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Ifrane to Ras El Ma Cedar Forest Ride
A ride from the Middle Atlas resort town of Ifrane south into Ifrane National Park to Ras El Ma, a spring and picnic area in cedar and holm oak forest. Riders describe the park roads as almost free of traffic, with views of the valley through the trees.
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
Around 20 km out and back, or about 38 km with roughly 600 m of climbing for the longer Komoot loop. Watch for loose gravel on bends. Late spring to autumn is best; snow is common in winter at this altitude.
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33.5228, -5.1105
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Ride through cedar and holm oak forest
- Picnic at the Ras El Ma springs
- Ride the quiet park roads
- Visit Ifrane's Alpine-style town centre
- Extend the loop on park roads (around 38 km)
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
+206 m
Total Descent
-207 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
23.0
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.22
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: 20.1 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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