8-Day Trekking to Sirwa Mountain
Overview
Located south of the Toubkal massif, Jbel Siroua (3305 m) is an ancient volcanic mountain range, where kasbahs and earthen villages are scattered, along with their collective fortified granaries called igoudar, symbols of a strong tradition. At the foot of these villages, in the fields irrigated by streams, barley, wheat, saffron, and almond trees thrive. Women weave beautiful carpets and sell them at the Taznaght market. Sheep farming is another important resource for the local population. Numerous sheepfolds called azib punctuate the vast spaces of the mountain. They are occupied by the Berbers part of the year, as the herds graze in the high-altitude pastures in spring and summer. Sirwa is visible from the summit of Toubkal and is considered a “natural water castle” due to the snow accumulation from December to March. It is an ideal region for hiking through fantastic landscapes, where the clear world of the desert contrasts with the deep shaded valleys.
Included / Not Included
- Transport from and back to Marrakech
- Professional Guide and Cook
- All meals and hot drinks during the trek
- Sleeping bags (Mountains)
- Mule to carry your luggage
- 7 Nights Accommodation (a mix of camping & Berber house experience)
- Equipment hire
- Soft drinks
- Snacks
- Tips
- Personal Expenses
- Travel insurance
Tour Plan
Arrival at the airport, welcome, and transfer to the hotel.
We leave Marrakech and take the road to the Western Atlas. After the Wergane Dam, we continue through the Tinmal Valley and ascend the Tast Pass, which offers a beautiful view of the Souss plain. The road winds among argan trees and descends to the road to Taroudant. We pass through the small town of Taliwine and arid plateaus. After 6 km of track, we reach the meeting point with the muleteer team. We walk on flat terrain to reach the Tisslet Valley, which we follow until the 1400m campsite. Walking duration: 3 hours.
We start the day by visiting the Tisslite Gorges, then continue on undulating terrain, exploring the Tizui Valley with its numerous villages and terraced crops. We visit the splendid granary of Tizgui and continue the ascent to the 2200m campsite. Walking duration: 6 to 6 hours and 30 minutes.
We continue the ascent on the mule trail towards the pastures and sheepfolds of Tiswitine. We have lunch at the campsite and in the afternoon, there is an optional hike to enjoy a beautiful view of the lunar landscape before returning to the campsite. Walking duration: 5 hours and 30 minutes.
Gradually, we reach the summit of Sirwa, which overlooks the region and offers a panoramic view of the High Atlas and the desert regions towards Ouarzazate. After a break at the summit, we descend towards the sheepfolds and pastures of Azib Iriri, where we set up our 2200m campsite. Walking duration: 6 hours and 30 minutes to 7 hours.
We start our stage with a small ascent and wander through a beautiful landscape until we reach the campsite. We have lunch there, and in the afternoon, we visit the magnificent rocky site of Aziwan before returning to the campsite after a pleasant walk of 5 hours and 30 minutes.
We continue our descent on the mule trail, passing through terraced fields, and arrive at the large village of Amassine, where we visit the collective granary of the village. After a tea break at the granary, enjoying the panoramic view, we head to our lunch spot. Walking duration: 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Meet at the hotel reception and transfer to the airport. End of our services.
