Fun facts about Toubkal
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The Toubkal massif consists of volcanic rocks that have weathered into alpine crests.
Toubkal
Morocco
Toubkal, also Jbel Toubkal or Jebel Toubkal, is a mountain in central Morocco, located in the Toubkal National Park. At 4,167 m (13,671 ft), it is the highest peak in Morocco, the Atlas Mountains, North Africa and the Arab world.
From the “Geography” section
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Toubkal is popular with trekkers and ski mountaineers, but less so with climbers.
Toubkal
Morocco
Toubkal, also Jbel Toubkal or Jebel Toubkal, is a mountain in central Morocco, located in the Toubkal National Park. At 4,167 m (13,671 ft), it is the highest peak in Morocco, the Atlas Mountains, North Africa and the Arab world.
From the “Access” section
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The first recorded ascent of Toubkal was on 12 June 1923.
Toubkal
Morocco
Toubkal, also Jbel Toubkal or Jebel Toubkal, is a mountain in central Morocco, located in the Toubkal National Park. At 4,167 m (13,671 ft), it is the highest peak in Morocco, the Atlas Mountains, North Africa and the Arab world.
From the “Routes” section
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The ascent during the summer is non-technical yet moderately difficult, complicated by steep and slippery scree slopes.
Toubkal
Morocco
Toubkal, also Jbel Toubkal or Jebel Toubkal, is a mountain in central Morocco, located in the Toubkal National Park. At 4,167 m (13,671 ft), it is the highest peak in Morocco, the Atlas Mountains, North Africa and the Arab world.
From the “Routes” section
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On 17 December 2018, two trekkers were murdered close to the foot of the trail in a terror-related attack.
Toubkal
Morocco
Toubkal, also Jbel Toubkal or Jebel Toubkal, is a mountain in central Morocco, located in the Toubkal National Park. At 4,167 m (13,671 ft), it is the highest peak in Morocco, the Atlas Mountains, North Africa and the Arab world.
From the “Other” section
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Photo: SimonKing74 · CC0