The Saghro Massif: 4 Days of Trekking and Hiking

"Moroccan Arizona Trip" - Nature of the (Ancient) Anti-Atlas - Saghro - Mount Qwawech - Bab N'ali

The Jbel Saghro: is a mountain range between the High Atlas and the Sahara, the eastern continuation of the High Anti-Atlas. It is a region of contrasts; one minute a trail may lead beneath date palms, the next through almound groves watered by an ancient well…
The saghro offers a variety of landforms that are very wild, with few, small villages attesting to human presence. We can see the famous nomadic (Ait Atta)….

Facts about the Trip

Trip Level : Moderate to Hard

Duration : 4 Days

Destination: Anti Atlas Mountains

Maximum Altituted: : 2596 m

Itinerary and details

Departure time

This trip is for 4 days from Tangiers and back to Tangiers, and we will pass to the following cities :

11:00 AM – Departure from Tetouan (in front of the road station)
12:00 AM – Departure from Tangiers (in front of the Syrian Mosque)
1:00 AM – Departure from Larache
2:00 AM – Departure from Kenetra
4:00 AM – Departure from Meknes
7:00 AM – Departure from Midelt and Errachidya

Day 1: Thursday 02 November 2023 - Tangiers – Tagueldit

Departure from Tangiers and pass through the cities of Larache, Rabat, Casablanca and Marrakesh, as shown above

Breaks along the way

Day 2: Friday 03 November 2023 - Tagueldit-

Have breakfast in the city of Rashidiya
Head towards the village of Tagueldit
Have a Lunch
Arrival at the tourist shelter “Auberge” in the village of Taguelditç
Receiving rooms and resting from the fatigue
Have dinner
Bedtime

Day 3: Saturday 04 November 2023 - Tagueldit - Noarak flat

Breakfast
The start of the trek towards the “Noarak flat” at an altitude of 2250 meters, passing through “Tizi-Nevered” at an altitude of 2400 meters
Lunch break
Arrive at “Noarak flat”, where you will stay overnight in Bivouac
Reception with cups of Amazigh tea
Distribute tents and take a break
Have dinner at the Bivouac
Bedtime

Day 4: Sunday 05 November 2023 - Noarak flat - Mount Quwawech - Aazib Eguli

Getting up early
Breakfast at the Bivouac
the start of the ascent to the summit of Mount Quwawech
Getting to Saghro’s peak
taking photos
Descent from the summit towards Aazib Eguli (1,700 metres), passing the Tasgedelt pass
Have a pique-nique lunch
Arriving at the camp in Azib Egli
Distribute tents and take a break
Free time
Have a dinner
Bedtime

Day 5: Monday 06 November 2023 - Aazib Eguli - Aforar - bab N'li – Tangiers

- Getting up
- Breakfast at the BIVOUAC
- Visit Afourer Park
- Arrive to -Bab N’li-The two giant rocks facing each other
- Return to the tourist shelter in the village of Tagueldit by bus
- Have lunch
- Return to the starting cities
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Equipments

What should you bring?

Atlas Trekking requires the same preparation as any other mountain hike; it may be warm and sunny during the day, but weather in the mountains can quickly change from sunshine to snow and cold winds (autumn through late spring)

Backpack and daypack
Socks and quality boots for hiking
Shoes/Slippers that are cozy for a refuge or Guest house
Pants for trekking
Warm jumper or jacket
Waterproof/windproof jacket that is lightweight
Goggles and a hat (winter)
Sleeping bag
Walking stick
Gloves made of lightweight thermal or fleece material
a headlamp or torch
a camelback or water bottle
Personal effects (e.g. towel, sunscreen, wipes, toilet tissues, antibacterial handwash)
a small trash bag
Small First Aid Kit including Vetamin C, plasters, Paracetamol
Snacks: dry fruits: dates, raisins, almonds, chocolate apple, banana..
Additional clothes to change at the end of the trip
Perseverance and resolve
N.B : For those who do not have the equipment, you can rent everything you need from Imlil