First-hand local knowledge
Paths, springs and villages Imad knows from walking them, not just from maps.
Your guide in the mountains of Tétouan and Chefchaouen
Imad Ben Yahya
Professional mountain guide in Tétouan and Chefchaouen. He leads groups of 1 to 12 people in Talassemtane, Bouhachem and Akchour, with real knowledge of the trails and care for every detail.
Meet Imad
A mountain isn't just a path to walk, it's a place to get to know
Imad Ben Yahya is a professional mountain guide who has made the mountains of Tétouan and Chefchaouen his work and his passion. His ground runs from the mountains overlooking Tétouan, such as Dersa, Ghorghiz and Bouzitoun, to the Bouhachem forest between the two towns, from the village of Tamalout to the summit of Jbel Kelti, 1926 m, the highest peak of Tétouan province, and on to Talassemtane park, with the Akchour waterfalls, God's Bridge and Jbel Lakraa, the highest peak of Chefchaouen province.
He knows that here a mountain is more than a landform: every peak has its tribe and its memory, every slope its villages, springs and old paths. Years of walking have given him a precise knowledge of the ground: where water still flows at the height of summer, which pass snow closes in winter, and which village welcomes visitors with bread, oil and tea.
For Imad, a good hike starts before the first step. So he prepares every outing carefully: he picks the trail to suit the group, works out the distance, the climb and the time, follows the forecast, and arranges transport, meals and accommodation. On the way he sets the pace so everyone makes it, in groups of 1 to 12 people, and turns the walk into a discovery of the place, its nature and its people.
He guides families and friends, associations and schools, organised groups, and visitors from Morocco and abroad, on day hikes and multi-day treks.
Summits documented in photos and video
“I don't want you just to cross the mountain, but to come back knowing it better.”
Imad Ben Yahya
- Areas
- 2 Tétouan · Chefchaouen
- Selected trails
- 6 From easy to hard
- Group size
- 1–12 people, for a comfortable pace and better guiding
- Trip length
- a day or more Flexible programs
Why Imad
Six reasons to hike with him
What makes a hike with a local guide different from walking alone with a map on your phone.
Safety before the summit
Assessing the group's level, watching the weather, and deciding to turn back when needed. The mountain will still be there; what matters is getting home safely.
Everything organised
Trail, timing, transport, meals and accommodation: Imad handles the details so you can focus on walking.
Small groups, comfortable pace
A pace the guide sets for your group, so nobody is left behind.
An authentic local experience
Lunch with village families, tea, bread and oil, and a real encounter with mountain culture.
Respect for nature
We stay on the paths, carry out our rubbish and protect the fir and oak forests for those who come after us.
Services
A tailor-made hike
Day hikes
Trails of 3 to 7 hours, from the Chrafate waterfalls to the summit of Jbel Lakraa.
Choose a trail →Multi-day treks
Several trails linked together, with nights in mountain gîtes or village homes.
See the programs →Families and children
Short distances and goals that excite little ones: a waterfall, a pool or a small summit.
Tips for families → For beginners →Associations, schools and companies
Organised outings for groups, with a clear program and guiding all day.
Ask for a quote →
A day with Imad
How does the hike work?
From the first message to the end of the trail, every step is clear and organised.
Start booking- Before the hikeContact Imad to set the trail, date and group level, and agree on transport and meals.
- Departure morningMeet at the starting point, a short briefing on the trail and safety rules, then the first steps.
- On the trailA steady pace, stops for water and photos, and stories about the plants, the villages and the area's history.
- LunchA break in nature or with a village family, depending on the agreed program.
- ReturnArrive at the end point on time, then head back to town.
Areas
Four areas, four kinds of landscape
The mountains of Tétouan
Mountains overlooking the city such as Dersa, Ghorghiz and Bouzitoun, and the high peaks of Beni Hassan such as Jbel Kelti, 1926 m, above the village of Tamalout.
Talassemtane National Park
Moroccan fir forests and the highest peaks of the western Rif.
Chefchaouen and around
From the alleys of the blue city to the mountains around it.
Bouhachem Natural Park
A dense forest of cork oak and oak, springs and quiet villages.
Contact Imad
Ready for your next hike?
Tell Imad which trail interests you, the date and group size. He'll suggest the right program and reply with the details and price.
- Phone and WhatsApp06 10 90 23 47
- Emailcontact@randonnee.ma
- Instagram@guide_imad
- Area coveredTétouan · Chefchaouen
