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Salisbury Hospice Charity Trek Mount Toubkal 2026 6 days • Morocco

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About the Challenge

The High Atlas Mountains run south-west through Morocco. They are remote, barren and absolutely stunning. Our challenge is to climb their highest peak – and the highest in North Africa: Mount Toubkal, at 4167m.

Our ascent is tough, steep and rocky, and the effects of being at altitude add to the challenge. However, the magnificent views from the summit – reaching across to the Sahara Desert – and our sense of achievement more than compensate for our efforts.

We also witness the local way of life as we pass through colourful villages, where Berbers farm in the river valleys and herd goats and sheep in the mountains. The ancient city of Marrakech, with its labyrinthine streets and intriguing souks, provides the perfect contrast.

 This trip generates around 86 kg of CO₂ per person. Because of our commitment to responsible travel, we offset 100% of these emissions, including flights booked with us.

 

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Itinerary

Salisbury Hospice Charity Trek Mount Toubkal 2026


BESPOKE • 6 DAYS
  • We fly direct to Marrakech and, after collecting our luggage and passing through customs, we transfer the short distance to our hotel. Depending on flight arrival time there may be an opportunity to explore a little of this fascinating city before a trip briefing and dinner. Then it’s off to bed for a good night’s rest before our trekking adventure begins in earnest tomorrow!
     
    Night hotel.

  • After an early breakfast we load up and drive into the mountains to the small village of Imlil (1740m), where we meet our local team. This first day of trekking is the perfect introduction to the mountains. With undulating terrain, we take it steady and give our bodies a taster of the altitude but then descend again to richer air. We spend the night in a simply guesthouse in Aremd where we are welcomed with fantastic hospitality. It’s an immersive experience that feels both tranquil and welcoming with a laid-back atmosphere and wholesome yummy food. Definitely more than just a night in a guesthouse, almost everyone who stays rates it as a true trip highlight!

    Night Guesthouse
    Drive approx 2 hours; trek approx 8km / 4-6 hours

  • After saying a fond farewell to our lovely hosts it’s time to get into the main element of the challenge. Our route today takes us uphill through walnut groves before emerging into a flood plain which gives us a brief respite from the climbing. Our path then rises again through a winding valley into remote mountains; the views are beautiful. We pass through the tiny hamlet of Sidi Chamharouch (2200m), which has grown up around a Muslim shrine, then zig-zag more steeply into the valley. It’s then not long before we arrive at camp, below the refuge at the base of Toubkal.
     
    Night camp (3200m).
    Trek approx 9km / 6-8 hours; height gain 1460m
  • Our summit beckons: Moutn Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa at 4167m.  We rise early, to allow plenty of time for our ascent, and after a good energy-boosting breakfast we set off. It’s cold on the mountain this early in the morning but the exercise warms us nicely! Armed with head-torches, we trek along well-trodden rocky boulder-strewn tracks that twist their way up the mountain. We stop to admire the sunrise illuminating the spectacular landscapes around us as we ascend. We gain altitude steadily as we climb up slowly through a hanging valley with dramatic landscapes all around us; there are some steep shale sections here and we may start to find some snow underfoot. We come to a col with fabulous views; we can see the Sahara Desert from here. We can also see the last section of the climb ahead of us, with tantalising views of the summit. This last hour is tough, but then we are standing at the summit – a real
    achievement. We have enough time to savour the sensation of being on top of North Africa’s highest summit, before we descend the same way, zig-zagging quite steeply and then crossing the large rocks and boulders of the lower section. We can see the refuge and our tents from quite high up, and feel euphoric as we return to it. We have time to relax with a mint tea, enjoying the views from camp.
     
    Night camp (3200m)

    Trek approx 8km / 6-8 hours; height gain / loss 967m

  • After breakfast we trek downhill, back to Imlil, admiring the landscapes of this beautiful hanging valley. Our legs are tired and we take it easy, but the tracks should feel much easier than they did on the way up! On arrival in the village we have lunch, then meet our transport and head back to the buzzing city of Marrakech. We have time to explore the fascinating Jma El Fnaa, the main square, with its food stalls, snake charmers and musicians, and haggle for souvenirs in the fascinating souks – a real contrast to our remote mountains paths and a memorable way to end our adventure! We meet again in the evening for a slap-up dinner to celebrate our achievements.

