Atlas Vertical

From start to finish, this trip was well organised and well planned. The guides were brilliant and i met several new friends! You do need some level of fitness for this mountain but there is no difficult climbing involved.
Well worth the money and i whole heartedley recommend doing it, don't put it off. Just do it, you won't regret it.

Damian is a complete legend and his pep talk helped me get to the summit of mount Toubkal. looking to do Norway now

Honestly, one of the best holidays I've had. So memorable, met fantastic people and our guides were so helpful/friendly. Would 100% recommend this trip. And safe to say, I'm going to be a loyal skyhook customer as I feel looked after throughout the process 

Excellent trip with fantastic group. The guides Abdul and Raachid were fantastic. Some of our group felt a little unwell and they were so professional at managing them. The result was we all made it to the summit. Great place to stay in Imlil. Great food provided during the whole trip. Went as a couple and strongly recommend it to couples travelling

Beautiful scenery in Atlas Mountains. Accommodation in mountain hut perhaps not the best but I understand there isn’t much choice up in the mountains! Guides were decent, overall a successful trip, would recommend to others.

It was an amazing jorney to the summit of Toubkal! Our guide, Houssein was very kind, helpful and supported us during the whole tour. The altitude is challanging, but can be managed following a very experienced guide instructions. Everything was well organized and the food was delicious! Atlas mountain is beautiful and summit of Toubkal is definitely a destination for any hikers. 

The best hike of my life. Very demanding but worth every drop if swa4t and every muscle and joint ache. I enjoyed the berber hospitality, A and a big thank you to the guide (rachid) and the riad owner in imlil (mohamed). 

Brilliant trip, couldn't have asked for a better guide for the weekend! Made sure the whole group made it up to the top for the awesome views. Accomodation was nice, all guides, cooks and porters were helpful and friendly. Ate well all weekend even as a vegan, totally catered for. Couldn't recommend enough, thank you again Hussain! 

What an amazing weekend… Big thank you to our guides Houssain and Omar for looking after us all on this trip.. Being coeliac I always worry about food on these trips but Houssain looked after everything, food was fresh ,delicious and plentiful.. everything is taken care of with these guys, many thanks guys 👍🏔


Just returned from Mount Toubkal. What an amazing experience we had. Damien, our guide was amazing and was so knowledgeable about the local area and culture. We set our own pace and nothing was too much trouble. Would recommend Skyhook in a heart beat.
We will be back, for our next adventure x

I'll admit I was a little nervous with the lack of communication in the days prior to the trip but that is literally my only issue. We were met on time and from that point everything was organised fantastically. The accommodation in all 3 locations was beyond what I expected and the food was good enough that I'm surprised I didn't put weight on despite the hike. Our guide was called Abdel - he was good fun and very knowledgeable. He made sure we moved at a good pace but never more than we could manage. The summit at 4 am in particular is an obvious highlight of the trip as you make your way up using head torches (buy a good one - mine was rubbish!). I'd recommend the trip and Skyhook massively and the company was brilliantly represented by Hussein and the Moroccan employees. 































Just back from an amazing few days with Hussein and his team ,could'nt have been any better,food and accommodation were  excellent.Hussein and his team had everything covered,cant thank Hussein enough for his help getting my 21 year old daughter up to the peak even though she was struggling for a while,the effort he put in to guide her up by the hand and make sure she got to the top was unbelievable,Thank you again Hussein ,amazing trip :)


Great hike and seamless experience from pick up to drop off. A big thank you to the Atlas Vertical team, especially to our guide Ibrahim who expertly was there to support every step of the way (he also made the best tangine we had during our time in Morocco). Couldn’t have been a better way to celebrate my partner’s 30th birthday by summitting Toubkal. 

Best trip ever. Soo well organized and we didn’t have to worry about anything. Just show up and go. A trip of a lifetime and very reasonable. 
Thanks 

The hike to climb Mt Toubkal was amazing. Houssain is a first class Guide. Houssain and his team did a great job of making every member of the group feel relaxed and at home in the beautiful Atlas mountains. The accommodation and food was excellent and the scenery spectacular! I would give this trip a ten out of ten. I would highly recommend it to anyone considering doing it. I'm so glad I did it. I had the most amazing positive experience. Thank you to all the team.

Amazing trip from start to finish, Houssain and Omar were fantastic guides and even arranged a full moon for the summit morning. 

The accomodation arranged for us in Imlil and the refuge were both fantastic with proper toilets, showers, power plugs and the food was amazing. 

The perfect trip and I'll definitely be back to see more of the Atlas mountains and wouldn't think if using anyone else as guides. 

WOW….  I would give 6 stars if I could. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I am Just back from Mt Toubkal and what a fantastic trip. I traveled with a group of friends, 11 of us in total and we all had a brilliant time. The accommodation was great. The food was freshly made for us every time, it was very tasty and plenty of it. On day 1 was around 12.6km. On day 2 we were up and gone by 4am and its 5k to the top, tough going with altitude and the steep ascent and It’s a long day going all the way back to Imlil.

Was it worth it ? Yes. When you get to the top, you will know what I mean  

A massive thanks to our guides Hussein and Omar who were amazing, making sure we all got to the summit and also the porters, cooks and hosts were all brilliant 👍🏻. 

I have nothing negative to say about the trip. 

I would highly recommend Hussein and Omar to guide you. 

