Debbie Jackson and Sara Cook, both 34, will trek up Mount Toubkal in Morocco to raise money for dental charity Dentaid.

The pair both work at the Laura Mitchell Dental Clinic, Great Albion Street, Halifax.

They decided to attempt the 12,000-ft climb after looking at the Dentaid website.

Sara said: "We both said the trek looked like an amazing experience so we thought 'why don't we do it then'?"

Debbie said: "We are both turning 35 this year and have never done anything like this before.

"It will be a great experience and give us the chance do something for a good cause at the same time."

Dentaid provides basic oral health for disadvantaged communities around the world.

In some places, like Rwanda and Sierra Leone, people do not have access to toothbrushes or toothpaste and there are fewer than 10 dentists across the whole country.

Debbie and Sara hope to raise nearly £2,000 each by completing the trek.

They will have to walking for between six and 10 hours a day, camping in the wild and passing through a range of climates and terrain.

Debbie said: "I used to be in the Girl Guides but have not camped since."

The pair are training at the gym and walking in their spare time. They intend to test their muscles on the Three Peaks in May before they set off for Africa in September.

Anyone wanting to give cash or equipment should call the surgery on 01422 305547.