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Anergui to Cathedral Rocks via the Assif Melloul Gorges
A 4x4 track follows the Assif Melloul river downstream from the remote village of Anergui through its gorges to the Cathedral of Imsfrane, linking the Imilchil region with the Ahansal valley. Parts of the track run along and in the riverbed.
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
Allow most of a day. Only for a capable 4x4 with an experienced driver; the gorges below Jbel Ayyachi are the tricky part. The river track can be closed after rain or in spring meltwater, so ask locally first.
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32.0794, -5.9602
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Drive through the Assif Melloul gorges
- See the Cathedral of Imsfrane from the river
- Stop in the village of Anergui
- Camp beside the river
- Continue to Zaouiat Ahansal or Imilchil
Field Radio Protocol
VHF-UHF Communication
Propagation Telemetry
Ridge Line
92%Gorge Floor
18%Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range
Regulatory Compliance
VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.
Technical Analysis
Total Ascent
+60 m
Total Descent
-470 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
16.2
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.73
Gradient Distribution
Surface & Hydrology
Surface Spectrum Analysis
Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.
Difficulty Analysis
Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.
Bounding Box (WGS84)
Point Spacing: 33.8 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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