- Marrakech - Morocco
Property Audit Overview:
This is the only property we currently have listed in Marrakech. The property has completed the iStayGreen Audit process. High Atlas Mountains has been awarded a 2 Green Eco-Leaf Rating.
To qualify for the Green Eco-Leaf Rating High Atlas Mountains completed an audit of their property's compliance with over 70 unique eco-initiatives. Environmentally friendly measures that are reviewed include energy efficiency, water conservation, recycling, enviromentally safe cleaning, reduction of waste, ongoing maintenance, purchasing habits, plus many other factors. In it's efforts to create a more sustainable travel future and reduce their impact on our environment, High Atlas Mountains employs 32 eco-initiatives. For detailed information regarding environmental measures currently employed by High Atlas Mountains please contact the property directly or email iStayGreen.org.
Eco Memberships and Certifications:
Considerate Hoteliers - Member
Property Owner's Statement of Environmental Initiatives:
Property's Green Team Leader:
houssine ait lahcen - 00212 66 7491352 Mailing Address: Marrakech, MA Small comfortable guest house with wonderful views; an ideal base for walkers wishing to spend a night before/and or after their trek in a simple, clean guest house outside the village. Imlil, known as gateway to the High Atlas Mountains trekking activities is a village located at 1740 metres above sea level, close to the mountain Jebel Toubkal and only 1 and a half hours drive from the hustle and bustle of busy city Marrakech. Imlil itself originally existed to service the tourists who head there to start their trekking and climbing. However a real community developed from it's first beginnings and is now a flourishing community of locals and breathtaking scenery. When trekking in Morocco, we recommend that you use an official government approved guide. We have a number of trekking options on offer. Other activities include camel riding, biking, horse riding, skiing. 7 pleasant rooms with view of Berber villages and walnut groves Terrace with panoramic views in all directions Access to village hammam Salon with fireplace, a cosy retreat for winter evenings Run by a local guide who speaks good English . Environment We supported the Ait Souka Association (our village association) in introducing water meters to all houses in the village, repairing all the old pipes & saving heaps of water. We offer a carbon offsetting scheme where guests can plant a tree or donate fruit trees to local families. We use solar power for heating the water and we encourage guests to save energy by only washing dirty towels & sheets. All organic waste is fed to the animals. We are a platform where cultural exchange between the Berbers & the guests are encouraged. We offer for our clients many activities around High Atlas Mountains. We have showers and half flush toilets and we change towels and sheets everyday, we have laundry machine for free we usedeco washing up liquid. Community I am an active member of the Ait Souka Association, which has also organized courses fight against illiteracy and workshops feminine embroidery. The aim is, on the one hand the socio-economic, and, secondly, awareness of sustainable development. To do this, it has set itself the objective of contributing to the achievement of economic and social projects, and participate in conserving the local environment. The guesthouse was built by Houssine, the owner, and local workers, Okik the builder and two other people from Tmatert village. Our electrician is hassan and the plumber is Brahim from Targa Imoula. The staff are from the local villages Ait Souka and Tamatert and Targa Imoula near Imlil. All of our supplies (food, interiors, carpets, furniture) are bought from the local village. Local mules can be hired. We employ local people to run the house and local guides (Arbi, Hassan, Brahim, Ahmed) and muleteers (Omar, Mohamed, Lhoussaine, Moustapha, Brahim, Driss) to take our guests for walks. |
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High Atlas Mountains
- Marrakech - Morocco
Environmental Initiatives
Green Promotion
The property has individuals with authority and resources taking responsibility for environmental management The property has an on-site Green Team The property has established a budget for eco-initiatives The property actively promotes its eco-initiatives to the public through property vendorsStaff Education & Monitoring
New staff eco-orientation Eco-incentive programs for staff Staff environmental performance reviewsGuest Education & Follow-up
Guests are informed of environmental initiatives at check-in Guests are encouraged to complete "Green" surveys Guests are encouraged to write "Green" website reviews Guests are offered the ability to carbon offset their stayPhilanthropic
Property donates to environmentally friendly causes: help local people for work (guides,waiters,cook..)Energy Conservation
Energy efficient lighting has been installed in: meeting rooms Energy efficient lighting installed when replacing old lighting HVAC motion control sensors or card key system installedWater Conservation
Sheets reuse option for multiple night stays Towels reuse option for multiple night stays Water conserving devices are utilized including: low volume toilets Gray Water recyclingRecycling
Recycle containers located around property common areas Recycle containers located in office, kitchen, and staff areas Reusable food & beverage service used in lieu of disposable service itemsCleaning & Environment
Environmentally friendly chemicals used in cleaning Environmentally friendly detergents used for laundry Environmentally friendly chemicals used for carpet cleaning Entire property is non-smoking Cotton bedding and towels (non-synthetic) utilized Low VOC materials (paint, adhesives, air freshener, carpet) used on propertyEnvironmental Purchasing
Preference given to purchase from local vendors Preference given to purchase from environmentally responsible service providers Cotton bedding and towels (non-synthetic) utilized
High Atlas Mountains
- Marrakech - Morocco
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