I’m going in September and am very excited! I have done quite a few treks around the world so am reasonably experienced, but I still get a bit nervous when I have to hike alongside sheer drops and steep falls for a prolonged period of time. How much of this is there on the way up Toubkal? Is most of it up the valley or do you hike along ridgelines at all?

Thank you!

Anna

Hi Joseph,
That’s interesting, what time of year did you go? Was it also a September trip?

Hi Keith,
For my climb, which was also in September, a light fleece and a windbreaker was more than enough. If you’re worried, you could pack a winter jacket just in case.

Looks like climbing Toubkal on September is totally different experience than I had. You had thin sweaters and I had to wear proper winter jacket :D Also, totally agree with you about breakfast in CAF, it is not really worth it, better have your own food. Although, dinner was amazing – huge portion of spaghetti with chicken and fried potatoes.

Joseph.

Hi Sam,

No, I’m afraid I didn’t get any prices for guides. I don’t know for sure, but I’m almost certain it’ll be cheaper to arrange a guide when you are in Imlil rather than pre book a tour in advance.

If you are planning to climb the mountain by yourself in winter, then I strongly recommend you do hire a guide! Accidents do happen and you wouldn’t want to find yourself stuck on the mountain with a twisted ankle…

Good luck!

Hi Fiona,

I’m sorry for the late reply, I actually wrote something out for you but I must have forgotten to press publish and I only just noticed right now.

In answer to your questions, we left out baggage at Gite Tizi Minik, which was the guesthouse where we stayed while in Imlil. They were very friendly and prepared us a big meal after our climb. There are certainly porter services which you can arrange from Imlil.

I’ve not climbed in November, so I can’t say for sure, but I reckon that you might be okay in early November. You could potentially get frost in late November, which will make climbing a lot more difficult and not safe for inexperienced climbers.

Very helpful post. I am thinking about going in January though might be on my own so will possibly need a guide for safety. Trying to avoid pre booking a tour before going as they seem pricey. Did you take note of any local guides available at either Imili or around the refuge, and have any idea what they might cost?

Thanks for the help!

How did you manage your luggage or your stuff whilst climbing and trying to reach the summit? I can see on your photos that you are just wearing a small backpack. How did you manage to decide what to bring and what to leave behind while doing the trek? Unless there is a porter for hire that you can tag along who will carry your other baggage while climbing? Do you think November is a not a perfect time to climb? Is the climate in Mt. Toubkal the same here in the UK during November? I mean, is it as cold as it is here?

Very helpful blog btw. Hope to hear from you. Thanks.

Hi Gloria, good luck with your climb!

There was absolutely no trace of ice or snow in September. We were worried that it might be cold at the top, but by the time we got there it was warmish. I’ve not been up the mountain in May or June so I can’t say whether or not ice is normal at that time of year.