MOROCCO ATLAS MOUNTAINS

*Mt. Toubkal*

May 15th - May 26th, 2027

MOUNTAIN MEDICINE CME

  • Join our 12 day Mountain Medicine CME course and Trek to the summit of Mt. Toubkal - the highest peak in N. Africa.

  • Step into a land where ancient culture meets rugged adventure. Your journey begins in Marrakech, a vibrant tapestry of color, sound, and spice. Explore the labyrinthine souks of the old medina, sip mint tea in rooftop cafés, and immerse yourself in the rhythm of this legendary city. But this is just the beginning. . .

  • From the pulse of Marrakech, you'll ascend into the majestic High Atlas Mountains, where snow-dusted peaks and Berber villages await. Your mission? To undertake a Mountain Medicine course like no other — designed specifically for medical professionals. Here, under the shadow of Mt. Toubkal, North Africa’s highest summit at 4,167 meters (13,671 ft), you'll train in high-altitude physiology, wilderness rescue, and field trauma care. Each step toward the summit challenges both your clinical skills and your spirit of adventure.

  • Trek on alpine trails and inhale crisp mountain air in your lungs, the climb to Toubkal is not just a physical ascent — it’s a transformative experience that deepens your understanding of medicine in extreme environments.

  • Descending from the heights, your path winds south toward the Sahara Desert, where endless golden dunes stretch to the horizon. Travel by 4x4 and camel caravan through remote desert landscapes. Camp under a sky blazing with stars, learning about dehydration, heat illness, and austere care in arid climates. By firelight, swap stories with fellow medics and guides who share your passion for adventure and healing.

  • This is more than a course — it’s an expedition. A journey into wild beauty, ancient cultures, and the very edge of your medical training.

    Are you ready to push your limits — as a clinician and an adventurer — in Morocco’s most breathtaking landscapes?

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Explore the ancient city of Marrakech, Morocco

    • Marrakech City Tour: Visit some monuments such as Bahia Palace,  Badi Palace,  or coranic school.

  • Trek in the beautiful Atlas Mountains and attempt to summit the highest peak - Mt. Toubkal 13,671 feet.

  • Experience the rich and unique culture of Morocco

  • Explore Dades valley and the Merzouga dunes.

  • Experience a unique Camel Ride (optional)

  • Build friendships to last a lifetime with like-minded medical professionals

  • Earn 20 Hours of AMA PRA Category 1 CME (TM) credits

ITINERARY: You must arrive in Marrakech on May 15th and depart on May 26th. (Unless you plan and extend your vacation). Plan your flight schedule accordingly. If you would like to arrive a day early, we can help book your accommodations and this may also help with jet lag.

  • Day 1: Sat, May 15th, 2027, Depart from home airport and Arrive in Marrakech, Morocco. Pick-ups arranged at airport and transport to our Accommodation. Overnight Lodge: Hotel Stars Marrakech or Hotel Dellarosa or Hotel El Anadalous (D)

    • Introduction to Team and Intro

  • Day 2: Sunday, May 16th, 2027, Full City Tour of Marrakech.

    • Overnight Lodge: Hotel Stars Marrakech or Hotel Dellarosa or Hotel El Anadalous (B) (L) (D)

    • You will go on a sightseeing tour with an English speaking guide.  It will take 3h walk.  You will visit some monuments such as Bahia Palace,  Badi Palace,  or coranic school. Lunch at Riad Omar restaurant,  dinner at the Riad. 

    • Evening Lectures

  • Day 3: Monday, May 17th, 2027: Travel to Atlas Mountains

    • Overnigth Lodge: Dar Assarou lodge (B) (L) (D)

    • Marrakech - Imlil 1740m

    • Evening Lectures / Work-shops

  • Day 4: Tuesday May 18th, 2027

    • Overnight: Azib Tamsoult Refuge (B)(L)(D)

    • Dar Assarou Lodge Imlil 1740m- Tizi Mzik pass 2489m - Azib Tamsoult refuge 2256m. 

  • Day 5: Weds May 19th, 2027

    • Overnight: Toubkal Refuge (B)(L)(D)

    • Azib Tamsoult 2256m- Aguelzim pass 3600m - Toubkal refuge 3207m. 6 to 7h walk.

  • Day 6: Thursday, May 20th, 2027:

    • Overnight: Toubkal Refuge (B)(L)(D)

    • Refuge 3207m - Toubkal summit 4167m- Refuge 3207.  6 to 7h walk. 

  • Day 7: Friday, May 21st, 2027:

    • Overnight: Imlil Valley (B)(L)(D)

    • Refuge 3207m - Imlil valley 1740m.  4 to 5h walk.  Overnight 

  • Day 8: Sat. May 22nd, 2027

    • Overnight Lodge: Dar Ahlam , Dar Esseyaha or Babylon Dades (B)(L)(D)

    • Imlil - Ouarzazate - Dades Valley. 6 to 7h drive.

  • Day 9: Sunday, May 23rd, 2027

    • Overnight Lodge: Merzouga: Luxury  Sahara stars Camp(B)(L)(D)

    • Dades Valley to Merzouga Dunes

  • Day 10: Monday, May 24th, 2027

    • Overnight Lodge: Riad Maktoub or similar

    • Merzouga - Kasbah Ait Benhaddou. 5 to 6h drive. Overnight 

  • Day 11: Tuesday May 25th, 2027

    • Overnight Marrakech: Hotel Stars Marrakech or Hotel Dellarosa or Hotel El Anadalous B) (L) (D)

    • Ait Benhaddou  - Marrakech. 4h drive. B&B Overnight 

  • Day 12: Weds. May 26th, 2027

    • CME Wrap-up, farewells & Airport Transfers

THE TEAM / FACULTY:

  • The mountain logistics and leadership will be provided by extremely experienced international mountain guides from Morocco.

