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Essaouira to Sidi Kaouki Bike Ride
A road ride south from Essaouira to the beach village of Sidi Kaouki, first on the busy N1 then on the quieter R211 through argan country close to the Atlantic. Sidi Kaouki is a small village on a long open Atlantic beach.
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
About 27 km one way (around 50-55 km return). The first 7 km on the N1 carry traffic; the rest is quiet. Expect a strong north wind in summer, which helps on the way south and slows the return.
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31.5084, -9.7595
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Ride the quiet R211 through the argan groves
- Walk on Sidi Kaouki beach
- Watch the surfers on the beach
- Have lunch at a beach cafe
- Return along the coast to Essaouira
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
+72 m
Total Descent
-67 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
6.4
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.2
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: 64.2 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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