9 Days Trek Saghro South Morocco

Marrakech Region

9 days

Verified

THE EXPERIENCE

Unveil the Extraordinary.

9-Day Trek in Jebel Saghro, Southern Morocco — by moroccoatlasguide Jebel Saghro: A Hidden Gem for Trekkers in Morocco Jebel Saghro is a hidden gem of southern Morocco. Less well known than the High Atlas or the Middle Atlas, it offers trekkers a unique and enriching experience. Geography & Landscape: A vast, rugged mountain range stretching over 200 km. Gentle slopes, wide valleys, numerous oases and a diverse flora and fauna with many endemic species. Culture & People: Home to many Berber villages — a nomadic people who have lived in the region for centuries, renowned for their hospitality and traditional way of life. Why Jebel Saghro: A Precambrian geological site (230–570 million years old), it is a UNESCO Global Geopark, home to prehistoric rock art, rare fossils and spectacular volcanic formations. PRICE PER PERSON (EUR) • 2 people: €750 per person • 3 people: €680 per person • 4 people or more: €460 per person Total distance: ~60 km — Difficulty: moderate to difficult — Best seasons: spring or autumn

YOUR JOURNEY

Daily Expedition.

9 Days Adventure

Day 1

Marrakech – Tizi N'Tichka – Ouarzazate – Dadès Valley – Aït Youl

Transfer from Marrakech to Ouarzazate over the Tizi N'Tichka pass (2,260 m). Lunch in Ouarzazate before arriving at Aït Youl. Free time to explore this small village and meet locals working in their fields. Approx. 6 hours driving. Night under canvas.

Day 2

Aït Youl (1,500 m) – Tafoughalt Plateau (1,600 m)

After breakfast, we set off towards the Saghro mountains, crossing small villages around Kalâat M'Gouna — the Rose City — at the foot of the volcanic Saghro massif. Night under canvas on the Tafoughalt plateau near a well, frequented by the nomads of the Aït Atta tribe. Approx. 5 h 30 walking.

Day 3

Tafoughalt (1,600 m) – Tagmout Pass (1,900 m) – Assaka (1,500 m)

One hour's walk to the Tizi n-Tagmout pass (1,900 m), then a short descent to the village of Tagmout. A canyon framed by rocks leads to the village of Assaka (1,584 m). Night under canvas beyond Assaka.

Day 4

Assaka (1,584 m) – Ighazoun (1,250 m)

We descend this magnificent valley through a succession of small villages: Tajalajt, Berkou and Tifdassine — where locals live from their goat and sheep herds. Lunch under the almond trees. In the afternoon we cross a small pass before descending into the Ighazzoun valley. Night under canvas. Approx. 5 h 30 walking.

Day 5

Ighazzoun – Tadaout N'Tablah – Bab N'Ali (1,416 m)

We cross Ighazzoun village and climb to the Tadaoute N'Tablah plateau, at the heart of a rocky cirque with a surreal landscape. We then reach the famous Bab N'Ali gate (1,416 m) — towering Precambrian metamorphic sandstone pinnacles that can be admired from many angles as the light changes.

Day 6

Bab N'Ali – Afourare Gorges – Igli (2,000 m)

We continue through the Assif n-Afourare gorges to the small oasis of Boualouz, passing cereal fields and almond groves. We traverse Afourare village and head to the small oasis of Igli (2,000 m), deep in the Saghro massif. Along the way we encounter Aït Atta transhumant herders. Night under canvas.

Day 7

Igli (2,000 m) – Kouaouch Summit (2,570 m) – Almou N'Ouarg (1,850 m)

After breakfast we climb the Tassigdelt cliffs, appreciating the colours of the rocks and the mountain silence. We take a path to the Kouaouch summit (2,570 m), from which we enjoy a magnificent view over the M'goun massif and the Valley of Roses. Descent to our camp at Almou N'Ouarg. Approx. 5 h 30 walking. Night under canvas.

Day 8

Almou N'Ouarg (2,400 m) – Tagdilt (1,650 m)

A steady ascent to the Ifed pass (2,400 m) with panoramic views over the Dadès valley and the southern flank of the M'goun massif. Beautiful descent along a mule track through a small oleander valley. Lunch en route. In the afternoon we continue to the village of Tagdilt (1,650 m). Night with a local family.

Day 9

Tagdilt (1,650 m) – Dadès Valley – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

Departure at 8:00 am. Drive back to Marrakech through the Dadès valley with photo stops. Lunch after the Tichka pass. Arrival in Marrakech. Approx. 6 hours driving.

INCLUSIONS