Morocco Trek Packing Lists

TREK PACKING LISTS

This page offers two different packing lists, a winter packing list and a summer packing list. Depending on the season of your booking, please utilize the proper packing list to ensure that you are properly prepared. You will also find a list of rental equipment that you may rent while in Morocco.

Winter Packing List

This is a suggested kit list to help you to think of all the things that you may need. You may have preferred equipment that you have found works for you in these environments and activities. If so, feel free to adapt the contents below.

Although the packing lists are separated into a winter list and a summer list, please check weather on a site such as weather.com to plan ahead and pack appropriately for temperature and rain predictions during your travels. We want you to be fully prepared to get the most out of your travels.

MOST IMPORTANT

PASSPORT
Photocopies of Passport
- bring one or two and leave one at home
Visa
- If you require a visa, please store it in a safe place that is easy to remember.
Spending Money
- USD & Euro is widely accepted in Morocco, but you can also use credit cards in most places. The only exceptions are in rural areas.
Debit / Credit Cards
Driver’s License
- for extra ID purposes if necessary
Insurance Details & Flight Information
Waterproof Pouch for Documents

BAGS

We recommend bringing a duffel bag or similar of approximately 100 liters. We also recommend that you bring a rucksack. Please make sure that your bags have shoulder straps because in winter the mules only go as far as the snowline, after which porters carry the bags to the hut.

Duffel Bag: approximately 100 liters
- This will be carried by the mules.
Rucksack: approximately 35-45 liters
- This will be carried by you.
Other: Large Lightweight Rucksack Liner, Small Stuff Sacks of Various Sizes (waterproof).
- These will go inside your duffle/rucksack.

OUTER: SHELL

Waterproof Shell Jacket
- We recommend that they be breathable.
Waterproof Shell Pants
- We recommend that they be breathable.
Gaiters: Goretex or the equivalent (optional, but useful)

OUTER: WARM

Very Warm Insulated Jacket; Down, Primaloft or Similar

MID-LAYERS

Thick Fleece / Softshell Jacket
Wool/Microfleece Top
Mid-Weight Trekking Pants (synthetic/thin softshell)

BASE-LAYERS

Long Sleeved Base Layer Top (synthetic)
Light Base Layer Leggings / Running Tights (optional)
Thermal Base Layer Leggings (optional)
Long Sleeved Thermal Top (optional)
Underwear (synthetic dries quicker)

HEADWEAR

Warm Hat to Cover Ears
Thin Balaclava (optional)
Buff (optional)
Wide Brimmed Sun Hat or Cap with Neck Veil
Glacier Glasses: Category 3 UV Polaroid
Ski Goggles: Category 2-3 UV Polaroid (optional but very useful in windy conditions)
Nose Shade (optional)

HANDWEAR

Thin Liner Gloves (two pairs are useful)
Mid-Weight Fleece or Wind-stopper Gloves (optional)
Warm Insulated Mitts (+lanyards)
Warm Spare Gloves/Mitts (to be carried in case of loss of first pair)
Shell Mitts + Lanyards (optional but good in wet conditions)

FOOTWEAR

Thin Liner Socks (optional)
Trekking Socks
Warm Mountain Socks
Warm Winter Mountaineering Boots that are B1 or B2 Crampon Compatible, Hybrid (ex: Scarpa Manta/Charmoz, etc). Full plastic double boots are not required and are likely to be uncomfortable for most of the terrain encountered.
Crocs/Sandals/Flip-Flops/Down Booties (optional but useful at refuge)

CITY / TRAVEL CLOTHES & SHOES

You can leave these at the guesthouse. Please bring a spare stuff sack for them to go in.

SLEEPING BAG

We recommend a compact four season sleeping bag (suggested comfort temperature -5ºC). It can get very warm in the refuge with a lot of people so a three season bag is possible since they also have blankets in the refuge. Please make sure that your sleeping bag has a compression sack.

ELECTRONICS

Morocco typically uses type C & E electric outlets. Plug type C is the plug which has two round pins and plug type E is the plug which has two round pins and a hole for the socket’s male earthing pin. Morocco typically uses 220V and 50Hz. Please refer to your home country outlet type to determine if you need electrical adapters or possibly a converter. Note: Usually phone and computer chargers have a current converter in them, where other electronics like curling irons, straighteners, and hair dryers may not.

Head Lamp & Spare Batteries
Watch with Light and Alarm
Camera, Memory Card & Batteries (optional but recommended)
Solar Charger (optional)
Music Player (optional)
Altimeter (optional)
Roaming, Unlocked or In-Country Mobile Phone (optional)

REPAIR KIT

Note: This is optional but potentially useful.

Gaffer Tape
Super Glue
Thick Cable Ties
Accessory Cord ~2m x 4mm
Needle + Extra Strong Thread
Multitool/Pen Knife

EATING/DRINKING

One Liter Bottle for Lower Elevation
One Flask/Thermos for Hot Drinks in Higher Elevation
High Energy Snacks: chocolate, energy drink powder, energy gels, jelly cubes, etc
- Bring plenty of these, some days we will have a very early breakfast and possibly a late lunch.

MOUNTAIN HARDWARE

10 or 12 point crampons
- Make sure these fit your boots well; take your boots to the shop when you buy them.
Walking Ax & Leash
Walking Poles with Snow Baskets
Mountaineering Harness (optional)
Screwgate HMS Carabiners x2 (optional)
Climbing Sling, Long ~120cm (optional)

PERSONAL WASH KIT

Antibacterial Hand Gel
Wet Wipes (optional)
Toothbrush with Cover
Toothpaste
Roll-on Deodorant
Shaving Gear & Small Mirror
Showergel/Shampoo (<100ml for before/after climb)
Microfiber Towel

PERSONAL MEDICAL KIT

Paracetamol
Ibuprofen
Antiseptic Wipes
Latex Gloves
Adhesive Band-Aids
Blister Band-Aids
Zinc Tape
Antihistamine Tablets (optional)
Sunblock Cream
Lip Balm
Water Purification Tablets
Rehydration Packets
Personal Medication as required:
- Asthma Inhalers, Insulin, Epi-Pen, etc

Possible Additional Personal First Aid Items

Insect Repellent (for Marrakech)
Chemical Hand Warmers
Throat Lozenges
Knee/Ankle Support
- For example: Tubigrip
Crepe/Gauze Bandage
Hydrocortisone Cream
Prochlorperazine Tablets
- for sickness/nausea; prescription required
Ciprofloxacin Tablets
- general antibiotic; prescription required
Acetazolamide Tablets
- for altitude; prescription required

OTHER

Toilet Paper in Plastic Bag + Strong Zip-Loc Bag for Waste Paper if Used on the Trail
Ear Plugs (optional but recommended)
- These are very useful at the Refuge in a shared room.
Books, Cards, Games
Journal & Pencil/Pen

THINGS NOT TO PACK

Drones
- they are illegal and will be confiscated by the government
High-heels
- difficult to walk around in on some streets
Short Shorts or Mini-Skirts
- You likely won’t be shamed if you wear these items, but women in Morocco dress modestly, and covering your thighs and knees is most important in their culture.
Unnecessary Valuables
- flashy jewelry, unnecessary electronic devices, etc

Note: Morocco is safe to visit, but we highly recommend bringing only the devices that you will use like a cell phone & camera. Having multiple devices, especially in public, can make one a target for theft. It also gives more opportunity for more items to get lost and we don’t want either for any of our travelers.

Summer Packing List