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Jbel Toubkal Summit Trail
The classic ascent of North Africa's highest peak (4,167 m). From the Berber village of Imlil the mule path climbs the Mizane Valley past the shrine of Sidi Chamharouch to the Toubkal Refuge, then over steep scree and boulders up the south cirque to the summit tripod. The views reach across the High Atlas towards the Sahara.
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
Usually done in 2 days, sleeping at the refuge. Leave for the summit before dawn to avoid afternoon storms. From November to April the upper slopes are snow-covered and crampons and an ice axe are needed. Scree on the descent is loose, so trekking poles help.
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31.1368, -7.9206
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Summit Jbel Toubkal, the roof of North Africa
- Stop for mint tea at the shrine of Sidi Chamharouch
- Overnight at the Toubkal Refuge (3,207 m)
- Walk through the walnut terraces and Berber villages around Imlil
- Look south from the summit towards the Anti-Atlas and the Sahara
Field Radio Protocol
VHF-UHF Communication
Propagation Telemetry
Ridge Line
92%Gorge Floor
18%Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range
Regulatory Compliance
VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.
Technical Analysis
Total Ascent
+2418 m
Total Descent
-43 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
160.8
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.78
Gradient Distribution
Surface & Hydrology
Surface Spectrum Analysis
Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.
Difficulty Analysis
Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.
Bounding Box (WGS84)
Point Spacing: 20.9 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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