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août - septembre 2023

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- 26 août 2023, 09:19
- ☀️ 21 °C
- Altitude: 1 812 m
- Maroc Béni Mellal-Khénifra Azilal Province Idoukaln 31.636717, -6.46962231°38’12” N 6°28’11” W
Jour 10
Day 1 walk
26 août 2023, Maroc ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
We met out guide, Mohammed, and two muleteers, Ishmael and ................ and headed through the orchards to the very pretty village of Arouss (Helen and I had history here) before heading up the Arouss valley.

We had glimpses of the top of Mgoun while following a wide hot track up the valley. Eventually we came to a beautiful spot, Ikiss, where we found a little shop selling cold drinks and carves - I bought a Shesh for old times sake, but had to be reminded how to put it on.

Lovely campsite next to a small gite and some shepherds buildings, with quite a few threshing pans about (look like golf greens).

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- 26 août 2023, 13:36
- ☁️ 21 °C
- Altitude: 2 176 m
- Maroc Béni Mellal-Khénifra Aït Sa’id 31.580481, -6.47776431°34’50” N 6°28’40” W
Jour 10
Ikiss
26 août 2023, Maroc ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
The campsite at Ikiss - Thunderstorms, great views, a couple of Blue breasted rollers and 2 hoopoes.
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- 27 août 2023, 04:59
- 🌙 13 °C
- Altitude: 3 225 m
- Maroc Béni Mellal-Khénifra Azilal Province Ifri -n- Aït Karfala Tizi-n-Tazit 31.552087, -6.5204931°33’8” N 6°31’14” W
Jour 11
Day 2. Ikiss to pass and down to plateau
27 août 2023, Maroc ⋅ 🌙 13 °C
Early start from Ikiss up to the pass. Slow steady climb with the views becoming more spectacular the higher we went.

Was passed by a very happy shepherd carrying a goat down to market from a shepherd's settlement - the highest ones we saw. Amazing spot with atmospheric smokeyness and goats.

Saw a few nomads making their way up to the Mgoun plateau.

Reached the pass about 10Am, fuelled by dates and peanuts, and stopped for half an hour. Lovely clear blue skies, some goats on a nearby rockface, a few wondering donkeys. The mules caught and passed us at this point.

We then headed down the valley, a long long steady descent passed many sheep and goats, and quite a few ground squirrels scurrying through the rocks. Carrying on down through a small gorge before climbing up uje side of the valley and crossing a plain over a small ridge. Below the ridge stood a shallow bowl with what looked like an area that would occasionally form a small lake, but now held out tents - A very welcome sight as it had been a longer walk than expected.En savoir plus
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- 27 août 2023, 14:00
- ☀️ 24 °C
- Altitude: 2 357 m
- Maroc Béni Mellal-Khénifra Azilal Province Tawjjat Asdram 31.612214, -6.522531°36’44” N 6°31’21” W
Jour 11
Plateau campsite
27 août 2023, Maroc ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Fantastic campsite - seemingly used by a few others as there was a little litter and some toilet paper, we cleared up what we could.

Set in a shallow bowl with trees and mountains around, and a 2 minute walk to the edge of a cliff overlooking the whole Ait Bougamez a fantastic spot.

Large flock of Bee Eaters flew over us a few times.

As on other nights Ishmael and...... had made a great meal on the single gas cooker - always amazed me what the mountain guys can produce. Turkey tagine treat. Excellent.

Also the village below uses this as a route for its water pipes, bringing water down from high up the valley - and someone had installed a tap so a great spot for a quick douche.En savoir plus
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- 27 août 2023, 15:52
- ⛅ 22 °C
- Altitude: 2 386 m
- Maroc Drâa-Tafilalet Tinghir Province El Mrabitine 31.585484, -6.29499431°35’8” N 6°17’42” W
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Jour 11
Bougamez to kalaat Mgouna
27 août 2023, Maroc ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
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- 27 août 2023, 18:19
- ☀️ 22 °C
- Altitude: 2 093 m
- Maroc Béni Mellal-Khénifra Azilal Province Ighiyr-n-Ikharrazane Tizi-n-Ougarmagnad 31.617178, -6.5451231°37’2” N 6°32’42” W
Jour 11
Plateau campsite 2 - more fotos
27 août 2023, Maroc ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
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- 28 août 2023, 07:01
- ☀️ 20 °C
- Altitude: 1 450 m
- Maroc Drâa-Tafilalet Kalaat M'Gouna Kelaat Mgouna 31.259619, -6.13210831°15’35” N 6°7’56” W
Jour 12
Kalaat mgouna
28 août 2023, Maroc ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
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- 28 août 2023, 09:23
- ☀️ 20 °C
- Altitude: 2 316 m
- Maroc Béni Mellal-Khénifra Azilal Province Tawjjat Asdram 31.613194, -6.52159231°36’47” N 6°31’18” W
Jour 12
Day three of trek. Plateau to Imarin.
28 août 2023, Maroc ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
After watching a bit of sunrise over Ait Bougamez we descened a spectacular path to the village before crossing the plain and cutting through the orchards to Gite Imarin.

At the Gite Paul, a bit too much sun methinks, asked for 'Hot water' in German when he wanted cold water (in French).

Cold drinks, showers, apple juice and lunch all taken before heading off on road over high passes.

Gite Imarin was excellent, and Ibrahim and his young lady helper couldn't have been more helpful. Nnothing was too much trouble, and the asnwer to every request was alwways yes. I gave the young lady a small tip for which she seemed very grateful, and it was trousered quicklyEn savoir plus
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- 29 août 2023, 12:35
- ☀️ 28 °C
- Altitude: 2 300 m
- Maroc Drâa-Tafilalet Aiezza Achmamou-n-Tzazart 31.1256, -5.76864731°7’32” N 5°46’7” W
Jour 13
Sahro cafe
29 août 2023, Maroc ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
After pectacular drive through mountains was surprised to find ourselves on tarmac road. After a short disatnce a sign to a cafe so we turned up narrow 'drive'. Drive roped off at end so has a Long reverse after turning off main road, and the gazelles opted to walk back rather than risk my reversing. Back on main road, 75 yards along and another turn into cafe to be told I should have just taken rope down!

Spectacular site for cafe, with amazing views. Also parking for camper vans and 1-2 rooms to stay in.

Chip butties with cheese and mayo - Glorious. Cats for Caroline to play with.

Comedy Old crone offering something for 50 dirhams for 'Hommes' in tiny dishevveled tent. Hate to think.

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- 29 août 2023, 12:35
- ☀️ 28 °C
- Altitude: 2 290 m
- Maroc Drâa-Tafilalet Aiezza Achmamou-n-Tzazart 31.1256, -5.76864731°7’32” N 5°46’7” W
Jour 13
The road to Nkob
29 août 2023, Maroc ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
General confusion aas several new roads, none of which are marked on mao or in 'overland book'. After 1-2 false starts we headed into the hills on dirt road, which became more and more spectacular before climbing a set of switchbacks to a pass. Dramatic road, steep drops and then, to our surprise, tarmac and an amazing cafe (see seperate entry).

Descent to Nkob very spectacular with almost surreal scenery.En savoir plus
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