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Imlil to Tizi Oussem via Tizi n'Mzik
A day route west from Imlil over the Tizi n'Mzik, a pass of roughly 2,450-2,500 m, through juniper woodland into the Azzaden valley and down to the village of Tizi Oussem. It is the usual first stage of the Toubkal circuit and gives views of the Toubkal massif and the Azzaden valley.
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
Allow 4-5 hours one way, or about 7 hours for the round trip of about 22 km returning to Imlil. The pass can hold snow into April. Hire a local guide if you are unsure of navigation.
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31.1368, -7.9206
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Cross the Tizi n'Mzik with views to Toubkal
- Walk through juniper woodland on the descent
- Visit the Ighouliden waterfall near Tizi Oussem
- Stay in a gite in Tizi Oussem
- Continue into the Azzaden valley
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
+666 m
Total Descent
-527 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
145.0
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.51
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: 22.4 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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