KE Adventure

• Winter climb of North Africa`s highest peak, Mount Toubkal
• Ideal introduction to winter hiking
• Mount Toubkal and the Atlas Mountains at their snowy best
• Holiday in Marrakech city of myth and magic
• Our most popular winter trekking holiday

Morocco's Atlas Mountains including Mount Toubkal, North Africa's highest mountain, provide a fantastic range of trekking options for the winter hiker from November through to April. Just 2 hours drive from the hustle and bustle of Marrakech, the high valleys of the Berber people are at their quietest and most beautiful at this season. Our new itinerary includes a day's acclimatisation hike above the village of Aroumd, before we proceed to the Toubkal Refuge (3207m / 10522ft) at the head of the valley. From here, we aim to climb Ouanoukrim (4088m / 13412ft), Morocco's third highest summit, and Toubkal (4167m / 13672ft), the highest mountain in North Africa. Spectacular views from each of these peaks extend across the rocky Atlas ranges and southwards to Jebel Sahro and the Sahara. Although this trip involves negotiating easy-angled snow slopes and ice-axe and crampons will be used, previous experience of winter mountaineering is not required, but is recommended. Fully guided, this is a short and very special winter walking holiday.

The Secret of Success on Toubkal with KE

KE is one of the only tour operators that routinely includes a climbing leader from the UK on its winter ascents of Mount Toubkal. We advise that you check carefully with your holiday provider to see who is leading your trip. Although the mountain is neither particularly high nor technically demanding, an experienced KE leader can make a big difference to your chances of success, when attempting Toubkal in winter. Those who are new to winter mountaineering will take particular comfort in the presence of an accomplished KE leader.