Trekking in Siroua, Morocco: Explore the Atlas Mountains of Siroua in 8 Days
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8 Days
Atlas Mountains - Morocco
300 € / per person
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Overview
Embark on a captivating trekking adventure in the Jebel Siroua region of Morocco, known for its rich cultural heritage and breathtaking landscapes. The inhabitants of this area are renowned for their traditional weaving and handmade Berber carpets, famous throughout Morocco. Jebel Siroua offers a diverse terrain of volcanic rocks, rugged cliffs, verdant valleys, and lush oases. This trek is a wonderful opportunity to experience the arid plateaus, black basalt spurs, and the warm hospitality of the Berber Mountains.
What's Included
Group Pricing
Participants Number | Price |
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2 Persons peopel | 420 € / per person |
3 Persons peopel | 350 € / per person |
4 Persons + peopel | 300 € / per person |
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From EU 300€ / Per personItinerary
Arrival in Marrakech and transfer to your hotel.
Depart from Marrakech and embark on a scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the magnificent Tizi N'Tichka Pass at 2262m. Stop for lunch in Aguim and continue to Taznaghet, passing through the village of Anzal before reaching Tamlakout. Spend the night in a Berber guest house and meet the muleteers who will accompany you on the trek. Approximate driving time: 6 hours.
After breakfast, begin your trek as you ascend to a high plateau offering stunning mountain views. Enjoy lunch on the plateau near the hamlet of Tizouad, surrounded by the beauty and tranquility of the high meadows. Continue to your campsite next to the river and the village of Ait Tigga, situated at an altitude of approximately 2005m. Overnight stay in tents. Trekking time: 6 hours.
Hike from your campsite to the village of Ait Ighemour, passing through alpine meadows with dramatic mountain backdrops. Have lunch along the way and continue hiking over a small pass to reach the summer pastures of local shepherds at Aazib N'Mgist, where you will spend the night in tents. Trekking time: 5 hours.
Embark on a challenging climb to the summit of Djebel Sirwa, an ancient volcanic cone reaching 3310m. Enjoy a picnic and take in the majestic views of the surrounding peaks and distant Sahara dunes, weather permitting. Descend through a different route to Aazib N'Iriri, where you will camp for the night. Overnight stay in tents. Trekking time: 7 hours.
Leave Aazib N'Iriri and trek across varying terrain, from rocky volcanic rocks to pastures. Break for lunch in a memorable location before continuing to the village of Tachakchet. Choose to spend the night in a Berber guest house or camp. Trekking time: 5 hours.
After breakfast, hike to the Berber hamlet of Tamazirt, where you will have lunch. Enjoy the scenic beauty of almond and walnut orchards, eucalyptus trees, and Berber farms as you picnic by the river. Continue your hike to Tamlakout village, where you will spend the last night in a Berber guest house. Trekking time: 7 hours.
Say farewell to the stunning landscapes, alpine meadows, and remote villages as you depart Tamlakout. Travel back to Marrakech via the mighty Tizi N'Tichka Pass, stopping for lunch in the village of Tadart in the High Atlas Mountains. Descend to the plains and return to Marrakech, where you will be dropped off at your accommodation. Approximate driving time: 6 hours.
Additional Informations
About The Trek
-This tour runs all year round and can depart at any date of your preference
- the Atlas Mountains and desert trip is available can be arranged for groups of all size
- Further discounts are available for group size over eight people.
- We usually have several treks departing each week that you may join.
- you can pay Euros, Dollars, sterling pounds, Dirhams
Berber tea house
The Accommodation will be in a Berber guesthouse will be simple and basic but has beds with foam mattresses. The food will be cooked by the Mount Toubkal Expedition cook who is traveling with you.
Camping
Camping is an option if prefered (june-Octo).
We provide modern igloo-style tents that sleep two persons each; they are of various sizes so ideally we would like to be advised in advance if any of your party is particularly tall (6 ft or over). So that, we can provide the most suitable tents for all groups.
Along with the sleeping tents, we also provide one or more large traditional Berber tents for cooking, eating and socialising which make your camp a little bit special.
Big bag for clothing
Backpack for each daily supplies
Good walking boots and socks / good trainers for Toubkal treks
Personnel First Aid Kit
3 to 4-season sleeping bag ( winter) or light Sleeping bag ( Summer)
Crampons, Ice axes, and Gaiters for Winter treks ( Nov to April )
Lightweight waterproof over-trousers / rain-pants
Water bottle or camelback (recommended)
Lightweight daypack
Sunglasses
Hat
Toilet tissues
Sun-cream
Head Torch and batteries
Towel & all personal toiletries
Most of those equipment can be rented locally from our equipment shop