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Having already booked my trip to Morocco last year, it is since then that with the recent passing of Maurice Suddaby, my grandad, it would be great if I can use the time I will be trekking with friends to raise funds for a charity that was chosen for Maurice's funeral and celebration of his life.  He was always a very generous man, so it would be great to carry that with me whilst I trek up the highest mountain in Morocco.

I am not setting any targets to raise, and even if I only contribute myself afterwards, I know it will have been worth it just to have a Suddaby conquer another chapter in life!

In short the trek starts in Imlil and makes its way up the valley to the Toubkal Refuge.  It then tackles the relatively straightforward Ras and Timzguida to ensure a good level of acclimatisation as well as providing training in the use of ice axe and crampons if required before finishing with an ascent of Toubkal.

Jebel Toubkal – At 4167m this is the highest mountain in Morocco and North Africa.  It is not exactly clear when Toubkal was first climbed; however the first documented ascent was on 12 June 1923 by the Marquis de Segonzac, Vincent Berger and Hubert Dolbeau.

Timzguida – This is the second highest peak in Morocco.  At 4089m it is often referred to along with Ras (4083m) as Ouanoukrim.

Ras – At 4083m this is the third highest mountain in Morocco.