Imlil
First Morning in Imlil: Breakfast Beneath the High Atlas
September 25, 2026 · 6 min read
The first morning in Imlil starts before you are ready: cold air, mules on the track and the Toubkal massif catching the light. Here is how to turn it into a good day.
The problem with a first mountain morning
Most visitors reach Imlil late in the day, straight from Marrakech. The next morning is the first time they actually see where they are — and the first question is simple: where do I get breakfast, and what should I do with the day?
The answer depends on what comes next. A trekker heading for the Toubkal refuge needs a proper meal and an early start. Someone on a slower visit can sit with a coffee and watch the valley wake up.
Breakfast at Restaurant Targa
Restaurant Targa is in Imlil and is part of the Toubkal Views family. Its printed menu lists a Petit Déjeuner Targa at 55 DH, with omelettes from 15 DH (plain) to 20 DH (cheese or vegetable), and Moroccan breads such as msemna and batbout as extras.
Hot drinks run from 15 DH (espresso, café au lait, café crème, hot chocolate) to 20 DH for a cappuccino. Fresh juices start at 15 DH for orange, apple or banana.
Restaurant Targa takes reservations and group requests on +212 6 86 83 15 58 (call or WhatsApp). The Google listing shows daily opening from 09:00 to 23:30; check before travelling on a holiday.
What to do after breakfast
If you are not trekking, a locally guided valley walk starts from Imlil and follows terraces, irrigation channels and small hamlets without needing summit fitness.
If Toubkal is the plan, breakfast is the last easy meal before the climb towards the refuge. The Mount Toubkal guide explains the routes, seasons and what a guide changes.
Getting here for the morning
Toubkal Views runs a private Marrakech → Imlil transfer at €50 one way or €90 round trip. If you want to be in Imlil for the first morning, you also need somewhere to sleep — the Where to Stay guide covers the choices honestly.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I have breakfast in Imlil?
- Restaurant Targa in Imlil serves breakfast; its printed menu lists the Petit Déjeuner Targa at 55 DH plus omelettes from 15 DH.
- How much is a coffee in Imlil?
- At Restaurant Targa, espresso, café au lait, café crème and hot chocolate are 15 DH and a cappuccino is 20 DH, per the owner-verified menu.
- Can I reserve breakfast?
- Yes — call or WhatsApp Restaurant Targa on +212 6 86 83 15 58.