Jbel Saghro Trekking: 7 Days from the Atlas to the Sahara
Why Choose This Jbel Saghro Trekking Trip
This Jbel Saghro trekking trip mixes day walks, a mountain crossing and the Sahara in one private week from Marrakech. To begin with, you cycle in the Skoura oasis and walk in the Dades gorges. Then you cross the volcanic mountains of Saghro to Nkob, before the dunes of M’Hamid and Chegaga.
Throughout the week, you also travel with your own driver, while local guides lead each walk. As a result, the days are active but not too hard, so the trip suits most walkers. In fact, you sleep in hotels, nomad caves and a desert camp.
However, if you want a full trek with mules, see our 5 day Jbel Saghro trek. Also see all our trekking tours in Morocco.
| Duration | 7 days / 6 nights |
|---|---|
| Start and end | Your hotel or riad in Marrakech |
| Activities | Cycling in Skoura, walks in Dades, a Saghro crossing, desert walks |
| Level | Easy to moderate |
| Nights | Hotels, nomad caves and a desert camp |
| Best time | October to May |
| Price | Ask us for the price |
Highlights of the Jbel Saghro Trekking Trip
- To begin with, cross the High Atlas on the Tizi n’Tichka pass.
- Then cycle through the palm groves of Skoura to Kasbah Amridil.
- After that, walk in the Dades gorges and sleep in nomad caves.
- Also, cross Jbel Saghro by the Tizi n’Tazazert pass.
- Later, walk in the dunes of M’Hamid and Chegaga.
- Finally, visit Ait Ben Haddou on the way back to Marrakech.
Jbel Saghro Trekking: 7 Day Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech – Tichka Pass – Skoura
To begin with, your driver picks you up in Marrakech and crosses the High Atlas on the Tichka pass. After lunch in Ouarzazate, you continue to the Skoura oasis. There you also ride a bike through the palm groves to Kasbah Amridil. In the evening, you sleep in a guesthouse in the oasis.
Day 2: Skoura – Valley of Roses – Dades
Then you drive through the Valley of Roses to the Dades Valley. There you also meet a local guide for a walk through villages and red hills. After a picnic lunch, you reach the nomad caves, where you spend a simple and unusual night.
Day 3: Walks in the Dades Gorges
In the morning, you walk through the narrow Dades gorges and their rock formations. In fact, this easy day prepares you for the Saghro crossing. After lunch in the mountains, you return to a hotel for a quiet evening.
Day 4: Dades – Jbel Saghro – Nkob
Later, you enter the volcanic land of Jbel Saghro. With a local guide, you also cross the Tizi n’Tazazert pass, with views of peaks and remote valleys. Finally, you reach Nkob, a village of earth kasbahs, where you sleep in a guesthouse.
Day 5: Nkob – Draa Valley – M’Hamid
After breakfast, you drive through the palm groves of the Draa Valley to M’Hamid. Then you walk in the first dunes, and you can also ride a camel. In the evening, you sleep in a desert camp under the stars.
Day 6: M’Hamid – Erg Chegaga – Ouarzazate
Then you cross the desert to the high dunes of Erg Chegaga, where you can walk or try sandboarding. After lunch, you also drive across the dry Iriqui lake to Foum Zguid. As a result, you reach Ouarzazate in the evening and sleep in a hotel.
Day 7: Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
Finally, you visit the UNESCO-listed ksar of Ait Ben Haddou. Afterwards, you drive back over the High Atlas, with stops at the viewpoints. Later, you reach Marrakech in the afternoon.
Expert tip from our guides
Bring walking shoes with good soles, because Saghro and Dades are rocky. In addition, pack a warm layer, since the caves and the desert are cold at night. Also, keep a small bag for the cave night, while your main bag stays in the car. Finally, tell us if you prefer longer walks, so we adapt each day.
More treks in Morocco: 6 day desert trek, 8 day Draa Valley trek and overnight camel trek in Merzouga.
Photo Gallery
What Is Included
- Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or riad in Marrakech
- Local guides for the walks
- Bike ride in the Skoura oasis
- 6 nights: guesthouses, hotels, nomad caves and a desert camp
- Breakfast and dinner every day
- Not included
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Entrance fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips
Good to Know Before Your Jbel Saghro Trekking Trip
- Pickup: we also collect you from your hotel or riad in Marrakech in the morning.
- Level: the walks are easy to moderate, so the trip suits most active travellers.
- Season: October to May is best, because summer is very hot.
- Caves: the cave night is simple, so bring a headlamp.
- Packing: see our trekking in Morocco packing list.
- Camels: read our guide to camel trekking in Morocco.
- Booking terms: please read our terms and conditions before you confirm.
Price of the 7 Day Saghro Trip
Ask us for the price, because every trip is private and depends on your group size and season. Therefore, send us your dates and we will reply with a free quote.
Ready to plan your private Morocco tour?
Send us your dates and group size, and we will reply with a free quote. Of course, you can also ask us any question before you book.
Tell us your travel dates and group size.
Then we send you a free, tailored quote.
- Free, no-obligation quote
- 100% private tour with your own driver
- Itinerary adjusted to your dates
- Free, no-obligation quote
- 100% private tour with your own driver
- Itinerary adjusted to your dates
This form is protected by reCAPTCHA. Google Privacy Policy and Terms apply.
This form is protected by reCAPTCHA. Google Privacy Policy and Terms apply.
FAQ About Jbel Saghro Trekking
How hard is this Jbel Saghro trekking trip?
In general, it is easy to moderate, because the walks are short and the driver carries your bags.
When is the best time for Jbel Saghro trekking?
October to May is best. However, summer is too hot in the valleys and the desert.
Where do we sleep?
For example, you sleep in guesthouses, hotels, nomad caves and a desert camp.
Do we ride camels?
Yes, if you like. In fact, you can ride a camel in the dunes of M’Hamid.
Is the trip private?
Yes, in general you travel only with your group, your driver and local guides.
How much does it cost?
Ask us for the price, because it depends on your group size and season.
