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Jebel Saghro Trek: Morocco’s Secret Mountain Paradise (6 Days)

About Local Guide

Atlas Mountain Range is founded by native mountain guide Hafid Saidi, operating authentic guided treks, Toubkal climbs, and cultural expeditions from Imlil for over 20 years with licensed local guides.

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Jebel Saghro Trek: Morocco’s Secret Mountain Paradise (6 Days)

From 450 / person

Duration

6 Days / 5 Nights

Difficulty

Moderate (5-6 hours daily across lunar landscapes & palm oases)

Max Altitude

2,600 m

Start Time

8:30 AM

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Key Trek Facts

Royal Fed. Certified

Trailhead / Starting: Marrakech (8:30 AM)

Best Season: October to April

Mandatory Law: Certified Guide required past Aroumd checkpoint

Luggage Support: Pack mules included (15kg max per trekker)

Meals: Freshly prepared Berber tagines & refuge catering

Direct Booking: Pay guide locally, zero middleman markups

Expedition Overview

Situated between the snow-capped High Atlas and the Sahara Desert, Jebel Saghro is an ancient volcanic range of dramatic rock spires, hidden oases, and palm-fringed gorges. Trek along the ancestral trails of the nomadic Aït Atta shepherds and summit Mount Kouaouch (2,600m).

Tour Highlights

• Ascend Mount Kouaouch (2,600m) with views from the snowy High Atlas to the Sahara dunes • Encounter nomadic Aït Atta families and their traditional black tent camps • Trek through geological rock chimneys reminiscent of the Hoggar mountains • Walk through hidden date palm canyons and almond groves in bloom (Feb) • Ideal winter and spring mountain trek with mild sunny days

All-Inclusive Group Pricing Tiers

Group Size	All-Inclusive Price
2 People	€ 600 per person
4 People	€ 510 per person
6+ People	€ 450 per person

Prices are per person and all-inclusive (no hidden fees or forced commercial stops). Discounts apply for children under 14 and large private clubs.

Trek Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech > Tichka Pass (2,260m) > Ouarzazate > Valley of Roses > Tagdilt gîte (1,600m) Day 2: Tagdilt plateau > Almou n'Ouarg camp (2,100m) under Kouaouch peak (5h walk, +800m) Day 3: Summit Mount Kouaouch (2,600m) > Volcanic chimneys > Igli camp (1,700m) (6h walk, +500m / -900m) Day 4: Igli gorge > Oleander valleys > Ighazoun camp (1,350m) (5.5h walk) Day 5: Tifdassine plateau > Handour cliff village > Tifratine gîte (6h walk) Day 6: Draa Valley kasbahs > Ait Saoune pass > Ouarzazate > Marrakech arrival by evening.

Price Includes

Professional mountain guide & camp cook
Mule support for luggage & water
Gîtes and wild camps under desert stars
All meals on trek
Round-trip transport from Marrakech via Tichka pass and Ouarzazate

Not Included

Sleeping bag, personal drinks, tips

What to Bring

• Hiking shoes, sun protection, warm evening layers, daypack

Official Guide Accreditation & Checkpoints

Under Moroccan mountain safety regulations, trekking past designated trailheads (such as Aroumd and Sidi Chamarouch) requires an accredited guide. All our expeditions are personally guided or supervised by certified mountain guides registered with the Royal Moroccan Mountaineering Federation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! When Toubkal is covered in heavy snow, Jebel Saghro has clear blue skies, comfortable hiking temperatures (16-22°C), and dramatic arid scenery.

Direct with Local Guide

450 / person

Zero Middleman Fees

Zero upfront deposit required. Payment settled directly with guide upon arrival.

Certified Guides

Imlil Guide Bureau • Royal Mountaineering Federation Accredited

100% Fair Wages for Mules & Cooks