Mount Toubkal's elevation is approximately 4167 metres (13,671 feet) above sea level making it the highest peak in North Africa.

The best time for Mount Toubkal treks is during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) when the weather is mild and stable. The winter months offer a different experience for experienced trekkers but can be challenging due to snow and cold temperatures. However, Winter trekking of Mount Toubkal is still a very popular and rewarding way to do it.

Essential items include appropriate clothing for varying weather conditions, comfortable hiking boots, a sleeping bag, a backpack, a headlamp, a refillable water bottle, sunscreen, and a hat.

Yes, many trekkers choose to combine their Mount Toubkal trek with visits to other Moroccan cities and attractions, such as Marrakech, Casablanca, or the Sahara Desert. It's a great way to experience the diverse culture and landscapes of Morocco.

Yes, acclimatisation is crucial to prevent altitude sickness. Our trips to the summit often spend a night in a village like Aroumd or Imlil before attempting the summit.

KE has been taking groups to the summit of Toubkal for over 20 years and over that time we have built up a fantastic team of experts in the KE office and in Morocco. We have a superb team of leaders, local guides and trek crews with whom we have worked with for many years. Our expert team of local KE leaders receive regular winter and summer training, ensuring you are in the hands of some of the best leaders in Morocco.

A lot of positive thinking and plenty of trek preparation! The best way to prepare for any Toubkal trek is to lace up your walking boots and get out in your local hills combined with regular exercise to increase your overall level of fitness. Cycling, jogging and running are perfect for building up your stamina and this combined with hill walking days of 6 to 8 hours will ensure you are fully prepared. Try to get used to walking in the footwear you’ll be wearing for the trek and remember the fitter you are when you join the trek, the greater your level of enjoyment will be.

The summit of Toubkal is 4,167m and most people who are trekking in the High Atlas will feel some minor effects of altitude such as a slight headache and shortness of breath whilst ascending on the trail. These symptoms are a normal response to the shortage of oxygen and nothing to be concerned about. Furthermore our experienced local team will ensure that everyone walks at a pace which will help us prepare for summit day. It’s always good to arrive in Morocco fully rested and if you have a long flight, it may help if you arrive a day or two before the holiday starts so you can catch up on any lost sleep and start the trek feeling refreshed and fit. Keeping properly hydrated helps the acclimatisation process so it makes sense to drink plenty of water during your holiday along with the refreshing Moroccan mint tea! Trekking holidays are not the time to diet! Morocco offers a wonderful melting pot of flavours and a healthy balanced diet will keep you feeling energised and ready for the trail ahead plus help in your body’s acclimatisation process.

At KE we work hard to ensure that our local leaders, staff and pack animals are well looked after whilst trekking. Wherever possible we use local gites and guesthouses as we feel working directly with local accommodation owners helps build up relationships and contributes directly to the local community. On all our of Toubkal treks we recommend the use of water purification tablets to try and cut down on the buying of water in plastic bottles. Furthermore, we invest in our leaders by providing regular training courses which includes first aid, winter and avalanche training.

The beauty of group travel is trekking alongside a group of like-minded travellers with a wide range of ages, interests and abilities. Each day is planned to ensure there is plenty of time to take photographs, enjoy refreshment stops and take in the fantastic scenery. Although there is a certain distance to cover each day, a group holiday is not a “route march” so our leaders don’t expect everyone to walk at the same pace. At KE we’ll ask you about your previous trekking experience to ensure you book on the right holiday and grade for you; it is your holiday after all!

The summit of Toubkal is 4167m and most people who are trekking in the High Atlas will feel some minor effects of altitude such as a slight headache and shortness of breath whilst ascending on the trail. These symptoms are a normal response to the shortage of oxygen and nothing to be concerned about. Furthermore our experienced local team will ensure that everyone walks at a pace which will help us prepare for summit day. It’s always good to arrive in Morocco fully rested and if you have a long flight, it may help if you arrive a day or two before the holiday starts so you can catch up on any lost sleep and start the trek feeling refreshed and fit. Keeping properly hydrated helps the acclimatisation process so it makes sense to drink plenty of water during your holiday along with the refreshing Moroccan mint tea! Trekking holidays are not the time to diet! Morocco offers a wonderful melting pot of flavours and a healthy balanced diet will keep you feeling energised and ready for the trail ahead plus help in your body’s acclimatisation process.

At KE we work hard on having a responsible approach to travel and this includes the buying of mineral water in plastic bottles. For all our holidays in Morocco we ask you to take water purification tablets with you, which cuts down on the use of mineral water and also means that along the trail it is possible to fill up your bottle in local villages and and then pop in a couple of purification tablets - easy!

Morocco is so much more than couscous and one thing that people praise our local team on, is the food. Coucous is the main staple of North Africa but Morocco has a lot more to offer and you'll never go hungry on our trekking holidays. Each day you'll find yourself sampling a rich variety of local ingredients and fresh vegetables alongside soups, stews, pasta, potatoes and tagines. Colourful fresh salads decorated with olives, cheeses and lentils are also in abundance!

Remember Morocco is a Muslim country and any holiday is more enjoyable if you pack the right clothing. Knee-length or trekking shorts for both men and women are acceptable, whilst "zip-off" trousers are a fantastic item of trekking clothing, especially as the bottom of the trousers can be zipped on and off when needed. Technical, quick drying t-shirts covering the shoulders are perfect for trekking and more practical in higher temperatures than heavy cotton t-shirts. A long-sleeved trekking shirt is ideal for covering up in the daytime when the sun is strong or late in the afternoon when the sun is setting and temperature drops.

A lot of positive thinking and plenty of trek preparation! The best way to prepare for any trek is to lace up your walking boots and get out in your local hills combined with regular exercise to increase your overall level of fitness. Cycling and running are perfect for building up your stamina and this combined with some longer hill walking days of 6 to 8 hours will ensure you are fully prepared. Try to get used to walking in the footwear you’ll be wearing for the trek and remember the fitter you are when you join the trek, the greater your level of enjoyment will be.

We strongly recommend on our Moroccan treks that you take along a sturdy kit bag. The trek team will consist of a team of muleteers and their mules for transporting baggage in the Atlas Mountains. Each morning you'll say goodbye to your kit bag which will be packed onto the mules and transported to your next accommodation. This means no "heavy back-packing" which leaves you free to enjoy the views and the spectacular scenery. When you arrive at your next overnight your kitbag will be there ready and waiting for you!

At KE we pride ourselves on honesty so it wouldn't be true if we were to tell you that you'll have the High Atlas and Toubkal all to yourself! However with a wide range of routes available there is plenty of space for everyone and sharing the trail with a wide range of nationalities plus local and international travellers is one of the highlights of trekking. Meeting other travellers is after-all the reason why people chose group travel and the incredible melting pot of people you meet along the way are always willing to share their stories and experiences. On a few of our longer trekking holidays there will be days when you won't see any other trekking groups and will indeed have hours on the trail to yourself! We can't promise you complete solitude but we can promise you an unforgettable experience and memories to last a lifetime!