Adventure Travel & Expedition Medicine

Morocco Mount Toubkal and Agafay Desert

17 May 2026 15:00 - 24 May 2026 11:00

GBP £2,549.00

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Discover how to provide life-saving care in the most extreme environments on this hands-on wilderness medicine course through the High Atlas Mountains and Agafay Desert. Over 8 days, you’ll gain the skills, confidence, and mindset to manage group health, environmental illness, and psychological resilience in expedition settings.

This course blends medical learning, personal development, and real-world adventure, led by expert faculty with experience in mountain rescue, desert expeditions, and pre-hospital care.

Sign-up now with a £500 deposit.

Option for single occupancy (Hotel Kennedy Resort & The White Camel) one supplement payment of £350 per person. This can be requested and paid upon booking.

What you’ll learn

This is a high-impact, field-based expedition medicine course designed to build your confidence in:

Primary Learning Outcomes

Group Health in Adventure Travel
Manage the physical and psychological wellbeing of teams in challenging terrain.
Psychological Resilience in Expedition Settings
Learn how to support team morale, cohesion, and individual mindset in adversity.
Mountain Medicine
Understand the effects of high altitude and practise treatment for AMS, HACE, and HAPE.
Desert Medicine
Master heat illness prevention, hydration strategies, and clinical care in arid climates.
Hypothermia & Hyperthermia
Recognise and respond to temperature-related illness using field-friendly techniques.

Secondary Learning Outcomes

Understand how adventure medicine impacts mental health
Build professional and peer networks for future expedition work
Explore the challenges of teaching and learning in remote or resource-limited settings

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 – Marrakech Arrival
Airport pickup (included), Check-in, Welcome briefing & dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Kennedy Resort

Day 2 – Imlil Transfer & Trek Start
Drive to Imlil, Begin mountain adventure, Mule support
Accommodation: Refuge Les Mouflons (Camping, Full Board)

Day 3 – Mountain Training Day
Full-day trek & scenario-based learning in high terrain
Accommodation: Refuge Les Mouflons

Day 4 – Return to Imlil Village
Trek back down, Cultural insights & local cuisine
Accommodation: Riad Jnane Imlil

Day 5 – Agafay Desert Transfer
Scenic drive to The White Camel Lodge, Settle in
Accommodation: The White Camel

Day 6 – Desert Skills & Optional Activities
Desert medicine workshops, Relaxation or camel rides
Accommodation: The White Camel

Day 7 – Return to Marrakech
Transfer to the city, Final group dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Kennedy Resort

Day 8 – Departure
Airport transfer (included), Course concludes

Key Facts

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for:

Junior doctors & medics seeking expedition or pre-hospital exposure
Paramedics & pre-hospital professionals wanting to transfer their skills into remote settings
Expedition leaders, outdoor educators, and guides who need to manage risk and health in remote areas
Healthcare professionals looking to develop confidence in austere or wilderness environments

A good level of fitness and prior trekking experience is recommended, if you’re unsure if you would be suitable for this course please contact the team or book a discovery call with us.

CPD: To be confirmed

What’s included

✔ Group airport transfers
✔ Shared accommodation – half board
✔ Refuge Les Mouflons – full board (dorm-style)
✔ 4.5L water per person/day during trek
✔ Tuition and instruction
✔ Guided treks with support staff and mules

What’s not included

✘ International flights
✘ Travel insurance (must cover trekking up to 4,167m)
✘ Personal equipment (see kit list)
✘ Lunches (Day 1 & Days 4–8)
✘ Alcoholic drinks
✘ Optional desert activities
✘ Sleeping bag & liner
✘ Tips for local staff & guides

Accommodation Overview

A mix of rustic, remote, and rejuvenating:

High Atlas Mountains: Dorm accommodation at Refuge Les Mouflons
Imlil Village: Guesthouse stay for recovery and cultural immersion
Agafay Desert: Desert lodge (The White Camel) with optional upgrades
Marrakech: Hotel Kennedy Resort before/after the expedition phase

What to Expect

Real-World Training

You’ll learn how to triage, diagnose, and manage medical issues while on the move, from altitude headaches to dehydration, from team dynamics to managing stress and exhaustion.

World-Class Faculty

Taught by experienced medics and expedition leaders who’ve operated in extreme environments, you’ll be guided through practical scenarios and case-based discussions.

Epic Terrain

From mountain passes to desert camps, this course offers a dynamic landscape where every day’s setting reflects real expedition challenges.

Professional Development

Develop leadership, resilience, and communication skills vital for pre-hospital care and austere medicine, and leave with connections that last beyond the course.

Kit & Weather

Mountain Conditions (May):

Day: ~20°C | Night: can dip below freezing
Clear trails, occasional snow patches
Wildflowers, green valleys, strong sun

Desert Conditions:

Day: 20-30°C | Night: 10-20°C
Dry, clear skies – warm, pleasant evenings

Essential Kit List:

Hiking boots & trail shoes
Trekking socks & hut slippers
Base layers (short & long)
Insulating fleece & waterproof shell
Desert hat, buff, and beanie
Gloves (liner & insulated)
Lightweight insulated jacket
20-30L day pack
Head torch
Sunglasses & SPF 50
Water bottle & dry bags
Sleeping bag & liner
Personal first aid kit
Towel, ear plugs, eye mask (optional)

A full kit list will be sent upon registration.

Talk To Our Team

If you wish to learn more or have any additional questions, we invite you to book a 30-minute discovery call with our team.

→ Click here to book a discovery call.

The call will be with the team who organise our courses and work closely with our medical teaching faculty. They’re best placed to explain what our attendees really get out of attending a course with us.

You can choose between a video or voice call — whatever suits you best.

Prefer email? Then feel free to contact us.