Mount Toubkal: A Friendly Four-thousander
Mount Toubkal ("Mount" means mountain in Arabic) is a friendly four thousand and located in the Atlas Mountains in Morocco
. At the height of 4167m in the mountain climbing an attractive target. It can also be a mountain to warm up for new adventures in the difficult later in the climbing season. There is no technical difficulty in climbing the mountains in the summer months when there is no snow (usually in the month of May or later). I climbed the mountain in early April.
Fell once in Marrakech, it is interesting to go directly to the Atlas Mountains to start the process of acclimatization. You can take a taxi from the airport in the mountains. The drive from the airport to Imlil, Berber village located only 1740m in the Atlas, and takes an hour and a half by car. You can stay there in kindergarten or in small Berber villages in all the neighboring countries (for example, Ait Souka where I stayed) near the mountain road. The best option for housing is probably the reed du Toubkal in a league of its own in the area.
Once this is reached Imlil, the next stop of this trip will climb the mountain shelters base camp ("socks" and "Nelter" which is located next to each other). And barbarism "4X4" (can be rented mule) to perform the back, which makes walking easier to shelters. Mules are the only practical way to move something heavy, even in the Atlas Mountains from most walks of too narrow for anything else it is relatively easy to get to the refuge can hire a local guide, but if necessary can also be some equipment mountaineering be rented from the local to Imlil:. For example, crampons and ice axes in the first part of the year. It may be necessary if arranged in advance.
Trail leads to Imlil travel around after a small river needs to be expressed in the floodplain. Then, the path runs through the valley on the left side of it in the direction of traffic. You can see the mules coming in both directions on the road carrying provisions, baggage and people in and out of shelters and villages. It is almost impossible to lose your way in this journey. The road is busy with tourists from around the world. There are many opportunities to stop for fresh mint tea ("Berber whiskey" as the locals jokingly call it), snacks and refreshments along the way. The slope of the road so smooth that the village of Sidi Chamharouch. In April, you can go to training shoe towards the village.
It takes about two hours to get to the village of Sidi Chamharouch (2350m), where you can stop for a meal. And located by a small waterfall near the water vapor from the mountains. The main attraction of the village is a small mosque of Sidi Chamharouch. But the deputy, and mosque looks quite spectacular. Berbers say that his visit to the mosque can cure various diseases. The village itself is like all the Berber villages and this is not true: a small rectangular stone houses. Can enjoy the views in the valley and beautiful, but while sipping fresh orange juice under the sun.
After Chamharouch Sir, hiking becomes more acute if we need a strong pair of shoes to continue. There are opportunities for refreshments and tea along the way there is no need to transport water much more. Trail follows the river Asif Ouagounss. It can take two hours to get to the refuge "and socks" and his cousin, his older, less expensive shelter "Nelter". Huts are located at the height of 3207m. Can be whiled away the evening by talking to other tourists from around the world. It can touch the rise in the 3200m so we must also be based on the adaptation.
Most people wake up in the nest, 5:30 in the morning, breakfast at the shelter and start to climb the mountains. He is busy outside the shelters. In April, and can be cold in the mountains. A good idea is to have a bottle of water from my water bottle in plastic Sigg partially frozen in mid-flight. It is also a good idea to wear a thermos with hot water for up breaks. Was unexpected strong winds that blow from the mountain and throw ice cubes in the face. The wind was so strong that sometimes we had to stop and wait for it to subside. Tried to get me out of this mountain! A 3700-3800m, it becomes a little trickier. Should wear well in this time of year since missing something basic like a glove, it may be impossible to reach the top. Based on the conversations in a shelter after the rise, and some hikers do not reach and had to return because of altitude sickness, or simply because they were cold. I needed a base layer, a fleece jacket shell and comfortable going into the summit. You also need crampons in April. And ax or walking poles are also a necessity at the beginning of climbing season. There is a need ice ax in the first place to get support when walking with crampons on the slopes.
It took three hours to climb the mountain. The views from the top are nice and large. The mountain does not suffer unfortunately from writing on the walls at the top though. Half an hour to rest at the top and 2-2 hours and a half to get off (with pictures) to make back and forth from about six hours. It may take three hours to return to Imlil with a stop for lunch in Chamharouch sir. And accessible to Marrakech by the fall of the night by taking a taxi from Imlil (must be arranged in advance).
Overall, Mount Toubkal is a great holiday weekend. This is a fun adventure, and to climb the mountain with a good healthy dose of exercise. This is what I call a friendly four thousand.
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