Trekking Holidays In Morocco Guide

Trekking Holidays In Morocco Guide

Whenever you want to travel, trekking holidays in Morocco are the perfect get-a-way. Climb steep mountains, walk through deep shaded valleys, you can experience the type of holiday that you have been dreaming about. This trip could be a turning point in your life, unlike anything you've ever experienced before. That said, preparation is a key element in making sure your trip goes off without a hitch. And it is no secret that the more prepared you are, the better and more exciting your trip will be.

 

Important Personal Items To Bring

Some personal items you should plan to bring on trekking holidays in Morocco include a comfortable sleeping bag, a flash light, water bottles, toiletries, clothing for the ever changing weather, and hiking boots just to name a few. Pack a first aid kit, complete with water proof labeling. In your kit make sure you have Tylenol for colds and fever and Ibuprofen for pain and swelling. You may also need eye drops, medication for diarrhea, aloe vera gel and band-aids. You want to pack as much as you can carry comfortably without putting too much stress on your body. The treks will be challenging and you want to ensure you can carry the load. If you must carry several items, you may want to hire a porter to be with you and help you every step of the way

Assess Your Physical Fitness

Now, you have to be mindful of the fact that trekking in the Atlas Mountains will most likely be centered around climbing Jebel Toubkal which is the highest mountain in North Africa. Camel trekking is also popular, and you need to have the stamina to ride a camel for hours. Needless to say, no matter which trek you choose, you want to be at your healthiest best.

Choose Your Trek Route

Not only can trekking holidays in Morocco be focused on routes through Atlas Mountain, you can also go camel trekking in Morocco. Picture yourself moving across the deserts and dunes on a mild mannered camel. This is a memorable trek for tourists no matter the age.

What's more, Treks are flexible. You can choose a day trek where you will wak through the beautfiul green valeelys at the foothils of the High Atlas Moutnains or explore the Azaden, Nfiss, Ourika, and Ouirgane valleys. There are overnight hikes for just two days and one night. There are other trekking holidays you can choose that are less challenging like the trek to Jebel Saghro. The second highest peak in Morocco is Jebel Mgoun and if you go through the mountains, you will pass through tiny villages, ancient rock carvings, and nomadic camel herders camps.

Picnic in the rugged mountains, trek through Berber villages, and spend your nights in rural homes on a three to four day treks. Multi day trekking can be a week or longer, allowing you to experience a type of genuine hospitality from the Berber people.

In truth, Morocco is a wonderful place to explore and reconnect with nature. Planning trekking holidays in Morocco are easy to sign up for. The biggest problem may be choosing which trek rout you want to take. Enlist the help of an expert trek operator to plan all the details of your trip to make things easier and uncomplicated. Make sure you've packed everything you need, can endure the trek with no problem, and have chosen route that will revive your senses.

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