Trek the Saghro Mountains, Morocco

This trek will certainly challenge you, with up to six hours of trekking each day for five consecutive days. Expect rugged, rocky, and uneven terrain, with some especially challenging days as we ascend into the mountains. But every step will be worth it, as you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking views along the way!

While no prior trekking experience is necessary, a good level of fitness is essential, and training is crucial to prepare. 

The registration fee is £350, and then…

Option A: Pledge to raise or donate £1,800

Option B: Pay £900 to cover the cost of your trip and then fundraise as much as possible. We would love you to try and raise at least £900

Option C: Pay £450 towards your trip costs and fundraise a minimum of £1,350 for Julia's House.

This trek is exclusive to Julia’s House fundraisers and offers a great opportunity to explore this remote area of Morocco, whilst raising much needed funds for our families. If you choose to sign up to this challenge, it’s really important that you are committed to fundraising or would like to provide a personal donation. 

Trip costs are based on a minimum of 15 participants. 

• Flights from London (including all current airport taxes & airline fuel surcharges)
• All transfers & transport in Morocco
• Accommodation in 3 star hotels (3 nights), and tents on trek (5 nights)
• ATOL protection
• All meals throughout, including a traditional Moroccan celebratory farewell dinner 
• Local English-speaking guides and full support crew on the trek
• Different Travel Tour Manager and a dedicated contact at Julia’s House, who will join you on the trek and give you one-to-one support all the way
• An invitation to the hospice where you can meet fellow trekkers and see how the money you raise will make a difference to our families
• Fundraising support, ideas and tips
• Free training weekends – again, another fantastic way to meet your fellow trekkers!        
• Regular communications to keep you up to date       
• Huge cheers and support throughout the trek! 

• Personal expenses (such as drinks in the evenings and souvenirs)
• Any visas (not currently required) or vaccinations
• Personal travel insurance
• Optional tips for local guides

Day 1 (Saturday 1 November 2025):

Fly to Marrakech, then onto Ouarzazate
Depart from London to Marrakech, followed by a scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains to the city of Ouarzazate (journey time approx. 4-5 hours), where you will settle in for the evening at a local hotel.

Day 2 (Sunday 2 November 2025):

Ouarzazate - Ait Youl - Achemrah (1,520m)
After meeting your trekking team in Ait Youl, in the Vallée des Roses, including local Berber guides and mules to carry your luggage, you'll start your hike across the desert plateau at the foothills of the Saghro Mountains. The day’s trek will take approximately three hours, bringing you to the first camp in Achemrah by mid-afternoon, set in a small oasis with a nearby river and surrounded by lovingly tended crops, where you can enjoy an evening under the stars.

Approx. 3 hours trekking (8km) | Altitude gain: 160m

Day 3 (Monday 3 November 2025):

Achemrah to Tagmoute Valley (1,930m)
After breakfast, the trek to Jbel Saghro begins along a riverbed and then uphill into the mountains, offering stunning scenery throughout. After a long climb, we stop for lunch near a small oasis, perfect for cooling your feet. The journey continues to the 2,000m Tagmoute Pass, with breathtaking views of the massif, before descending into the Agoulzi canyon, with its striking red stone outcrops and lush oasis. Finally, you climb out to the wide Tagmoute valley, where camp awaits for the night.

Approx. 6 hours trekking (13km) | Altitude gain: 695m

Day 4 (Tuesday 4 November 2025):

Tagmoute to Assaka Canyon (1,610m)
This morning, the trek heads east, descending through the valley to reach the Assaka Canyon. A steep climb takes you to the trek’s highest point at 2,200m before descending through colourful rock formations, passing a former silver mine and diverse terrain. After lunch, you enter the stunning Assaka Canyon and follow a narrow path along the valley, with views of dwellings and oases on the opposite side, before reaching your camp near Assaka village. Enjoy dinner before settling under canvas in the heart of the mountains.

Approx. 6 hours trekking (13km) | Altitude gain: 290m

Day 5 (Wednesday 5 November 2025):

Assaka - Tajalajte - Tifdassine (1,250m)
Descend through scenic valleys, passing through small traditional villages, including Tajalajt and Berkou, where locals tend to their goats and sheep. Enjoy a peaceful lunch under almond trees before continuing through a small mountain pass, ending the day at the oasis of Tifdassine.

Approx. 6 hours trekking (16.5km) | Altitude gain: 410m

Day 6 (Thursday 6 November 2025):

Tifdassine - Ighazzoun - Bab N'Ali (1,425m)
After crossing a small pass, you'll trek alongside the impressive Amguis Gorge, where surreal rock formations rise all around. You'll reach the famous Bab N'Ali gate, an incredible landscape of towering pinnacles formed from the rocks of the Precambrian metamorphosed sandstone. Your camp is in the shadow of these impressive rocks, and you can settle in for your final night under canvas.

Approx. 7 hours trekking (15km) | Altitude gain: 480m

Day 7 (Friday 7 November 2025):

Bab N'Ali - Ouarzazate - Marrakech
After breakfast and a short walk, you'll say goodbye to your trek team and travel back through the mountains to Marrakech, with a celebratory farewell dinner marking the end of your adventure.

Journey time: 7.5 hours

Day 8 (Saturday 8 November 2025):

Free Day to Explore Marrakech
Take some time to explore the vibrant city of Marrakech. Stroll through the bustling souks, visit historical landmarks, or simply unwind after your trek.

Day 9 (Sunday 9 November 2025):

Return to the UK
Depart from Marrakech to London.