Embark on the Adventure of a Lifetime: Summit Mount Toubkal with Walking With My Bear
Written by Jonathan Kattenberg on November 27, 2024
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If you’ve ever dreamed of standing on top of North Africa’s highest peak, Mount Toubkal, now is the time to turn that dream into reality. With Walking With My Bear Adventures, you’ll not only conquer this incredible summit, but also immerse yourself in the rich culture, stunning landscapes, and warm hospitality that Morocco has to offer.
Our exclusive, fully-supported trekking experience is designed for adventure seekers looking for a challenge—and the memories of a lifetime, but equally where they are not rushed up and down!
A Journey Designed for Success: Pre-Departure Training & Preparation
Success on Mount Toubkal requires preparation, and that’s where we come in. Before you even set foot in Morocco, you’ll benefit from a High Altitude Awareness Program, designed to help you understand how to acclimatise and train for the challenges ahead. Whether you’re a seasoned trekker or new to high-altitude adventures, our expert guidance ensures you arrive fully prepared.
Additionally, we’ll provide comprehensive kit guidance, so you know exactly what to pack for the trek. Our goal is to make sure you’re ready to embrace every aspect of this adventure, from the first steps on the trail to the summit of Mount Toubkal itself.
Upon arrival in Morocco, your journey begins with an unforgettable experience in the heart of the Atlas Mountains. On leaving the airport, you’ll first visit a local women’s cooperative that produces world-famous Argan oil products (approximately 40-50 minutes drive). This eco-friendly cooperative is a great way to see the traditional methods of argan oil production while supporting local artisans.
After the cooperative visit, you’ll be treated to a stay in a quality hotel at the foothills of the Atlas Mountains which takes approximately a further 1 hours drive, where you can unwind and rest before the trek. Indulge in delicious Moroccan cuisine—imagine savoring a flavorful tagine or couscous as you soak in the vibrant atmosphere and prepare for the adventure ahead.
The next morning, after an early breakfast, you’ll travel to the base camp at the foot of Mount Toubkal. Along the way after 2-3 hours trek, you'll stop at a charming village cafe for a delicious lunch en route. The trek to base camp is filled with awe-inspiring views which a take a further 2-3 hours, once you arrive, you’ll be greeted by the exciting energy of fellow trekkers and guides at the refuge.
At the mountain refuge, once you have settled in, your private group chef will prepare and serve you more authentic moroccan food and mint tea.
After a good night’s rest, you’ll rise early in the morning for the summit ascent. Be aware, breakfast will be served at 3.30am so that you can aim for sunrise dependent on the time of year of your adventure. As you begin your climb in the pre-dawn hours fully supported by an excellent experienced team of both UK and Moroccan guides, the world will be quiet, and the mountain will feel like your own. With each step, you’ll draw closer to a breathtaking views and hopefully sunrise from the summit of Mount Toubkal, where the view of the surrounding peaks and valleys is nothing short of awe-inspiring.
Dependent on your ability, the summit trek can take between 3-5 hours to the top.
Please note; we encourage that it's all about reaching the summit and not how fast it takes. Each person or group is different and we ultimately want you to successfully summit.
The Descent: Reflection and Celebration
After reaching the summit, you’ll spend time enjoying the stunning views before slowly descending to enjoy a well-earned lunch at the mountain refuge specially prepared by your group chef. The descent can take approximately 2 hours naturally dependent on your ability. Reflect on the challenge you’ve conquered as you share stories with fellow trekkers.
For some, when they arrive back at Marrakech, they often find themselves in a blurred state due to tiredness of rushing back down. Our approach is to savour the moment, enjoy the peace and tranquility of the Atlas Mountains allowing you time to reflect at ease.
With breakfast around 8am, before you know it, you'll be descending back to Imlil where you'll enjoy a lunch with traditional Berber family. Your descent can take approximately 3-4 hours as you enjoy the beautiful scenary.
The drive back to Marrakech after lunch can take approximately 1.5 hours pending traffic. Once in Marrakech, you’ll enjoy an evening in a beautiful Riad just steps away from the famous Jemaa el-Fnaa square. Explore the vibrant market stalls, barter for local goods, and soak in the lively atmosphere of this UNESCO World Heritage site before enjoying a lovely celebratory meal at a local restaurant.
If time allows, spend the morning visiting some of the stunning sights of the city before you head home, with your heart full of memories.
Why Choose Walking With My Bear?
Our Toubkal Summit Experience offers a unique blend of adventure, culture, and personal support. From the moment you sign up, we provide everything you need to ensure your success: professional training, expert guides, high-quality accommodations, and unforgettable cultural experiences.
This isn’t just a trek—it’s a complete adventure, where you’ll push your limits, experience the beauty of Morocco, and return home with stories and memories you’ll cherish forever.
We pride ourselves on our expertise and experience across all our team members. Our priority at all times is to ensure you have the very best experience.
Trained through the Royal Geographic Society Off-Site Safety Management which supports us within our approach adhering to BS8848 Adventure and Travel Standards, but also, BS11200 Crisis Management given we are equally trained with expedition and leadership skills and REC(Rescue Emergency Care) level 5 first aid trained and much more.
We make the adventure look seamless because we spend so much time dealing with all the logistics, planning and preparation behind the scenes.
Jonathan the founder, to put it into context, is training towards breaking the a South Pole World record unsupported in 2026. Having completed 1,053 miles in under 13 days unsupported for a charity in 2021, planning, preparation and application of any adventure is something he lives and breaths!
When asking Jonathan founder of Walking With My Bear about his passion for ensuring clients have the very best experience, he quotes "I believe its about the quality of the experience, not the number of tick box experiences."
Are you ready to stand on top of Mount Toubkal and experience Morocco like never before in 2025? Spaces for this exclusive adventure are limited through April, May, August, September, so don’t wait. Sign up today to begin your journey with Walking With My Bear. Let us guide you to the summit, every step of the way.
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Warmest wishes
Jonathan Kattenberg
Found of Walking With My bear
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