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Upper Dades Piste: Agoudal to Msemrir
The R704 continues north from the Dades gorge over the High Atlas to the high village of Agoudal on the way to Imilchil. South of Agoudal the road becomes a piste for around 40 km across high stony plateaus and a pass before tarmac resumes about 20 km above Msemrir.
Trail Map
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
About 63 km; allow 3-4 hours. A 4x4 is advised; some ordinary cars now get through in dry weather, but avoid it after rain or snow, which can close the pass between November and April.
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32.0123, -5.4893
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Cross the high plateau between the Dades and Imilchil
- Visit the village of Agoudal
- Continue to Imilchil's lakes
- Meet nomad herders in summer
- Descend into the upper 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
+617 m
Total Descent
-1011 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
26.0
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.33
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: 36.9 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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