I’m not keen on overly touristy places, is the Toubkal trek right for me?

Toubkal Park brings in around forty thousand visitors per year, and while not all of those make the summit it certainly can feel crowded at the huts in high season. It’s a fun, non-technical, time-efficient climb and of course there’s a certain satisfaction in reaching the highest peak in North Africa.

For a less crowded experience, the week-long Toubkal Circuit swings east from Imlil and circles around to the peak from the south side, only linking up to the main route at Toubkal pass a couple hundred metres below the summit. Or, just visit in winter, when there’s far fewer crowds (but far more technical skills required!)