THE MOST BEAUTIFUL TRACK IN MOROCCO (Offroad Assif Melloul & Imsfrane Cathedral)

Well, where were we? In the last episode, we shared our crossing of the Toudra Gorges and then Dades. to finally arrive at the cool altitude in the village of Imilchil. After this week in the Haut Atlas to imbue us with these magical landscapes, We decide to go west through a track recommended by our host. The problem is, we felt a little stressed for two reasons. The Falkor gas pump is still not repaired. And we know that the moment we come down from our mountains, We'll have to deal with the heat again. Here we are on the road And we're just putting off this problem that we've had since we bought the bike. The second stress, the engine oil that was changed a few years ago in the desert. On nous a écrit sur Insta to inform us that it was a type of worst oil that could be put in Morocco And that we had to change it quickly for the good engine oil. In short, cross your fingers for us. Car on s'apprête à s'aventurer sur une des plus belles pistes de notre voyage au Maroc The car is about to go on an adventure on one of the most beautiful tracks of our trip to Morocco A motorcycle that could well drop us at any moment into our hands. Au départ d'Imilchil, on the N12 which runs north Then on bifurcation à gauche in the direction of le petit village d'Anergui. From there, Google Maps will no longer be useful. According to him, the gorge of Asif Meloul is not accessible by vehicle. It's part for 35 kilometers of track in a gorge Which is really apparently spectacular. We wanted to see what it looked like. We'll see if Palkor is worthy of the VTT path or not. But I think so. Get out of the gorge, it's party! We've just reached a gorge that is so magnificent. Really, we take full advantage of it. There are about 30 kilometers to go through this gorge. It's the piste, but she's rolling like they say. So it's really hyper pleasant. It's too beautiful. On a follow-up to the Khala base Who told us to take this track. But he's a mountain bike guide. So we don't know if it'll hold or not. But yes, it is perfect. Frankly, thank you Khala. This is really great! We're happy to be in the gorges. I thought we were already at the cathedral. But not yet, but it looks like it. It's beautiful! On the road to the off-road. It looks like a kind of smile with a guy passing by like that. A car. Minutes botanical, la vallée is filled with laurels. Every time there are beautiful rivers here in Morocco, There are tons of laurels. Look at that, it's magnificent! Whoa! You see, there is a beautiful river, full of laurels, disgusting! It's hot! It's very hot! I wanted to start from the left to the right, But there were minis that were raving. - I'm not going anywhere. Then, suddenly, the track splits in two. Then I'm off to repair. I'm preparing the terrain for Vince. Because it's hot in there. So there is a choice between two routes. A long way to go, A little sand and dirt, but this looks really good. And that one, which looks much less good. And suddenly, I wonder if it's not the trucks that use this, When there's no water that rises too high. So I'm gonna propose to Vincent to take that one. Then, at worst, we turn around and do this thing. Go, go, I'm going up there. It's so hot in here. Yet, we are in the middle of the Atlas. So let's test this path, let's see what it gives. Comme Falkor is super charged and heavy, on essie un maximum d'éviter les zones de sable the area of sand is not to be used for the production of gravel Where we sink in a quarter of a second. In addition, the stifling heat makes it sometimes, The gas is cut off at random. In short, we continue in the Ile de la rivière. So far, all is well. You, the serious relief. Not too much. And a little adrenaline when you're done. That's what we want, isn't it? Note to myself, turn 7 times the tongue of my mouth Before you say anything stupid. It's from the chevres. Shit, a pack of dogs. On aura tout eu during this little passage. I hope you won't vomit with this passage. It's good, our adrenaline level is at maximum. On découvre à quel point our camera Insta360 is on the way I'm going to go with the selfie stick. It's a perfect weapon to defend against dog attacks. A little over a year later, on the border of Moldova This time by 7 dogs super hargneux. Once more, our camera and our kicks Save us from ending up in dog pies. Shit, I'm on the camera. Anyway, that's another story. If you want more news about our trip, Don't hesitate to follow us on Insta or Polarstep. At the moment where we made this montage, voyage depuis plus de 2 ans et demi on the ship and we are in Crete. So as much as I'll tell you, there's a bunch of stories. I'll tell you from here. De retour dans le canyon d'Asif Meloul, the first of the three I think we've arrived in Jordan. The route continues to be as beautiful and rolling. The 35 km of pistes defilent under our tyres And we're really happy to have taken this route. Second attack from Nianches. I couldn't film that one but this time there were two. Thanks the camera for helping us Here we arrived as in a small oasis. It's too beautiful, it's magnificent. Is that it? I think that's all right. Oui-là c'était pour aller sous la rivière. Yes, there was a place to go under the river. There on Monte Non? It's starting to rain. We're 12 km from the finish. And it's always as splendid. I think it's a little bit of a relief this way. Maybe there's a little rain coming. I'm having a bit of gout. Normally on n'est jamais too content de la pluie. I'm not sure I'm going to be able to do that. But it's really hyper hot. It could wash the bike and it could do us good. It's like the "l'orage merveilleux". The storm is tropical. 