Mellow Morocco kayaking

River Wear:

• A pair of Chacos / Keens or similar sandals. (Sandals with a closed toe are ideal) Trainers are also ok.
• A pair of river shorts (longer leg length) shorts can be purchased from our online Water Shop.
• A Swimming costume or bikini for ladies.
• A set of thermal long sleeved top and bottoms to wear under your personal flotation device. Merino wool polypropylene or capilene is the best, not cotton.
• A baseball cap for under the helmet to keep sun off – can be purchased from our online Water Shop.
• Sunglasses.
• Chums for fastening your sunglasses to your head – can be purchased on line or from your river crew.
• 1 Litre Nalgene / Sigg or similar water bottle.
• Carabiner for fastening water bottle to your boat.
• Waterproof camera such as GoPro for the ‘action’ shots
• Waterproof sunscreen and lip balm SPF30 minimum.

Around Camp:

• Neutral coloured long trousers.
• Tops – long sleeved shirt or t shirts.
• Fleece jumper / sweatshirt.
• Light weight down jacket.
• Shorts.
• Sarong or long skirt for ladies to cover your  legs whilst in the company of locals.
• Wide brimmed sun hat. Thin scarf or buff for the Sahara to keep sand off your face.
• Woolly hat and gloves.
• Underwear & socks
• A 3-season sleeping bag (Can be hired in advance)
• Travel Pillow.
• Light weight down jacket.
• Shoes or boots for wearing around camp.
• Thermal top and bottoms. (Good to sleep in)

You do not need to bring tents or sleeping mats.

We provide personal flotation jackets, leg floats, spray jackets, helmets and wetsuits and booties – but make sure that we have your weight, height and shoe size for wetsuit sizing.

 Personal items:

• Glasses or Contact lenses. Disposable lenses are ideal.
• Toiletries. Toothbrush, toothpaste, biodegradable soap and shampoo.
• Forget the cosmetics and hair dryer! But we do suggest moisturizer.
• Hand wipes and a small bottle of hand sanitiser.
• Small pack towel.
• Headlamp or head torch with spare batteries.
• Any medication you may be taking.
• Insect repellent.
• Blister plasters.

Optional:

• Your favourite book/kindle or a journal for recording your river memories.
• Sketchpad.
• Binoculars.
• Photographic or video equipment. We recommend a cleaning kit as sand gets everywhere.
• Spare memory card.
• Solar or portable charger.
• Zip lock bags to keep valuables dry and sand free.
• Rehydration tablets (Phizz, Nuun and O.R.S are easily available)
• The only money that you need to bring is for meals in town, souvenirs, DVD, personal items, gratuities and the beer kitty for the raft trip if you drink.
• If you wish to pass on a gratuity to your guides we leave this entirely up to you.

At the pre departure meeting you will be given a dry bag. Into which you will pack all you require for the trip, including your sleeping bag and camping mattress. Your travel / duffle bag and valuables will be left securely at our hotel.