Climbing Mount Toubkal in April

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.

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Trekking in Morocco is the best. There are establishments or groups that will help you with your adventure. Good luck and have fun! Reply to this

Hi in particular Ruth from Wales. I am going to Morocco in march/april and want to climb Toubkal. Just wanted to know how it looks like on the top regarding snow. What equipment is needed and what is the temperature up there?

Hope to hear from anyone with relevant info?

Br Andy Reply to this

Thanks :o) Is it strenous? Me and my girlfriend have done some trekking, but she has never been above 3000 meters. Is it easy to find the route or do we need a guide? Reply to this

Ok thanks, how is the temperature i the beginning of April? Reply to this

Allright was it freezing (below 0 degrees celcius) or just cold? Reply to this

any ideas about the temperature in february? looking to go in a couple weeks and not sure if the weather will be bad or not... they say feb and march are the worst Reply to this

February and march have a good temperature. the weather is not bad.
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