 Climbing Mount Toubkal in April |
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 Ruth from Wales Ruth John Post Count: 124 Msg: #1 154 weeks ago, January 21st 2007 | I'm going to Morocco in March/April with my boyfriend. We really want to go hiking in the High Atlas and would love to make it to the top of Mount Toubkal. Has anyone done this in April? Is there likely to be too much snow around? | Or have you done it at any time of year and just have some general tips for me?! Also, we do not want to hike up with a guide. I have heard that the paths are easy enough to follow but would appreciate some thoughts on this. Thanks! Ruth deleted_31284 deleted_31284 Post Count: 7 Msg: #2 153 weeks ago, January 31st 2007 | hi, | i m mountain guide in the Toubkal region if u want to know more information u can see my web site or contact me in jamaltrek@yahoo.fr take care. deleted_31284 deleted_31284 Post Count: 7 Msg: #3 153 weeks ago, January 31st 2007 | my web site www.toubkalguide.com | Andy Crisconi Andy Crisconi Post Count: 3 Msg: #4 149 weeks ago, February 28th 2007 | Hi Ruth, | Toubkhal is a high 13,000 foot peak but nothing more than a hike. In March/April you will probably encounter snow on the upper reaches so make sure your boots are waterproofed and you have gaiters. Trekking poles will also be useful. Crampons should not be necessary. The High Atlas is a wonderful area and the people are friendly. Get a good map and guidebook before you go as these are sometimes hard to find in Marrakech. Take care, Andy Crisconi One World Trekking deleted_35371 deleted_35371 Post Count: 6 Msg: #5 144 weeks ago, March 31st 2007 | | Moroccan hospitality Moroccan people are exceptional hospitable. When you enter to someones house you will be served tea and delicacies immediately. People always prepare a lot of food for in case somebody drops in unexpectedly around dinner time. They will encourage you to eat more and more by saying ‘kul, kul’ (‘eat’ , ‘eat’). As a guest they will not let you help cleaning the dishes or the house. Don’t feel compelled to eat all the food that’s on the plate. Just eat a little bit of everything, after the first plate they will probably serve another one, and another one…. malking in morocco Morocco remains a largely unspoilt and undiscovered destination. It has much to commend it - wonderful countryside, historic cities, good food and the ways of life of its peoples, whether it is that of the lowlanders in the city medinas or the Berber nomads in the mountains of the Middle Atlas. It is also a vast country and the best way to explore it properly is with your own driver and car, which gives the flexibility to move from place to place at the pace that suits you. This wonderful trip includes prolonged stays in two fascinating cities, Fes and Marrakesh, in the unique comfort and style of Moroccan maisons d'hotes, traditional houses that have been modernised to the highest standards without sacrificing their charm and beauty (see descriptions overleaf). You will also spend four days walking in the Middle Atlas, among flowers and goatherds, where you will be the guests of Berber families. Local guides will show you Fes and Marrakesh, whilst a mountain guide will escort you on your walks. Omar was a was a Tour leader with different Travel Agencies in Morocco and knew all destinations and the high Atlas Mountains, Sahara and the Atlantique coast, he has crossed them several times. He loves his job and still wishing to spend his life discovering the beautiful places, forgotten traditions and Berber hospitality. As omar was born in a Berber family he is always proud to introduce his own culture to the foreign people whom wants to know the berbers of the North Africa . <snip> [Edited: 10:34 - Mell - This forum is not a place to advertise tours. ] Ruth from Wales Ruth John Post Count: 124 Msg: #6 143 weeks ago, April 9th 2007 | Just a note to say that we got to Toubkal and had a great time. I hope to write a blog on it soon, but if anyone has any questions about the High Atlas, especially Toubkal, I am happy to offer advice. | Can't believe I'm now back home and at work tomorrow...! rconpascua Rcon Franchesca Pascua Post Count: 46 Msg: #7 142 weeks ago, April 20th 2007 | Trekking in Morocco is the best. There are establishments or groups that will help you with your adventure. Good luck and have fun! | rifia tarifit Post Count: 4 Msg: #8 44 weeks ago, March 4th 2009 | Hi, | I'm going to morocco end of april for two weeks. I would like to climb the Toubkal, if possible in one day, otherwise in two days. As I'm travelling alone as woman, I would like to join other people. Is it realistic to find people there to join them? Or is it better to book it as an excursion in marrakech? Number of Users: 6 | Number of Posts: 8 | ||||||||||||||||
