This month we organised a summer ascent of Jbel Toubkal for a large group of teenagers. The idea was to help them to overcome their limits and have an incredible adventure. Of course, the other aim was to enable them to safely ascend the highest mountain in North Africa! It was a great time, and
Trekking in Morocco off the Tourist Trail The Atlas Mountains extend for a distance of over 2500km across North Africa. It’s a real shame then that the majority of hikers are content to only trek up Toubkal, the highest peak. There are so many other mountains to explore here, many of them more remote and
It was day four of a village-to-village trek in the Atlas Mountains. We were aiming to summit Toubkal. I was leading a mixed group ranging in age from teenage lads to a couple of guys in their sixties. As we ascended towards a high coll I was asking them how they were finding the trek
Climbing Mount Toubkal in winter conditions is the best way to enjoy this classic mountain. Imagine standing on the highest point of North Africa, feet in the snow, looking down over the Sahara Desert. This is an incredible experience! The winter air is so clear above 4000m that you can sometimes see as far as
White Mountain, black skies. This summer I have spent a fair amount of time leading treks in the Alps. The Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) is the most popular multi-day trek in Europe, and deservedly so. Taking ten days to do the complete tour, you get to see the iconic Mont Blanc range from every
Running Toubkal? Are you crazy? asked my dad when I told him about my idea. At 4167m Toubkal is the highest summit in North Africa, and a trekking challenge which many undertake each year. Whilst not the most spectacular mountain in the region, its status as highest is well deserved. This is a big mountain,
The classic three day Toubkal Ascent
The trek of choice for those who simply want to summit the highest mountain in North Africa, Jebel Toubkal. From Imlil we will take you directly up to the refuge for the night. An early start the next day, and you should summit Toubkal before lunchtime. After a second night at the refuge you will descend back to Imlil, enjoying the pleasant valleys and sense of accomplishment at having conquered this beautiful mountain. Note that due to the strenuous nature of this trek, and the fact that there is not much time to adjust to altitude, we recommend that you book the 4-day version if you have the time, especially in winter conditions.
Walk from Imlil up into the Toubkal massif, passing the shrine of Sidi Chamharouch before arriving at the refuge, 3200m.
After an early start we will head out of the refuge towards the summit of Toubkal. We then descend back to the refuge for a second night, having conquered North Africa’s highest mountain.
With time to enjoy the views and scenery of the High Atlas mountains, we descend back to Imlil in time for a late lunch and taxi return to Marrakech.
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