Trekking in Djbel Sargho in
8 days.
From Marrakech.
The
Mount of Sargho is located at the south of the Atlas
Mountains chain. It is the last massif before reaching
the sahara. This volcanic massif offers a very large
diversity of interesting landscapes : canyons, forest
of basaltic peaks. In this setting of volcanic mountains,
the only villages are few houses surrounded by some
palm and almond trees.
This region is the origin of the nomads of Ait Atta
who live there with their herd during winter.
Our itinerary is a journey south-west / north-east
via the most prestigious massifs. It will give you
the opportunity to discover also a part of the Draa
& roses valley of Dades’ Boumalne. This
itinerary is the only one that will guarantee you
many majestic landscapes with splendid views over
the snowed High Atlas Mountains chain and it will
give you the possibility to meet with the locals
who are known for their hospitality and warm welcome.
Day 1 : Marrakech
Arrival to Marrakech, welcome, assistance and transfer
to your hotel.
Day
2 : Marrakech-Ouarzazate-Handour (1 h Walking)
Early departure by minivan to Ouarzazate by crossing
the Tizi N’Tichka passes (2260 m). We will
cross a part of Draa Oued via Agdz. A little bit
further down, we will meet with our mule’s
drivers.
We will start then hiking in the massif of Sargho.
Night under tent.
Jour
3 : Handour-Ighazzoun N’Imlasse (6hrs Walking)
Crossing of the Handour Valley.
Overnight under tent in Ighazzoun N’Imlasse.
Day
4: Ighazzoun (1300m)-Bab n’Ali (1400m) (5
hrs walking)
We
will continue our hiking by the small gorges of
Taghourt; we will see many basaltic peaks as well
as the imposing Bab n’Ali that will systematically
remind us of Hoggar. Possibility to see campments
of nomads. Night under tent in Bad n’Ali.
Day
5 : Bab N'Ali-Afourar / Igli (4h30 Walking)
We will progress through the Afourar Gorges before
reaching our camp site for the night under tent
located next to the small village of Igli.
There are many optional tours in the surroundings
Night under tent
Day
6 : Igli-Tizi N’Kouaouch-lmou N’Ouarg
(6h Walking)
We will cross the Kouaouch pass from where we can
have a general view of the whole massif. After,
we will climb the summit 2556 m to have a very nice
view over the massif and the plain of Boumalne.Leaving
behind there the topped snowed peak of the Atlas.
we will continue our journey till Almou N’Ouarg.
Night under tent.
Day
7 : Almou N’Ouarg-Tagdilt (3h30 Walking)
After walking for a while we will reach the very
nice valley of Dades and will continue till Tagdilt
where our minivan will be waiting for us for a transfer
back to Marrakech.
Overnight at your hotel.
Day
8 : Marrakech
TAfter breakfast, transfer to Marrakech airport,
assistance to different embarkation formalities
for flight backhome.