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Jbel Sarho
Jebel Sarho marks the beginning of the Sahara
desert. It lies between the High Atlas Mountains and the edge of
the Sahara Desert. It is an extinct volcano situated to the south
of the Atlas Mountains and Dades Gorge. Jutting up out of a
region full of very eroded sedimentary plateaus, Sarho is framed
by small isolated farms. It's inhabitants, the A't
Atta, move from season to season between the Sarho region and the
Atlas mountains to seek food for their animal herds. The best
times of year to visit Jbel Sarho is in the spring and fall, in
the summer it gets scorching hot and there is no water to be
found anywhere. In the spring there is the chance that you may
find water trickling down from the melting snow in the High Atlas
Mountains.
Itinerary:
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Day 1:
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From UK to Marrakech
airport
We will start the trek from the city of Marrakech. We can pick
you up at the airport or meet you at the hotel.
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Day 2:
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Marrakech - Tichka Pass Tagudilt
village
After eating breakfast in the hotel in Marrakech we will take
transportation over the Tichka Pass on the other side of the High
Atlas Mountains. We will pass through lots of Berber villages on
the side of the road in the High Atlas. We will pass through the
high desert cities of Ouarzazate, Skoura; Klaa El Mgouna where we
will stop for lunch. From there we will head through the small
city of Boumalne Dades and continue on to Tagudilt village where
we will stop to spend the night in the Berber guesthouse and
where we will meet our mule team. 9 hrs of travel
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Day 3:
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Tagudilt - Almou
Nourg
After breakfast we will start our walk on the plateau and then we
will start to climb up to Azarzim Pass and have our lunch just
before we reach the pass. Then we will go over the pass until we
reach the shepards home of Azib Almou N'Ouarg where we will
eat dinner and camp. 6 hrs of hiking
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Day 4:
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Almou Nourg - Igli
From here we will make our push up to the summit of Jbel Sarho
(2,592m/8,504ft) which is named Kouaouch. We will relax for a bit
at the top to bask in our accomplishment with a snack and take a
few pictures of the breathtaking scenery. As we descend from the
summit we will stop for lunch in Tassigdelt. Then we will
continue on to the village of Igli where we will spend the night
camping near the nomadic people among almond orchards. 7.5 hrs of
hiking
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Day 5:
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Igli - Bab N'Ali
After eating breakfast in the tiny village of Igli we will walk
through a small gorge next to the Afourer River. We will continue
down the valley to a scenic place with rock pinnacles called Bab
N'Ali where we will have lunch. A little ways further we will
see a waterfall and then come back to Bab N' Ali where we
will camp for the night. 6 hrs of hiking
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Day 6:
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Bab N'ail - Assif
Nirrazzoun
From Bab N' Ali we will follow the river down the valley
until we reach Irrezzoun N' Imlas where we will stop for a
picnic lunch. After lunch we will continue on for a little bit on
Asif N' Irrrezzoun where there are some farms and almond and
fig orchards and palm trees and where we will camp for the night.
5 hrs of hiking
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Day 7:
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Assif nirrazzoun - Handour
village
After eating breakfast at Asif N' Irrezzoun we will pass
through some small Berber villages until we reach the village of
Handour where we will have lunch and spend the night in the
Berber guesthouse. You will be able to relax here: take a shower,
and wash your clothes, and walk around this pretty and old
village. 4 hrs of hiking
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Day 8:
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Handour - Marrakech
From Handour we will take transport back towards Marrakech. We
will have lunch in Ouarzazate and stop by the Kasbah Taurirt to
visit. Then we will get back on the road and arrive in Marrakech
after passing over the Tichka Pass (2,660m/8,727ft). 8 hrs of
travel
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Day 9:
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Explore Marrakech
We will explore the city of Marrakech with a city tour
guide.
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Day 10:
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Marrakech
Transfer to the Marrakech Airport.
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Programs...
NB: Cost :
Hotel in half pension, camel and carriers for taking your stuff,
nights under tents 2 places with soft beds. Meals for the entire
treks. Transport from/to Marrakech, mountain guide..
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