TREK TO THE SUMMIT OF THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN IN SOUTHERN MOROCCO
Trek to the summit of this extinct volcano and feel that there is nothing between you and heaven! At 3305m, the Jebel Sirwa Region is dominated by Jebel Sirwa itself; a climb to the summit offers uninterrupted views northwards as far as Jebel Toubkal and Ighil Mgoun and southwards to the distant Anti-Atlas. All this and some of the most picturesque villages and extraordinary agadirs to be found anywhere in the Atlas Mountains.
Morocco
Sirwa
Duration
6-10 days
Mountain Trek
Challenging/Tough
This trek is available as
trek only or with add-ons
INTRO TO JEBEL SIRWA ASCENT & CIRCUIT
Trek to the summit of this extinct volcano and feel that there is nothing between you and heaven! At 3305m, the Jebel Sirwa Region is dominated by Jebel Sirwa itself; a climb to the summit offers uninterrupted views northwards as far as Jebel Toubkal and Ighil Mgoun and southwards to the distant Anti-Atlas. All this and some of the most picturesque villages and extraordinary agadirs to be found anywhere in the Atlas Mountains.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Start and finish your trek in the traditional market town of Taliouine (Taliwine)
- Trek through traditional Berber villages to reach summer pastures below the summit
- Trek to the summit of Jebel Sirwa – 3305m
- Explore communal agadirs (fortified grain stores), unique to the region
- 5 nights camping in the Jebel Sirwa region
PLACES TO BE VISITED
- Taliouine – Akhfamane – Mazwad – Ti n’Iddr – Atougha – Tegragra – Summit of Jebel Sirwa – Summit of Jebel Guiliz – Waterfall Camp – Tizgui – Tislit Gorge – Tislit – Souk Larba – Taliouine
KEY INFORMATION
- 6 days of tough trekking, maximum altitude – 3,305m
- 5 nights camping in the Jebel Sirwa region
- You can start your trek on any date you wish
- This trek is available throughout the year, subject to snow
- On occasion local weather conditions may require the trekking route to be altered in the interests of your safety
- If this itinerary is not exactly what you had in mind, please do contact us for a discussion as all itineraries can be adapted according to your wishes
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Full escort: our treks are fully escorted by an English-speaking, local, official mountain guide, muleteers and a cook
- Accommodation: 5 nights camping in Jebel Sirwa
- Meals: lunch and dinner on Day 1, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Days 2 to 5 and breakfast on Day 6, all including bottled mineral water and hot drinks
- Transport: local transport for transfer from Souk Larba to Taliwine
- Documentation: provided documents include a personalised itinerary for your trek, a full risk assessment of your trekking route, a bespoke kit list and facts about the country.
- Plus add-ons
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
- International flights
- Sleeping bags
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Soft drinks & items of a personal nature
Best Season
March to October
DATES
TREK ONLY
- Wed 1st April – Mon 6th April 2026
- Sat 13th June – Thurs 18th June 2026
- Sat 8th August – Thurs 13th August 2026
- Monday 5th October – Sat 10th October 2026
DATES
TREK WITH ADD-ONS
- Mon 30th March – Wed 8th April 2026
- Thur 11th June – Sat 20th June 2026
- Thur 6th August – Sat 15th August 2026
- Sat 3rd October – Mon 12th October 2026
PRICES
Trek only
Including Add-ons
£600pp
£1000pp
Maximum group size – 12
Bespoke, private tours: Please talk with us if you would prefer a private, bespoke, tailor made tour for dates of your own choosing.
DAY 1
Walk from Taliwine to Akhfamane
Enjoy a gentle introduction to your trek by walking from Taliwine along the banks of the Oued Zagmouzen, passing by a succession of small villages, to reach Akhfamane (1250m) where we camp for the night. Sleep in tents.
4 hours walking, approximately.
DAY 2
Walk from Akhfamane to Ti n’Iddr
Today we walk from Akhfamane to Ti n’Iddr (1684m) by following a trail that leads further up valley through the ancient village of Mazwad (1441m).
Beyond Mazwad, the valley narrows to a gorge and meanders, more steeply, upwards in to the mountains.
We arrive at the beautiful village of Ti n’Iddr with its striking kasbah, mosque and agadir where we will camp for the night. Sleep in tents.
6 hours walking, approximately.
DAY 3
Walk from Ti n’Iddr to Tegragra
After breakfast, we walk from Ti n’Iddr to Tegragra (2650m) by following the bank of the Assif n’Wamrane Valley through an increasingly striking and isolated landscape.
First, we climb steeply through the dramatically located village of Atougha, perched on the hillside against a vertiginous mountain backdrop, its terraced fields unfolding below, passing its ancient granaries, before arriving at the stunning summer pastures of Tegragra (2650m) where we will camp amongst the animals’ azibs close to a water source. Sleep in tents
6 hours walking, approximately.
DAY 4
Ascents of Jebel Sirwa and Jebel Guiliz and descend to Waterfall Camp
Today we have optional ascents of both Jebel Sirwa (3305m) and Jebel Guiliz (2905m) followed by a descent along the Assif n’Aït ou‘Byal Valley to Waterfall Camp (2400m).
If we wish to ascend the two summits from Tegragra, we first climb steeply from the summer pastures to the summit of Jebel Sirwa.
To reach Jebel Guiliz, we first descend along the trail towards Waterfall Camp but then leave the trail and rise gently to this second summit. We then descend back onto the trail and continue down valley.
Otherwise, if we choose not to ascend the summits, we simply descend directly from Tegragra along the main trail through Assif n’Aït ou‘Byal Valley to Waterfall Camp where we camp for the night close by the river. Sleep in tents.
Up to 7 hours walking, approximately.
DAY 5
Walk from Waterfall Camp to Tislit Gorge
We continue to walk down valley from Waterfall Camp through the delightful village of Tizgui (2200m), stopping to visit its fortified granary, the most astounding in the region, and its caves, before continuing to reach the surreal rock formations, refreshing water channels and verdant palm trees of Tislit Gorge where we camp for the night. Sleep in tents.
5 hours walking, approximately.
DAY 6
Walk from Tislit Gorge to Souk Larba and transfer to Taliwine
We head on to the village of Tislit, which lends its name to the gorge, then across wide open terrain through a patchwork of agricultural fields and wild flowers to reach the small cluster of buildings at Souk Larba (1675m). Should we arrive here on a Wednesday we would pause to enjoy the weekly souk.
We then transfer from Souk Larba back to Taliwine where we have time to reflect upon our adventure. The rest of the day is free for us to continue exploring Taliwine.
Spend the night in a small hotel.
Jebel Sirwa Ascent & Circuit
WITH ADD-ONS
Our Jebel Sirwa Ascent & Circuit trek is also available with add-ons which include:
- Airport pick-up upon arrival and transfer to a riad in the medina of Marrakech
- 1 night’s accommodation with breakfast in a riad in Marrakech before your trek
- Transfer from Marrakech to Taliouine in the Jebel Sirwa region, including lunch and dinner, for the start of your trek
- 1 night in simple, local accommodation, including breakfast, in Taliouine at the start of your trek
- Local transfer from Souk Larba back to your accommodation in Taliouine at the end of your trek
- 1 night in simple, local accommodation, including breakfast, in Taliouine at the end of your trek
- Transfer from Tailouine back to Marrakech, including lunch, at the end of your trek
- 1 night’s accommodation with breakfast in a riad in Marrakech at the end of your trek
- Transfer back to the airport for your departure from Morocco
- All transfers are taken in a modern, air-conditioned minibus or 4×4 vehicle with professional driver unless stated “local transfer” above.