    Night hotel.
    Trek approx 10km / 5-7 hours; height loss 1460m; drive approx 2 hours

  • Transfer to the airport for our flight back to London. (Lunch not included)


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WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Return flights from London to Marrakech
  • All known airline taxes
  • Transport and transfers as part of itinerary
  • All accommodation on twinshare basis (hotels and camping)
  • Group camping equipment (including sleeping mats)
  • All meals except where specified
  • Discover Adventure crew (number dependant on group size)
  • Local guides & cooks, mules, muleteers and drivers
  • Vehicle support and back-up equipment
  • Entry to any sites visited as part of the itinerary
  • We offset 100% of the carbon emissions from your trip, including flights booked with us

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

  • Travel insurance
  • Sleeping bag
  • Any meals specified 'not included' in the itinerary
  • Personal spending money, souvenirs, drinks and tips for the local guides/support crew
  • Fees for any optional sites, attractions or activities
  • Any applicable surcharges as per Terms and Conditions

On the Trip

  • Your safety, and that of the rest of the group, is our highest priority. Our trips are designed and planned with safety in mind. Your crew will be equipped with communication devices (eg phones, radios and/or emergency satellite phones), medical kit and other safety apparatus appropriate to the destination. Our leaders always have access to our 24-hour emergency UK back-up. They are responsible for safety on the trip, and will make any changes to the itinerary they deem necessary, should local conditions dictate. Pre-trip administration - such as medical questionnaires and travel insurance as appropriate - is all done with your safety in mind.

Preparing for the Challenge

  • We plan our trips around the optimal weather conditions, but could still be exposed to bad weather at any time. It is vital you are prepared for all conditions. We provide you with a detailed packing kit-list on registration, with plenty of information, and we are always available if you need advice.

  • In the unfortunate circumstance that you need to cancel your booking, we would ask that you notify us in writing either by email or post.  Your cancellation will be considered effective from the date the notice is received. Registration, administration and amendment fees are non refundable and, depending on your payment option and how close it is to your challenge departure date, you may be liable for a cancellation charge.

    Full details of all cancellation charges may be found in the Terms and Conditions of booking.

  • We have a Passenger Portal which will give you more details of the challenge itself. It also enables you to see any outstanding information we need, the countdown to your challenge departure, see your outstanding balance, make payments and update your contact details. You can access this via the following link - Passenger Portal Log in.

The DA Ethos

  • We believe that travel is a force for good, and it should be safe and accessible for everyone to take on any of our adventures, regardless of sexuality, gender, race or religion. We are committed to ensuring our travellers face no discrimination on any part of the trip we control. However, we operate in some parts of the world that are less accepting. We encourage customers to be aware of local laws and customs in their destinations for their safety and comfort.
    We don’t tolerate any form of discrimination, violence or harassment, either between travellers or involving our leaders, partners or local people. Any behaviour that disrespects our customers, leaders or local communities, makes others feel unsafe or breaks local laws may result in removal from a trip or denying their booking.

  • We are committed to an ethos of responsible travel here at Discover Adventure; this means sustainable tourism, ethical travel, community engagement, cultural respect, wildlife protection, fair trade practices, carbon footprint reduction and more. We have been on a 30-year journey with this as one of our core principles, and it continues to evolve; you can keep up to date with what we are up to and what all of this translates into on a DA trip here.
    From 2024, we will offset our entire carbon footprint, including the flights, via a carbon credit scheme (see more here). We must do all we can to be on the right side of history. Our offsetting brings peace of mind to many of our customers, but we think it is essential that our customers are aware of their impact; with this in mind, we encourage our participants to donate to World Land Trust’s Buy an Acre project when they book an adventure.

  • Our brilliant group dynamic is fundamental to us. We have become synonymous with it over our 30 years of adventure: the supportive nature and group camaraderie are always listed as one of the trip highlights in our feedback. You’ll meet people of widely varying backgrounds, motivations and experiences. Under these unique circumstances, you are more likely to open up about your story and form lifelong friendships. You’ll likely find something that resonates with everyone in the group. This is a unique way of travelling, after all, and that’s what brings you all together.
    We have travellers from 18 – 80 across all of our challenges, with the average age of our participants being in the mid-40s.

  • Over the years, people with wide-ranging abilities have achieved personal goals on our adventures that they may have previously assumed were out of their reach.
    We must be aware of any circumstances that may affect your ability to take on the trip, whether you have concerns about fitness, health conditions or disability. This way, we can ensure we are providing the best advice and support. You will be asked to sign a medical declaration upon booking.

    Whilst we will always try our best for you, by the nature of adventure, not all of our challenges are accessible, and we are not an operator specifically offering adapted adventures. If you would like to have a confidential chat with the team about anything before booking, please give us a call or an email; we will be more than happy to help.

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