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Duration: 8 Days
2 Person Minimum
This 8-day trek takes you through the Siroua Massif, nestled between the High Atlas and Anti-Atlas mountains in a preserved and little-traveled region. This volcanic mountain range offers spectacular landscapes, fertile valleys where precious saffron grows, authentic Berber villages, and a rich architectural heritage with ancient communal granaries.
Walking at a comfortable pace and accompanied by a local team, you will explore high plateaus, natural cirques, alpine sheepfolds, and climb Mount Siroua (3305 m), which offers stunning panoramic views over the surrounding mountains. This is a journey that combines nature, culture, and an immersive experience into the pastoral life of the Berber mountains.
Arrival at Marrakech airport, welcome and transfer to your hotel. Check-in, dinner, and overnight stay.
After breakfast, transfer by comfortable minibus toward the Siroua Massif. Cross the Tichka Pass (2260 m) and reach the village of Tizoide. Meet your team of muleteers and cook, stop for lunch, then begin your first walk through volcanic landscapes to the village of Aït Tigga (1947 m). Set up camp, dinner, and overnight stay. 2 to 3 hours of walking.
Today, explore the Aït Semgane valley, home to saffron fields, barley and wheat crops, and traditional stone houses. Stop for tea in Aït Ighmer village and lunch near a spring. Cross the Ounzoumer Pass and descend to the Mdiste mountain shelters. Set up camp, dinner, and overnight stay. 6 hours of walking. (Option: bivouac at Tassouite and climb the summit the next day.)
Climb Mount Siroua (3305 m) through vast pastures. From the summit, admire views over the entire massif, the Toubkal to the north, Saghro and M’Goun to the east, and the Souss plain to the west. Descend to Iriri shelters (2400 m). Camp, dinner, and overnight stay. 6 to 7 hours of walking
Walk at the foot of the Tikniwine rock towers ("twin girls" in Berber) across the Amzdour range and the granite chaos dotted with basalt peaks. Descend into the Aguerzgueza cirque (2500 m), a magical site. Arrive in Aziouane, set up camp, dinner, and overnight stay. 5 hours of walking.
Discover the volcanic massif of Tine Iysane, a majestic cirque with high-altitude shelters used by the Ikhouzamen tribe. Return to the campsite for dinner and overnight stay. 4 to 5 hours of walking.
Hike to the village of Amassine. Visit its impressive collective granary atop a hill, then lunch and transfer back to Marrakech. Arrival at the hotel, check-in, dinner, and overnight stay. About 3 hours of walking.
Transfer to the airport and assistance with check-in.
Best travel period: April and May
Saffron harvest: Late October
Trip Duration: 8 days
Walking Days: 5 days
Nights: 7 nights (2 in hotel/Riad, 5 camping)
Fitness Level: Moderate
Two bags:
One large backpack or travel bag (avoid suitcases for mule transport)
One small daypack (for water, camera, sunscreen, etc.)
Weight limit: 15 kg max
Sleeping:
A warm sleeping bag or two lighter ones
Notify us in advance if you don’t have a sleeping bag (we provide blankets)
Clothing:
2 to 3 lightweight cotton trousers
Windbreaker jacket, warm fleece
Anorak or light down jacket (optional)
Hat or Berber scarf (available locally)
Several pairs of socks, long-sleeve shirts, light hiking shoes, and walking boots with ankle support
Accessories:
1 or 2 water bottles (or we provide bottled mineral water)
Headlamp or flashlight with spare batteries
Sunglasses, personal hygiene kit, small first aid kit, book, knife, toilet paper & lighter
Provided Equipment:
Cooking gear, mattresses, tents, utensils
Team:
French-speaking Moroccan guide
Cook and muleteers
The guide ensures program quality and safety
1 euro équivaut à environ 10 à 11 dirhams selon le cour de la banque. Dans toutes les grandes villes, vous pourrez retirer de l'argent avec une carte Visa internationale. Vous trouverez également de nombreux bureaux de change. Attention, ne retirez pas trop d'argent car l'exportation des dirhams est interdite.
Le Maroc est à l'heure GMT, il y a donc une heure de décalage par rapport à l’Europe.
Pour les ressortissants français, belges ou suisses, passeport en cours de validité (pas de visa) valable au moins six mois après la date d’entrée sur le territoire marocain.
Aucune vaccination n'est obligatoire. La meilleure précaution restant la prévention.
From
660€