Hello fellow adventurers! :)
I’m writing this little message to the community and adventurers because I’m thinking of heading to Morocco (a country I know well) for a week in February (around the 6th or 10th, for about a week) to climb Mount Toubkal in the Atlas Mountains.
I’m used to hiking and backpacking, but this would be my first 4,000m peak.
I think the mountain landscapes are even more stunning in winter.
I know it’s necessary to hire a guide for this ascent.
Has anyone here already climbed it in winter? If so, any feedback or tips?
Also, if anyone wants to join me on this adventure, I’d love the company! :)
The idea would be to rent a car (around 10–15 € per day) and do some other hikes in the Marrakech area too.
Don’t hesitate to get in touch!
antoine.petiard@gmail.com - 0650536769
Looking forward to it, see you soon!
Antoine :)
Hi Antoine, you’re bringing back such wonderful memories...
I skied up Toubkal in March 1985: back then, in the village at the base, you had to choose a guide and a donkey to carry the skis, mandatory tea at the marabout of Chamarouch, the donkey stops at the first snow, and then the refuge.
Snowstorm (50 cm) during the night, Nouanoukrim the next day, and Toubkal the day after.
The atmosphere at the refuge—Neltner at the time—was absolutely wild, I’ve never seen anything like it anywhere else!
Met some Americans who’d hiked up on foot, deep in the snow, who were jealous of my skis.
Climb and descent went smoothly, except for skiing down too early on the super-hard snow.
But this is high mountain territory—absolute caution required!
ps: the number you mentioned doesn’t match!
Hi there,
We were 15 of us from Morteau (25) skiing in Morocco back in February 1985! We did Iguenouane and Toubkal. A week of sunshine and excellent conditions! These past few years, there hasn’t been much snow in the Atlas.
Jean Paul
Hi there,
I’m French and have been living in Morocco (Taroudant) for eleven years now. I’m planning to climb Toubkal again in winter 2025—no fixed date yet, but I’m very flexible. It’s a summit I know really well in all seasons, and I genuinely enjoy doing it over and over. It’d be great to do it together, and there wouldn’t be any organizational issues since I know everything we’d need in Imlil—guides (a very good friend of mine), the refuge, etc.
Hi Antoine.
I’ve booked flight tickets for Marrakech in May to climb Mount Toubkal with my daughter. I’d love to hear about your upcoming adventure in February! If you feel like sharing, I’d appreciate details like: Where did you choose your guide? Did you stay in Imlil?...
Thanks in advance, and happy trekking!!!
Sandrine
Hi Sandrine,
Thanks for your message.
I’ll be leaving from the 6th to the 13th of February.
So far, I haven’t booked a guide. I’m planning to go straight to Imlil when I arrive in Marrakech and see how things are organized once I’m there.
I’ve already written to the guides’ office for some info, but I’d rather check things out in person.
Of course, no problem—I’ll give you an update ;)
Looking forward to it,
Antoine
Hi Jean-François :)
I just saw your message,
Best wishes for 2025!
I’ll arrive in Marrakech and Imlil on Thursday, February 6th—I’m renting a car—(returning to France on the 13th). I’d love to attempt the Toubkal ascent together around the 7th, 8th, or 9th of February.
After that, I might head to Taroudant and the Agadir area for a few days.
Perfect if you have any great tips for Imlil or guide recommendations.
Here’s my email: antoine.petiard@gmail.com
See you soon!
Antoine
Hello,
Also best wishes for 2025—no issues expected for those dates in February.
As for good spots, since a guide has been mandatory since the murder of the two young girls on the way to Toubkal in 2018, I know one who’s become a friend: Lahcen, tel +212618135704 (mention Jean François from Taroudant). When you arrive the first evening in Imlil, a really nice, clean, and affordable place to stay is Dar Aymane in Imlil. It’s run by Hassan Toudaoui (who also knows me). For the first day’s climb, you’ll need to book at the French Alpine Club refuge, because the other one, "Les Mouflons," isn’t great and is much more expensive.
As for the winter ascent with snow, it’s actually more pleasant than the scree and rockfalls in summer. It’s a relatively easy 4000m peak with no particular difficulties—just the altitude (and the cold at the start of the year), but generally no issues. It’s a summit I really love and often climb with pleasure.
