Trekking in the Atlas Mountains - Toubkal, Mgoun and Jebel Sahro

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Introduction
Contents
Sample Route
Availability
Reprinted
Cover
Paperback - PVC
Published
14 Aug 2009
Edition
Third
ISBN
9781852844219
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ISBN (10)
1852844213
Size
17.2 x 11.6 x 1.4cm
Weight
220g
Pages
160
No. Maps
7
No. Photos
59
Originally Published
1 Apr 2004

Trekking in the Atlas Mountains

Toubkal, Mgoun Massif and Jebel Sahro by Karl Smith

This guidebook concentrates on treks and summits in the Toubkal, Mgoun Massif and Jebel Sahro parts of Morocco's Atlas mountain range.The Atlas mountains are over 1000km long, high and wild. Describes treks and routes on all main summits in these areas, plus has all planning information to get the best from a trip to Morocco's mountains. More...

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Seasons

Best time is probably late Spring, although for the very tough (who don’t mind it hot) other times Read More... of the year are possible. Ramadan will affect surplies and support.

Centres

Marrakech is the main acess to the high mountains to Toubkal, Mgoun and Jebel Sahro regions.

Difficulty

Tough and wild trekking, scrambling. Also high (Toubkal is 4167m). Plenty of support in the main Read More... areas but the skills of independent travel in high mountains are essential in quieter regions.

Must See

Big mountains, deep gorges, Berber peoples and culture.
 
 

The Atlas Mountains of Morocco offer an incredible variety of scenery, climate and terrain, where the Berbers’ way of life has changed little in a thousand years. There are also opportunities to walk and climb throughout the year, making it a particularly desirable destination for the outdoor enthusiast. This new edition, now fully updated, provides you with all the information to help make your trip a successful one.

The guide includes a useful introduction providing all the practical advice you will require as a visitor to Morocco. It gives detailed descriptions of walks to the three regions of Toubkal, Mgoun Massif and Jebel Sahro, and has a separate chapter on other areas for walking in Morocco. The appendix provides useful addresses, bibliography and a glossary and information on the traverses and ski-touring possibilities in the region.

 
 
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