Jbel Toubkal Summit

At 4,167 meters, Toubkal is the highest peak in North Africa. The summit is not technical — no ropes, no special equipment — but it is demanding: altitude, scree fields, and six to eight hours of walking on summit day from the refuge. The standard route starts in Imlil, climbs to the Refuge du Toubkal (3,207m) on day one, and summits and descends on day two. Faster trekkers do it in a long single day; most prefer the overnight. A guide is legally required and practically useful. The summit views take in the High Atlas range, the Anti-Atlas, and on clear days, the Sahara to the south. The air is thin; the sun is strong; the satisfaction is considerable. This is not Everest, but it's North Africa's roof. Best time: June-September (snow-free) Allow: 2 days minimum Combine with: Imlil village and Armed valleys