A guidebook to hiking Jebel Toubkal in Morocco's Atlas Mountains and the multi-day Toubkal circuit trek. The routes are divided into summer and winter ascents with additional acclimatisation options. They are designed for hikers with some experience in summer and winter trekking at altitude.

Ascents to the Toubkal summit are detailed for both the popular Ikhibi Sud route and the less-travelled Ikhibi Nord route. The guide also includes access information from Imlil to Toubkal Basecamp, along with three winter and four summer acclimatisation options. The circular Toubkal Circuit trek explores the Toubkal National Park and is described in 6 stages covering 68km (42 miles). 

• Oxford Alpine Club mapping included for each route and trek stage 
• GPX files available to download 
• Detailed information on planning, facilities and transport
• All the 4000m peaks included
• Covers all beginner winter routes in the Toubkal area

Map key

Mountain safety

Overview profile

Route summary tables

Introduction

Trip Planning Basics

Travel – Your Journey to Toubkal

Accommodation

Guides

Mules, Muleteers, Porters and Cooks

When to Go?

How Long do I need?

Local Context and Detail

Health and Hygiene

Safety and Risk

Accidents and First Aid

Altitude

Emergency Rescue

Food and Drink

Money

Charging, Phones and Photography

Maps and Navigation

Language

Hut Reading

A History of Mountaineering in Morocco

Plants

Beyond this Book

Winter

Route 1           Imlil to Basecamp

Route 2           Basecamp to Toubkal Summit (Normal – Ikhibi Sud)

Route 3           Basecamp to Toubkal Summit (Alternative – Ikhibi Nord)

Route 4           Aougdal Bou Tioana Gully (Acclimatisation Hike 1)

Route 5           Tizi n’Ouanoums (Acclimatisation Hike 2)

Route 6           Ouanoukrim

Summer

Route 7           Imlil Waterfall Hike

Route 8           Imlil to Basecamp

Route 9           Basecamp to Toubkal Summit (Normal – Ikhibi Sud)

Route 10         Basecamp to Toubkal Summit (Alternative – Ikhibi Nord)

Route 11         The Full Horseshoe

Route 12         Ouanoukrim

Route 13         Aguelzim

Other 4000-ers

Toubkal Circuit

Stage 1           Imlil to Tacheddirt

Stage 2           Tacheddirt to Azib Likemt

Stage 3           Azib Likemt to Amsouzert

Stage 4           Amsouzert to Lake Ifni

Stage 5           Lake Ifni to Toubkal Basecamp

Stage 6           Toubkal Basecamp to Imlil

Appendix A     Language

Appendix B     Glossary of mountaineering terms

Seasons

Summer trekking and ascents: June – August Winter ascents: December – March Off-season possible but with less predictable conditions.

Centres

Marrakesh is the closest city. Most trekkers start from Imlil for Toubkal and nearby peaks, as well as the Toubkal Circuit.

Difficulty

Toubkal is a big mountain (4167m/13,671ft) but summer trekking is not technically difficult. Passes on the Toubkal Circuit are 2500–3700m. Nearby peaks are 3000–4000+m. There are beginner routes in winter. Altitude and acclimatisation are the main problems and can kill if not taken seriously.

Must See

Stand on the summit of Jebel Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa. Sleep high in the mountains in traditional Moroccan villages and at Toubkal Basecamp. Climb Ouanoukrim (2nd highest peak) or surrounding peaks and trails for views across Toubkal National Park. Complete the 6-day Toubkal Circuit – one of the finest treks in Africa.

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