Major city · Morocco
Amizmiz
Visit Amizmiz for a half‑day to a full day from Marrakech if you want a market and short mountain trek; otherwise skip.
Amizmiz is a small Berber town 55 km south of Marrakech, known for its Tuesday souk and easy hikes into the High Atlas. It can be explored in a few hours, making it a good side‑trip from a Marrakech base.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MAD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat)
- Airport
- RAK
- Nights
- 1
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- Morocco ↗The Moroccan dirham is a closed currency: you normally obtain it on arrival (ATMs, exchange desks) and change leftovers back before departure, keeping exchange receipts.
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- Morocco ↗During Ramadan, do not eat, drink or smoke in the street in daylight; tourist restaurants and hotels still serve.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Amizmiz19 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Amizmiz, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Moroccan dirham (MAD).Morocco-wide
- SIM or eSIMMaroc Telecom, Orange and inwi sell tourist SIMs at airports and shops with a passport; 20–50 GB costs about MAD 100–200.Morocco-wide
- Tap waterTap water is treated in cities but most visitors drink bottled; carry water in the south.Morocco-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10%.Morocco-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Morocco-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; keep an eye on taxi meters and stay hydrated on hikes.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and restaurants; squat toilets in older cafés and on the road.Morocco-wide
- Emergency numbers19 police · 15 ambulance/fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckFriday midday prayers slow business; many shops shut on Eid holidays; museums often close one day a week (usually Tuesday — check).Morocco-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportRAK Marrakech Menara Airport (Main international gateway, about 55 km (34 mi) north of Amizmiz).RAK Marrakech Menara Airport (Main international gateway, about 34 mi (55 km) north of Amizmiz).
- Getting aroundTown is walkable; local taxis serve the administrative area.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a café≈ 5 MAD
- Street or quick mealSandwich or small tajine≈ 20–35 MAD
- Budget bedGuesthouse or small hotel room, a night, per personMAD 300
- Mid-range bedDouble room (2 persons), a night, per roomMAD 1,000
- High-end bedDouble room (2 persons), a night, per roomMAD 1,500
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MAD 200 · Mid MAD 350 · High MAD 600
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- RAK Marrakech Menara Airport (Main international gateway, about 55 km (34 mi) north of Amizmiz)RAK Marrakech Menara Airport (Main international gateway, about 34 mi (55 km) north of Amizmiz)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Feb
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Mar
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Apr
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Aug
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Sep
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Dec
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)), coolest Jan (6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) low), wettest Jan (6 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Amizmiz: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
6 rd
Feb
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
5 rd
Mar
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Jul
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Aug
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Sep
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
Dec
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Town is walkable; local taxis serve the administrative area. For hikes, arrange a guide or join a Berber Adventures day trip.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Toulkine forest ranger cabin
goDoor to door: ≈ 3 h round‑trip
Walk or local taxi from Amizmiz centre, 2–4 h trek
Guide can show traditional cabin and local geography
Berber villages (e.g., Ikkiss)
goDoor to door: ≈ 4–6 h total
Arrange day trip with Berber Travel Adventures
Stay in village homes for cultural immersion
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
L'Oliveraie D'Amizmiz
Family‑run guesthouse, pool view of Atlas; price from 430 MAD
Maroc Lodge Boutique Hotel
Mountain retreat with restaurant and pool
Taj Atlas Wellness Boutique Hotel & Spa
Small hotel with garden, free Wi‑Fi
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ≈ 200–300 MAD excl. bed
- Mid
- ≈ 300–500 MAD excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse or small hotel room1 × 1 night × MAD 300 | MAD 300 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × MAD 200 | MAD 200 |
| Grand taxi Marrakech → Amizmiz (one way)1 × MAD 15 · check | MAD 15 |
| Bus #L45 Marrakech → Amizmiz (one way)1 × MAD 10 · check | MAD 10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MAD 53 |
| Trip total≈ MAD 578 per person per day, bed included | MAD 578 |
Typical price per night for a basic room.
2026 estimate in MAD; flights and transport excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a café | ≈ 5 MAD |
| Sandwich or small tajine | ≈ 20–35 MAD |
| Bottled water (1 L) | ≈ 3 MAD |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Grand taxi fare from Marrakech is 15 MAD per person; pay for front seat if you prefer 30 MAD.
- Bus #L45 from Marrakech costs 10 MAD but is slower with many stops.
- Heat can be intense on hikes in summer; carry water and sun protection.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 19
- Ambulance/Fire
- 15
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AmizmizAmizmiz
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My bed tonight
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L‑had l‑3unwan, 3afakTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police19
- Ambulance/Fire15
Embassy
US consulate in Casablanca; Moroccan police can assist tourists.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Marrakech → Amizmiz grand taxi: ≈ 15 MAD per person, 1 h (check)
- Marrakech → Amizmiz bus #L45: ≈ 10 MAD per person, 1.5 h (check)
Say or show
- Bshhal hādā? — How much does this cost?
- Bghit taxi l‑Amizmiz — I would like a taxi to Amizmiz
- Fin kayn souk? — Where is the market?
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Amizmiz. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (heat) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a guided mountain hike for active travellers.
- Combine with a Marrakech day to visit the souk before heading back.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Amizmiz
- secondaryWikivoyage: Amizmiz, revision 5310457 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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