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This expedition crosses the High Atlas by road to the Dades Valley, then heads into the remote volcanic massif of Jebel Saghro on foot with a mule team supporting the camp. Four days of wild trekking take you to the summit of Kouaouch and through iconic landmarks such as Bab n'Ali before you return via Nkob and the palm-lined Draa Valley.
Expect long walking days of up to five and a half hours across open plateaus and rocky terrain, with nights under canvas in some of Morocco's most dramatic desert-mountain scenery. The trip suits fit hikers who want a step beyond standard Atlas village treks.
Jebel Saghro sees far fewer trekkers than the Imlil or Toubkal routes, so you experience a quieter, wilder side of Morocco with guides who know the volcanic trails and nomad paths intimately. The full mule team, cook and camping equipment are included, so you can travel light and focus on the landscape.
From the Tizi n'Tichka crossing to the Draa Valley drive home, transport and guiding are handled as one package with small groups and a steady, safe pace on summit day.
Your first and last trekking nights are in traditional guesthouses, in the Dades Valley on day one and in Nkob on day five. These offer a comfortable bed, hot meal and chance to shower before or after the camping section of the trek.
On the trail you sleep in two-person trekking tents on foam mattresses at wild campsites chosen for their volcanic scenery and star-filled skies. The cook prepares all meals at camp, and muleteers handle the heavy luggage so you only carry a daypack.
This is a sustained six-day expedition with four full days of trekking at up to five and a half hours per day across volcanic plateaus and rocky terrain. You should be comfortable hiking on uneven ground with a daypack and have the stamina for consecutive long days in remote country.
Summit day on Kouaouch reaches 2,600 metres. Regular hill walking in the months before you travel will help, as will broken-in boots suited to rocky volcanic paths rather than soft forest trails.
Four nights are spent under canvas at wild campsites chosen for their scenery and access to water, with two-person tents and foam mattresses provided. A cook prepares all meals at camp and muleteers carry the bulk of the equipment between sites.
Your first night is in a guesthouse in the Dades Valley and your fifth night is in a guesthouse in Nkob, giving you a chance to shower and sleep in a bed before and after the camping section. Bring a sleeping bag rated for the season you are travelling.
All main meals from the start of the trekking section through to the final day are included, with breakfast, picnic lunches on the trail and cooked dinners at camp or guesthouse. The cook travels with the mule team and prepares hearty Moroccan-style food suited to long walking days.
Vegetarian and dietary requirements can usually be accommodated if you share them when you book. Bring personal snacks and energy food if you have specific preferences for between-meal fuel on the trail.
Private transport from Marrakech is included at the start and end of the trip, including the crossing of Tizi n'Tichka Pass and the drive through the Draa Valley on the return. You will be collected from your hotel or riad in Marrakech on day one.
Please share your accommodation details when you book so the driver can find you easily. Internal transfers between trailheads and guesthouses during the trek are also arranged as part of the package.
Pack sturdy hiking boots, layered clothing for hot days and cold nights, a warm sleeping bag, sun protection and a daypack for daily essentials. A head torch is essential for camp evenings and early starts on summit day.
Personal trekking poles can help on long descents through rocky terrain. The mule team carries camping equipment and group supplies, so you only need a daypack on the walking days plus your sleeping bag and personal kit for camp.
Kouaouch at 2,600 metres is the highest point of the trek and the main summit objective on day three. The approach days also cross passes around 2,400 metres, so altitude is a factor even before summit day.
Walk steadily, drink plenty of water and tell your guide if you feel unwell. The pace is set for the group with regular breaks, and the guide is experienced in managing altitude on this route.
Jebel Saghro is more remote and less visited than the Imlil and Toubkal valleys, with volcanic scenery, nomad paths and wide open plateaus rather than green terraced villages. The six-day format includes wild camping and a mule-supported expedition feel.
If you want a classic High Atlas village trek, the shorter Imlil routes may suit you better. Choose Jebel Saghro if you are looking for a longer, wilder journey through southern Morocco's volcanic landscapes.
Groups are kept to a maximum of ten people so the guide can manage the pace and camp logistics safely. Private departures may be available on request if you contact the team when booking.
The social atmosphere at camp and shared meals is part of the experience for many solo travellers who join open groups. Tents are typically shared between two people unless you arrange otherwise.
Desert-edge and mountain weather can change quickly, with strong sun by day and cold nights at camp. Your guide monitors conditions and may adjust the route or summit timing if safety requires it.
The team will advise on seasonal kit before you travel. Spring and autumn generally offer the most stable trekking conditions, though the trip runs year round for suitable groups.
English and French are commonly spoken by the guiding team. Briefings at camp and on the trail are clear and practical, covering the next day's route, timings and what to expect from the terrain.
Your guide also helps you understand the landscape, nomad culture and volcanic geology of Jebel Saghro as you walk, adding context to the remote scenery you are passing through.
About the centre
Marrakech
Based in Imlil in the High Atlas, this team specialises in guided mountain treks, day hikes and desert combinations that start with an easy pickup from Marrakech. Routes take in Berber villages, high passes and classic summits such as Toubkal, with local guides who know the trails and the pace that suits each group.
Days are built around real mountain walking and warm hospitality - shared meals, clear briefings and support on the trail - so travellers can focus on the landscape and culture rather than logistics. Whether it is a full-day summit hike or a multi-day trek with overnight stays in the mountains, the aim is a well-organised, authentic Moroccan adventure.
Operated by Atlas Mountains Visit, a partner of adventuro.
Central & Atlas Mountains, Morocco
From €100
