The Sirwa Massif lies to the south of the Toubkal area on the boundary between the High Atlas and the Anti-Atlas.It is an area of beautiful valleys and mountain peaks, with typical Berber villages  surrounded by almond trees and fields of saffron – the only area in Morocco where saffron is harvested. Sirwa itself is an extinct volcano (3305m) surrounded by a number of other peaks around 3000m. It is snow-capped most of the year. The area is less popular than Toubkal and harder to reach but offers varied and challenging trekking and the opportunity to get off the beaten track.

Day 1: Transfer from Marrakech to Tamlakout in the heart of the Sirwa area. Night in Berber house (gite)

Day 2: We meet the mule team and set off for Ait Tigga (2000m) where we set up camp.

5 hours walking

Day 3: We cross Ait Tigga and Ait Ighmour (2100m) and make the ascent over the pass (2700m) before descending to Assif Mdist where we stay the night.

7 hours walking.

Day 4: A day of magnificent scenery in the heart of the Sirwa, before setting up camp at the foot of Jebel Sirwa.

6 hours walking.

Day 5: Ascent of Jebel Sirwa (3305m). A demanding day's walking, but we are rewarded with spectacular views from the summit. We descend to our campsite.

6 hours walking.

Day 6: A day of climbing Tizi Isdrim (2700m) and Tizi n'Talat, before arriving at our campsite at Azioune.

7 hours walking.

Day 7: We traverse the Amassines to find our transport back to Marrakech.

3 hours walking/ driving.

Itinerary (8 days)

Day 1: Arrival airport transfer and night in Marrakech.

Day 2: Transfer to the starting point of the trek (Tamllakout).Night in the authority lodge.

Day 3: Road towards Ait Tiga.Night in bivouac.

Day 4: Road towards Azib n'Tisouitine.Night in bivouac.

Day 5: Optional ascent of the mountain Siroua 3305m.Night in bivouac at the shepherding of Tagragra.

Day 6: Road and night in bivouac at Tislite.

Day 7: Half day of walk then return to Marrakech.

Day 8 Free visit of the city and transfer to airport