We are seeking expressions of interest to attend the 9th – 13th October 2013 expedition. From expressing an interest we will contact you nearer the time when bookings will be taken.
The expedition will be led by two qualified Mountain Leaders, who have extensive experience of climbing and trekking above this altitude, in France, Italy, Switzerland, North America, Morocco and most recently the Indian Himalayas.
The objective will be to summit Toubkal, the highest peak in the Atlas mountains.
Some preliminary details -
Day 1 – Fly to Marrakech, onward transport to overnight accommodation near to the start of the trek.
Day 2 – Trek for approximately 5 to 6 hours to a mountain hut, where will stay the night.
Day 3 – Summit attempt of Toubkal and return to the mountain hut.
Day 4 – Walk off the mountain to collect onward transport to Marrakech. Sight- seeing
Day 5 – Potential time for sight-seeing and return flight to the UK
We anticipate the cost to be approximately £400
What we will provide -
Experienced Mountain Leaders; first aid capability; all transport in Morocco; 2 nights accommodation in a riad; 2 nights accommodation in a mountain hut; all main meals whilst in the accommodation.
What you will need to provide -
Return UK flights; personal equipment - If you are a hill walker I'm sure you will have all the equipment needed (We do have a certain amount of spare equipment) - A detailed equipment list will be provided; any adhoc expenses.
Insurance - your normal travel insurance should provide all the cover necessary.
We would be going high in a relatively short time frame. Because of the altitude, there will be an amount of effort needed on summit day. Having said that, this is not an expedition where you need to be super fit. This mountain is most certainly achievable by hill walkers. We can discuss this further.
Sense of adventure - this is North Africa, remember. We won't be staying in a 5 star hotel, but using comfortable local accommodation.
If you are genuinely interested and would like more information please feel free to contact us, we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
At this stage, you will not be committing to anything, only expressing a genuine interest to allow us to assess the feasibility for an expedition.
Thanks,
The Aspire2Summit Team
