The hotel Kasbah du Toubkal was a remote but perfect base for the start of the treck

At 4,167 metres Jebel Toubkal is North Africa’s highest peak and the group's objective

Audley's Nick Coates leads the way

On the lower slopes the landscape is surprisingly green with vegatation

The hot weather means a much needed stop and a chance to take on water

As the day goes on the group spreads out but the objective is still clearly visible

As the climb gets higher the views become ever more spectacular

The path meanders towards a remote Berber village up ahead

The village takes on a picture postcard quality thanks to the stunning backdrop

The Atlas mountains are home to numerous mud-brick Berber villages like this one

The rise in evalvation means both warmer clothing and quickly changing weather

The group nears the summit but the going is a lot harder now

Success! Audley staff and clients pose for a picture on the summit of Mount Toubkal