5 days  hiking in Jbel Saghro

Day 1: Marrakech - Ouarzazate – Tagdilt

 Departure in the morning by car or minibus towards the southeast of Morocco. We will cross the High Atlas Mountains through the Tichka Pass at 2,260 meters, the highest road pass in Morocco. Then, we will arrive at Ouarzazate, the gateway to the desert, with its beautiful international film studios. We will pass through the Skoura palm grove and the Dades Valley, known as the road of a thousand Kasbahs. After that, we will drive through a desert plateau to the village of Tagdilt, where we will start our 2-hour hike to reach our bivouac at 1650 meters altitude. The car journey will last 6 hours.

Day 2: Tagdilt - Almou N’Ouarg (2250 m)

After breakfast, we will meet our team of muleteers to get to know them, and they will load our belongings onto the mules. We will cross a vast plateau before climbing towards the Tizi N’iferd pass (2400m), offering a beautiful view of the High Atlas Mountains in the distance. Then, we will descend towards the N’ouarg plateau. Our bivouac will be set up on a plateau often visited by semi-nomadic Ait Atta transhumants. Night under the tents at 2250m. 5 hours of walking.

Day 3: Almou N’Ouarg - Kouaouck (2600m) - Igli (1700m)

We will start with a gentle ascent towards the summit of Kouaouch (2600 m). We will enjoy a very nice view of the desert landscapes. We will have a picnic prepared by our cook by a small stream. Then, we will descend towards Igli. Night under the tents in Igli at 1700m. 5h30 of walking.

Day 4: Igli - Tiblah Ighazoun - Bab n’Ali

We ascend towards Tiblah. The landscape opens up to an immense plateau dominated by peaks, then we descend to reach the village of Ighazoun. Then, we ascend towards the famous Bab n’Ali gate. 5 hours of walking.

Day 5: Bab N’Ali return to Marrakech

 After 2 hours of walking, return to Marrakech passing through the Dades Valley and the city of roses, Kalaa M’gouna. Several photo stops. Lunch en route before crossing the High Atlas. 6 hours of driving.