Climb Mount Toubkal (4167m): The Winter Edition

From airport pickup, Riad accommodation & hiking guides, the whole trip was seamless. It was very great having the acclimatization day to get used to the crampons but also to get refueled & rested before summit day. The guides were both knowledgeable & patient . I would travel with MBA again.

An excellent experience for all grades of hiker very well run well organised lots of care and attention and detail genuinely could not fault the experience

The trip was exactly as described. The refuge was austere, cold and cramped in comparison to European refuges but served it's purpose in an amazing location. The guides were excellent, kind, patient, experienced and got everyone to the summit.

Winter on Mount Toubkal is definitely a challenge, but that’s part of what makes the trip so rewarding. The guides from Aztat Treks were welcoming, supportive and clearly very experienced, creating a great atmosphere within the group. They struck the right balance of encouraging and understanding when I was too affected by altitude to make the summit push. Vegetarian food was always catered for and I never felt like an afterthought at mealtimes. The refuge is basic, as you’d expect in the mountains, but the transfers and riad accommodation were all smooth, clean and comfortable. One improvement would be a bit more discussion around kit requirements before setting out each day, particularly in winter conditions. Overall, a brilliant and memorable adventure with a fantastic local team.

Amazing experience and well organised! All the guides are great and super nice.

Always a bit daunting to book as a solo traveller but so glad I did. Starting from the airport collection everything went smoothly and very well run. Fellow adventurers were great , with many travelling solo, accomodation at both locations was really good, food was excellent and our guides for the trip were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful throughout trip. Guides had the experience to change the summit day due to predicted weather conditions and I think everybody agreed this was a good call. Would highly recommend this trip 👍 Our guides were observing Ramadan during this trip which appeared to make no difference to participants as they were happy to discuss this, serve us food and water and climb the mountain all with a smile and helpful attitude, credit to them.

Overall we’ve had a great time in the Atlas Mountains - mainly driven by the excellent team of participants from around the world and stunning scenery. The actual organisation wasn’t brilliant - no kit check before we took off, the guides were not very interested in the group (they didn’t know any of our names after 3 days together non-stop), and when they had to evacuate one of our team members, we lost two guides and were left with one guide to do the summit day as a team of 10. Evacuation takes priority, but this must happen quite often and they need to be prepared to have other guides join. A ration of 10:1 is not good enough.

I liked the nature and the climb was not difficult. Guides were good but they could have engaged a bit more. Heads up - you are sleeping in a lodge with 10 plus people in one room and there is no electricity for half a day. It was a good adventure overall.

It was my first time time with MBA, and it was amazing. I am used to travelling in groups for hikes abroad. You will meet like-minded people and we all support each other's during the hikes. Everything was carefully organized, and I found the hike suiting my expectations.

A fantastic experience starting with a pleasant night in a quiet, well-run riad. The next day we met the guides, who took us up to the refuge. They were brilliant, assessed the group, and suggested we summit Toubkal the next day rather than on day 3. This was a very good decision because it gave us more time for the tough climb to the top. The refuge is basic but clean and the food was excellent. It’s also the first trip I’ve been on where hair straighteners have been used - respect. Great group, lots of fun and a real sense of achievement. Wish we could have stayed longer.

A truly once in a lifetime trip! Everyone on the staff was amazing, with particular praise for Mustafa who went above and beyond to help us. The food also was 11/10 - sometimes in mountain huts the food can be bad but this was not the case here, everything was fresh and tasty and there was loads of it. The trip itself was perfect and well planned, and its something our group will be talking about for ages. If you are fit enough i would highly recommend this one!

Great climb and the guides were superb really looking out for all!

Great trip. Well organised with helpful knowledge guides. Views from the summit were on point

We had an absolute blast on our Mount Toubkal summit. The hosts were fantastic and the whole adventure was extremely well planned from start to finish. Our guides were all brilliant — very approachable and couldn’t do enough to make sure we were well looked after at all times.

Accommodation was A1 throughout, the food was perfect, and everywhere we went we were made to feel genuinely welcome. It was an amazing experience all round, and we would definitely use Much Better Adventures again.

Unfortunately due to the tragedy that happened we couldn't attempt toubkal but still was a nice experience with what we done

This was such a great trip. And - so well organised by Much Better Adventures, and their partners on location. The whole thing ran like clockwork! Really great group of people on the trip as well, which definitely made for a fantastic and very memorable few days in Morocco!

