Toubkal Ascent - Morocco Family Adventure
- Climb North Africa’s highest mountain
- A mix of French and English families
- Perfect for fit teenagers
- Spend time in Marrakech with your family
- Meet the Berber people in their high valleys
This is an excellent adventure holiday for families with fit and active children aged 10 years and older. Reaching the summit of Mt Toubkal (4167m), the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains, is a challenge for most adult hill walkers. In recognition of the fact that there are enthusiastic and energetic families who would like to tackle Toubkal together, we are now offering this as a family adventure. Running the trip in conjunction with our friends at Allibert in France, gives the trip an international flavour and also gives you the chance to improve your French. After the scenic drive from Marrakech to Imlil, at the foot of Toubkal, we enjoy an acclimatisation day before making our summit attempt. It's not all about the mountain, though! Morocco is an exotic mix of colours, sights and sounds. There will be time to explore the squares and souks of magical Marrakech and to enjoy the warm welcome of the Berber people. As this is a family trip, the emphasis will be on making the most of the experience and, if the summit of Toubkal proves to be too difficult an objective, the itinerary can be amended to allow for further exploration.
Is this holiday for you?
The ascent of Toubkal is a real challenge and we would recommend this trip only for very active families with older children who are accustomed to long days out in the mountains. The trip has a mix of hotel, gite and camping accommodation and may include both English and French families.
The maximum altitude attained on this trek is not extreme and our highest overnight stop (we spend 2 nights here) is at approximately 3200 metres (10,500 feet). Acclimatisation to these altitudes is not usually a problem, although you will feel the effects of the reduction in the amount of oxygen in the air you breathe. Additionally, the summer months in the High Atlas can be hot and this also has an effect on trekking performance. For most of the trek we follow well-established trails between valleys and villages which are suitable for mules and very straightforward for trekkers. On the ascent of Toubkal, we will encounter zig-zag trails on scree. Because this is a short trip at an easy pace, we have only given it the MODERATE grade. However, you will need to ensure you are physically prepared for the trek. You should be comfortable with walking on good trails, with steep ascents and descents. There are 2 shortish days of trekking on this trip and 2 longer and tougher days - on the approach to Toubkal and during the optional ascent of the mountain. The trip presents no technical difficulty and should be within the capabilities of fit and active families with children no younger than 10 years.
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