  • The Wild Med Adventures Team are all mountaineers, well traveled and experienced, but are only responsible for the educational aspect of this trip. Instructors: Benjamin Mattinglyi, MD (Instructor may vary)

    Please do your own research in regards to safety and experience. Mountaineering is dangerous and despite taking all necessary precautions, you may still be injured or killed due to unpredictable avalanches, slips, falls, equipment failure and/or trauma.

PRE-REQUISITES: (Anyone can attend but hiking experience and previous altitude exposure is recommended)

  • EMT, Paramedic, Nurse, PA, NP, RRT, PhD or Physician for the CME portion

  • Non-Medicals are welcome to attend and will likely enjoy learning about safety in the mountains.

  • A keen interest in wilderness first aid / medicine

  • An excellent level of physical fitness

  • Previous hiking / outdoor experience

  • Those with less experience/confidence must understand the physical demands of the environment and the risks of hiking at altitude. Prior experience is recommended. Please ask if you are unsure if you are cut out for this type of climb.

HEALTH / VACCINATIONS:

  • Delegates should be vaccinated appropriately - Please see CDC recommendations for visiting Morocoo.

  • Delegates should be aware this is intended to be a wilderness course in every sense of the word. The team in some parts of Morocco will have limited access to medical care. This is not a packaged holiday and neither Wild Med Adventures nor our local guides can control mother nature. Should our plans be affected by floods, landslides, volcanic eruptions, snow storms, earthquakes and the like, we will continue with alternate plans in true expedition spirit, affecting self rescues and problem solving along the way. 

MEDICAL EVACUATION INSURANCE / TRAVEL INSURANCE:

  • Delegates should have personal insurance / travel insurance to cover any in-country medical examinations, treatment or rescue/evacuation from a remote area. Rescue/Evacuation Insurance is Mandatory. We recommend Global Rescue and they offer trip specific and year long coverage.

  • We recommend TRAVEL INSURANCE for all participants as unexpected illness and injuries often happen and without early notice we often cannot reimburse you. (Please see cancellation policy belo)

COSTS

  • Trip Cost with CME: $

  • Non-Medical Spouse/Partner/Friend: $

  • Deposit: $2500

INCLUDED

  • Airport transfers for group

  • Lodging, Meals & Drinks

  • City guide in Marrakech 

  • Private transport from Marrakech to Atlas Mountains 

  • 2 local guides during trek

  • Mules for luggage

  • A cook & cooking equipment on mountain

  • Food during the trek & entire trip (excluding snacks, street vendors or other personal choices)

  • Private transport during desert trip

  • Tour leader during desert trip

  • 1 night at a guesthouse in Dades valley

  • 1 night at camp in Merzouga

  • Camel ride

  • 1 night at a guesthouse in Ait Benhaddou

  • Wilderness Medicine “Mountain Medicine CME”

    EXCLUDED

  • International Flights to Morocco

  • All Tips (estimated $350-$400)

  • Sleeping bags, personal clothes, hiking boots and other items on gear list

  • Travel Insurance & Rescue Insurance

  • Any costs for additional nights, delays, or those incurred due to aborting the trip, injuries or other travel changes

    WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

  • This course is ideal for those interested in providing medical care in the wild or those travel enthusiasts, group leaders, climbers, walkers, EMT’s, nurses, NP's, PA's or doctors with a desire to learn medical treatment in austere environments. While completing the core curriculum of this CME course we will gradually ascend Mt. Toubkal, completing the core lectures and skills at various camps or in the wilderness settings along the route.

ATTENDING THIS COURSE YOU WILL:

  • Learn the latest wilderness medical skills for patient assessment, stabilization and evacuation.

  • Work with our expert faculty and local mountain guides to develop your mountain skills and visit the Atlas Mountains

  • Earn 20 AMA PRA Category 1 CME TM credits

  • Obtain Fellowship credits from the Wilderness Medicine Society (FAWM)

CERTIFICATION:

  • Approved for 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits and WMS FAWM Credits on our Mountain Medicine Adventure

  • “This course has been approved for Fellowship in the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM) credits

through the Wilderness Medical Society. Actual credits awarded depend on personal credit needs and history.”

FACULTY DISCLOSURE / CME

  • It is the policy of the Wild Med Adventures, LLC to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor. All faculty members are required to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest related to the content of their presentations.

  • Accordingly, the Wilderness Medical Society has determined there are no conflicts to report associated with this conference.

  • ACCME Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the Wilderness Medical Society and Wild Med Adventures, LLC. The Wilderness Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

  • The Wilderness Medical Society designates this educational activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • All educational content presented in this activity has been reviewed and validated as appropriate in keeping with sound scientific principles. 

    CANCELATION POLICY

our deposit for the travel portion of the course is nonrefundable unless the course does not reach its minimal number of participants. If we do not reach the requirement of 8 participants and we have to cancel then a full refund will be given. The entire balance of your trip fee will be due 90 days prior to departure. No refunds will be given 90 days prior to start of trip. If you cancel more than 90 days prior to course, you will be reimbursed everything but your deposit. However, we will do our best to “sell” your spot if possible and would roll your deposit to a future course.

If you have not paid in full 90 days prior to start of course a $500 fee will be applied or we have the right to cancel your trip.

We have a minimum registration requirement of 8 participants. If the course is cancelled due to insufficient registration you will receive a full refund INCLUDING DEPOSIT.

Please contact us before purchasing plane tickets to confirm minimum number of registrants.

  • We recommend booking a refundable flight in case of natural disasters, pandemics, or other unforeseen cancellations.

    (We are unable to reimburse flight costs for any reason - please buy travel insurance)

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