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14th Mar 2026 - 21st Mar 2026
8 days/Morocco /Challenging
We just love visiting Morocco so are delighted to share this new location to explore -The Saghro Mountains. Join us on this brand new adventure for 2026!
This 5-day trek will see you travel through the lunar landscapes of the rocky outcrops and valleys that separate the High Atlas mountains from the Sahara desert. Take in the views of towering rock formations, remote plateaus and deep canyons and gorges as you traverse the mountain passes and valleys of this spectacular landscape dotted with Berber villages, almond groves and oases of date palms.Â
There is also the option to extend your stay (for an additional cost) after the trek, to explore more of Morocco.
This trip is rated as moderate to challenging for someone of good fitness levels. You will be trekking for 5 consecutive days, over varying and sometimes challenging terrain. You will be trekking around 6 – 8 hours a day.
You will be trekking through mountain passes and across sparse valleys, The terrain is generally very stony and dry with some sections of loose scree and small boulders you may have to scramble over. There may be exposed areas but your guides will offer you support throughout. There will be lots of uphill sections and subsequent descents so it is very important that you have done adequate training on hills before departure.
Temperatures in the Saghro Mountains in March can reach highs of 20-25°C but wind chill may make this feel colder and temperatures can drop to around 6-10°C. It will feel much cooler overnight once the sun sets.
Although the temperatures and conditions above are historically accurate, climate change can impact the seasons so you may experience uncharacteristic conditions during the trip which are out of our control. Should this happen the guide will assess the situation and make decisions to ensure the best enjoyment and ultimately the safety of the group as a whole.
Typically breakfast comprises bread, eggs and hot drinks. Lunch will be bread, cold salad, fresh and dried fruits. Evening meals tend to begin with a hot or cold salad, followed by a tagine (a traditional fish, chicken or lamb stew with vegetables served in a clay pot) served with bread and couscous (made from semolina) accompanied by vegetables. A cup of sweet mint tea is commonly used to end the meal.
You will stay in a hotel in Ouarzazate for one night before the trek and one night in Marrakech at the end of the trip. During the trek we will be camping. You will be provided with a foam mattress but you will need to bring your own sleeping bag suitable for temperatures as low as 0°C.
There are shower facilities at the hotel but there are no bathing facilities at camp. It is recommended that you bring a small pack of baby wipes. You should bring your own towel and environmentally friendly toiletries. Toilet facilities at camp will be a hole dug into the ground, covered by a privacy tent. Toilet paper is not provided so you will need to bring your own. During the trek you will need to pack up any toilet paper you use and dispose of it properly at camp. NEVER leave toilet paper or other litter on the trail.
The highest altitude we will reach will be 1800m. This is not high enough to experience altitude related symptoms.
Depart London
We will leave the UK and fly to Marrakech. On arrival we will immediately set off for a journey across the High Atlas Mountain range to our overnight stop in Ouarzazate (journey time approx. 4 hours). We will have dinner before a trek briefing about our forthcoming adventure.
Meals: Dinner
Ouarzazate – Ait Youl – Achemrah (1400m)
After a hearty Moroccan breakfast we will continue our drive to Ait Youl in the Vallée des Roses. The valley is one of the country’s most captivating natural attractions and named after the thousands of rose bushes that cover the banks of the Oued Dades. We will meet up with our local Berber guides, load up our mules and start our trek through the desertic plateau in foothills of the Saghro Mountain to our first camp for the night.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Trekking: Approx 3hrs trekking
Altitude gain: 200m
Achemrah – Tagmoute Valley (1800m)
After breakfast, the trek towards Jbel Saghro begins. We will pass through a series of small villages at the foot of the volcanic massif chain, and then through the beautiful Agoulzi canyon before reaching the Tagmoute Pass at 2000m where we will take in a stunning view of the massif before we head down to to camp in the Tagmoute open valley.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Trekking: Approx 5hrs 30min
Altitude gain: 400m
Altitude loss: 200m
Tagmoute – Assaka (1,580m)
This morning the trek changes direction as we descend eastwards through the valley to reach the Assaka Canyon. We will have dinner before settling down under canvas in the heart of the mountains.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Trekking: Approx 5hrs
Altitude loss: 200m
Assaka – Tajalajte – Tifdassine (1300m)
We continue our descent today into the beautiful valley through a succession of small villages including Tajalajt and Berkou, home to the shepherds and goatherders of the region. Lunch will be served under the almond trees, before we continue to cross a small pass down to the open valley and oasis of Tifdassine.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Trekking: Approx 5hrs 30mins
Altitude loss: 300m
Tifdassine – Ighazzoun – Bab N’Ali (1540m)
We get some more incredible views today as a small pass takes us through the village of Ighazzoun before we trek along the Amguis Gorge amidst a landscape of surreal rock formations. We will reach the famous Bab N’Ali (1580m), a pair of twin sandstone pinnacles that form a giant bab or gateway.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Approx: 6hrs trekking
Altitude gain: 260m
Altitude loss: 100m
Bab N’Ali – Ouarzazate – MarrakechÂ
After breakfast we’ll pack up camp and take the short walk back to the road where we bid farewell to our team of mules and the local Berbers. You will then drive back overland to Ouarzazate and onto Marrakech (approx. 7hrs 30min) stopping for lunch on the way. On arrival in Marrakech you’ll check in to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Marrakech/ UK
There may be some time this morning to explore the exotic and bustling city of Marrakech before flying back to the UK (subject to flight times).
Meals: Breakfast
Notes: The day-to-day programme is subject to weather, general conditions and the progress of the group. While we do not anticipate any changes to the itinerary, we cannot be held responsible for changes made due to unexpected circumstances. Ultimately the safety and health of the group takes priority in all circumstances.
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