Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Regional Forums > Morocco
tizi n ait ahmed pass? [MH19] tizi n ait ahmed pass? [MH19]
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
Morocco Topics specific to Morocco, including Western Sahara west of the berm
Photo by Helmut Koch, Vivid sky with Northern Lights, Yukon, Canada

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Helmut Koch,
Camping under Northern Lights,
Yukon, Canada



Like Tree6Likes
  • 1 Post By famous_walker
  • 2 Post By monnomania
  • 1 Post By Numer0_6
  • 1 Post By Chris Scott
  • 1 Post By TheWarden

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 25 Sep 2016
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 10
tizi n ait ahmed pass? [MH19]
Anybody crossed the Atlas here?

The tizi n ait ahmed pass is just North West of Boumalne Dades. It's on the Michelin map and I can see it on Google maps but I can find no routes, fotos or accounts of anyone doing it on a motorbike.

Ta

Neil
Last edited by Chris Scott; 16 May 2019 at 11:29.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 26 Sep 2016
Tim Cullis's Avatar
Super Moderator
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: London and Granada Altiplano
Posts: 3,079
It's a mule route crossing into Ait Bougmez valley. You can get as far as Amejgag on a bike.
__________________
"For sheer delight there is nothing like altitude; it gives one the thrill of adventure
and enlarges the world in which you live," Irving Mather (1892-1966)
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 26 Sep 2016
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 10
Thanks Tim! Pity it looked interesting.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 11 Mar 2018
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Oporto
Posts: 5
Do you have any update about this route? I have read somewhere about a new road crossing this area.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 12 Mar 2018
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: St. Petersburg, Russia
Posts: 81
We did it a year ago, report here: http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...ez-happy-91120. It's piste from Alemdoun to Tabant, including a new good quality section where there was once a mule track. We couldn't cross because of deep snow so check at either end but be prepared that locals in Alemdoun haven't a slightest idea about the actual condition as it was in our case. We actually drove right up to the pass and turned back there. If you're coming from Tabant you'll know straight away because the snowy part (north slope) is visible from the village. If open the piste is easy, and others including Chris Scott reported it was a breeze.
__________________
-------------------------
 https://famous-walker.dreamwidth.org - in Russian but with lots of photos
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 12 Mar 2018
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Somewhere
Posts: 1,472
Great drive if the snow isn't causing any issues
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 16 May 2019
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: France
Posts: 92
MH19 From the Rose Valley to Tabant - Tizi n’Aït Imi
May 2019
Super beautiful route with 2 Col about 3000m el.

Paved Kalaat to Allemdoun.

'Gorge route' as per Chris and Wikiloc very difficult, rocky. It is impossible to pass now as route blocked by the new gravel pit for impending construction. The piste ends at a rockpile and a 4 m deep ditch. Had to turn around.

'Regular route' through Amejgag diverted, due to construction and road enlargement, around the mountain and follows the river through the narrow village 'streets' and river gorges. Its rough but the Mercades 'Transport Mixes' pass.

Between the 2- 3000 passes is chipsealed, and will be fully paved soon.

Most amazing scenery.

We fueled the bikes in Ait Bouguemez from a local guy with juice bottles. It cost 1 MAD more than the service station. Nice!
__________________
2023 back in Japan on the road after COVID, 2019 Paris Siberia Japan tbd -2010 WR250R; 2015-2016 Paris-Mongolia and Paris-Silk Road; 2011-2013 Canada Ushuaia
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 17 May 2019
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: French Alps
Posts: 57
If you're talking about the R704 between Agoudal and Boulmane Dadès, I did it in february with a 701 and a friend on a drz400. Its is a around 90kms of gravel trail, but the locals seems to manage to get there with Renault Express and the like, so you should be ok on a bike with knobbies. You can find gas fromdrums in Agoudal, but nothing between agoudal and the start of Dadès gorge : I litteraly mean nothing : No house, nobody there.
It was one of the most beautiful road I found in Morocco ! Quite tiring for my friend who had a broken rib from a previous fall, but the view and feel up here is amazing !
There was no snow in feb. 2019 when I rode here but I guess I was lucky that it didn't fell much this year, I guess it can get pretty extreme if you add a 50cm layer of snow on top of that...

Here is a few pictures...You can see the actual road going down to gorges de Dadès.
Attached Thumbnails
tizi n ait ahmed pass? [MH19]-dsc_3344.jpg  

tizi n ait ahmed pass? [MH19]-dsc_3357.jpg  

Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 18 May 2019
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Somewhere
Posts: 1,472
Not the same route, the one discussed is West of the Agoudal - Dades piste
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 18 Sep 2019
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 7
Any recent advice for the route from Kelaat M'Gouna - Amejgag - Tizi-n-ait - Tabant ?
It's mule route, piste, paved? it's open or under construction?

Regards!
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 18 Sep 2019
Chris Scott's Avatar
Super Moderator
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jun 2000
Posts: 4,816
It's a piste that's partly paved on the north side and easy enough, baring deep snow.
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 18 Sep 2019
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Somewhere
Posts: 1,472
Last drove it in November 2018, construction at the south end meant a diversion through the gorges which is a much nicer way to get south. They could be a challenge if the waters high.

I've not seen any recent updates anywhere on the construction progress or any problems so you should be ok
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Himalaya roadtrip 1200 km riding world's highest passes and BBC most dangerous roads jopos Ride Tales 3 26 Dec 2014 14:00
Tizi n' Test pass - which way? Anacondor Morocco 16 22 Feb 2014 19:56
R302 Ait Bouguemes - Pass Tizi-n-Illissi -Assif Ansal -El Had - piste Imilchil Degvr56 Morocco 3 28 Nov 2013 09:29
Kenya Wildlife anual Pass and South Africa pass info the windleys sub-Saharan Africa 2 19 Jul 2012 14:11

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

HU Event and other updates on the HUBB Forum "Traveller's Advisories" thread.
ALL Dates subject to change.

2024:

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

HUBBUK: info

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 16:38.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top