This hiking tour in the Jebel Saghro massif, available from September to the end of May, is a 6-day trip with four days of walking, averaging five to five and a half hours of trekking daily. The pre-Saharan massif of Saghro, a volcanic landscape that reaches an altitude of 2712 meters, offers a unique and rugged beauty with its jagged plateaus, deep gorges, and towering rock formations. The volcanic geology creates spectacular “lunar landscapes” where you can see camel caravans and monoliths, all bathed in the warm light of the southern wind. This region is also a land of transhumance for the Ait Atta tribe, who can be seen with their Bedouin tents and herds of goats. The hike provides an opportunity to discover this dramatic and beautiful part of southern Morocco before the land gives way to the vast desert areas of the Draa Valley.
Day 1: Marrakech -Tichka – Ouarzazat – Tagdilt
Early Departure towards Ouarzazate by the col of Tizi N’Tichka. After discovering the Dades
Valley and its thousand Kasbahs, we drive south through a desert plateau to the village of
Tagdilt. Night at a local’s at 1650m of altitude. 6H drive.
Day 2: Tagdilt – Col N’Iferd – Irefd – Plateau of N’Ouarg (2250 m)
At the beginning of the hike, we’ll wait for the loading of the mules. After that we’ll cross a
huge plateau before going up to the col of Tizi N’iferd 2400m): beautiful view from afar on the
massif of the central high atlas. Then we’ll go down to the plateau of Iferd. We’ll set up our
bivouac on a plateau that’s often traveled by transhumant semi-nomadic Ait Atta. Night in
tents at 2250m above sea level. 5h30 walk.ascent and 500m descent.At the beginning of the hike, we’ll wait for the loading of the mules. After that we’ll cross a
huge plateau before going up to the col of Tizi N’iferd 2400m): beautiful view from afar on the
massif of the central high atlas. Then we’ll go down to the plateau of Iferd. We’ll set up our
bivouac on a plateau that’s often traveled by transhumant semi-nomadic Ait Atta. Night in
Day 3: Almou N’Ouarg – Kouaouck Summit (2600m) – Igli (1700m)
We begin with a beautiful climb to the summit of Kouaouch (2600 m). A climb that requires
no technical means. Our cook will be bringing us the picnic. Descent by Tassegdilt. Night in
tents in Igli at 1700m above sea level. 5h30 walk.
Day 4: Igli – Afourar Gorge – Bab n’AliOasis of Ighazzoun
We’ll go down through the Afourar valley which turns into gorges as we pass by the small
oasis of Bouallouz. Arrival at Ousdidene. We can enjoy a beautiful landscape of an immense
plateau lined by the peaks of Bab n’Ali. After our hike up to the famous gate Bab n’Ali, we’ll
continue our walk to the oasis of Ighazoune. Night in tents. 5 hours’ walk.
Day 5: Oasis of Ighazoun – Tifdassine – Handour
Departure will be around 8:30am towards the small col of Tifdassine. Long descent to the
beautiful valley of the same name. Lunch under almond trees, before continuing to the
village of Handoure. 5 hours’ walk. night at a local’s lodging.
Day 6: Handoure – Ighazzoun – Agdez – Ouarzazat – Marrakech
After thanking of our team of muleteers, we’ll take a path that will lead us to the city of Nkob,
then Agdez before crossing the col of Tichka. Lunch after that. Arrival in Marrakech in the
afternoon. 7H drive.Tamgalouna. The duration 5h30 of walking. Elevation: 400m descent. Night with the locals.After thanking of our team of muleteers, we’ll take a path that will lead us to the city of Nkob,
then Agdez before crossing the col of Tichka. Lunch after that. Arrival in Marrakech in the
What's Included
- Round-trip Transportation between the trek and your accommodation in Marrakech.
- Expert summer guide, English-speaking
- Berber Cook
- All meals on the trek
- Accommoadtion in the Atlas Mountains.
- Travel insurance.
- Soft/alcoholic drinks & Water
- Tips and personal expanses
- Mules and muleteers to carry your luggage.
