MOUNT  TOUBKAL 4167MT.THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN IN MOROCCO AND NORTH AFRIKA

So you want to climb Toubkal..Fantastic! Welcome to this magnificent High Atlas; welcometo beautiful Morocco.

Here are some important facts and informations you need to know:

• The weather on the mountain can change quickly.
• The summit can have extremely strong winds.
• 4167metreshas 60% oxygen.
• There is a risk of altitude sickness.
• Spend no more than 30 to 40 minutes on the summit; then return at least as far as the refuge; if 
• Not further down to regain the oxygen.
• There is not a single trail; there are many.
• It is potentially dangerous to go alone.
• It is risking your life to go without a guide.
• If the guide won’t go up then neither should you.
• Always tell someone where you are going ; when; and when you expect to return.
• Make sure you have sufficient water as dehydration can bring on altitude sickness.
• Make sure you have suitable footwear and clothings.
• Be honest if you feel unwell and tell your guide or someone.

You have decided to come and climb the mountain; you must accept responsibility for that choice. Stay safe ; do not risk your life.Make sure you have enough money to hire a guide. The guides are experienced; they grew up in the mountains; they know the routes; the weather and they understand altitude sickness and how to deal with it. If guides in the refuges say it is not safe to go up; and they do not go; neither should you . Even if you saved all your money just for this trip.. it is not worth risking your life for. People have died. FACT.  So better  to hire a guide.