Mt Toubkal Climb

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Average Review Rating: from 73 reviews.

Melanie Williamson

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Written October 2009
An absolutely fantastic trip. I went with only a week's notice, as someone dropped out at the last minute, and it was one of the most amazing things I've ever done. Never climbed a mountain before in my life, so it was a real challenge, but worth every moment.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Actually getting to the top of Toubkal. I struggled on the climb to the summit, with difficulty breathing and extreme cold. But Mohamed, our guide, was very supportive, as were the rest of the group, and with their help I made it. Incredibly emotional on reaching the summit - quite an amazing experience.
What did you think of your group leader?
Mohamed was just brilliant. Intelligent, wicked sense of humour, great fun and knew the mountains inside out.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Make sure you have a good level of fitness - the walking is hard (a lot of loose scree to contend with). Take good, comfy walking boots; walking poles; a head torch; loo roll (essential!) and a camera.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Trekking up Mt Toubkal was the most incredible experience. From walking through isolated Berber villages to setting off for the summit in the dark at 5am, the whole trip was brilliant. Really well organised, fantastically good food, excellent accommodation (although cosy at times!) and superb company. The Atlas mountains are stunning and I completely fell in love with Morocco. Highly recommended.
Stephen Cunliffe

MT TOUBKAL CLIMB

Written July 2009
Looking back the trip was not ambitious enough with too much idle time on trekking days.It would have been quite possible to add another peak as well as Toubkal. Experiencing the different cultures and the stunning wilderness of the landscape compensated. It's still a good trek.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Staying in Berber villages, walking for 2 days without seeing another European or a motorised vehicle of any sort was fabulous. The Djemaa el Fna, the souks and the tannery in Marrakech ranked close.
Breaking the 4000m altitude was great but the summit of Toubkal is a mess given the pristine wilderness experienced on the rest of the trek.
What did you think of your group leader?
Yahya was excellent. Understated but always available when you needed him. Knows the area, its history, cultures and geography really well. Also knows trekkers well. His bag of fruit and nuts after a long climb was just what the doctor ordered. His choice of restaurant for the final night was pretty spot on as well.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Understand the meaning of the word 'challenging' when applied to the trip. There are not many ways out of this trek if you cannot keep up ( unless you do side saddle on a mule). It's very hard on the feet.
Enjoy the culture, the landscape and the healthy lifestyle on trek. If you need a drink take it with you, there are no pubs.
Don't fly Atlas Blue unless you are either under 5ft tall or double jointed
Is there anything else you would like to add?
I understand this is a new itinerary. Some of it worked and some didn't. Staying in Berber villages and mountain lodges, walking for 2 days without seeing another European or a motorised vehicle of any sort was fabulous. This part of the trek was excellent.Marrakech was fascinating( and very hospitable) and I would have liked more time there. Also being immersed in an Islamic culture for the first time was a pleasurable experience However, from Thursday lunchtime the trek was a let down With a bit more ambition, it would have been possible to do another summit trek on the Friday and still finish in Around for dinner. The food , given the circumstances was excellent and I came back feeling healthier than for a long time. The hotel in Marrakech needs some thought particularly as the flight check in is at 0630hrs. Saturday night is open air disco night . I had to change rooms.
Atlas Blue are on my 'no-fly' list. I have never seen quite so many seats on an Airbus before. The cramped conditions and lack of in flight 'anything' made the flight feel endless.Take a good book.
Exodus Response
The current itinerary was unexpectedly changed at the beginning of the year, due to the Moroccan government deciding to tarmac some roads on the southern route. Considering these works may take another couple of years, we are considering adding another peak into 2010's itinerary.
Thank you very much for your valued feedback.

