High in the Atlas Mountains, Imilchil is known for its lakes, its landscapes, and a story of love.
According to local legend, two young lovers from rival tribes were forbidden to marry. Heartbroken, they cried until their tears formed two lakes, Isli and Tislit, the groom and the bride.
The Marriage Festival
In memory of the legend, a great moussem takes place in Imilchil at the end of summer.
Amazigh communities gather to trade, sing, dance, and celebrate, in an event that has become famous as the marriage festival.
Mountains and Lakes
Beyond the festival, Imilchil is a paradise for walkers and nature lovers.
The deep blue lakes reflect the surrounding peaks, villages of earth and stone dot the valleys, and the silence of the mountains is almost absolute.
It is a place where legends feel close enough to touch.
