Highlights

Meet local Berber communities along your route. Discover their traditional way of life, taste authentic cuisine

Discover Berber history and traditions

Itinerary

Day 1

Marrakech – Tizi-n-Tichka (2260 m) – Skoumt (1600 m)

We leave Marrakech and take the Western Atlas road towards the Tichka pass. After the Marrakech plain, we will continue the road in a southerly direction and we will climb the Tichka pass 2260m which offers a beautiful view of the surrounding valleys and the snow-capped peaks of the Atlas. The road crossed arid plateaus. Another 6 km of track to arrive at the meeting point with the mule team and starting point of our Jebel Siroua (sirwa) trek. We will walk on flat terrain to reach the Tisslet valley which we will follow to the bivouac at 1400 m. (3 hours walk). Dinner and night in bivouac.

Day 2

Tisslit (1400 m) – Tizgui (2200 m)

We will start the day with a visit to the Tisslit gorges and on hilly terrain, we will continue this discovery with the Tizgui valley with its numerous villages and terraced crops. We visit its superb attic, then we continue to the bivouac at 2200 m. (6h30/7h walk). Dinner and night in bivouac.

Day 3

Tizgui (2200 m) – Tiswitine (2600 m)

We will continue our journey along the mule path towards the pasture and sheepfolds of Tiswitine. Lunch on site at the bivouac. In the afternoon (optional) we will leave for an ascent with a beautiful view of a lunar landscape and return to the bivouac. (5h30 walk). Dinner and night in bivouac.

Day 4

Tiswitine (2600m) – Siroua (3305m) – Iriri (2600m)

panoramic view of the High Atlas and desert regions towards Ouarzazate. After a break at the summit, we will descend to meet the herds of Azib Iriri at 2200 m. (6h30 / 7h walk). Dinner and night in bivouac.

Day 5

Azib Iriri (2200 m) – Aziwan (2200 m)

We begin our stage with a small climb, and we will stroll through a very beautiful landscape until the bivouac. Lunch on site. In the afternoon we visit the magnificent rocky site of Aziwan and return to the bivouac. (5h30 walk). Dinner and night in bivouac.

Day 6

Aziwan – Amassin – Marrakech

We will continue the descent on the mule path passing over terraced crops to arrive at the large village of Amassine where we will visit the collective granary. After a short tea break in the attic, we return to the place of our lunch, in the afternoon transfer and return to Marrakech via the Tichka pass. 3h30 walk, 5h drive.

What to bring

Good walking shoes and socks

good sneakers for valley hikes Staff

First aid kit

Ice axes and crampons (winter)

3 to 4 season sleeping bag (winter) or lightweight sleeping bag (summer) Lightweight, waterproof overpants/rain pants

Bottle of water or camel back (recommended)

Soft-sided bag (50-80 liters)

Lightweight backpack Sunglasses

Solar cream

Torch and batteries Towel

all personal toiletries

Know before you go

Morocco is a conservative and religious country, which means you should always be careful with your clothing choices. This is particularly true in the most rural areas of the country, including the Sahara Desert and its surrounding villages. As a general rule, you should always attempt to cover body parts that are considered “private.” For women, this means covering the arms (or at least the shoulders) and knees. For men, this requires covering the shoulders and above the knee.

Food:

Breakfast: jam, bread, biscuits, fruit, fruit juice, butter, coffee, milk

Lunch: salad, tomatoes, carrots, lentils, beans, rice or pasta, fish (sardines, tuna), seasonal fruits

Dinner: Soup, classic Moroccan tagine, couscous, olives, nuts

Can my dietary needs be met

Absolutely. Simply let us know your dining preferences when you confirm your reservation to ensure all dietary requirements are met.

Please also call back your guide and cook on the first day of the trek.

This trek takes place all year round except (July, August It is very hot) and can leave on any date of your choice.

We usually have several hikes starting each week that you can participate in if you wish, please contact us!!

This trek can be booked independently (including transfers from Marrakech) or we can put together a full itinerary and quote to combine your trek with Marrakech, Essaouira, the Atlantic coast and the Sahara Desert.

We are always happy to hear from past, current and future customers. Whether you have a booking request, conditions report or mountaineering tips, please don't hesitate to contact us

Meeting Point

Marrakech