Jebel Siroua (3305m), recent volcanic massif that ends the southern flank of the High Atlas, at the foot of Toubkal, and announced the Anti-Atlas. Its peaks are covered with snow until spring. All around streams and rivers will fuel the Draa Valley to the east and the valley Ssous west. Strange and chaotic dot this massive volcanic landforms, as a chaos of peaks and needles, these petrified lava, and gave birth to black and tortured peaks. But among the rock, large expanses of short grass and flowers appear in spring, and the shoulder seasons are so sweet in the fall flowers saffron wealth of this country. Place to live, the massive home to many villages built of stone.
Trip Highlights :
- Cross Djebel Siroua mountains.
- Diversity of landscapes…
- Local mountain guide english speaking.
Accommodation :
- 2 nights hotel / Riad in a double room B & B in Marrakech.
- 4 nights in tent igloo.
- 1 night in guest house.
- A small tent for the kitchen and a large one with carpet for meals.
Day 1: Transfer from the airport to your hotel in Marrakech.
Day 2: Marrakech ----- Tizi-N-Tichka pass ----- Tizagzawine.
After breakfast, drive over the Tizi-N-Tichka pass towards Ouarzazate. Visit world heritage site ‘ait ben haddou’. Continue via Anzal to get Tizagzawine village 1600m. Overnight in gite.
5 hours drive.
Day 3 : Tizagzawine ----- Ait semgane.
We will up towards Siroua massif crossing many Berber villages built in the foot of the mountains and terraced fields. Continue the walk through several small villages to join our camp near Ait semgane village. Overnight in tents.
5 hours walk.
Day 4 : Ait semgane ----- Azib M’dist.
We begin with a nice climb to the Ighmou pass (2690 m). A climb that requires no technical means. And then down to Azib M’dist (2300m). Overnight in tents.
6 hours walk.
Day 5 : M’dist ----- Siroua summit.
We are at the heart of Siroua massif famous with its pastures (Aazib) typical and very special, medieval period!!. Picnic at the foot of Siroua summit (3305m), view of the Anti Atlas, high Atlas and Toubkal, descent to join camp in Ariri (2200m).
6 hours walk.
Day 6: Ariri ----- Aziwan.
Step quiet, we go through the village of Ighazoune which is a village surrounding fields of almond and apple trees, very special place !!. Overnight in tents.
5 hours walk.
Day 7: Tachakouche ----- Marrakech.
Return to Marrakech, stopping in Tddarte lunch just after the Tichka pass 2260m (Taddert). Overnight hotel in Marrakech.
06 hours drive.
Day 8 : Departure from Marrakech.