Advices

 

The tips below are only suggestions that will allow you to approach your stay auspicious ... and in the best conditions alongside your hosts ...

 

 

 

 

 

 

Essentials :

A scarf , you can choose your arrival and will be useful against the sun, wind , sand,

 

and many other uses you find for yourself .

 

Walking shoes . Depending on the season , rather sandals walking ' road ' if you go the warmer months (April, May , June, September , October)

 

Hiking shoes with good socks and other months for trips Atlas . But a good pair of comfortable sneakers will always be the case.

 

Good sunglasses.

 

Type list of recommended hardware :

 

A backpack ( preferable for porting by camels )

 

One down, up to -5 ° ( see according to the chosen period )

 

A small backpack for the day

 

a gourd

 

A flashlight ( headlamp even better) with spare batteries !

 

A pocket knife (leave -in baggage during flight)

 

a lighter

 

Paper bags for your daily trash

 

A windproof jacket

 

A sticky cotton or wool for the night (recommended for winter nights in the desert)

 

For Atlas: good trekking shoes into the ankle , thick socks , a hat , a pair of light gloves , clothing against rain, warm sweater , fleece ...

 

 

 

 

 

 

          Allow a small medical kit consisting of a minimum of : plasters, bandages, sterile gauze , disinfectant tablets or sachets of paracetamol and / or aspirin, antidiuretic , eye drops , bandages against blisters ...

 

Sunscreen ( sunblock preferably ) that you add , in case a tube biafine ...

 

 

 

        Know that if you do not use certain drugs , they may be useful to nomads. End of stay , consider give them (aspirin , lozenges against cough syrup ... ), drugs are expensive and not reimbursed in Morocco.

 

 

 

       In the desert, everything is different , you will discover that the necessary daily shower is not so critical ... Toilet , bring water spray and baby wipes . Remember also the toilet paper. In the desert , nothing rots. For your wipes and waste paper , you either burn immediately, or you throw in your bag paper is burned himself in the morning before starting with your companions with all waste .

 

 

 

 

 ... says an Eastern proverb ... It's hot but do not forget that you are in a Muslim country and nomads and villagers that you can cross may be shocked if your outfit is too casual ( necklines, short skirts ..) . Just try to think not to offend people and respect their modesty and religion.

 

 

      Only a passport valid enough, upon arrival at the airport, you will be asked to complete a police record and hotels. You can withdraw money Dirham upon arrival at the airport and easily in all major cities. Provide small denominations for your taxis and small expenses . Dirham varies little and is around € 1 = 11 dirham . You can not change your dirhams per your back then spend all or just plan !