HomeAll TrailsZaouia Ben Smine - Azrou
Hard
On-Road
🇲🇦 Morocco
Recorded Trail

This track was recorded on the ground by an actual expedition vehicle.

ID: MA-FE-01

Zaouia Ben Smine - Azrou

Added on 29 Sep 2026
Logged by @mk47

Scenic on-road route linking Zaouia Ben Smine to Azrou. Features winding mountain passes, sustained gradients, and smooth tarmac surfaces.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

Prepare for steep, winding mountain roads. Drive cautiously, especially during adverse weather conditions. Ensure vehicle is well-maintained.

Weather check

At Start
1605m

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33.4659, -5.1618

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 33.4659, -5.1618 @ 1605m

Quick Stats

Distance
25.95 km
Type
On-Road Sector
Elevation Range
1306m - 1837m
Max Elevation
1837 m
Max Gradient
19.6%
25.3%

Highlights

  • Discover Azrou's Cedar Forest
  • Explore local markets

Field Radio Protocol

VHF-UHF Communication

Emergency Simplex
146.520MHz
Team Coordination
446.006MHz
Scout Primary
146.400MHz

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

+548 m

Total Descent

-842 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).

0 (Smooth)50 (Steep)100+ (Extreme)
53.6

53.6

Tortuosity Index

Route Curviness Index

Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).

1.0 (Direct)2.0 (Winding)3.0+ (Serpentine)
4.03

4.03

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)40%
Moderate (3-8%)38%
Steep (>8%)23%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved2%
Unpaved98%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt
2%
Gravel
69%
Dirt Track
29%
Water Crossings

Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.

0

Difficulty Analysis

SCORE: 70

Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.

Resulting CategoryHard

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 33.396226
MAX LAT: 33.466156
MIN LON: -5.226186
MAX LON: -5.147850

Point Spacing: 5.8 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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