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Jbel Saghro Crossing: Nkob to Boumalne Dades via Tizi n'Tazazert
This road crosses the volcanic Jbel Saghro massif between the kasbah village of Nkob in the Draa region and Boumalne Dades, over the Tizi n'Tazazert pass. Once a rough piste, it has been paved in recent years, and it passes through bare rock country of mesas, gorges and nomad grazing land with a simple guesthouse and cafe near the pass.
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
Allow about 3-4.5 hours with photo stops. Older reports describe loose stones and ruts, so check conditions; take extra care on the descent after rain or snow, which is rare but possible in winter. Fuel up in Nkob or Boumalne; there are no services in between.
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30.8714, -5.8642
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- See the kasbahs of Nkob
- Stop at the cafe and guesthouse near Tizi n'Tazazert
- Photograph the volcanic towers of Jbel Saghro
- Watch for nomad camps on the plateau
- Continue into the Dades 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
+1412 m
Total Descent
-897 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
26.7
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: 34.2 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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