Equipment

sleeping bag; blankets are provided
thermal camping mat (in winter)
pocket torch or head torch
lighter (to burn toilet paper)
bag for your clothes etc.; no suitcases or rucksacks with metal bracing, please
small backpack for during the day
light, comfortable shoes for walking (not walking boots)
comfortable sandals
thermos, if you don’t want to drink warm water out of the plastic bottles - optional
sunglasses
means of protecting your camera (if you bring one) against the sand!

(in addition to your standard washbag)

toilet roll
face wipes
soap
suncream and sun protection for your lips, depending on your skin type; the sun’s intensity corresponds to that in the mountains or on the beach
personal medication
the following medicines could prove useful: charcoal tablets (to combat upset stomachs), Immodium (anti-diarrhea) and Motilium (anti-nausea), an analgesic like Ibuprofen, eye-drops, bite-cream. (Consult your doctor for more detailed advice)

roomy, long-sleeved comfortable clothes, like cotton trousers and shirts; the dry climate means clothes stay fresh for longer, so you don’t need to bring many clothes; bare arms and legs are to be avoided since they speed up dehydration and, in the case of women, in order to show respect to local culture
thermal underwear (perfect for evenings and to sleep in) - optional
comfortable pyjamas
scarf
warm clothes for the evenings
windproof jacket