Who owns Kasbah du Toubkal?

Discover Ltd
Discover Ltd, the British owners of Kasbah du Toubkal, have been arranging trips to Morocco since 1978 and are ABTA Bonded, holders of an ATOL license and members of AITO.

Is toubkal open?

Toubkal mountain is open throughout the year. Refuge also. So you can do your summit attempt whenever you want, even in the middle of the winter. If you are professional mountains climber you would want to at least use the crampons, so do it in January-February.

How high is Toubkal mountain?

4,167 m
Toubkal/Elevation

Which country is Toubkal in?

Morocco
Mount Toubkal, mountain peak that is the highest point (13,665 feet [4,165 metres]) in Morocco and in the Atlas Mountains. The peak is situated 40 miles (60 km) south of Marrakech in the High Atlas (Haut Atlas).

What is the Kasbah in Tangier?

The Kasbah in Tangier is a maze of blue and white buildings with beautiful doors with hobnails and trident hardware to ward off evil. It has a wonderful market place with all kinds of offerings from dried nuts & fruits to butchered ram head ready to cook.

What is a Kasbah in Morocco?

A kasbah was a place for the local leader to live and a defense when a city was under attack. A kasbah has high walls, usually without windows. Sometimes, like in Tangiers, they were built on hilltops so that they could be more easily defended. Some were placed near the entrance to harbors.

When should I climb Toubkal?

For people new to trekking at high elevations, the best time to climb Mount Toubkal is in the spring months of Apr-May, or the autumn months of Sep-Oct. This way you avoid extremes of hot or cold.

Is Mount Toubkal hard?

Climbing Toubkal is definitely a challenge and shouldn’t be taken lightly, however it is a rewarding trek with superb views of the High Atlas Mountains and can be a great introduction to climbing adventures!

When should I climb Mount Toubkal?

How safe is Morocco?

In truth, Morocco is a safe place to visit. There’s only really small crime there (scams and pickpockets) and you’re unlikely to be assaulted or seriously hurt as a tourist in the country. Morocco is super safe for tourists now.

What climate is Morocco?

Mediterranean
The climate of the northern Moroccan coast and central areas is Mediterranean, with hot dry summers and mild wet winters. Further inland temperatures are more extreme and the weather is cold in winter and very hot in summer. Daily sunshine ranges from 13 hours in the desert to 9 & 10 at the Atlantic.

What is the medina in Tangier?

The medina, the top attraction of Tangier, is a labyrinth of alleyways both commercial and residential. It’s contained by the walls of a 15th-century Portuguese fortress, although most buildings are actually relatively new for a Moroccan medina.