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Maps of the region are rare (Photo: Bernie Rowlands)

The set of four maps at 1:100,000 scale for the general Toubkal area gives a reasonable idea of ridge and valley systems, place names and the like, but don't try micro-navigating from them!

The Mgoun map published by West Col is a sketch-type map covering main ridges, some mule tracks and the like. This gives a good general feel for the area, but, again, navigating to any useful degree from this is out of the question.

Another source of map copies for some areas is Hamish Brown (3 Links Place, Burntisland, Fife KY3 9DY 01592 873546), who has been exploring the High Atlas for the past 40 years.

The difficulties, therefore, involved in planning a route that includes summits outside the Toubkal and Mgoun massifs should be clear. On the basis that you will have no maps to hand except for these two regions, route descriptions are supplemented in this guidebook by an outline sketch map and, where appropriate, photographic diagrams. These sketches and photos are not intended as aids to detailed navigation, nor can they be used to go off on a side-route, as they cover only the main topographical features of the route in question and any necessary escape routes. They are, however, intended to be sufficient for completing the route when used in conjunction with the route description.