Just back in Marrakech after the long weekend in the Atlas Mountains, enjoying a well earned Hammam. Our guides Mohammed and Abdul were the best and made sure our group were all looked after. The avalanche near Toubkal a week or so ago, plus the 80kmph winds made Toubkal impossible so we climbed alternative peaks (2400m and 2700m) instead, returning to accommodation in the valleys in between. Food was great, mountain picnics amazing in the sun and minus 6C in blizzards was such a contrast. It’s cold at night so get tucked in under those blankets! You will feel at ease as a solo or group traveller, everyone is there for the adventure just like you.

Great trip, guides were excellent, conditions amazing, good solid group

This was my third MBA adventure, and once again, it was absolutely amazing. Every trip I’ve done with this team has been exceptionally well organized, professionally staffed, and intentionally designed from start to finish. They truly take care of everything.

The route to the summit was clearly laid out and well planned, and we stayed at the refuge for two nights. While the refuge itself is very basic, it serves its purpose well. The food was simple, filling, and exactly what you need at altitude. Mohammed and the entire adventure team were thoughtful, attentive, and incredibly helpful throughout the experience.

One critical part of the overall experience happens before the climb: the Medina in Marrakesh. That place is an experience…and a controlled chaos, all on its own. I highly recommend arriving a day or two early to fully take it in. From snake charmers and street vendors to incredible food and nonstop energy, it’s a full immersion into Moroccan culture and well worth the extra time.

This is a fantastic beginner 4,000-meter adventure for anyone looking to start their journey into the mountains. You get a true mix of terrain - rock, snow, and high altitude, all set in stunning mountain scenery. If you’re curious whether high mountain trekking is for you, this is an excellent way to find out.

Coming from the United States, I found this trip to be an exceptional value for the price, and I enjoyed every minute of it. I can’t recommend it highly enough.

Everything was excellent - from the guides (absolute ninjas) to the cooks (I'm still trying to replicate their berber omelette), the muleteers, drivers and riad staff - all work together like a well oiled machine. Met an awesome group of people and enjoyed every step.

Genuinely can’t fault much better adventures and all the team on the ground in Morocco. We were due to summit Toubkal but the government closed the way to base camp due to the weather. The guides were so quick to make a plan to ensure we had somewhere to sleep, food, and still got to experience the mountains. Communication before and during the trip was faultless and everything ran so smoothly. Was so nice to go on holiday and not have to think or worry about plans. A really amazing experience made better by such fab organisation, will defo be booking through much better adventures again!

The trip is labelled tough and in the underfoot conditions we had, it certainly was. There had been lots of snow fall between Imlil and the refuge the day or so before our first hike and the snow was at times hip deep. This made the walk extremely exhausting and took us 7. 5 hours to get to the refuge. We summited the next day as the idea of walking back to Imlil on the third day after the scheduled summit was far beyond ambitious. Summit took us around 7 hours due to the deep snow. You need walking poles, even if like us you would never normally go near them.

The refuge was simultaneously more than we thought it would be and at the same time very basic. Frankly after the walk we had to get there, four walls, a roof and roaring fire and we couldn’t be happier. We were all suffering to some degree with altitude issues as the speed at which you go from Marrakech to refuge is a lot to take on. Take rehydration tablets and plenty of sugary snacks. We burned 5000 calories that day so don’t feel bad scoffing fruit pastels.

The guides and porters did a cracking job and while the food was basic, we didn’t have to carry it all on our backs, so can entirely forgive them for a limited choice.

Overall we would highly recommend the trip but you must be prepared. Good kit and fitness is a must.

Make sure if you get a clear night, go out and look at the stars.

Fantastic trip in the Atlas mountains, both to reach the summit, the super people I met in the trekking group, and the guides themselves who were in good form every day and very helpful + supportive. They also didn't rush people, which is important when most people on this trip had minimal or no experience over 3000 metres. The Riad staff were also very nice. A great cultural and mountain experience. Thank you !

I haven't done any mountain climbing before but have a decent level of fitness and this was indeed a challenge! The trip was very well organised and ran without a hitch. The riad was comfortable, the breakfast was great and the staff were faultless. The walk up to the refuge was slow but deliberately paced and gave us a chance to take in the scenery and get to know the rest of the group. The refuge was not for the faint hearted but added to the experience. Don't expect to get much sleep! However, the food was decent and plentiful. The acclimatisation day was great with a bit of a trek and learning crampon and ice axe skills. The summit day was incredible! Breakfast at 4am, started out at 5am half an hour or so behind 1 other group. Although all concentration goes into the climbing, take a moment to appreciate the view back down seeing other groups with headtorches acending below. It had snowed heavy all day the previous day so the snow was deep and the going at points was very challenging. Everyone had to dig deep! The group ahead of us turned around about 2/3rds up but we pushed on making fresh tracks and made the summit with an outstanding sunrise. Our guides, Samir, Muhammad and Said were second to none. They were always cheerful, helpful and most importantly encouraging and they were the reason we made it up. What a credit to the company! We all made it down safe, back to the riad and out for a meal and some well earned drinks with a fantastic group of people. I'm now knackered but very thankful for the experience.

