Toubkal

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Toubkal

Toubkal ( ⴰⴷⵔⴰⵔ ⵏ ⵜⵓⴱⵇⴰⵍ, جبل توبقال), is a mountain peak in southwestern Morocco, located in the Toubkal National Park. At 4,167 metres (13,671 ft), it is the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains (جبال الأطلس) and in North Africa. It is located 63 km south of the city of Marrakesh, in the Toubkal National Park.
In summer the mountains can be very dry, but are sometimes subject to storms. Although the temperature should remain above zero during the day, freezing conditions are possible over 3,500m. In winter the mountains are covered in snow and ice, and can be prone to avalanches.