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Preperation & Essential Packing

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Atlas Treks in Morocco
For Atlas Trekking you need to prepare as you would for walking in any mountain region; it can be warm and sunny during the day but the weather in the mountains can quickly change from sunshine to snow and cold winds (autumn through late spring). DO NOT leave any rubbish behind you; carry out what you carry in.

Atlas Treks are tailored to match the season and your level of fitness. You have the choice of basing yourself in Berber Guesthouses, from where you can take daily walks, or you can Atlas Mule Trek for 2+ days. On mule treks you usually have the choice of staying in Berber Guesthouse/with families or wild camping in 2-person tents. In addition to regular packing, here is a Check List for Atlas Trekking:

- Good walking boots and socks
- Sleeping bag (3-4 season); plus thermal liner in winter
- Lightweight fleece and waterproof outers (summer)
- Layers, windproof jacket, hat, gloves (autumn-late spring)
- Thermal underwear (autumn through late spring)
- Goggles (winter) and sunglasses (summer)
- Walking stick (useful)
- Personal items e.g. towel, sunscreen, wipes, toilet tissues
- Small First Aid Kit including 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

Camel Treks in Morocco
To ride a camel you need comfortable baggy clothes and, for extended treks, a good pair walking shoes. It is usually warm and sunny during the day, throughout the year, but, autumn through to late spring, temperatures drop after sundown and you will need warm clothes e.g. layers, fleece and a wind-proof jacket. Blankets are provided but, for your comfort, we recommend a sleeping bag liner in summer and, autumn through to late spring, a sleeping bag. DO NOT leave any rubbish behind you; carry out what you carry in. In addition to regular packing, here is a Check List for Camel Treks:

- Water to match your requirements (3ltr+/day), carried by camel
- Day-sac or small bag for personal items, carried by camel
- Scarf or sarong to wrap around your head in a sandstorm
- Sleeping bag liner (summer); sleeping bag (winter)
- Sunglasses
- Personal items e.g. towel, sunscreen, wipes, toilet tissues
- Small First Aid Kit including insect repellent, plasters
- Small rubbish bag to carry out what you carry in
- Matches e.g. to burn toilet paper
- Water bottle or camel back
- Water purification (extended treks)
- Torch/Flashlight e.g. head torch
- Penknife (useful for extended treks)
- Trail snacks
- Long baggy trousers for camel trekking
- Walking shoes/sandals and socks
- Zip-Up bags for camera etc
- Lightweight fleece and waterproof outers (summer)
- Layers, windproof jacket, hat, gloves (autumn-late spring)