Mountaineering guide to the High Atlas, Morocco - North Africa

• Location
• Description
• Contents
• Introduction
• Sample Route
• Reviews
• Further Reading

'I think this is the first dedicated winter guidebook to the Atlas that I’ve seen in English.

…it will open the door for people who need a guidebook before they head out there, then things will begin to develop at a faster pace in this beautiful corner of the world.’

Mountain Rescue, July 2011

‘I would rate Morocco as a superb venue for an all-out assault on the senses as well as an excellent location for walking and climbing. Picking up Des Clark’s book not only reinforces this but also gives one a real incentive to get out there and get into the mountains.

Des, apart from being qualified for what he does as a job, lives in the area and obviously knows the mountains very well. This is reflected in the routes that he has chosen for inclusion, and the variety of trips seem to be very well chosen, spread and thought through.

The first 50 pages or so deal with the practicalities of travel in Morocco, and there’s plenty of guidance on what kit to take, along with specifics for the Moroccan winter. Tips such as taking a cover for your rucksack when bivi-ing in winter…show thoughtfulness of content. The rest of the book is taken up with a variety routes in various areas, along with useful timing, grades, equipment and start-point details.

…There are plenty of in-context photographs to illustrate certain areas, and these also serve as an incentive to get out there. The maps are very clear and well annotated and will be very useful when planning your trip…

All in all, this is a very useful addition to your trip-planning bookshelf and, due partly to its soft plastic cover, a very handy reference to have along with you in your rucksack.’

Scottish Mountaineer, Oct 2011