Tizi n Test − still narrower and rougher than the Tichka, like it always was.

The less rough MA12 down towards Assaragh (off Mich ‘6837’ road) remains 2WD and GS12-able.

As predicted in the book, tarmac has now reached Aguinan and going south takes the mountain (pylon) route over towards Tamsoult and on to Akka Irhen back on the 6837. It won’t be going up the cliff and beyond, we were told.

Got a bit confused with the new road but what the book calls ‘oil drum lid junction (MA6 KM76) may be a fourway now: north to Olaf dead end, SW to the road, S to the road too, NE up to Jebel Timouka.

We reversed MA6 here: great desert ride with stony episodes in the valley oueds and gnarlier stony stages on the climb up to Timouka Pass. Epic views and hot work on the 650s, easy on the 250s. Luckily, from the pylon turn off (KM51) it improves dramatically and passes a well I missed last time before the truly gobsmacking view north over the Issil plain. Down below, fast track then somewhere between Issil and the N10 we picked up the tarmac which led NW to the N10 about 20km out of Tazenacht.

Gas Haven, fyi, costs 100ds a visit

We took a day ride out of Nekob up MA14 to the Olaf junction at KM46 (not a route for metre-wide alloy boxes), then followed Olaf back down SSW. The mind-boggling descent around '1750' on the map below knocks your regular Jebel Sarhro crossing into a cocked cheche.

We reversed the well known Jebel Sarhro MH4 next day. All by the book, passing MTB tours. North of Iknioun (not done this bit in years) it becomes a wide dirt motorway (big bike heaven I suspect) except for the twisty drop off about halfway along.
This piste joins the N10 (all roadworks) just east of the two Shell and Afriquia fuel stations on the west end of Tinerhir - about here.
If heading south it's an easier place to start than what the book suggests at KM3.5 but which meets up within a couple of kms going south.

About our accom

About our rental bikes

A brilliant trip of about 1500km, all the better for not trying to pack in too much rough riding. I must be getting old ;-)

Report and pics here.

Ch

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Hi Chris,

Thanks for the updates; sounds like you had fun. Looking forward to the trip report.

"The mind-boggling descent around '1750' on the map below knocks your regular Jebel Sarhro crossing into a cocked cheche." You're not wrong, it's scary stuff in a Troopie which is only a few inches narrower than the piste in places!

Happy trails,

Peter

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Tell me about it, I think that is the most scary piste I have ever done, with one of the most stunning ends. The green colour everywhere is amazing. Don't think I would go that way again though

If anyone is interested here is another end to the route talked about above (not on Olaf) which is less scary

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Hi Matt,

Thanks for that. The other track is a fantastic drive but for those with no head for heights it could be terrifying!

Happy trails,

Peter

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Aha! I knew I had photos somewhere. Here's the approach and a view of the narrower section of the piste over the top and on the way down. Fortunately you can't see the drop!

Happy trails,

Peter

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Hello all!

I am new here ... 40 years old Italian living in the Netherland.

I am planning my first trip to Morocco for April, I got a LR Defender 110 - one car only

I would be keen to do the MH4 South to North - Ie. Nekob to Tinerhir would be this possible? or there is any restrictions ? ..also for a rookie like me, is feasible ??

looking forward to hearing your valuable feedback
thanks so far
Nico
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Hi Nico, your 110 will easily manage MH4 and whatever else you can find in that area.

If you haven't got it yet, get yourself Olaf for the satnav - it's full of possibilities and ideas.

Ch

Chriss ... Great !... got your book btw ... great inspiration out of it ...pity the usual lack of times...

thanks for your reply!
ciao
Nico
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