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- Fri Feb 22, 2019 9:51 pm
- Forum: ADVENTURE BIKE RIDER
- Topic: Morocco - Tazenacht to Akka Ighern / MA6
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Morocco - Tazenacht to Akka Ighern / MA6
Short vid of a trip a while back exploring Morocco. 150km off-road route from Tazenacht to Akka Ighern in the Southern Atlas mountains of Morocco over Jebel Timkouka.Based on Chris Scott's Morocco Overland MA6 route southbound. Husqvarna Terra 600cc single, with some knobblies. https://youtu.be/ec93...
- Wed Mar 29, 2017 8:03 pm
- Forum: RIDE REPORTS
- Topic: WR-ing about in Morocco
- Replies: 94
- Views: 32238
Re: WR-ing about in Morocco
Another great write up Chris. Looking forward to the next edition of the book, i'll just have to go back and try yet more routes!
- Thu Mar 23, 2017 8:54 am
- Forum: RIDE REPORTS
- Topic: WR-ing about in Morocco
- Replies: 94
- Views: 32238
Re: WR-ing about in Morocco
Great post Chris keep it coming. Is this the teaser for more routes to be published in a revised book/website?
- Mon Sep 05, 2016 9:58 pm
- Forum: TRAVEL
- Topic: Morocco - Alone in July?
- Replies: 29
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- Mon Sep 05, 2016 9:58 pm
- Forum: TRAVEL
- Topic: Morocco - Alone in July?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 7426
Re: Morocco - Alone in July?
I went on my own in August for 2 weeks this year. See previous post for more pics etc. You;ll have a great time, it's a fantastic place to ride, but can be an adventure.. Map of my route over 11 days of riding attached. It was hot, very hot reaching 48deg and not dropping, much below 30 deg at night...
- Tue Aug 16, 2016 12:44 pm
- Forum: RIDE REPORTS
- Topic: Morocco August 2016
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5601
Re: Morocco August 2016
I will be going back and been toying with the idea of a fly ride hol , are the bikes up to spec Duncan ?..... did you manage to get a deal for 2 weeks ? it roughtly works out at €600 a week for me but do know they like to barter I hired a Husqavarna 650 Terra with brand new MT21 tyres fitted from w...
- Tue Aug 16, 2016 6:10 am
- Forum: RIDE REPORTS
- Topic: Morocco August 2016
- Replies: 15
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Re: Morocco August 2016
It was above 40 deg/c every day and at worst 48deg/c in the area around Foum Zguid. Carrying plenty of water was an issue. Only came across a couple of wells, and these were so dry the effort in hauling up the water was counter productive. It did mean the trails were quiet, and i think in 2 weeks I ...
- Mon Aug 15, 2016 9:10 pm
- Forum: RIDE REPORTS
- Topic: Morocco August 2016
- Replies: 15
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Morocco August 2016
A couple of pics from my recent trip to Morocco. A trip from Marrakech out to Merzouga and then back West across the Atlas Mountains. Great support from Loc 2 Roues in Marrakech in terms of bike hire. http://www.loc2roues.com/ The bike was a Husky 650 Terra with MT21 tyres. 20160811_100950460_iOS.jp...
- Mon Aug 15, 2016 8:55 pm
- Forum: WE LOVE PICS
- Topic: Test your photo Uploads, Links.. here.
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- Sat Jul 02, 2016 10:28 am
- Forum: TRAVEL
- Topic: Insurance - Off Road - Your experiences
- Replies: 5
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Re: Insurance - Off Road - Your experiences
Sprout, I agree with you, but the policies I've looked into exclude 'off road'. Don't really want to get into a debate about what is and isn't with an insurance company when I'm on some dusty trail with a need for assistance.