OVERVIEW
A Toubkal winter climb is often a trekker’s paradise. The trails are quiet, and the peaks of the High Atlas are stunning and snow-capped in the sunshine.
This 5 day group challenge requires us to the summit of North Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Toubkal at 4,167m. We begin our three days of trekking in the foothills of the High Atlas, in which picturesque valleys lined with juniper trees provide us shade on the descent of ours into the Mizane Valley.
We spend a few hours at Base Camp knowing how to work with ice axes & crampons, before making our final climb on the summit. It is often a difficult climb, based on the ice level, nonetheless, we’re rewarded with unparalleled ideas from the gorgeous Mount Toubkal of the surrounding peaks, with Marrakech into the North, and also the great expanse of the Sahara on the South. The final day of ours is spent exploring Marrakech’s sites and souks before coming together for the celebratory dinner.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS…
Winter that is tough climb of North Africa’s highest mountain
Trek through cherry orchards and walnut groves
Learn winter abilities and place them can be used on the summit climb
Experience the well known Berber hospitality
View Mount Aguelzim and Tizi Melloul
Descend into the picturesque Mizane Valley
Stay in Berber villages perched in the mountains
Explore the souks plus sites of Marrakech
What is INCLUDED…
Fully supported 5 day group challenge
UK qualified medic
Full support group, which includes local guides
Action Challenge mountain leader
Winter related equipment rental – ice ax & crampons
Almost all accommodation, twin share – hotels/camping
All meals together with the group; like breakfast, , and lunch dinner
National Park entry fees
Day in Marrakech ended with a celebratory party and dinner