THE KASBAH DU TOUBKAL: POST

12/1/2024

THE KASBAH DU TOUBKAL: POST - EARTHQUAKE

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THE KASBAH DU TOUBKAL IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS!

I arrived here on January 9th along with Helen Menhinick (ML) of Bryn Walking to deliver the annual programme of Mountain and First Aid Training to staff employed by the Kasbah du Toubkal.

Last September's tragic earthquake caused significant damage in the area but, here at the Kasbah du Toubkal, this was limited to the loss of the main dining room and the tower/terrace above. All other areas are fully operational and work is in progress to clear debris and rubble from the old dining room ready for new construction.

It has to be said that, during my stay here, there was no disturbance from the clear up areas which are screened off and out of site. So, it really is, "business as usual"!

During our stay here, visitors were arriving for residential stays and day visits from Marrakech to enjoy an excellent lunch on the rooftop which overlooks Imlil and the mountains al around with Mt Toubkal (4167m) to the south.

The Kasbah du Toubkal now have 14 Mountain Guides who have qualified through the UIAA Mountain Hiking Skills syllabus along with an appropriate REC Outdoor First Aid course. Senior Management recently attended the RGS Off Site SAfety Management Scheme. I've used the Kasbah du Toubkal for several Mt Toubkal (4167m) trips and can highly recommend it as a great place to stay pre- and post-trek and their Mountain Guides are top class!

Below is a gallery of our recent trip.....

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2021 Onwards

Following on from retirement, more time will be available for hill and mountain walking on a personal basis with friends.

UK hill and moorland and mountain support, and guidance for past clients of Bigfoot Services Limited will still be available.

International Adventures will continue on a personal basis using the well established services of in-country companies in Ladakh, Nepal, Morocco and Indonesia.

Contact Alan for any assistance required.

Helen

28/1/2024 15:56:29

This shows how strong and resilient the people of the High Atlas Mountains are. I am amazed at the work already completed at the Kasbah. Mike's organisational skills and mental strength is unstoppable. People here pull together in times of crisis, a lot can be learnt from this. I hope that villagers here and in surrounding villages soon received the government help that they so desperately need.

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