Imilchl is a small
high Atlas village at an altitude of 8,430 feet. For the young men and girls of the area, it is a tradition to get married on the day of the
Moussem in ancient times. A holy man uses to bless the betrothed at Abdgoul and the legend goes that they will remain happy for the rest of their lives. The
Fiance Festival is staged on the site of the tomb of the old wise man, who is venerated in the
High Atlas. It is a time for some 30,000 people from the
mountains to assemble in tents for three days with their flocks,
horses and
camels. It is an occasion for the young girls to wear and show their finery, and their sumptuous
silver jewellery and to
dance the day and night away under the sun and the stars.
You can visit the
Imilchil festival website:
Moussem et festival des fiançailles des bérbères à Imilchil au Maroc.
It’s also to see the region of Meknes Tafilalet:
Marweb, moteur de recherche du Maroc: Exploration_geographique/Maroc/Regions/Meknes_Tafilalt