- Exodus Staff
Rob Whieldon

MT TOUBKAL CLIMB

Written July 2009
This was a wonderful introduction to trekking in Morrocco - it was everything I had hoped for.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Not sure if it was inspiration but showering in a waterfall was pretty good although very cold.
What did you think of your group leader?
L'Houcine was a wonderful guide. He certainly made the trip memorable.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Despite being shown where we could buy water near the hotel in Marrakech you will have to run the gauntlet of the hotel staff who forbid you to bring any food or drink into the hotel. Either be prepared for an argument or take a rucksack so you can diguise your illicit purchases!
To Exodus - I think it is outrageuous that the Hotel Meryem can forbid guests to bring bottled water into the hotel. either warn your guides so they don't show us where to get water or warn members of the party they can't buy water or DON'T USE THE HOTEL MERYEM!
MATTHEW HIBBERT

MT TOUBKAL CLIMB

Written July 2009
a nice relaxing holiday, i wouldnt have classed it as "challenging" although the summit day was harder than the previous days we walked. walked with a really nice group of people. This is the 2nd holiday we have booked with Exodus and have been very pleased with both of them.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
meeting new people.
What did you think of your group leader?
very good
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
take a book with you, the walking does not take all day, and with a lack of alcohol anywhere in the mountains, you will need something to occupy your time.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
slightly concerned about the starting/finishing hotel as itappeared to be used as a place for locals to meet women. The hotel/bar made it quite clear by about 10 pm on our last night there that they wanted us to vacate the bar so that there was more space for the locals.
Martin Southworth

MT TOUBKAL CLIMB

Written April 2009
i think you go to toumbkal to get to the top ultimately, but everything in between is a real culteral surprise from the villages to the food to the people, a trip i wont forget
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
strangely enough it wasnt the summit day, day two of our trip was quite a long day we were led from the village where we stayed to a waterfall then up high in the mountains and finally over a pass overlooking the next village where we were staying, fantastic views, fantastic diversity of landscape and a real sense of achievement when we arrived
What did you think of your group leader?
the group leader made the trip his knowledge was second to none
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
take some alcohol
Is there anything else you would like to add?
ive been on a few exodus trips on my own this is the first i have been on with a group of friends take my advice make a group booking
Sasha Spriddell

MT TOUBKAL CLIMB

Written October 2008
I was hoping for a week away in beautiful surroundings, to meet some interesting people, to physically challenge myself and to experience and observe a different culture. I got what I wanted plus plus plus! This was a fantastic trek through beautiful and varied terrain. Our group of 13 was certainly not unlucky - we all got on well together and had lots of laughs. My ideas of losing some weight while away were scuppered by the delicious lunches and dinners provided (although I'm avoiding any more couscous for a few weeks!). The final ascent/descent on day 6 was challenging but worth the effort with the views from the top and sense of achievement I was there for.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Reaching the summit with my sister was an emotional moment (we were climbing for a charity related to our mother's long-term illness). Going to the hamman - not necessarily inspirational but definitely a (very amusing) highlight of the week.
What did you think of your group leader?
Our guide, Moustapha, was excellent - friendly, knowledgable, spoke very good English and had a great sense of humour.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
By the end of the week, I was quite jealous of a couple in our group who had brought a couple of little plastic bottles of wine! A good quality head torch is a must. The pack of cards I took were great for passing time in the evenings. You'll be told over and over but drink lots of water to combat altitude - you can buy bottled water each evening and iodine treated water was readily available.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Thank you Exodus for providing a holiday experience that was everything it said, and more than I thought, it would be.
Mark Page

MT. TOUBKAL CLIMB

Written July 2008
The trip itself was fantastic. The accommodation used during the trek was far better than expected with the luxuries of electricity, toilet facilities and hot showers. The scenery in and around the High Atlas Mountains was awesome.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Both achieving the summit of Mount Toubkal and then safely gatten back to Neltner Refuge. This is due mainly to the steep climb upwards to the summit from the refuge on scree and then the more tricky and difficult descent on the same steep path and scree. The view from the summit is fantatstic and well worth all of the effort.
What did you think of your group leader?
Very good from the involvement that I had, however the group was quite spread out at times and the leader was generally always at the front so had little time to get to know him.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Antibacterial hand gel and toilet roll is always very useful.
The more training that you do and particulalry on scree the more you will enjoy it.
Also remember to look and review the kit list prior to your departure and pack accordingly as the weather and temperatures can both change quickly.
There is alot of scree
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Enjoy!! Its alot of fun
Gel as a group. the more you put in, the more you could get out.
The use of a back marker at times would be beneficial.

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