Toubkal (Jbel Toubkal, Tubkal, توبقال Tūbqāl, ⵜⵓⴱⵇⴰⵍ Tubkal)
Located in Morocco, Toubkal is a popular destination for hikers because it is a walkable climb with breathtaking views. During the summer, hikers can climb Toubkal without any technical difficulty, and guides can usually be hired to assist when needed. Hikers usually need a permit to climb the mountain and it is limited to 130 climbers a day.
Toubkal is located south of Marrakesh, in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco’s Toubkal National Park. It is just northeast of Ouanoukrim, which has the 2nd and 3rd highest peaks of the Atlas Mountains.
Country: Morocco
Mountain Range: Atlas Mountains
Elevation: 13,671 feet / 4,167 meters
First Ascent: The first recorded ascent was June 12th, 1923 by the European party of Marquis de Segonzac, Vincent Berger, and Hubert Dolbeau.
Fun Fact: Toubkal is the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains, and also the highest point in North Africa.
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Five of the World’s Easiest Mountains to Climb
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