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Siroua Massif, in the land of saffron

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Description

Jebel Siroua (3305 m) links the High Atlas to the Anti Atlas. In these pastures appear in spring, large grassy and flowering areas shared by Berbers Aït Oaouzguite. It is in this massif that precious saffron is grown on tiny parcels on the mountainside. In five stages, we discover the traditional life in this remarkable massif, with the basaltic needle forest of Aziwane and the summit dominating this wild and splendid region.

Key Highlights

  • - Marrakech, its place, its souks and its unique atmosphere
    - Hiking in the valleys of saffron and traditions of weaving
    - The climb of a summit of 3305 m
    - Alpine pastures and sheepfolds

Day by day

  • Day 01: Reception at the airport of Marrakech - Overnight at the hotel or riad
    Whatever your time of arrival, a member of RedaTrekMaroc welcomes you. Beforehand, all you have to do is specify your flight details: arrival time, origin and flight number. In the case of delay, it is imperative to report it by SMS. Night at the hotel or riad in bed and breakfast formula.
  • Day 02: Marrakech, Tichka pass, Anzal and Tachakoucht - 2h30 hiking and 5h drive - Night in gite
    We leave Marrakech to the heart of Siroua, via the Tichka pass. We stop for lunch. We continue by Anzal and Tachakoucht. We begin a hike in the middle of the afternoon to discover the surroundings of the village. We settle in a house to spend the night.
  • Day 03: Tachakoucht, Tourtit and Aziwane - 6h30 hiking - Night in tent
    Early in the morning, the team of muleteers is at the rendezvous to load luggage, equipment and supplies on the back of the animals. We start our hike through the village of Tourtit characterized by its minaret. We continue to the spectacular Aziwane Needles site (2300 m). We set up our camp at the foot of the rocky peaks.
    Elevation +: 400 m Descent -: 300 m
  • Day 04: Amdour and Oued Iriri - 6h30 hiking - Night in tent
    We discover highland meadows and sheepfolds during this stage. We climb up a winding trail to the ridge of Jebel Amzdour. We then go around the cliffs (3000 m) while enjoying the panorama on the summit of Siroua and the nipples of Tikniwine. We go down in Oued Iriri to discover the traditional sheepfolds. We install our bivouac at 2200 m.
    Elevation +: 600 m Descent -: 700 m
  • Day 05: Iriri, Tikniwine and Iferd N'Magous - 5h hiking - Night in tent
    We hike in complete immersion in the heart of the massif and its meadows of altitude, its isolated sheepfolds, its mule tracks that bypass the peaks of Tikniwine. We set up our bivouac at Iferd N'Magous (2600 m).
    Elevation +: 500 m Descent -: 150 m
  • Day 06: Siroua (3305 m) and Aït Ighmou pass - 7h hiking - Night in tent
    We begin our ascent to Siroua (3305 m) by a laces path: first on scree, then the last 40 meters on a rocky peak. We enjoy the 360 ° view of the Atlas Mountains: the summit of Toubkal and the pre-Saharan mountains. We descend to the east along a balcony ridge, towards the bivouac located at the neck Aït Ighmour (2500 m) to spend the night.
    Elevation +: 750 m Descent -: 600 m
  • Day 07: Ait Ighmour, Anzal and Marrakech - 3h hiking - 5h30 drive - Night at the hotel or riad
    We go down in the valley of Aït Samgane. At Ait Ighmour, we visit a collective loft (if open on the day of our visit). We return to Marrakech and have lunch on the way. Installation at your hotel or riad. Dinner at your convenience.
  • Day 08: Transfer to the airport according to the time of your airport meeting
  • To note
    - For various reasons (weather for example), your guide may need to review the program, if necessary, for the smooth running of your trip.
    - Capacity from 2 to 15 people.

Included in the travel price

  • - Transfers required for normal travel
    - Accommodation as described in double room and double tent
    - Camping and kitchen equipment: mess tent, kitchen tent, sleeping tent, thick foam mattress and kitchen equipment
    - Full board during the tour (except lunch and dinner in Marrakech)
    - Supervision by an English-speaking Moroccan graduate guide
    - The assistance of a local team (drivers, muleteers, camel drivers, cooks)

Not included in the travel price

  • - Flights to Marrakech (and transport to airport) and return from Marrakech
    - Cancellation / interruption of stay / loss of luggage insurance and assistance
    - Meals in Marrakech, lunch and dinner
    - Drinks
    - All tips to: guide, drivers, muleteers and camel drivers
    - All that is not indicated under the heading "Included in the trip price"

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