Had a wonderful time hiking Toubkal! Much better adventures set everything great! Our guides for the trip were incredible! Shout out to Moustafa, Moustafa, Samir, and Redwan for making it a great trip!

One of the best trips I have ever been on - beautiful walking with a fantastic group of people and incredible value for money. Everything from arriving at the airport was sorted on our arrival allowing us to focus on the walking. I'll definitely be back on another trip.

Aztat Treks was amazing! The guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and very concerned with the safety of everyone on the tour. I highly recommend this adventure!

What an experience!!

A great trip from the start, easy pick up from the airport to raid viewpoint which was traditional & comfortable, with a good breakfast & helpful staff.

The trek from Imlil village to the refuge was good with a few stops along the way, the oranges at the first stop were the best we’ve ever tasted & definitely worth buying. The pace is set by the guides which seemed painfully slow at times but feel this may of been deliberate with gaining altitude & may depend on the overall group. The pace on all the stages is set by the guides & this was the only 1 that felt slow. There was no need for winter boot for this section & could have used normal boots on the first day if you had them, the path had much more loose stones/rocks than I was expecting considering the mules go up & down this so I’d still say ankle support is beneficial.

The refuge itself definitely isn’t for those who like their own space & the toilets aren’t for the faint hearted but it is what it is. Think probably better in winter & could imagine it being crowded in the summer. It is cold too apart from where you eat & the fire is on for evening meals, the chefs provided good food that was plentiful.

Acclimatisation day was fun learning how to walk in crampons & use the ice axes by sliding down a small slope, much giggling was had between the group. It was a steep climb in some parts but worth the effort. Really think this is a super beneficial day before tackling the summit, think more would have struggled if this was missed. We did speak to other groups who didn’t have this & didn’t manage to summit due to altitude sickness so think this is a must.

Summit day!! It’s an early start & we set off into the dark with head torches on, you can see all the different groups ascending the mountain in packs. You don’t realise quite how steep you’re climbing as it’s so dark. But oh how cold it was further up, the wind cut right through you, Iv never been so cold!! Yet we were extremely lucky with the weather throughout the trip with clear skies & views, it could have been a lot worse if the weather turned. There was one person in our group who had made a return as didn’t manage to summit previously due to weather so think we were really lucky.

My other half Dave really struggled with the summit climb, probably a combination of having type 1 diabetes & the altitude but he made it with a huge help from the guides, special shout out to Samir & his colleague who couldn’t of been any more patient, helpful, encouraging & understanding, we are forever grateful.

Very emotional when reaching the summit. WOW what a view, just incredible!!

The trek back off the summit where you can now see all around as the suns up, it’s just breathtakingly beautiful & I’m sure I was smiling the whole way.

This is definitely a good company to book through as there was people on the summit who had lost their guides somehow & were not dressed for the conditions or even carrying extra kit if the weather turned, which was rather worrying. Our guides even said they were braking the rules, so chose who you book through wisely.

Overall an amazing experience with a great group of people. All four of our guides were fantastic from start to finish.

The full team from the chefs, muleteers, drives, raid staff & guides are a credit to the company & couldn’t have been any more accommodating or helpful.

Once again an amazing experience & well worth doing.

Really amazing adventure with the most amazing guides at Mt Toubkal! It was tough, as expected, but from the start the guides made us feel at ease with comfortable pace, and the acclimatisation day really made us more comfortable with crampon and ice axe especially those of us who have never used that before. The refuge was personally the most luxurious accommodation I've ever had while climbing on a mountain, it got beds, pillow, heating and hot water on! We got lucky with the weather throughout, and all of us in the group made it to the summit and back. Great dynamic with the group too, feel like we've made friends along the way. Huge thank you to the guides and all the group who took such great care of us all the way!

Hiking Mount Toubkal in winter was an amazing experience. I went solo, but ended up having so many laughs and easy moments with other hikers that it never really felt like a solo trip. The guides were amazing super knowledgeable, calm, and genuinely fun to be around, which made the whole climb feel smooth and safe. From the refuge chats to the summit push, we made memories that will stick with me for a long time. It’s crazy how quickly strangers can become people you’ll always remember and a few of them have become friends for life.