Group ascent of Toubkal

Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).

In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.

It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.

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• We provide the equipment for group camping and both group and individual cooking.
  
• At the beginning of the season it is sometimes necessary to use crampons to safely cross stubborn snowfields: we then provide the crampons.
  

• Walking stick(s)
  
• Earplugs or Hears, your choice.
  
• A notepad and pen, a good book, a deck of cards, to keep busy during breaks...
  
• A bag for dirty laundry, so you can separate it in your main bag from your clean clothes.
  
• Sleeping bag: comfortable, adapted to your size, rather mummy-shaped (closer to the body and with a hood that closes) with a side zip closure for opening at your convenience.
  

It is necessary to adapt your sleeping bag to the temperatures encountered, determined according to your travel dates and the region visited. We advise you to choose a sleeping bag that is comfortable at 10°C below the lowest average temperature encountered (for example, if you are traveling in the Atlas Mountains in April (see temperature chart), you need a sleeping bag that is comfortable at: 3 - 10 = -7°C).

A sleeping bag that's comfortable at 5°C will also be comfortable at 20°C; simply open it to allow air to circulate inside. Conversely, if you already have a sleeping bag that's comfortable at 10°C, for example, a fleece sleeping bag liner will make it about 5 degrees warmer.

• Cotton sleeping bag liner
  
• Toiletry bag and towel
  
• Small personal pharmacy
  
• Sunscreen cream and stick (face and lips)
  
• Headlamp with spare batteries and bulbs
  
• Gourd
  
• Toilet paper + lighter for destruction
  
• A multi-purpose pocket knife is preferable (note: it must be packed in your checked luggage!).
  

1. High hiking boots
2. Tennis shoes or walking sandals: to be worn in Marrakech or in the evening at the campsite, they should be taken in addition to the closed shoes mentioned above.
3. Shoes/sandals for walking in water.
4. Socks: light for the day and warm (wool or looped) for the evening.
5. Trekking trousers and Bermuda shorts (avoid shorts or skirts: see "Etiquette").
6. Swimsuit
7. On your skin: this is your first layer of insulation, so take good care of it. Fine technical fibers, like Carline or Polartec, are very effective because they are warm, supple, comfortable, and lightweight. They also dry very quickly, which is a real plus when the evening chill sets in early.
8. Shirts or T-shirts
9. Warm sweater or fleece: the latter has the advantage of being durable, warm, lightweight, and quick-drying, with the added benefit of being soft to the touch. The best-known fibers are Polartec, Carline, and Ulfrotté.
10. Rain cape or Kway in case of rain and/or wind.
11. Hat or cap with neck protection
12. Category 3 sunglasses
13. Warm and windproof jacket: down or Gore-Tex jacket. The most effective jackets against wind and rain are made of Gore-Tex or Micropore, "breathable" materials that allow for rapid wicking of perspiration while maintaining perfect insulation.
14. A pair of gloves and a hat
15. Pack a soft, sturdy travel bag weighing no more than 15 kg, preferably with a side closure (easier access than a duffel bag). Avoid rigid bags and suitcases, which are more difficult to handle, and prioritize durability over style. Keep the weight to a minimum.
16. A small backpack of approximately 30-40 liters for your day's essentials (sweater, spare t-shirt, water bottle, sunglasses, sunscreen, small equipment, camera...), which will also be the bag you will have on the plane (note: no nail files, nail scissors, tweezers, knives or other sharp objects).