Mt Toubkal Climb

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  Mark Notley

  MT TOUBKAL CLIMB

  

  Written October 2012

  A beautiful and fairly easy walk through some surprisingly diverse scenery, this trip is an excellent introduction to the Atlas mountains. I found the pace set to be generally perfect and there was always something interesting to look at.  

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  I'm sure everyone is going to answer the same way here but getting to the top of Toubkal is extremely satisfying and you are rewarded with panormic and breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks. You go up and down (to and from basecamp at 3200m) in an afternoon, not unlike Snowdon. 

  Additionally the final days descent is really very beautiful. 

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Friendly, funny and very approachable. Happy to share information on the local areas and people. He was also always able to answer any questions we had along the way.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Going in October meant there was some snow, but certainly not enough to warrant crampons. Bring a scarf or something to cover your face on the final ascent. It's extremely windy and this isn't really mentioned at all until the last moment. 

  A proper (not inflatable) travel pillow can be a real lifesaver.  

  Finally when you get to Basecamp consider sleeping in the refuge instead. You may be fed up of the wind at night by this point and it's an excellent way to restore energy for the final climb. At under a tenner it's a bargain and they also have hot showers available (for an extra cost of around £1.50). 

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  I had read that towards the end of the season the tents can be somewhat damaged and indeed on our trek there appeared to be one or two 'duds' that had some issues with window flap zips being broken. This lead to a very windy nights 'sleep'

  Whilst bottled water is almost always available do bring some form of treatment because on at least one day we had to use stream water. 

   
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  Daniela Nickols

  MT TOUBKAL CLIMB

  

  Written October 2012

  This was a very enjoyable trip which i would be very happy to recommend to others.  

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Reaching the top of Mount Toubkal.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  He was brilliant. Could not fault him at all. A lovely guy.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Expect snow!

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  The tents were not suitable for rain and need replacing.

   
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  Stylianos Pantazis

  MT TOUBKAL CLIMB

  

  Written September 2012

  It was the first time I traveled in a group with a guide. I 've trekked extensively alone or with friends camping on our own in the wilderness and carrying 15 kilo backpacks, so this experience was smooth and enjoyable. It was great have your kit carried and no worries about the trail and weather. The organization was perfect, the guide knowledgeble and the group fun to be with. All in all, it was a fantastic holiday! 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  When climbing a mountain the most inspirational moment is the summit. However, it was not the summit that made the trek unique, but small things, like a nice cup of mint tea, a nice salad, a joke etc.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  The group leader was knowledgeble of the terrain and going steady. We were not tired at all during the trip and this is because Abdullah was going on the right pace and speed.

   
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  Diana Maynard

  MT TOUBKAL CLIMB

  

  Written September 2012

  A challenging but very rewarding week in the mountains. 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  I'd love to say it was reaching the summit of Mt Toubkal, but unfortunately I was too knackered to appreciate it properly.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Perhaps I've been very lucky in previous trips, but unfortunately I didn't gel with our leader Hassan (apparently there is - or has been - more than one leader on this trip called Hassan, I believe the one we had was "young Hassan"). I was disappointed because I had read such good reviews of all the leader on this trip. I found him efficient but distinctly unsocial and uncommunicative. His briefings were an absolute bare minimum of essential information (what time we would leave and how long the day's walking would be), he showed no interest in us as people or in talking to us about his country or culture, even when asked directly, and I never once heard him give a word of encouragement to anyone, even when we were clearly struggling on tough climbs. Moreover, he appeared to be totally unaware of the fact that I had various medical conditions, despite having received written information from both Exodus and myself about them, which I found a little alarming. He was, however, totally professional and ensured our safety throughout, and by the end of the week he had thawed out enough to show occasional glimpses of humour. Other members of the group did, however, seem to have more favourable views of him.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  There were no snacks provided on this trip, unlike most Exodus trips I've been on, so take plenty of cereal bars, nuts, etc as you'll definitely need them on some of the long days. And take clothes for all eventualities - the weather can be very changeable in the mountains. Having read conflicting reports about the need for water purification tablets, we were able to buy bottled water on most days but not all, so do take some with you. If you don't like carrots (or vegetables) then you may be in trouble. Earplugs recommended not just for those sharing with snorers but to enable sleep when there's a howling wind rattling your tent!

