Route of Caravans: Morocco Traverse (South)

Tafroute Painted Rocks

Plenty of hotels in Tafroute

Several private camping options in the is area

Vallee d'Ait Mansour

An incredible with an oasis that runs its length. Amazing mud brick villages and architecture.

Drop

A hearty drop off of the escarpment.

Dirt and gravel starts here

Last chance

This is one of the last chances to get food and water for another 50 miles until an oasis town about 20 miles before Tata. There is a good Auberge near here.

Imitek

There is food and water here

Oasis

There is an oasis and it is OK to camp here.

A couple hotels here

Food and lodging

There are a couple cheap Auberges here and plenty of options for food and water. Stock up here because there is nothing between here and Mhamid.

Tiny village with water

Camping and a very basic auberges on Lake Iriki in this area

Hotels, busses, food, etc.

Wild camping

In the oasis... just make sure to ask if you see someone.

Campground

Lodging options

Plenty of guesthouse all through the Dades Gorge

Dirt road

The dirt and gravel start somewhere in this area...

Stellar climb

Backpackers Gite

Lodging and supplies

Full Services in Tissint

Food and resupply

major resupply

Chegaga Dunes

Oasis Sacree

Sometimes there is water here, although it is not dependable.

Berber owned auberge in Timguidght

Not exact location; ask around.

Night 1 camp... if...

If you have the legs, this is a nice, scenic area that could make a good wild camp.

Filterable water (maybe)

Tizerkine

Water and potential for very basic food...

Tagounite (major resupply)

Crossing for resupply/lodging in Tamegroute

Zagora old city (not exact location)

Worth exploring. Beautiful old architecture... watch the touts.

WARNING

From here going north is unscouted. Most of the planning was done using reliable dirt roads; however, water availability is questionable for the next 60 miles.

Grocery Store, Restaurant, etc.

Several pay campgrounds

There are several sights in and around adz, so there is tourist infrastructure, including camping...

Sharp and difficult ascent/descent

If you are on heavily laden bikes, you might consider taking the roadway to meet the route. It is extremely pretty at the top though...

La Source Bleu

Water likely (not sure exact location)

Hotel Auberge L'Oasis

Not cheap ($20/night when we were there), but massive Berber Omelette breakfasts...

Potential work around pavement

Unscouted track veers west here. this has potential to avoid pavement.

Unscouted section

From here to Tissent is largely unscouted. Ask locals and proceed with caution. If you are in doubt, take the roadway.

Food and lodging

Possible road block

There may be a military stop beyond the gap in the mountains here. This would require a much longer road ride and apparently the track to Tissint is great; hold tight as we inquire with Moroccan officials...