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Atlas Treks Morocco
For trekking in the Atlas you should prepare as you would for any mountain as it can be warm and sunny when you set out but the weather at high altitude can quickly change to snow and cold winds (autumn to late spring).
Atlas Treks are tailored to match the season and your level of fitness. You have the choice of basing yourself in a Berber guesthouse, from where you can take daily walks, or you can trek with mules to carry the kit. On mule treks you usually have the choice of staying in Berber family guesthouses or wild camping in 2-person tents.
Atlas trekking tours from Marrakech can include the ascent of Mount Toubkal although, in the winter months, you should be an experienced trekker and may have to hire crampons to sumit.
REMEMBER your rubbish - carry out what you carry in.
Mules carry your luggage - soft bags are essential and two small bags is better than one large one.
Atlas Treks Morocco - Packing List
- Walking boots and socks - broken in and good quality
- Shoes i.e. change of shoes for evenings
- Sleeping bag (3-4 season); plus thermal liner in winter
- Good fleece and waterproof outers (summer)
- Layers, windproof jacket (autumn/spring)
- Hat for summer and warm beanie for winter plus gloves
- Thermal underwear (autumn/spring)
- Goggles (winter) and sunglasses (summer)
- Walking stick (useful)
- Personal items: towel, sunscreen, wet wipes, loo roll
- Toiletries that are eco-friendly e.g. soap, shampoo etc.
- Small First Aid Kit e.g. insect repellent, plasters, meds
- Small rubbish bag to carry out what you carry in
- Matches e.g. burn toilet paper
- Day sack/backpack
- Water bottle or camel back (recommended)
- Water purification e.g. iodine
- Torch/Flashlight and spare batteries e.g. head torch
- Penknife (useful)
- Trail snacks
- Zip-Up bags for camera etc
- Suitable clothing e.g. long shorts or trousers depending season
