PRACTICALITIES

CLIMATE

During the winter season (December to February) the temperature ranges from 17° to 22° during the day. The nights are cold. The climate is pleasant but it is advisable to carry some warm clothes for high altitudes. During the summer the Atlas basks under a clear sky and, despite the altitude, there are no glaciers or permanent snow. During the day the temperature ranges from 28° to 32° while at night it drops to between 6° and 11°.

HEALTH

No vaccinations are compulsory. We recommend that you have your DT-Polio vaccination up to date.

MONEY

Exchange rates for the Dirham are approximately: £1=16 dh, €1=11 dh. Currency import and export is forbidden. All foreign currencies and travellers cheques are accepted. Credit cards: Visa, American Express, Diners, Eurocard.

PHOTOS

Make sure you take enough films with you. Avoid photographing people without their permission.

FURTHER READING

Guide: Visa, Gallimard, Nouveaux Loisir , Morocco Atlas…

EQUIPMENT

- Do not exceed 15kg.

- Use a duffel bag, backpack or soft zip bag

- Day pack to carry what you need during the day (water-bottle, sweater, cream, camera…)

- Non waterproof sleeping bag for temperatures between 0° and 5°

- A warm jacket is advisable at all times of the year since the evenings in the mountains are cool

- Hat, gloves (December to March and for high altitudes)

- Anorak or wind-cheater

- Cotton trousers or jeans

- Shorts or half length pants (not too short for ladies)

- Long sleeve shirt and T-shirt

- Waterproof cagoule and rain trousers. Don't forget you may have to walk in the rain (thunder storms)

- Cotton socks and headgear (hat, cap, scarf)

- Swimming costume for the Atlantic circuits and for the 4 x 4 mountain circuits

- Tracksuit or jogging outfit which can be worn as pyjamas

- Wrap-over skirt or long cloth for ladies in case of invitation into a local house

- Preferably light and waterproof walking shoes which support the ankle – it is advisable to have broken them in order to avoid problems with blisters

- A pair of trainers

- Sunglasses

- Penknife, battery-powered torch with spare batteries, water-bottle (essential)

- Small toiletries (sun cream, lip and skin cream)

- Toilet paper + lighter or box of matches and rubbish bags.

- Personal medicines: water-purifying tablets, eye drops, medication for diarrhoea, disinfectant, plasters, cotton-wool

NOTE: For travel from May to September only lighter clothes and sleeping bags are necessary.