Morocco- Tagmout to Assa

[James Rothwell]

I'm just making up rough plans for a trip to Morocco.

Got a quick question. Getting from Tagmout to Assa is it possible without using tarmac roads too much?

The road seems to go a fair bit out of the way to get there, is it possible to go off-piste and make our own way there?

The distances don't look too difficult although it does look rather hilly and rocky, does anyone have any experience or tips for me?

[Chris Scott]

Assuming you mean the Tagmout north of Assa (MA4) then I don't think cross country routes are possible in this area - look how even MA4 weaves around the ranges to get from Fask.
You could cut out some road by heading for the highway at MA4/KM22 (as in the MO book), turn left at the highway then right, south for Tadait and take MW4 or better still MW5 around to Assa. But from Aoueinat T it's tar back to Assa.
MA and MW are great areas IMO.

Ch

[James Rothwell]

Thanks Chris.

I think I'll take your advice and go along the MW5 route.
I heading for Assa to go down the M13 to Smara.

Both your MO and your SO books have been really helpful, thanks for your efforts.