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Djebel Saghro
600
Cultural Tourism
7
Days
Winter
Djebel Saghro
2,600m
Land of the Aët Atta — Where Atlas Meets Sahara
Trip Highlights
● Bab n'Ali — the iconic Gateway of Ali, towering Precambrian rock pinnacles
● Kouaouch Summit — panoramic views over the volcanic massif and distant Sahara
● Aët Atta Nomads — encounter the legendary tribe in their black tents
● Lunar Landscapes — volcanic plateaus, deep canyons, jagged peaks unlike anywhere else
Between the High Atlas and the Sahara lies a secret mountain world — the Djebel Saghro. This ancient volcanic massif is the ancestral homeland of the Aët Atta. Trek through lunar landscapes past towering rock pinnacles, perfect for winter trekking when the High Atlas is snowbound.
Trip Itinerary
DAY 1 Marrakech to Tagdilt
Climb through the High Atlas via Tizi n'Tichka. Arrive at Tagdilt for first taste of Amazigh hospitality.
DAY 2 Tagdilt to Iferd Plateau
Mules loaded at dawn. Cross vast volcanic plateau to Iferd (2,250m) where nomad camps appear like mirages.
DAY 3 Kouaouch Summit
Ascend through volcanic rock towers to Kouaouch (2,600m). Panoramic views to the Sahara.
DAY 4 Surreal Landscapes
Trek through twisted volcanic pillars and the rocky cirque of Tadaout n'Tablah.
DAY 5 Bab n'Ali
Pass the Saghro's most iconic landmark — two massive rock pillars forming an ancient gateway.
DAY 6 Ighazoun to Handour
Final trek through the southern Saghro. Celebration tagine awaits.
DAY 7 Return to Marrakech
Transfer north crossing Tizi n'Tichka.
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