HUMAN FACTORS IN EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS
NEXT AVAILABLE COURSE
ATLAS MOUNTAINS, MOROCCO
MAY 3RD-8TH 2026
£1195
This immersive 6-day course is designed for healthcare professionals and those with advanced first aid training who want to develop their understanding of human factors in challenging, remote, and expedition settings.
Set in the spectacular High Atlas Mountains of Morocco, this course combines trekking at altitude, medical scenario-based training, and expert-led teaching on the psychological and behavioural aspects that affect decision-making, teamwork, and performance in remote environments.
Participants will live and work in basic mountain refuges and operate at moderate to high altitude, allowing for realistic learning in the kind of conditions encountered on expeditions and wilderness deployments around the world.
The course qualifies for Masters course credits through our partnership with University of Plymouth. Click here to find out more.
Who is it for? | Highlights | Learning Outcomes | Itinerary | Logistics
Who is it for?
Doctors, paramedics, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
Expedition medics preparing for remote or high-altitude deployments.
Mountain leaders, wilderness medicine practitioners, and advanced first aiders with a clinical or outdoor background.
Fitness And Requirements
Participants should have:
A reasonable level of fitness for trekking up to 6 hours a day in rough, exposed terrain.
Prior clinical experience or advanced first aid training.
Willingness to engage in group learning, reflective practice, and outdoor activity at altitude.
HIGHLIGHTS
Trekking and teaching in the Atlas Mountains with views of Mount Toubkal.
Medical simulations and team-based scenarios at altitude.
Overnight stays in mountain refuges – learning to work with limited resources.
Leadership and navigation exercises in remote terrain.
Expert instruction by clinicians experienced in expedition, pre-hospital, resource-poor, and military medicine.
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES
Understand the core principles of human factors in healthcare and how they translate to extreme environments.
Learn how altitude, cold, fatigue, and stress impact clinical judgment, team dynamics, and communication.
Practice medical scenarios in real altitude settings – including trauma, hypothermia, and altitude illness.
Explore leadership, decision-making, team cohesion, and situational awareness.
Use tools such as the Johari Window, Swiss Cheese Model, and Crew Resource Management to analyse performance.
The course qualifies for Masters course credits through our partnership with University of Plymouth.
Click here to find out more.
COURSE itinerary
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Welcome to Morocco!
Your thrilling adventure begins the moment you land in Morocco. We’ll be waiting at the airport to whisk you away to the enchanting Imlil Valley. Settle into the charming Armed village, where you’ll spend your first night immersed in the tranquil beauty of the Atlas Mountains. -
Trekking & training in the heart of the Atlas
After a hearty breakfast, gear up for a day of adventure! You'll embark on a trek through the breathtaking landscapes surrounding Imlil, each taking a turn to lead a section of the trip. Along the way, we will encounter expedition medicine scenarios focussed on human factors.End your day with an authentic stay with a local Berber family, experiencing true Moroccan hospitality.
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Ascend to Tizi Mzik & explore Tizi Oussem
Rise early to begin your day’s adventure, trekking up to the stunning Tizi Mzik pass. Marvel at the panoramic views before descending into the picturesque Tizi Oussem village. Tonight, rest and recharge in this serene village, surrounded by nature and the warm local community. -
Waterfalls, high altitudes & the Lepiney Refuge
Get ready for one of the most stunning hikes of the trip! We’ll visit cascading waterfalls before continuing to the Lepiney Refuge. Here, amidst the towering peaks, we’ll focus on advanced medical considerations for extreme environments. The evening will be spent at the refuge, enjoying local Moroccan food and gazing at the African stars. -
Mount Haj, Tizi n’Tizikert Pass & Departure
Rise early for a challenging but rewarding trek across Mount Haj and the Tizi n’Tizikert Pass. As you descend through awe-inspiring terrain, you'll reflect on your newfound knowledge and skills. Afterward, we’ll transfer you to either Armed village for one final night or whisk you back to Marrakech for a luxurious hotel stay. -
Farewell to Morocco
After an unforgettable journey through Morocco’s majestic mountains, we'll transfer you to Marrakech airport for your return flight.
LOGISTICS
Where: Atlas Mountains, Morocco
When: May 3rd-8th 2026
Cost: £1195
Course fees can be paid in interest-free instalments using Klarna during our checkout process, with the first instalment guaranteeing your place. To discuss alternative course payment options, please drop us an email.
(Discounts available for students or NHS staff – contact us for details)
INCLUDED
✓ All instruction and training materials | ✓ Accommodation (mountain refuge-style lodging) | All food during the mountain phase | ✓ Guided mountain support and logistics | ✓ Airport transfers in Morocco
NOT INCLUDED
International flights to Marrakech | Personal travel insurance and visas if required | Personal trekking/medical kit | Soft drinks and alcohol | Option to stay in Marrakesh or climb Toubkal at the end of the expedition
How to Book
Spaces are limited. To reserve your place or request more information, email us at: hello@endeavourmedical.co.uk