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This is literally one of the best things I have ever done. The accommodation was miles better than I expected. The food, cooked fresh every meal time was amazing, and there was so much of it. Absolutely delicious. The guides, porters, cooks, hosts, there are no words. And the cherries, oh gosh. 
I met some wonderful people I now call friends. I pushed myself beyond my limits. I lost my toenail, got altitude sickness and was totally overwhelmed when our group finally disbanded, but I will never forget how wonderful the whole experience was. 
I cannot fault Skyhook as a company. Every aspect of the trip was so well organised that I simply cannot find a single negative thing to say. I will definitely use them again and I have already recommended them to my friends and family.

Just back from Mount Toubkal and what a fantastic trip. From start to finish the team looked after us really well. Hussein and Omar were really great guides. Lots of chats and laughs and most importantly encouragement.
Both Riads were really nice and the food was excellent. The mountain lodge is noisy but that’s what you get in these types of hostels so it wasn’t an issue.
The 2nd day of hiking is long and it’s difficult enough so you do need a good level of fitness. But the views were so worth it. Overall a fantastic experience, the trek, the people and the fantastic company. I would def recommend.

Hike North Africa's Tallest Mountain - 4 Days.

Toubkal (4,167m)

You will follow a sensible acclimatisation plan that works well for most participants. This includes regular breaks and a gradual increase in the altitude at which you sleep.

Altitude affects everyone in different ways. However, the key is to mention if you are experiencing any symptoms to your guide (headache/nausea) as soon as you feel them.

The minimum age for this trek is 18, or 16 with a parent/guardian.

You stay in a hostel in Imlil and a mountain hut on the mountain. The lodge will offer twin shared rooms, with intermittent internet and warm showers.

The mountain refuge is very basic, and showers do not always offer warm water, with basic style toilets. The mountain hut does sell snacks. It is worth taking small denominations of cash, as they sometimes do not have change available.

You can see the latest NHS advice at https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations/africa/morocco.

Wifi is available in the hotels on the first and last nights, however it can be unreliable given the remote location. There is internet available in the mountain refuge, but phone signal can be poor sometimes .

The muleteers have been trained by a UK-based vet on ethical treatment of the mules. They use modern harnesses and follow strict weight limits.

Yes! Many people choose to do this, and you can use the trip Facebook Group to arrange to meet other people from your team.

Winter can be quite cold on Mt Toubkal, with temperatures on the summit going as low as -20 °C. March starts to warm up with a higher chance of rain.

Temperatures at lower altitudes can reach 26°C, with little chance of rain. The summit can still go as low as -10°C with wind chill.

June has a higher chance of rain, but still stays warm. July to Sept are the hottest months with temperatures at the lowest altitudes reaching 30 °C. The summit of Toubkal can be as low as -10°C with wind chill.

Yes, you can leave anything you don't need.

The guides will provide you with 1.5L of water each day. Water is also available from natural springs and at various village stores along the way. You may want to consider taking purification tablets with you for any spring water. 

The summit day can be 9-12 hours (with lots of breaks) so you do need a good level of fitness. We recommend training with jogging or sport 1-2 times a week, in the run-up to your trip.

Any visa fees (not needed for UK citizens)

The local guides use mules to carry your main bag, so that you can just carry a small bag with water, sun cream and waterproofs whilst trekking.

Each group is typically 12 people, with a maximum of 14.

The weather will usually go from one extreme to another, with highs of 30°C in Marrakech and lows of around -10°C (with patches of snow) on the summit of Toubkal especially between Dec till end March. 

• 2-3 base-layer t-shirts (e.g. running t-shirts)

• Insulated jacket for warmth, if possible (from e.g. Rab, Alpkit, Mountain Equipment)

• Bathroom items including travel towel

• Electronics - Head torch, travel adaptor (French plug style), phone & charger

• Book/mp3 player (optional) • Walking poles (optional -Available to rent for €3)

Start: Your guide will meet you at Marrakech airport at 20h00  or hotel Ali in the Old Medina (Jemaa el-Fnaa) of the city at 19h30. If you have arrived early, we recommend you spend a few hours exploring Marrakech city. It can often take around 1 hour to get through security at Marrakech airport. Please ensure your flight arrives before 20h00p

End: For return flights, you will be dropped back at the airport for 12 pm (midday) on the last day of your trip. You can also be dropped in Marrakech city if you would like to stay on.

You will be picked up at 8 pm from Marrakech Airport, or 7:30 pm in the city center,  and then driven to the mountain village of Imlil. Here you can enjoy your welcome dinner, and take in the panoramic views of the High Atlas mountains. All food, accommodation and transfers are included on this trip.

 Marrakech to Imlil (1,740m)

In the morning you’ll give your main bag to the muleteers, and then hike for 3 hours to the tiny settlement of Sidi Chamharouch. Here your cooks will serve up lunch, and you can also get fresh orange juice from one of the local stools. Afterwards you continue for another 3 hours to Refuge de Toubkal, where you’ll stay for the night.

 Hike to Refuge de Toubkal (3,207m)

You start at around 5am, with a slow and steady pace upwards. After 2-3 hours you’ll aim to reach the summit of Mt Toubkal (4,167m) at sunrise! From here you can look down from the snowy summit, to the green Anti-Atlas mountains, and then finally the vast Sahara desert! After taking some time to enjoy the views, we’ll then head downhill for 6 hours to Imlil.

Crampons (spikes for your boots) are provided if needed, and you'll be given training on how to use them, if you've never done it before.

 Summit Toubkal (4,167m)

After breakfast, you will be taken back to Marrakech airport for 12:00 (midday), or the city center if you prefer.