Siroua Mountain Trek — Jebel Siroua
A remote traverse of Jebel Siroua, the volcanic massif that links the High Atlas to the Anti-Atlas, climbing its 3,304 m summit through saffron-growing villages, black lava ridges and vast empty plateaus far beyond the tourist trails.
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights · Difficulty: Challenging · Max altitude: 3,304 m · Distance: 62 km · Group size: 2–8 · From: €745 per person
Highlights
- Summit Jebel Siroua (3,304 m)
- Volcanic ridges and lava landscapes
- Taliouine saffron-growing villages
- True wilderness with almost no other trekkers
- Nights in villages and remote camps
Itinerary
Day 1 — Marrakech to Askaoun
Long drive south over the Tizi n’Tichka toward the Siroua foothills and a first village walk.
Marrakech → Askaoun · Drive + 2 hrs · 6 km · gain +200 m · Meals: Dinner · Sleep: Guesthouse
Day 2 — Into the massif
Climb through saffron villages onto the high pastures beneath Siroua.
Askaoun → High camp · 6 hrs · 14 km · gain +900 m · Meals: All · Sleep: Camp
Day 3 — Summit Siroua
A rocky ascent to the volcanic summit with panoramas across both mountain ranges.
High camp → High camp · 8 hrs · 16 km · gain +700 m · Meals: All · Sleep: Camp
Day 4 — Plateaus to village
Descend across empty plateaus to a traditional village.
High camp → Village · 6 hrs · 15 km · gain +200 m · Meals: All · Sleep: Guesthouse
Day 5 — Return to Marrakech
A short walk out, then the long scenic drive back to Marrakech.
Village → Marrakech · Drive · 5 km · gain 0 · Meals: Breakfast · Sleep: End
What’s included
- Certified guide & cook
- Full camp & guesthouse support
- All meals
- Mule support
- Transfers
Why choose this trek
Siroua is one of Morocco’s last genuinely off-radar treks — a volcanic wilderness of saffron fields and empty plateaus for experienced walkers seeking solitude.
Fitness & preparation
Strong fitness and prior multi-day experience required; remote terrain.
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