The Sirwa looks like a plateau with steep banks and volcanic peaks located between the High Atlas mountains. In summer these upland pastures are used by the Ouazguit Berbers. In the south the villages still preserve their culture and traditions which we are going to explore!
START / RETURN LOCATION : Marrakech City
PRICE PER PERSON: From € 460 EUR
Nmbr of days 8 Days | Price per person | Price per person Group 3 – 5 670 € / pax | Price per person Group 6 – 10 540 € / pax | Price per person Group 11 – 15 460 € / pax |
What’s included :
Certified English-speaking Guide
Accommodation: 2 nights in 3* hotel in Marrakech
Minibus or 4WD for all transfers ( Airport / hotel / trek )
Camping equipment: tents & mattresses for the bivouac
Kitchen tent, cooking equipment and professional cook
All meals (vegetarians options are possible)
Services of the mule handlers (mules will carry the backpacks)
What’s not included :
Meals in Marrakech
Bottled water
International flights
Travel insurance
Personal purchase
Tips and gratitude
Additional informations:
Please bring appropriate clothing and equipment for the trekking activities : Comfortable sportswear and hiking boots, hat, raincoat, fleece jacket, warm sweater, sunscreen, sunglasses, headtorch, water bottle, sleeping bag…
You will receive the confirmation at the time of your booking
As a bonus you’ll meet and have tea with the berber villagers living in the area!
Day 1: Airport - Marrakech Hotel
Transfer from the airport to your accommodation. The first evening you will be able to spend by yourself and explore the vibrant life of Marrakech.
Day 2: Marrakech - Anzal - Tamllakout (1700 m)
We will depart at 8 am, pass several beautiful Berber villages of the High Atlas mountains via the highest road in Morocco, 2260m, then descend the southern slopes to Anzal town. You will spend the night at a local family’s house at 1700m. 5H trip.
Day 3: Tamallakout - Ait Semgane - Ait Tigga (1970m)
We will leave the village of Tamazirt at about 8am. We will pass a beautiful valley enjoying the volcanic landscapes and Almond oasis and get to the village of Ait Tigga through the plateau of Ait Semgane. We will stay overnight near the village of Ait Tigga. 6h walk.
Day 4: Ait Semgane - Tizi-n-Aghigha - Azib -n-Aghighat( 2360 m )
We will visit the ancient fortress and the valley of Ait Tigga then we will head to the village of Ait Ighmour. After lunch we will climb the famous Aghigha pass (2760m) and enjoy the beautiful view of the Sirwa circus. Then we will go to the Iriri valley and camp at Tassirouat (2550m) in a nice place at the bottom of Sirwa. 6H walk.
Day 5: Sirwa Summit Ascent( 3400 m ) - Azib-n-Iriri ( 2400m)
Today we will wake up early to see the sunrise and climb to the Siroua. It already has spectacular views but if you are still full of energy we can climb the summit of the Toubkal massif 4167m. After the trip we will have a nice rest in our camp at Azib-n-Iriri near the spring. 7H walk
Day 6: Azib-n-Iriri - Amassine - Tachakoucht (2150 m)
Today the nature will mesmerize us with its beauty and diversity. We will go to the beautiful village of Amassine and visit the ancient mosque then head to the village of Tachakoucht where we will spend the night. 6H walk
Day 7: Tachakoucht - Tichka pass - Marrakech
Today we will come back to Marrakech via the Tichka, the most beautiful road in the High Atlas, have lunch at Taddart. Afterfter the city tour we will spend the night in the hotel. 6H trip/270 km drive
Day 8: Transfer Marrakech - Airport
Transfer to the airport. If by any chance your flight is late in the evening, we will take you to the Royal city and give a great tour!
Goodbye and see you on your next trip to Morocco!
