4-day Saghro Mountains trek from Tagadilt to Bab N'Ali

Rocky plateaus, mountain passes and nights under canvas in the Saghro

A 4-day guided trek through Morocco's Saghro Mountains, starting at Tagadilt and ending at Bab N'Ali. You hike between 3 and 6 hours each day across rocky plateaus, mountain valleys and traditional Berber areas, sleeping in wilderness bivouac camps and eating local food cooked along the route. A live guide speaks English, French or Arabic.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Trek from Tagdilt to Imi n’Ourg

• Begin trek from Tagdilt
• Walk across rocky plateaus and valleys
• Enjoy lunch along the route
• Reach bivouac at Imi n’Ourg
• Overnight in wilderness bivouac camp

Day 2: Ascend Mount Kouaouch to Agli

• Trek from Imi n’Ourg toward Igli
• Ascend Mount Kouaouch (2597 m)
• Enjoy views of Jbel Saghro landscapes
• Reach Agli
• Overnight in wilderness bivouac camp

Day 3: Trek from Agli to Tadaout n’Teblah

• Trek from Agli to Tadaout n’Teblah
• Walk through mountain landscapes and valleys
• Enjoy lunch at Tadaout n’Teblah
• Overnight in wilderness bivouac camp

Day 4: Final trek to Bab n’Ali

• Begin trek from Boutaghrar to Taberkhacht
• Walk through valleys and Berber villages
• Enjoy local scenery and culture
• End trek after lunch at Bab n’Ali

The experience

The trek begins at Tagadilt and climbs into Jbel Saghro through landscapes of rock and open plateau. Day one covers roughly 5 to 6 hours of walking, ending at a bivouac camp at Imi n'Ourg where you sleep under canvas. The second day pushes higher: you ascend Mount Kouaouch to around 2,597 metres, taking in views of the rugged terrain before dropping to another camp at Agli. Day three is shorter, about 3 hours of walking through mountain valleys to Tadaout n'Teblah. The final day moves through Berber villages and mountain scenery for 4 to 5 hours, finishing at Bab N'Ali with its impressive rock formations.

Each night you stay in a traditional wilderness bivouac camp with a tent. Meals are cooked on site using local ingredients and traditional Moroccan recipes. Your guide is a live person who speaks English, French or Arabic and knows the route, the villages and the landscape. The trek is built around what you do (walk, eat, sleep in the mountains) rather than stops or viewpoints. The hospitality and the Berber culture emerge from the villages and camps you move through, not from a schedule of visits.

This is a mountain trek, not a guided walk with frequent breaks. You need a high level of physical fitness and should be comfortable carrying a pack and walking on uneven terrain for several hours a day. The bivouac camps have basic shelter but no running water or electricity. Bring your own water bottle and sun protection. The guide and the camps provide food and shelter.

What’s included

• Accommodation in wilderness bivouac camps with tent.
• all meals cooked on site using traditional Moroccan ingredients.
• a live guide who speaks English, French or Arabic.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 15 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish, French and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Demanding physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Gîte Tagdilt in Saghro Mountain

Is this one for you?This trek suits hikers who are comfortable with several hours of walking each day on uneven mountain terrain and sleeping in basic camps. The 4-day length gives you time to move through the landscape without rushing, but it demands sustained physical effort and self-sufficiency in remote terrain.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French and Arabic.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How much walking do I do each day on the Saghro trek?

Day one from Tagadilt to Imi n'Ourg takes 5 to 6 hours; day two from Imi n'Ourg to Agli is about 5 hours with the climb to Mount Kouaouch; day three from Agli to Tadaout n'Teblah is roughly 3 hours; the final day from Tadaout n'Teblah to Bab N'Ali runs 4 to 5 hours. Walking times vary with pace and terrain.

What are the bivouac camps like?

Bivouac camps are traditional wilderness camps where you sleep in a tent. Each camp has basic shelter and a cooking area where meals are prepared on site using local food. There is no electricity or running water. You bring a headlamp and use water from the camp supply.

What is included in the trek price?

The trek includes accommodation in bivouac camps, all meals cooked along the route, and a live guide for the full 4 days. You bring your own water bottle, sun protection and any personal items. Drinks beyond what is cooked at camp are not included.

What fitness level do I need for the Saghro trek?

You should have a high level of physical fitness. The trek involves 3 to 6 hours of walking each day on rocky, uneven terrain at altitude, carrying a pack. It is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health or who are pregnant.