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Dades Gorge Road: Boumalne Dades to Msemrir
The R704 follows the Dades river north from Boumalne Dades through a valley of kasbahs and eroded rock formations, then squeezes through the narrow Dades gorge. Above the gorge it climbs the Tissadrine hairpins, one of the most photographed road sections in Morocco, before continuing to the village of Msemrir.
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
About 63 km one way; allow 2 hours plus stops. Spring and autumn are best. Flash floods and rockfall can close the road after heavy rain; check locally before driving and do not stop under unstable cliffs.
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31.3727, -5.9866
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Photograph the Tissadrine hairpins from the cafe terraces above
- Walk into the narrowest part of the gorge
- Look for the eroded rock formations near Tamellalt
- Stay at a kasbah guesthouse in the valley
- Continue to Msemrir village
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
+781 m
Total Descent
-358 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
19.0
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.52
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: 18.9 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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