Mt Toubkal Roof of the North 8 Day Trek
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mt toubkal Roof of the North 8 day Trek Trek through the spectacular Atlas mountains and take on the highest peak in North Africa including Mt Toubkal(4,167m) plus optional ascent of 2nd highest peak Mt Ouanoukrim. Your go to high altitude experts from Everest to Kili and all the adventures inbetween What's inside? About the Toubkal - Roof of the North 8 day trek 3 Why trek with EverTrek? 4 What’s included? 7 What to expect 8 FAQs 9 Your trek itinerary 12 Equipment list 18 Chat to our Yeti’s 21 2 about mt toubkal This is an epic climb of Mount Toubkal which offers truly stunning views that, on a clear day, can reach Marrakech. Our awesome eight-day itinerary is designed to give you the full Toubkal experience, giving you the chance to experience the hospitality and beauty of the Berber people and villages plus not only climb North Africa’s highest peak but also an opportunity to summit North Africa’s second highest peak, Mount Ouanoukrim. 3 Why trek with eveRtrek? Are the mountains calling you again? EverTrek are the UK’s leading specialists in hardcore high altitude trekking. Why our customers think we’re awesome? We spend more time on preparing our EverTrekkers and truly believe they are the best prepared trekkers on the mountain with a success rate of over 95% (industry standard 65%). You get a personalised trip planner which will be your trekking bible for both before and during the trek to help prepare you practically, mentally & physically. Access our training portal for mountains of knowledge in the EverTrekkers Members Hub to get clued up on everything you need to know about your trip, training & trek. Get booked up on one our awesome UK based training weekends to kick start your trek training, socialise with other EverTrekkers & get pick the brains of our experienced Adventure Experts (or as we call them - the Yetis). Saving the world one trek at a time Over the last couple of years, we have made it our priority to find a solution to the environmental issues that our industry faces in Nepal and the other countries we operate in. We became one of the very first companies to offer fresh filtered drinking water in Nepal using water filters on every trip. Customers no longer need to buy plastic bottles or use chlorine tablets. This means less plastic and a far more pleasant experience for our customers. We have also teamed up with Mossy Earth where we now plant a tree for every customer that books with EverTrek. 4 Flexible Yeti’s We like to remain as accessible and as flexible as possible having our Adventure Experts on hand to supply all the information you need for a successful and worry-free trip. We offer lifetime deposits, instalment plans, private transfers & airport pickups/send offs and if you need to change your trip for an emergency you won’t be stung with any admin or surprise-fees. All your food and fantastic accommodation on the trek is covered by us, so you don’t need to stress over the details. You can feel confident that our quality assured accommodation is completely taken care of so you can focus on having a ton of fun on your trip. customer reviews “Has to be one of the best run and professional companies I have come across.” This trip was exceptional from start to finish. Has to be one of the best run and professional companies I have come across. Before we even started we were sent weekly emails and lots of correspondence to get us excited for the trip. Any questions and worries were answered straight away - some even by video replies!! The actual Everest base camp trip itself was one of the best experiences of my life, however very tough! Everything from start to finish was run perfectly. I couldn’t have asked for more from Andy, Dave and the Sherpas they provided! A 5 star service all round! Lee Wardle “The guides were truly amazing, professional and were always on-hand to look after us.” Thanks guys for the experience of a lifetime. What can I say about EverTrek! Simply brilliant. From the moment we spoke with Andy and signed up it was all taken care of. The guides were truly amazing, professional and were always on-hand to look after us. Listen, this is a tough challenge but it’s well within the reach of most of you out there considering the possibility. I’ve kept myself pretty fit all my life (63 years young) but trying to keep up with my sons was, at times, pushing my limits. The scenery is so beautiful it becomes an emotional challenge at times. Our guides, Rahul and Krishna were meticulous in making sure we were looked after every step of the way and needless to say we have become friends for life. I cannot recommend EverTrek highly enough. Don’t think about this for too long - just do it. They’ll get there and you’ll never forget the experience. So,as soon as I have some pics ready I’ll upload and share but please do not hesitate to contact me while I’m still flying through thin air!!! Thanks again Andy and EverTrek. Alan Irwin 5 Destination: Mt Toubkal - Roof of the North In a nutshell: Trip duration: 8 days Accommodation: 6 nights camping/2 nights hotel Tour detail: 6 days trekking Max altitude: 4167m (13,671ft) “Toubkal is super accessible being Mt Toubkal has grown in popularity over so close to Europe. One of the best the last 10 years but it’s still something of places to get your first test of high altitude ifg you are thinking of going a hidden jewel in high altitude trekking at it higher to places like Everest Base lies so close to Europe. Camp or Kilimanjaro. As with all of our treks, acclimatisation is super important The itinerary we have created gives and taking the longer route to Mt Toubkal means you will you the best chance of reaching the have a better change of reaching the summit at 4167m. summit in the best shape possible so You start your trek in the Imlil valley and camp under the you can spend a bit of time enjoying stars in the high Atlas Mountains. There are 2 days of the summit. You also have the acclimatisation and ascent as we get closer to the historic option of climbing the 2nd highest Toubkal peak. mountain in North Africa the day after which makes acclimatisation so There is nothing quite like watching the sunrise as you reach important. the summit of Mt Toubkal. The views are immense. It’s a challenging and tough climb but the views are worth it. You will have reached the roof of North Africa. Andy Moore Head Yeti 6 what's iNcluded? Airport Pick-up and Drop-off service International flights to Morocco in a private vehicle Meals at the hotel except breakfast 2 nights B & B accommodation in and other mentioned meals Marrakech Personal expenses including Return transfer to Imlil valley mineral water, and alcoholic drinks High quality tents. and beverages EverTrek pre trip support Tips for guides & porters All meals (breakfast, lunch and Your altitude travel insurance dinner) on the trek Any other extended trips All accommodation whilst on trek or additional accommodatio in Tent Gear for your climb, Some equipment Pulse oximeters is available for rent at the hotel. EverTrek First Aid Kits Qualified guides & mountain crew & their accommodation Pack animals for duffel bags and gear Boiled water on the mountain EverTrek Trip Planner & Access to our online programme EverTrekker T-shirt & Neck Buff 15% discount with Cotswold Outdoor 7 What to expect on the trek Food & Accommodation When you think of a camping trip i’m sure tinned oranges and dried packet rations spring to mind. However, this is Morocco and the food is pretty damn good for where you are. You do have to remember where you are, the remote Atlast mountains and most of the ingredients used are locally sourced. All cooking equipment is taken with us onto the trek and then back out again. These are carried by our awesome team of provided at the camps or refuges on the trek. Meals are prepared by our local cook for the entire trip and consist of breakfast, lunch and dinner. A mix of local dishes keeping us fueled for the summit climb. Accommodation on the treks are in either tents or refuges at certain locations along the trails. All camping gear is carried by our mules/porters but you should bring along a decent sleeping bag and sleeping bag liner. Ohh and don’t forget your ear plugs. 8 When is the best time to go? Climbing in the Atlas mountains is available all year round. It depends on what sort of experience you are looking for. In winter, there will be snow and ice axe and crampons are a must. In summer, it’s warmer and generally great conditions. March through to June - The most popular This is the best conditions to climb in the Atlas mointains. It’s very warm and dry. The only downside being that it’s generally buiser at this time of year. September through to November - Low season This a great time to visit as it’s definitely quieter as most of Europe are not on holidays. Winter - Cold but awesome If you are up for taking on Toubkal in winter, it’s certainly challenging.