القائمة الشاملة لتجهيزات وحقيبة المشي في جبال الأطلس الكبير

High Atlas Mountains Packing Checklist (All Seasons)

Packing for the Atlas Mountains requires preparing for rapid weather swings: midday sun in the valleys can exceed 28°C (82°F), while summit temperatures on Toubkal can drop well below freezing with intense windchill.

Essential Footwear

• Broken-in Hiking Boots: Sturdy mid-to-high cut boots with ankle support and Vibram soles for scree and rocky trails.
• Refuge Camp Slippers / Sandals: Light sandals or flip-flops to wear inside gîtes and refuges after trekking.
• Merino Wool Socks: 3-4 pairs of moisture-wicking wool hiking socks to prevent blisters.

Layering System

• Moisture-wicking Base Layer: 2 synthetic or merino wool t-shirts. Avoid pure cotton.
• Mid-Layer Warmth: A warm fleece jacket or grid-fleece pullover.
• Insulated Puffer Jacket: Down or high-loft synthetic jacket (essential for mornings and evenings above 3,000 m).
• Waterproof/Windproof Shell: GORE-TEX or equivalent breathable rain jacket with hood.
• Trekking Pants: Lightweight, quick-drying hiking trousers. Zip-off convertible pants work well.

Trek Gear & Hardware

• Backpack (Day Pack): 25-35L daypack for carrying water, layers, and camera while mules carry main duffels.
• Trekking Poles: Telescopic poles with carbide tips (indispensable for the steep scree descent from Toubkal).
• UV 400 Sunglasses & Sun Hat: High altitude sun is fierce; glacier glasses recommended in snow season.
• Headlamp with Spare Batteries: Mandatory for the 4:00 AM alpine start toward Toubkal summit.
• Hydration System: 2–3 liters total capacity (Water bladders or insulated Nalgene bottles) plus water purification tablets.

Refuge & Personal Hygiene

• Sleeping bag liner or 3-season sleeping bag (Refuges provide heavy wool blankets, but personal sleeping bags ensure hygiene and warmth).
• Quick-dry microfibre towel & biodegradable soap.
• High SPF sunblock (50+) and protective lip balm.
• Personal medical kit: blister plasters (Compeed), rehydration salts, ibuprofen, and altitude medication (Diamox) if prescribed.