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2015 Morocco High Atlas Traverse by MTB

2015 Morocco High Atlas Traverse by MTB

Day 3 - Entering the lush splendour of the Agouti valley. Just west of Aghbalou, with Jbel Azourki (12,064 ft) on the horizon. © Steve Woodward

Day 3 - And ... relax! Flilou La Maison Berbère, our accommodation for the night in Agouti. © Steve Woodward

Day 4 - Thanks to Jamal, our host & fixer! Leaving Flilou La Maison Berbère, Agouti ready, for another big day. © Steve Woodward

Day 4 - Approaching the village of Ghougoult, in preparation for meeting the mules! ... © Steve Woodward

Day 4 - And here they are, the two mules which will help us make the long, steep & rocky climb over Tizi-n-Rughuelt pass. At Ghougoult, with snow in the gullies of the long ridge of Jbel Tarkedit (12,198 ft) in the distance. © Steve Woodward

Day 4 - Like the Earth has been riven in two ... The lower part of the climb over the Tizi-n-Rughuelt pass. © Steve Woodward

Day 4 - Those mules sure do carry those bikes better than we could! The climb toward Tizi-n-Rughuelt pass. © Shaun Grey

Day 4 - Threading through narrow ravines, we feel like Indiana Jones! The climb toward Tizi-n-Rughuelt pass continues. © Steve Woodward

Day 4 - Still climbing! The top of the Tizi-n-Rughuelt pass is up there. © Steve Woodwardaverse_2015-469

Day 4 - With no wind & blazing sun, climbing the pass is thirsty work. On the climb toward Tizi-n-Rughuelt pass. © Steve Woodward

Day 4 - Shaun & Omar rocking it. It is all just a gentle stroll for Omar. The climb toward Tizi-n-Rughuelt pass is still going! © Steve Woodward

Day 4 - The air is thin, the wind is up & the temperature has dropped. Having said goodbye to Omar, our muleteer & the mules, we are the only ones here. At the Tizi-n-Rughuelt pass, at 9,521 ft. © Shaun Grey

Day 4 - Yup, the only ones here! At the top of the Tizi-n-Rughuelt pass, at 9,521. © Shaun Grey

Day 4 - Jon & Shaun toward the bottom of the super-rocky descent from the Tizi-n-Rughuelt pass. We had to be "on it" for this one! Approaching Tasgaiwalt in the Tassaout valley. © Steve Woodward

Day 4 - "Do you know where we`re going!?" (because we`re not sure we do!) Roadside directions to "Si Moh`s house". Near Ichbbakene, Tassaout valley. © Steve Woodward

Day 4 - The road has simply fallen off the side of the hill! (the only access road for the valley) Luckily for us, we are close to our accommodation for the night. Near Ichbbakene, Tassaout valley. © Steve Woodward

Day 4 - Guides for a trekking group, passing through: Brian (centre) & 74-year-old mountaineering legend, Siegfried Hupfauer (right) Near Ichbbakene, Tassaout valley. © Steve Woodward

Day 4 - Si Moh`s house - mud floor & walls, but what a great place to bed down for the night. Near Ichbbakene, Tassaout valley. © Steve Woodward

Day 5 - Posing with our host last from night, Si Moh, as mules for a trekking group are being loaded. Near Ichbbakene, Tassaout valley. © Shaun Grey

Day 5 - Smiley Si Moh at his serving hatch - we mostly bought orange liquids full of sugar! Near Ichbbakene, Tassaout valley. © Shaun Grey

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