I cannot thank our guide Youssef and mule driver Mustafa enough, they were absolutely brilliant and really made this trip extremely special. I’ve completely fallen in love with the Atlas Mountains and the kind people who live there.
The trail is beautiful and takes you through varied and geologically interesting landscapes. We did the walk in December, and there hadn’t been snowfall yet, so the walk itself wasn’t overly strenuous giving us the chance to take in the surroundings and put the world to rights, and time to explore the villages in the evenings.
We were fortunate enough to have clear skies every night - in the small villages the view of the stars is incredible!
Highly recommend it! Thanks Youssef and Mustafa!
In June, we did the Toubkal Circuit, culminating in climbing Mt Toubkal, with your company. We had a fantastic time, led by Abdullah Agafay, a fantastic guide. He was a fount of information about Berber culture and wonderfully skilled both socially and technically at leading our trek. And when one of our group could not continue, he immediately organized transport back to Imlil. Chef Norden produced EVERY DAY fantastic meals that featured fresh fruits and vegetables as well as traditional Berber dishes. Samir and Abdulraman proved steady companions, springing into action to meet whatever need arose. I cannot recommend your company highly enough!
This is an ideal trip if you would like to climb the highest peak in North Africa and if you love a challenging week of trekking!
Lead and supervised by a qualified mountain guide from the region, the trip starts from Marrakesch and includes an acclimatization day in the Atlas Mountains after arrival. Stay in a local house and enjoy a local homemade dinner. Then we make our ascent of Toubkal, which is not technical but requires crampons and ice-axes to reach the top. Get the best views over the whole Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert. There is also an option to climb another lower peak, which you can decide on and discuss with your guide.
The trip includes accommodation in Marrakech on the first and last nights as well as a guided tour to discover the famous monuments, the souk of the red city and more. Please see the whats included sections and detailed itinerary for more information.