My email: devadhunga83@gmail.com—easier for staying in touch.
Best regards,
Jean François
Thanks Jean-François for all this info,
It’s true that mountains in winter are so much more beautiful—the light, etc. :)
I’ll email you soon to make it easier to stay in touch.
We could meet up on Thursday, February 6th in the late afternoon in Imlil.
See you soon!
Antoine
hi Antoine
I hope your Toubkal road trip went well!! Were you able to organize everything directly in Imlil? Hope you’ll share your feedback. Thanks. sandrine
Je serai au Mexique du 10 au 30 octobre 2026 et je serai ravi de faire une partie du chemin ensemble.
Je compte rester quelques jours à Mexico City ensuite aller à Puebla, Oaxaca, Puerto Escondido et ensuite je n'ai pas encore décidé.
J?ai 63 ans mais toujours jeune de corps et d'esprit donc que cela ne vous empêche pas d'écrire si ça vous dit.
Je voyagerai petit budget et en bus de ligne. Je parle plus ou moins courament l'espagnol, anglais allemand et néerlandais donc je n'ai pas de problème de communication.
Merci de m'envoyer un petit message en privé si vous êtes intéressé pour en discuter.
Hi everyone.
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Looking forward to hearing from you!
Zoé
Hello,
67 years old, been hiking for a long time, staying in mountain huts during the season and trekking in Nepal for a few years now (three treks with 2/3 people: Mustang, Gokyo Lakes, Kanchenjunga South BC, and two solo treks: Langtang-Gosaikunda in 2025 and Makalu BC in 2026).
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Looking for a woman or man for a trek (+ guide and one porter), all organized through a local agency in Kathmandu (I know several).
Possible periods: November 2026 or April 2027.
Have a great day!
Hello!
With the summer sun, what could be better than a holiday combining naturism, cool sports activities, culture, music, heritage, hiking, and an apéro 😉
I’m on holiday from August 23rd to September 13th and I’m looking for naturists—or non-naturists—to join me in naturist resorts to experience daily nudity, between relaxation, swimming, activities, and discoveries.
Duration, locations, visits, and activities… all to be decided together to co-create this holiday project.
The mindset is clear: energy, culture, sharing, respect, and curiosity about the world. Chill vibes.
The word *naturism* is to be taken in its original sense. This is a FRIENDLY endeavor: any notions of exhibitionism, voyeurism, swinging, or disrespect (for dunes, people) are STRICTLY FORBIDDEN.
Link to the French Naturist Federation: https://ffn-naturisme.com/
We can discuss this via messaging and/or over a coffee/ice cream in Paris, Marne-la-Vallée, or Meaux.
Naturally,
Marc, 🙂
(already 54 years old! *sigh*. From Seine-et-Marne)
Hi there!
I’m planning a trip to Brazil at the end of the year. I’ll arrive in São Paulo, but I don’t have a precise itinerary yet. I’ve already visited Iguazu from the Paraguayan side.
Looking at a trip of at least 3 weeks, maybe even longer.
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Right now, there are 8 of us, and since there are 11 beds, 3 more people can still join the group. If you have any questions, don't hesitate!
Approximate budget if we're 10 people: 175 € for accommodation + 150 € for restaurants + 55 € for miscellaneous (including shuttles or paid parking) – so a week of hiking at a reasonable price!
Indicative hiking program:
After the hikes and depending on the time, we can explore the region a bit...
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Thanks!
Hello,
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That’s all!
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HELLO
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Maximum 2 passengers for the journey.
You can contact me privately.
Best regards,
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Stay in Rishikesh, visit Haridwar.
Visit Amritsar, Dharamshala.
Return to Delhi. The itinerary can be adjusted based on the travel companions. Backpacking trip preferred, mid-range budget. Friendly and cheerful vibes! !
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If you’ve got ideas for trips mixing cultural walks, heritage, music, arts, hiking, etc. (in France or abroad), hit me up to chat.
Dates, locations, activities... we’ll figure it out together.
We can discuss via messaging and/or over coffee/ice cream in Paris, Marne-la-Vallée, or Meaux.
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Improvisation is often part of the plan!!
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