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valley from, say, Tirnmatmat to Oumesnate, both just off the road. You could also base
yourself at Oumesnate Maison d'Hôte ( Click here ) and go on treks from there.
Adrar Mqorn & Around
Southeast of Tafraoute the possibilities are also exciting. The scramble up Adrar Mqorn
(2344m) is hard but worthwhile. Due south of its twin peaks are the palm-filled gorges of
Aït Mansour and Timguilcht , which make up Afella-Ighir oasis ( Click here ) .
Jebel Aklim
Jebel Aklim (2531m) sits in an even remoter area than Jebel L'Kest, yet is surrounded by
Berber villages in valleys guarded by old kasbahs. From the top there are great views over
to the High Atlas and Jebel Siroua. It makes a great focal point for a four- or five-day
walk out of Igherm, which is roughly equidistant from Tafraoute (to the southwest),
Taroudannt, Taliouine and Tata.
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Jebel Siroua
Some way south of the High Atlas, at the eastern edge of the Anti Atlas, the isolated vol-
canic peak of Jebel Siroua (3305m) offers unique trekking opportunities. Remote villages,
tremendous gorges, a tricky final ascent and some dramatic scenery all make this an ex-
cellent place for trekkers in search of solitude, stark beauty and a serious walk.
The Jebel Siroua ascent is the most obvious walk, but, as ever in Morocco, lasting
memories will be found elsewhere: in the beauty of lush valleys, in the hospitality shown
in Berber homes, in the play of light on rock and in the proximity of the Sahara. So if you
don't fancy the climb to the summit, the mountain circuit still makes a wonderful trek,
with diverse scenery, traditional activities in the villages and beautiful, well-maintained
agricultural terraces.
Mules can also be hired at short notice (often the next day) at villages around the moun-
tain.
The 1:100,000 Taliwine and 1:50,000 Sirwa maps cover the route. In winter it can be
fiercely cold here, so the best times to trek are autumn, when the saffron harvest takes
 
 
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