Morocco - like I said, it won't be easy

Ian B · Apr 24, 2006

The 'bridge too far' near Tafraoute. Note the just-wide-enough gap to squeeze panniers through, the rickety steel up-ramp, and the planks to prevent wheels sinking into the wet concrete

Ian B · Apr 24, 2006

The rider's view

Ian B · Apr 24, 2006

Getting down the far side needed a short diversion throught the trees, Jinkxy makes it look easy

Ian B · Apr 24, 2006

Little did we know this was only the first of four or five bridges in various stages of construction.

All of them needed ramps to be bodged together out of planks or rocks, while the construction workers enjoyed the entertainment

Ian B · Apr 24, 2006

It was all worth it for a beautiful days ride through shady palm groves and dramatic rock formations.

Ian B · Apr 24, 2006

Then we found an off-road playground, and rounded off the day messing about in practice for the serious pistes to follow.

Ian B · Apr 24, 2006

A quick dip in the hotel pool was followed by a refreshing beer. :beer:

Ian B · Apr 24, 2006

Next morning, we seal a cracked front engine cover with a spot of araldite - easy peasy - then set off on the tarmac to Tata.

Ian B · Apr 24, 2006

The Anti Atlas mountains around here show the rock strata twisted into amazing contorted shapes and vivid colours.

Ian B · Apr 24, 2006

And so to our epic, indescribable, unforgetable day on the piste from Tata to Igherm. :clap

Ian B · Apr 24, 2006

The evening sunlight as we crested the steep climb out of the valley was amazing, throwing the contours into sharp relief.

Ian B · Apr 24, 2006

I don't have any decent photos of the next 2 days pistes - it was just too feckin hot to think about anything but survival. We all agreed we should have taken more water with us, and were glad to arrive in Zagora after some tricky navigation as numerous pistes criss-crossed through patches of sand. This was a tough ride, but immensely satisfying to have crossed the big bad desert and come out the other side.

Our next big piste was the M5 route south from Tinerhir. Stunning rocky mountain scenery, and no sand - hurray! :clap

Ian B · Apr 24, 2006

At the top of the mountain we bumped into 3 well-travelled Brit bikers, Austin Vince and Charlie of Mondo Enduro fame, and Louis Price. They were filming footage to be shown at this years Horizons Unlimited weekend in June, so if you're going, look out for 3 GSers in the video!

Ian B · Apr 24, 2006

Two extremes of off-road touring in Morocco: big GS, or tiny trail bike. Either one will do the job.

Ian B · Apr 24, 2006

The native wildlife

Ian B · Apr 24, 2006

A few days later, in the dunes, 4 wheels are better than 2. Don't try this on your GS. :nono

Timolgra · Apr 24, 2006

Ian and I have to share a camel, as they say, but try not to think of the consequences it's motion induces

JohnnyBoxer · Apr 24, 2006

Spot on Ian.....................those pics are awesome and awe inspiring rolled into one

One man missing though..................your sidekick, MMM

Ian B · Apr 24, 2006

And just to round things off on the way back through Spain, how about one more fantastic piste in the Picos de Europa? Oh go on then

Gecko · Apr 24, 2006

cool ....very cool

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