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Expedition 'Idraren Draren'.

L P Yeoman

    Journal of the Royal Naval Medical Service
    |January 1, 1990
    PubMed
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    A Royal Naval Medical Service team trekked the High Atlas Mountains in 1990 to ascend Mount Toubkal. The expedition also aimed to explore Berber culture off the beaten path.

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    Area of Science:

    • Expedition Medicine
    • High-Altitude Physiology
    • Cultural Anthropology

    Background:

    • The Royal Naval Medical Service organized a 12-day expedition in May 1990.
    • The team comprised 12 personnel with specific medical and mountaineering objectives.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • Ascend Mount Toubkal, the highest peak in the High Atlas Mountains.
    • Circumnavigate the Toubkal Massif, exploring remote areas.
    • Experience Berber tribal life and culture away from tourist routes.

    Main Methods:

    • Trek through the High Atlas Mountains, starting from Imlil.
    • Utilized truck transport for initial access to the remote village.
    • Conducted a 12-day expedition focused on mountaineering and cultural immersion.

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    Main Results:

    • Successful ascent of Mount Toubkal was the primary goal.
    • Exploration of the Toubkal Massif and surrounding Berber communities.
    • Gained insights into the local culture and high-altitude environment.

    Conclusions:

    • The expedition provided valuable experience in high-altitude trekking and medical support.
    • Offered a unique opportunity for cultural exchange with Berber tribes.
    • Demonstrated the feasibility of combined mountaineering and cultural expeditions in the High Atlas.