Amizmiz

Overview of Amizmiz

This small Berber highland town, southwest of Marrakech, is known for its weekly Tuesday souk.

Key Facts

• Type of place: small town.

• Tourist interest: ★ (worth a stop if you are in the area).

• Location: south of Marrakech, at the foot of the High Atlas.

• Distances: Lake Lalla Takerkoust (approx. 20 km northeast), Marrakech (55 km northeast), Ouirgane (40 km east).

• Local time: Heure : Amizmiz.

• Population: 21,445 inhabitants (2014).

• Area:

• Altitude: 1,148 m.

• Website:

History of Amizmiz

What to See and Do in Amizmiz

Weekly Souk

Every Tuesday, this souk is one of the most important in the region and attracts the entire population from neighboring Berber villages, which you can also explore while wandering around Amizmiz. This market is the sole reason tourists visit the town.

In the Surroundings

Climate and Weather in Amizmiz

Transportation

Getting There

Amizmiz is easily accessible from Marrakech either by shared taxi or by bus with the L45 from the company Alsa (12 Dh/1 € per trip, about an hour).

Getting Around

Even though taxis exist in the town, you can easily get around on foot.

Accommodation

Food

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Further Information