Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Regional Forums > Morocco
MH1 anyone MH1 anyone
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
Morocco Topics specific to Morocco, including Western Sahara west of the berm
Photo by George Guille, It's going to be a long 300km... Bolivian Amazon

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


Photo by George Guille
It's going to be a long 300km...
Bolivian Amazon



Like Tree3Likes
  • 3 Post By TheWarden

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 26 Feb 2023
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Oct 2022
Posts: 3
MH1 anyone
Hi all
Just planning our ( My Son and I ) three week trip to Morocco in September/ October
We’ve seen quite a few vids of MH1 but last one was 4 years ago and wanted to know If it’s still rideable
I’ve searched the forum but can’t find any newer info
Thanks in advance
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 26 Feb 2023
Chris Scott's Avatar
Super Moderator
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jun 2000
Posts: 4,814
Last I heard it's all sealed bar the south side of the 3000m+ Ouano pass (KM157) down to Tilmi and Dades valley. There's also a diversion/new road at the east end round a big landslide from what is written in the book.
It's a great ride.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 26 Feb 2023
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Oct 2022
Posts: 3
Many thanks for the reply Chris
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 26 Feb 2023
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Oct 2022
Posts: 3
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris Scott View Post
Last I heard it's all sealed bar the south side of the 3000m+ Ouano pass (KM157) down to Tilmi and Dades valley. There's also a diversion/new road at the east end round a big landslide from what is written in the book.
It's a great ride.
Sorry Chris one more and probably stupid question
What does KM157 refer too
Cheers
Wayne
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 27 Feb 2023
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Northumberland, UK
Posts: 549
MH1
To avoid Cirque Jaffar, head W from Midelt on the N13. After 4km take the obvious junction L, opposite the large mesa rock structure. N32°42.5 W04°52.1 .

It's easy going on tarmac to begin with up to the T junction with the track coming in from Cirque Jaffar on the left, N32°31.7 W04°59.5.

In about 6km, at Itachimen, N32°31.1 W05°03.4, you'll have to turn right up to the dam. The valley is now flooded and there is no river crossing below Tizi-n-Zou village. Rejoin the track (now tarmac) in about 3km.

Continue W towards the MH1/MH21 junction near Tounfite and turn SE to follow MH1.

As Chris said, after Agoudal it's all new fast tarmac up to the top of the pass at Km157.

Happy trails,

Peter
__________________
Atlas Overland - Specialist adventure tour company providing off-road holidays for 4x4 enthusiasts in Europe and North Africa.
Tours to Morocco, Iceland, Arctic Circle, Portugal, Alps, Pyrenees, Eastern Europe, Corsica, and UK weekend tours.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 14 Feb 2024
Chris Scott's Avatar
Super Moderator
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jun 2000
Posts: 4,814
I rode MH1 the other day from Tounfit and have to say, from the state of the road, I think I will reclassify it as a piste in the new edition.

As I mentioned elsewhere here, much of the road west to the Imilchil N12 junction is potholed or has lost its asphalt altogether (especially over 2200m). It would get pretty gruelling in a van.
At the Tounfit end they're putting big new bridges in; maybe the start of a 100-km refurb?

The 2900-m Ouano pass is freshly sealed 22km from Agoudal to the summit. From there, diggers are working their way down the 16km to the Tilmi valley road along rough and not yet widened piste (pic), with thickly ground dust from the machinery.

And from Tilmi the road is pretty patchy for 21km until the Gorge to Gorge junction.
Near the summit they were still chipping away at 6pm, but I imagine it will take them the rest of the year, let alone redoing the current road from Tilmi to G2G junction.

Last edited by Chris Scott; 17 Feb 2024 at 09:10.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 14 Feb 2024
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Somewhere
Posts: 1,470
The Tounfit road took a bad hammering with winter storms a few years ago and they haven't appear to done much in the way of repairs, but if it keeps the huge influx of Whiteboxes on the bigger roads I'm not sure I mind too much.

Mid October surveys where marking out the widen piste down to Tilmi, but they've been working on it since pre covid with out much visible progress. Notable addition this year is the building that looks like it might be an auberge restaurant when finished.

Tarmac will come eventually and we'll lose the last real North South piste of the High Atlas for good, so make the most of it before its gone for ever.
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
Route Conditions and Road Closures - send updates Reinhard Lenicker Morocco 387 20 Mar 2024 23:44
MH1 Midelt Dades Castlehe Morocco 2 5 Nov 2015 07:58
Bad weather in North Morocco clubman Morocco 12 22 Oct 2015 20:54
MH1 through my eyes | km 0-48.5 | Tony's Travels ajctraveler Morocco 7 28 Feb 2013 23:52

 
 

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 08:52.

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