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8/01/2009 - 8/30/2009Imilchil Festival
Morocco
The annual Imilchil Festival takes place in the town of Imilchil in a picturesque spot in Morocco's beautiful Middle Atlas Mountains. Held at the end of the harvest season, the festival is a great cultural celebration and is traditionally a time when young unmarried men and women search for a partner. A carnival atmosphere prevails and visitors can expect to be greeted by a great mix of traditional dancing, storytelling, music and feasting.
Themes:
Culture
, Food & Drink
, Spectacle
, Dance
, Music
Hours: All day.
Cost: Free to spectate.
Where: Imilchil
Imilchil is in the Middle Atlas Mountains. The nearest town is Beni Mellal - about 150km (92 miles) northeast of Marrakech and 180km (110miles) southeast of Casablanca
Morocco
Getting there:
Road: The road to Imilchil is not for the faint-hearted - it is best reached by tour bus. If you have a hire car, make sure it has off road, 4x4 capability
Contact Information:
Moroccan National Tourist Office (London office)
205 Regent Street
London
W1B 4HB
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0)207 4370 073.
Email: info@morocco-tourism.org.uk
Website: www.visitmorocco.org
