Trek dans les Gorges du Dades et le Massif du Saghro – 6 Days adventure through two of the most spectacular mountainous regions of southern Morocco: the Dades Gorges and the Jbel Saghro massif .
This trek connects the High Atlas to the desert, passing through landscapes of striking beauty: verdant valleys, volcanic rock formations, lunar plateaus and isolated Berber villages .
The Saghro Massif , located between the Dades Valley and the Drâa Desert, is a land of contrasts where arid mountains, hidden oases and sharp peaks coexist .
Accompanied by a local guide, you will walk to the rhythm of the Aït Atta nomads , discover their traditions and enjoy a deeply authentic experience off the beaten track.
Trek in the Dades Gorges and the Saghro Massif – 6 Days
Day 1: Marrakech – Dades Valley – Ighil N’Ougmar (1600 m)
Early morning departure from Marrakech towards the High Atlas. Crossing the Tizi N’Tichka pass (2260 m) then descending towards Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses before reaching the Dades Gorges .
Meeting with your local team (muleteers and cook) and start of the hike in the valley.
Dinner and overnight stay in a lodge in Ighil N’Ougmar .
Approximately 6 hours of driving / 1 hour of walking.
Day 2: Ighil N’Ougmar – Col de Tizi Ouzerim (2200 m) – Tagmout (1850 m)
Gradual climb to the Tizi Ouzerim pass offering a superb view of the gorges and surrounding mountains. Quiet descent to the village of Tagmout , where the landscapes become more arid and mineral.
Dinner and overnight in a tent in Tagmout.
About 5 to 6 hours of walking.
Day 3: Tagmout – Tadaout N’Tiblah (1800 m)
The hike continues through desert plateaus and narrow gorges with astonishing shapes, typical of the Saghro massif . You may come across nomadic camps and their herds of goats.
Set up camp in Tadaout N’Tiblah , in the heart of a wild and impressive landscape.
Night in a tent.
About 5 to 6 hours of walking.
Day 4: Tadaout N’Tiblah – Kouaouch Pass (2600 m) – Igli (1700 m)
Ascent of the Kouaouch Pass , the highest point of the trek. From the summit, exceptional panorama over the Saghro valleys and the High Atlas mountains to the north. Descent towards the beautiful Igli
plateau , surrounded by red and black rocky peaks. Dinner and overnight in a tent in Igli. Approximately 6 to 7 hours of walking.
Day 5: Igli – Bab N’Ali (1500 m)
Early departure to the emblematic site of Bab N’Ali , two immense rock towers forming a natural gateway to the heart of the Saghro massif.
The landscape is spectacular, between canyons, arid plateaus and unique volcanic formations.
Installation of the bivouac at the foot of the Bab N’Ali needles.
Night in a tent.
About 5 hours of walking.
Day 6: Bab N’Ali – Nkob – Marrakech
Last stage of the trek with a gentle descent to Nkob , a magnificent Berber village surrounded by kasbahs.
Lunch on site before the return transfer to Marrakech via the Draa Valley and Ouarzazate.
End of our services.
Approximately 6 hours drive.
– Included in the Trek
- Round-trip transfers Marrakech – Dadès – Saghro – Marrakech
- English-speaking mountain guide
- Muleteers, cook and mules for transporting luggage
- Accommodation in lodges and tents during the trek
- Full board during the hike
- Mineral water during the walk
- Collective bivouac equipment (tents, mattresses, dishes, etc.)
– Not included
- Personal equipment (sleeping bag, poles, trekking clothes, etc.)
- Travel insurance
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Tips (optional)
- Meals in Marrakech
– Practical information
- Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
- Level: Moderate – good physical condition required
- Recommended season: October to April (mild and dry climate)
- Maximum altitude: Approximately 2600 m (Kouaouch pass)
- Type of accommodation: Local lodge and bivouacs
- Supervision: Certified mountain guide and local team
- Departure: Marrakech – return Marrakech
- Group: Minimum 2 people