Saghrou Volcanic Massif Trek

Descriptions

The Jbel Sarghou (highest point 2,712 m) is a starkly beautiful region of the Sahara broadly lying between the Draa and Dades Valleys.

An ideal region for trekking between October and May. It is made up of a jumble of volcanic peaks, deep gorges, abandoned kasbahs, small villages, and the occasional black tents of the semi-nomadic Ait Atta tribe.

Included

Transfers between Marrakech and the start of the hike, and return to Marrakech at the end of the trek.
Provision of tents and mattresses during the hike.
All meals during the hike.
Services of muleteers and mules.
Services of a cook during the hike.
A certified mountain guide.

Excluded

Itinerary

Day 1 : Marrakech – Tizi n’Tichka Pass – Tagdilt

We leave Marrakech and drive over the Tizi n’Tichka Pass towards Ouarzazate. After a picnic lunch, we continue to Tagdilt (1670m) where we stay the night in a typical Berber house (gite) at the base of the Sahgro massif.

Day 2 : Tagdilt – Amda n’Oughyoul

We meet the mule team and load the mules. This is a day of easy walking – a total of 5 hours walking – taking us into the foothills of Jebel Sahgro. In the course of the day, we cross two passes and a plateau before descending into a steep valley where we spend the night camping.

Day 3 : Amda n’Oughyoul – Igli

A day of 4 hours walking, with plenty of time for sightseeing, climbing over the Kouaouch Pass (2500m), before descending through spectacular cliffs and waterfalls to arrive at the small village of Igli (2200m) where we spend the night in a Berber house (gite).

Day 4 : Igli – Bab n’Ali

This is the longest day – about 6 hours walking – climbing up to a high ridge with superb views across the surrounding area. From here we follow a valley to the Berber village of Boulouze. Following the river, we reach our campsite at the foot of Bab n’Ali.

Day 5 : Bab n’Ali – Assaka – Ighazoune n’Oumlas

We set off crossing Bab n’Ali before descending through a gorge and fantastic rock formations. Through the village of Assaka (1800m), we continue to Ighazoune n’Oumlas where we camp by the river Taoudachte – a total of 5 hours walking.

Day 6 : Ighazoune n’Oumlas – Nkob

Following the river we walk through several typical Berber villages and arrive near Nkob where we stay in a Berber house (gite) – a total of about 5 hours walking.

Day 7 : Nkob – Marrakech :

We drive from Nkob to Marrakech, through the date palms of the Draa Valley over the Tinifift Pass, stopping for lunch in Ouarzarte on our way to Marrakech.

Note : This Itinerary is just a guideline and subject to change to suit local condition.

Essential equipment: (Rentable in Morocco)

– Good walking boots and socks / good trainers for river treks
– Personnel medicines
– Sleeping bags
– Lightweight waterproof over-trousers / rain-pants
– Water bottle or camelback (recommended)
– Soft-sided bag (50-80 litres)
– Lightweight daypack
– Sunglasses
– Sunscreen
– Torch (forehead torch is better) and batteries
– Towel & all personal toiletries

Prices :

Groups from 2 to 4 People	Groups from 5 to 8	Groups from 9 to 12 People	Groups of more than 13 People
580€/ person	485€ / person	430€ / person	price on request

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Saghrou Volcanic Massif Trek