Up at the Toubkal refuges we had three days of snow and blizzard. It really was more Scottish than Moroccan! The waist deep powder made for hard going once the storm had finally passed, although some austrian ski-tourers absolutely loved it!

Despite several hours of graupel falling from the sky during the storm, a quick avalanche pit didnt present any obvious weak layers.

Needless to say, the path up Toubkal was quickly compacted by the first groups out and presented no challenge so long as crampons were worn.

A week later and the snow is melting off fast although there is still significant cover higher up. The spring sunshine will quickly melt that off over the next couple of weeks, so if you are still wanting to climb Toubkal this year in winter conditions then time is quickly running out! Do contact us if you would like us to arrange your trip for you and take you up North Africa’s highest mountain.