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  This was the toughest trip I've been on so far, with some very hot temperatures at the start, strong winds at higher altitude, lots of slippery scree and a very challenging summit day. The tents were also in a terrible state of repair - one tent pole broke and they had no spares so two of us had to share, plus many tents had broken zips and/or rips in the fabric. Finally, I strongly believe that two guides are necessary on this trip, at least on summit day, unless you happen to get a group of very similar ability - otherwise the faster people may get frustrated at having to go at the pace of the slowest. Hopefully these issues will get sorted. Overall, a wonderful trip despite a few niggles. But beware the rock thieves at Toubkal Base Camp.

  Exodus Response

  We were surprised to hear recently that the new tents purchased did not arrive in Morocco last month, unfortunately we have now been informed that they have been delayed until the end of this season. Still, after checking all tents following this departure, we are confident that the majority of tents are fit to use on these departures. Those that needed extra work have either been repaired or replaced.

  Please be assured that all tents used in 2013 will be brand new. And thanks to Diane for her comments so we could act on the unfortunate situation with tents on her chosen departure.

  
  

  - Exodus Staff

   
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  Murray Dee

  MT TOUBKAL CLIMB

  

  Written September 2012

  An excellent value for money trip in the beautiful Atlas mountains. A perfect combination between culture and adventure.  

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Reaching the top of Mount Toubkal. At 4,167m, it isn't a small hill. It was very cold and windy on the aproach to the top but once we got to the summit, the weather was warm and sunny.

  Arriving back into the heat, hussle and bussle of Marrakech was a great juxtaposition to the cool air and slow pace of life in the Atlas.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Our group leader was a man of few words at the beggining but after a couple of days he was the jocker in the pack. We always felt very safe with him and he knew the answer to every question.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Take a small pillow for the nights camping.

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  I've been to Morocco before but getting up into the High Atlas is a whole different experience.

  The value of this trip is amazing as you spend very little money once you arrive in Morocco.

   
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  Terence Middleton

  MT TOUBKAL CLIMB

  

  Written September 2012

  Easily the best holiday I've done to date. Trekking is a fantastic way to travel. Exodus is a very well organised company and I was very impressed with the correspondence ahead of the trip. 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  It's hard to say, it may sound too obvious, though, the day we done the peak of Toubkal would probably be it; though again, all the scenery throughout the trip was impressive. I was surprised how well everyone in the group got on, having reasonably similar interests, which made the trip even more enjoyable.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Hassan had a great sense of humour, and, also well organised, keeping us informed of any thing we needed to know.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  If, like me, you're not used to having breakfast, having something you can snack on while walking is quite handy. I also noticed a few of our group had crocs (or similar rubber slip on shoes) and, although I had previously wrote these off as a fashion disaster, they did seem perfect for around the camp site.

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  Why put it off? Book now!

   
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  Timea Peto

  MT TOUBKAL CLIMB

  

  Written September 2012

  Excellent trip I can only encourage everyone to go on. We were really lucky with the weather as well so took hundreds of beautiful pictures. Well organised very enjoyable trip.  

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Finally climbing up Mt Toubkal was the most memorable time of the trip but actually all the way just as good.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Our group leader was a very nice berber man who has great temper and very proud of his country. Taught us very interesting things about the Berbers. Looked after everybody and was never tired to help. Was open minded to our special requests and supported us in harder moments. Very good English and good humour.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Next time I would take my own mattress as extra layer as the one provided wasn't quite thick enough for me...

   

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