water bottle
- Warm layers, hat and gloves – nights are cold at altitude
- Waterproof jacket
- Headtorch for early starts
- Personal first-aid kit and blister plasters
- Sleeping bag liner for refuges and guesthouses
Additional info
- Confirmation is sent by email or WhatsApp after we check availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- A good level of fitness is required
- Licensed mountain guide included (mandatory on Toubkal)
- Mules carry the main luggage – keep valuables in your daypack
- Not recommended for travellers with heart problems or serious medical conditions
Cancellation policy
- Free cancellation up to 7 days before departure.
- Cancellations made less than 7 days before departure: the deposit is kept as credit valid for 12 months.
- Date changes are free when requested at least 72 hours in advance, subject to availability.
- If weather or safety conditions make the tour impossible, we offer a new date or a full refund.
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