Trekking in Morocco –

Information Pack

Joining Instructions

You will be picked up by local taxi from your hotel in Marrakech at 9.00am on the

morning of your departure. If your flight arrives in Marrakech around 9.00 you can be

picked up from the airport instead. Please remember to let us know where you are

staying so that we can confirm these instructions. The tour ends with drop off in

Marrakech, normally at around 5.00pm. Pick up and drop off times can be adapted to

meet incoming / outgoing flights.

Getting hold  in Morocco:

Your trekking program is operated by Aztat Treks (range of holidays offered by MTM company ), based in Imlil. Mohamed the lead

guide and owner of Aztat Treks can be reached on mobile at 00212 6 68 76 01 65

including international code or 068 760 165 dialling locally. If you need to make any

changes to your tour or pick-up or need help in any way, Mohamed should be your

first point of contact. Failing that you should call his brother at 06 70 72 68 09

Suggested Kit List for Summer, Spring and Autumn

trekking:

General:

Sleeping Bag – (Or you can rent one from our Trekking equipment shop in Imlil. If you do decide to rent one, we suggest

that you bring a sleeping bag liner with you)

Small day-pack

Sunglasses

Sun tan lotion

Towel

Ziplock bags (for keep valuables dry in case you are trekking in heavy rain)

Book

Small torch / flash-light (small bicycle lights make good travelling torches)

Money & Valuables:

We recommend you bring sufficient cash in Moroccan Dirham for incidental

purchases during your trek plus emergency cash in Euros. Please note, there

are no bank ATM machines in the Mountains so you will need to bring it from

Marrakech.

You will need to provide your passport number when you check into the

accommodation

Tips are not included in the price of your tour, but are appreciated from your

guide and driver

Your bags will be loaded on your mule each day and will not always be in your

site (the mule and muleteer tend to walk ahead to set up lunch etc.) so we

recommend to keep your valuables (wallet, passport, camera etc.) with you in

your day pack. We have never had a problem with any of our clients, but it is

best to play it safe.

Clothing:

Waterproof jacket

Hiking boots or hiking shoes

Lightweight long trousers

2-3 T-shirts

Long sleeve t-shirt or shirt (protection from sun in hot weather)

Woollen sweater or fleece layer

Sun-hat

Cotton scarf or sarong (doubles as a wash cloth)

Personal:

Moisturiser / lip balm with sunblock

Soap / shampoo / toothpaste / toothbrush etc

Wet-wipes

First aid: (Note, Make sure you use water proof labelling when re-packaging)

Disinfectant cream / gel (Polysporin)

Plasters

Ibuprofen (for pain, swelling)

Diarrhoea medication (Imodium)

Anti-histamine tablets

Aloe Vera gel (for burns)

Cold medication – Tylenol / Echinacea / zinc lozenges

Tweezers

Clothing in the Winter Months:

If you are trekking in the Atlas Mountains between November and April you

must be prepared for winter conditions.

We recommend you bring ample layers including a base layer (top and

bottom), fleece layer and an insulated shell layer. You won’t always need all

the layers, but it is best to come prepared.

Notes on Winter Trekking:

There is frequently snow on the high passes and peaks in the High Atlas Mountains

from November through to the end of March. On all treks which include climbing

Toubkal during these months there is a strong chance you will need to use crampons

and ice axes. It is imperative that you have suitable prior experience of using

crampons and ice axes before attempting such a trek. Crampons & ice axes can

be hired locally in Imlil. All qualified guides will have completed a six month training

school in Tabant with the Royal Moroccan Federation of skiing and mountaineering.

This training is a pre-requisite qualification for any Mountain or desert guide in

Morocco and qualifies the holder to lead treks anywhere in Morocco. The

qualification is the equivalent to the British Mountain Leader summer scheme and

whilst it does include a qualification for rope work and some training in snow

techniques, it is not equivalent to the British Winter Mountain Leader qualification or

the International Mountain Leader qualification. Given mountain rescue in Morocco is

not exactly fast, then the less experienced might want to think about a lower level

valley trek during the winter months!

Booking Details

We need all travelers to fill out those information and send them back to us via email

Traveller Details

Emergency Contact Details

Booking Confirmation

We always ask for a little deposit to be send via one of those methods :

·         Western union money transfer  ( for this you will need only --------------> Full name : Mohamed Aztat   & country : Morocco )

·         Moneygram  ( for this you will need only -----------------------------------------> Full name : Mohamed Aztat   & country : Morocco )

·         Bank account ( see bank details at www.atlastrekshop.com/faqs.htm )

Once we receive your deposit, we will fill and sign the form below  before we send it to you by mail.