The Jebel Saghro is the volcanic spine that separates the Drâa Valley from the higher Dadès and the High Atlas to the north — a starkly beautiful, semi-arid range of black basalt cliffs, plateaus and gorges, sparsely inhabited by Aït Atta Berber semi-nomadic families. Nkob is the southern gateway and the easiest base for trekkers.
The classic multi-day route (3 to 7 days) crosses the Saghro from the village of Tagdilt north towards the Dadès. Shorter day-walks from Nkob climb to the plateau above the village. A local guide is essential — water sources are scarce and trails unmarked. The best season is March to May, when nights are no longer freezing and water is still flowing.