Morocco has a very varied geography ranging from sea-level to 4000m- high mountains and a temperate Mediterranean coastline with the harsh fringes of the Sahara desert. The climate of the High Atlas follows a similar pattern, although it is more extreme with bitterly cold winters lasting from October to mid-June.

A basic list would include, good sleeping bags, good walking boots, fleece, waterproofs, warm and light clothes, sun glasses, sun cream, hat, camera, personal first aid kit, head torch… This list not exhaustive though: you should think carefully about you may need on your trek.

We do not automatically include it as part of the package, but we can arrange accommodations and airport transfers, please feel free and contact us if you would like us to do this.

Yes, the duration and the paths of the treks can usually be altered to fit your demands. For some treks variations are already indicated . This should to be delineated and checked in advance, although every effort will be made to accommodate this en-route. Some changes may be necessary due to prevailing weather conditions and it remains his prerogative of the guide to vary the itinerary in the interest of safety.

You must absolutely have insurance, covering, the accidents, medical repatriation, and quite a little rescue and repatriation helicopter. You must imperatively provide us before the departure, a Telephone number of your insurance.

Tips are appreciated by the support team who accompanied you after the trip. The amount depends on your budget and appreciation of their work. As a guide, some trekkers give 10% of the total tour cost as tips. Using envelopes for your gifts is very advisable.

Usually 2 to 12 individuals, but the group may be larger or smaller upon request

Anyone, even the fittest, can be affected by altitude sickness above about 2700m. The symptoms are shortness of breath, headaches, lethargy and possibly diarrhea and sickness. At 4000 meters (the summit of Toubkal) the symptoms are not dangerous and usually last no longer than 24 hours. In severe cases it can prevent the sufferer continuing with the trek. Most of our treks are designed to mitigate the effects of altitude sickness by gradual ascent and acclimatization over several days. Most trekkers, however, are fine, but it is a wise precaution to bring with you a supply of headache, re-hydration and anti-diarrhea tablets.