Toubkal

Mount Tubqal, or Toubkal in French transcription, is the highest peak in Morocco and throughout North Africa. It is located in the Atlas, within the Toubkal National Park and reaches 4,167 masl. […]
It is one of the few peaks in the country where you can find snow, which covers its peak most of the year. The normal route usually starts from the village of Imlil, located at 1800 meters high, which is reached by road from Marrakech, in a southerly direction, in just over an hour. In Imlil you can get the help of a guide with a mule to carry your luggage to any of the two high mountain shelters that are located at 3200 meters altitude. The road to the shelters is made in about five hours. The attack to the summit from the shelters lasts about four hours, being an easy ascent and without any technical difficulty. However, since it is a summit of more than 4000 meters, there may be difficulties due to altitude. With snow it is essential to use crampons and ice axes. The night temperatures are very low until well into spring and in summer high during the day. The use of a guide is always recommended despite the relative ease of the route.

Published on: 7 November, 2018 - Filed under: Uncategorized - Tagged: Toubkal