Cloths and equipments for trekking in Morocco

Should be dress according to altitude and the environment you will be located in. The most hikers are in high altitude climate in remote area. Therefore, there are often large temperature swings. Temperatures are usually colder at the high altitudes.

Trekking Clothes

  • Trekking boots or light weight walking shoes. Have comfortable footwear is essential for a good trek. Make sure all footwear is broken in well prior to yourtrek. Do not break in boots on your trek,
  • A track suit and a pair of track shoes to wear in lodges
  • Two pairs of woolen socks for trekking shoes and track shoes,
  • Warm down jacket and rain proof jacket with hood for protection from rain
  • Warm hat for the cold and sun hat or cap for sunny days
  • A pair of woolen gloves and a pair sandals
  • Cotton T-shirts and pairs of long shorts/skirts
  • Woolen shirts and thick sweaters as well as wind and water proof trousers
  • Pair of light or heavy weight trouser and one light weight long sleeve shirt
  • Pairs of thermal undergarments

 

Equipments

  • Big bag to carry trekking gear
  • Trekking daypack for personal items such as water, snacks, extra layers and camera
  • Water purification tablet and bottles
  • Sleeping bag
  • Travel Pillow
  • Walking poles
  • Head lamp
  • Sun cream
  • Handkerchief or wiping papers
  • Money belt
  • First-aid kit
  • Sunglasses
  • Gloves Liner
  • Gloves (waterproof in winter)
  • Down or synthetic, windproof outer
  • Snow Goggles (winter)
  • Hiking socks
  • Trekking boots
  • Refuge shoes – sandals
  • Rain and windproof jackets
  • Crampons and ice axes and Gaiters (for winter)

Electrical

  • Head torch & spare batteries
  • Power pack – plugs are available in the Gites for charging
  • Camera

Things important to bring

  • Sun cream and lip salve
  • Toilet roll
  • Ear plugs
  • Passport, travel insurance details, money, credit cards, plane ticket
  • Book, cards, games etc
  • Antibacterial hand gel
  • Wash kit – there are showers in the hut
  • Towel

Kit personal medical

  • Paracetamol
  • Ibuprofen
  • Antiseptic Wipes
  • Latex gloves
  • Plasters
  • Zinc Tape
  • Rehydration Sachets
  • Throat Lozenges
  • Knee/ankle support egg. Tub grip
  • Crepe Bandage
  • Imodium for diarrhea
  • Sudocre

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