On the heights of the Saffron’s country - 8 days

program

DAY 01: Arrival at Marrakech or Ouarzazate

Assistance and transfer. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY O2: Marrakech or Ouarzazate-transfer to Anezal - Tamlakoute - Ait Tigga (1900 m)
We start from Marrakech at 08H30 by minibus, 4x4 or taxi with camping equipment and supplies, all necessary food is purchased from Marrakech, we pass through several beautiful Berber villages in the High Atlas mountains on a road of TICHKA pass, the most high road pass in Morocco 2260 m, snowy in winter and spring. We take the road to ANZAL, the last village before Sirouwa mountain. Then we take the path which leads us to the beginning of sirouwa. valleys. Lunch prepared by our cooker at Tamlakout. We meet our team muleteers and the mules. We start hiking towards AIT SEMGANE  village. We will install our first camp at 1900 m, a few minutes from the village AIT TIGGA.
260 km from Marrakech (4:00 Road) - 70 km from Ouarzazate (01.30 drive).
( a small visit of Ouarzazat city in the morning before leaving for Anzal).          
Duration: 3H walk
Height/Level positive 200 meters without difficulties
 

DAY O3: Aït Semganett - Tigga Aït - Idoughagh - Aït Ighmour-Col Aghigha-Camp in Assrir n'Tassirouat (2550 m).
We start our day with a beautiful discovery of collective attic, an old fortress where Berber guard their wealth (food, gold, Barley, pottery, rare objects...), then we discover the rich valley  of AIT IGHMOUR, with almonds, saffron field , we go up to the village of AIT IGHMOUR, a large village, which lies between 2 valleys. After the village of  IGHMOUR, our path climbs toward the AGHIGHA pass 2800m, and then we descend into the valley  of ARRIRI, which takes us into the fold of TASSIROUAT a nice corner (Tassirouat means the little Siroua ), then we are at the foot of SIROUA 2550m.
Time: 5h30 walk /
Height/Level positive 900 meters and Height/Level negative 300 m
 

DAY O4: Tassirouat (2550 m) - Summit Siroua _ Iferd n'Magous (2700 m) - Camp
We start at about 8H, there is often snow on the ridge, we hike on the mountain, no trail for 3H climb to Siroua, the last part is quite difficult, we expect a rise one by one, t(the summit is optional), nothing is difficult, but there is a small portion requiring the intervention of the guide, our mules take the shortcut to  TIKNIOUINE pass. lunch and and a descent,  then we have a nice view on the rest of the surrounding mountains,  especially the Toubkal in northern SIROUA. Overnight at IFERD on a large flowered plateau in April.
Time: 5h30 walk 
 
DAY O5: Iferd n'Magous - Talzougaght - Arg n'Aït Slimane-camp
Another great day of discovery, we admire the beautiful colors of earth mountain TAICDA-TALZOUGAGHT (Red Mountain), we climb to TALZOUGAGHT pass 2900m, which leads us to several sheepfolds areas, dominated by the transhumants, at the end May an June, several herds, lunch at the foot of TALZOUGAGHT- and we walk down through a beautiful valley, without villages, rocky area, our camp is located at the bottom of a remote valley, not frequented by groups of hikers. Camp, Walk on plateau.
Total duration: 5h30 walk /
Height/Level negative 400 m
 

DAY O6: Arg n'Aït Slimane (2080 m) - Tin Iddr - Tislit - Ihoukarn - Ifrane-camp (1650 m)
Still beautiful valleys to discover, we leave the quiet little valley to the great valley: TIN IDDR, we cross the pass at 2200m, and then we descend to the CARPETS and SAFFRON country : ATOUGHA village with its beautiful waterfall and its canyon, and then continue to TIN IDDR. Lunch and then continue towards TAKECHTAMT to discover another beautiful village and other valleys, very few frequented by hikers, another climb from TIN IDDR to Dar Imzilen, Assais, Tislit (the beautiful Oasis), Ihoukarn, then Ifrane, beautiful valley that brings us to TAKECHTAMT, then our camp will be installed before the village of IFRANE, a few kilometers from the end of the road path leading to TINFATE (TAZENAKHT direction). The day's most interesting and most beautiful.
Total duration: 6h30 walk 
Height/Level positive 600 m and Height/Level negative 900 m
 

DAY O7: Ifrane - Tinfate - Taliouine-return to Marrakesh (truck then taxi or minibus)
Here is the most beautiful road in the High Atlas, through argans trees and olive groves of AOULOUZ, and the beautiful TIZI-N-TEST pass 2100 m (snowy in winter) , and then the famous  TINEMAL mosque (That we see from the road), built at the time of the Almohads dynasty (12 th century), then the beautiful villages in the ASSIF NFISS, ASNI valleys, overlooking TOUBKAL since ASNI, then lunch at ASNI, night in Marrakech or Ouarzazate (according to the arrival and departure city), Dinner and accommodation.

Duration: 6-7H transportation / 270 kms (to Marrakech)

DAY O8: Transfer to the airport, end of our services.

Breakfast if your departure time permits, free visit of Ouarzazate and its monuments or Marrakech and its gardens and historical monuments (palace / museum / school Coranique / Koutoubia mosque / Saadian Tombs).

Temperature : 15° to 25° Day &  06° to 15° at night.
Period : October to Novembre and March to June.

Walking hours: 5 to 6 h 
Level :Medium

Sirouwa Crossing             Arrival and departure Ouarzazate

Sirouwa Crossing         Arrival and departure Marrakech

*S.SINGLE : Single room supplement.

N.B: For families:

- Free of charge for children of less than 06 years old (maximum 01 child per family).

- Reduction of 25% for child ren between 07 and 12 years old (maximum 01 child per family).

THE PRICE INCLUDES:

Transfers between the airport and the hotel (Arrival and departure).

Road Transfers between MARRAKECH or OUARZAZATE and the departure of the Trek.

2 nights in 3* hotel with half-board in MARRAKECH or OUARZAZATE.

1 or 2 nights in lodge.

Tents and mattresses.

All meals during the Trek.

Services of muleteers, 01 mule for two hikers.

Cooker.

Berber Guide.

DOES NOT INCLUDE:

Ticket flight, meals in the cities and during the transfers, drinks, insurances for repatriation, traditional tips

It is about a Trek without notable technical difficulty. It is necessary to be in a good physical condition and to be able to walk for 5 to 6 hours each day, with a quiet rhythm. There is always a light back bag where you can take the minimum (gourd, food of race, camera...) All the luggage and food are transported by the mules.If a medical problem (distortion for example)is to happen, it is always possible to call upon a mule. However, it should be known that the ground is not flat, that it is necessary sometimes to go up to climb apass and that you will find certain stages a little long... In short, you will certainly have physical feelings,so,  it is necessary to have the desire and the spirit of hiking and walking.
The itinerary indicated will be able to undergo modifications imposed by the mean level of the group, or by the climatic conditions.

A sleeping bag, a large bag for clothing, a small back bag for the day, walking shoes, crates, sandals for the bivouac, Kwe, polar, personal drugs, a gourd (1 litter or 2 litters), pastilles of water purification, sun lotion, a pair of sunglasses, cap, camera, a torch (frontal), spare batteries, toilet bag and other personal effects.