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A great way to explore the High Atlas and bag the the highest peak. Group size a little large at 16, but we all got on really well. (like minded) Local leader was very knowledgable. More could have been done to make better use of the time in Marrakesh.
A great chance to hike in the High Atlas mountains, and see some rural countryside in Morocco. It was nice going through small villages on the way to Mt.Toubkal.
What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
As always the more you put into something, the more you get out of it. So reaching the peak of the highest mountain in the Atlas Mountains, Mt Toubkal was a real triumph!
What did you think of your group leader?
(H)Assam a Berber, very confident and relaxed, knowledable. You had to draw him out, but it was worth the effort. He was a wealth of information about the mountains and the way of life of those who live there.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Be prepared for communal living. Large mixed dormitories, bunk beds, "squatty" toilets, little privacy. Bring ear-plugs (snorers!) We went in June and the evenings up in the mountains were chilly.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
So long as you go prepared, reasonably fit and ready for a laugh you will have an excellent time.
This is a fantastic trip. It's an exciting, exotic one week trip, which a punch! I wanted sunshine, good company and something I could get my teeth into without having to go too long haul and it certainly gave me all that and much more. Marrakech was fabulous, I just wished I had added a couple more days onto the end to lap up the culture, souks, people etc...next time eh?
What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
The final push to the summit had to be the most inspirational. You just hope you've done enough training to get you up there without being a burden to the group...but it was fantastic and I loved the challenge, and having to push myself...and we all made it to the top no trouble. Getting down was a bigger concern!!! But we needn't have worried as the first human luge was invented. and we had great fun coming down on our backsides!!!!
What did you think of your group leader?
Abdullah was fantastic. An all rounder.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
If you can, take a few extra days to explore Marrakech, it is a wonderful place and a day really isn't enough. Jardin Majorelle was beautiful but very small, an hour is all it would take to go around it...but it is a lovely escape from the heat! Let rip in the souks and haggle, don't be afraid to, it's great fun! Leave enough room in your kit bag for a few bargains! Ladies can wear shorts and have bare arms in Marrakech, I didn't see many covering up, except me....! Although bring a scarf, or buy one there, to cover your shoulders if need be. Out of the villages on the trek it is ok to wear shorts, bring convertible trousers so that you can cover up as you go into villages. Wish I'd known that before I went. And one final bit of advice, be as fit as you can, you'll enjoy it all the more!
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Ok...although there isn't anything major I'd like to change about the holiday I would like to suggest that crampons are made available no matter what time of the year it is. We started out at 5.30 am to the summit and had to cross quite a few snowy parts on the way up which were solid ice!...I think crampons would have been really good to make people feel safer and more confident, it also made me worry the whole way up, how on earth we were going to get down, but the sun had hit the ice by the time of our return to melt it enough for our boots to get a bit more of a grip, so it was fine. I would suggest anyone going should bring a pair of lightweight crampons, i.e. if Exodus won't be providing them.
This is a good treking trip if you prefer to try somewhere a bit closer to home but doesn't compare in any way to other well promoted high altitude trips that Exodus offer such as Kilimanjaro or the High Inca Trail. Some of the conditions are a bit tricky under foot but the final ascent of Mt Toubkal was more challenging than I thought due to the conditions under foot plus the wind and the cold which gave me a sense of achievement when I reached the summit.
What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Reaching the summit as we were lucky the final ascent of the mountain went ahead as the weather conditions were quite poor (visibility and snow) given that it was the month of May and not what I was expecting in Morocco. As a group we were relieved that we got the permission to attempt the ascent after the conditions improved.
What did you think of your group leader?
I've been on a few of these mountain trips with Exodus and for some reason each leader seems to be interested in an aggressive pace each day as if it is some kind of challenge and all you do is end up looking at your feet treking up a mountain to arrive back at camp to lie about for a hour or two with nothing to do. It would be better to have more breaks to take in the scenery and take some photographs as it's unlikely that you will be back in that location again. I did mention this to the leader and he did say it was to toughen up our legs. As he has been doing it for many years he may be right but I thought different.
Personally he was a very intelligent man and had a good sense of humour and we were very privileged to be invited to his home one afternoon.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
I wasn't expecting the weather to be so cold on the final ascent especially in May, so make sure you take warm gloves and insulate the drinking tube on your platypus as all of those who had one froze. A good wind proof jacket is essential as it was very windy and the leader said the wind stayed all year round.
Also it's a good idea to wear gloves when coming down the mountain on the third day as you will be coming down through screed and there are a lot of thorny plants to cause you pain if you slip under foot and fall.
For those who like a tipple, take some booze with you as it's non-existent after the third day.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Good sleeping conditions as you will have a bed to lie on each night which is way better than a tent.
As for Marrakech, there is a good bar/club called "Africa Chic" which is worth a visit with the group on your final night.
Tom Greenwood
Great trip, great group, great guide
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
He was great. Very enthusiastic despite the constraints of Ramadan. Knowledgeable and interested in all the individuals in the group. Don't have a bad word to say about him.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Bring a hat and gloves. Drink a lot of fluids.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
The hotel wasn't great so potentially the only area for improvement
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