37 degrees on a eu quand même. But it's always as beautiful. At the moment of exit de la gorge Start to see from afar A mountain that looks pretty crazy. C'est bon on est arrivé (It's good to be here) And on voir la cathédrale The famous immense rocker behind the rocks of the Lion King. We are arrivals Panzani! Tell me about it. We 'll see if it's clear. It's a very big rock. This is the cathedral. On a success. On a journey of 35 km The long canyon OU de la gorge. I'm going to the river. It was so beautiful. Franchement on va Notes to the itinerary Pour pouvoir le partager avec vous tous I'm going to share it with you all Because it's really worth the trip. It's quiet, it doesn't bother the locals Because there's not much in it. And then it's an experience. I'll never forget it in my life. Same, really hyper impressive I'm super cute. I lack the superlatives. Thank you! It's picnic time! We arrived at the cathedral. You see right there. And then on a hunger strike. On a de quoi manger Pour at least 3 days in this casserole. It's a great casserole. And then voilà. There are children next to you. Who are doing a picnic on Sunday? And they have a huge pastry. It makes me so want to. We found a little picnic spot. Qui a priori a l'air bien poured. This is a very good one. The pompette de sable! But who finally will have much charm on the banks of the Asif Ahansal. And for the general culture, Asif is a Berber word that means The river or the river. The cathedral of Imsfran is also called Cathédrale de Roches or Cathédrale de Masfran. It is a small church. Elle culminates at 1872m of altitude It measures 600m in length. In short, une vue parfaite for a spot lunch. On the road again! Well, of course. with the hazards of travel. I'm going to fall. Just to make a return trip. Let's get the beast out. Until then, all is well. But the important thing is not the fall, It's the landing. What's this second box? On a successful release of the motorcycle And all of a sudden I realize that there's this above us. Wow, too beautiful! Allez, more than an hour and a half, we'll be there! Vincent is a little ill at ease. But Insh'Allah we arrive and he'll be super well I'm installed. On our way in borrowing the R302 Who zigzags around the cathedral and who offers us points of view I'm going to cut the souffle. It's too beautiful! On is super Crevé, especially after the small chute à deux balles I'll be right back. On est même plus haut is the same as above That's the cathedral. I don't know how many meters we are, I'll write it on the screen over there. But in any case, I'm in the mood. D'arriver à Zawitahansan is the first time And to pose well, well, well calm. You! The ventilator is coming to a stop. Thankfully. It's still 30 degrees, it's four fifteen. It's going down a little slowly. Because it's nothing, it's hot. We are lost in the life of motorcycles. Except that there, la descente, I don't need to put the gas on. It's too good. The joke of the day, That's what our first 35 kilometers the track, I thought it was the most difficult. Du coup, quand on s'est arrêté (the coup, when it stopped) Au camping, on a ditch Allez, on his motive And we're doing the next 35 kilometers. I'm going to Zawitouatine. It's going to be easy. It's the road and all. And in fact, not at all. Vincent, he is in the hard, in the hard. I'm trying to make little jokes of him. Because he likes the coup. And then in fact, It's much more difficult. The following shall be added: Because there's a lot more cailloux on the track. So, before, it was more terroir et dur. So it was really good, it was very rolling. And there, it's us which are unfolded. Here, it seems to be getting better. After this second part the exhausting track, We finally find the concrete that offers a little respite. To our well-tended muscles from this off-road day. The landscape is transformed And here we are in a new part. Morocco that we don't know yet. On the road until Zaouia Ahensal Following a magnificent valley. It is at about 2000 metres. D'altitude et autour de nous (high altitude and around us) from 3000 to 4000 meters above sea level. On m'a demandé de poser la tente I was asked to set up the tent In a race of supercils. On peut, voilà, you can't go to the bathroom. I can ask and I can see. The engine is off. Look at this. No, not a thing. The Commission has not yet adopted a proposal for a directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionising radiation. It was hot. It was really hot. And on to the discovery How much on a fact? Oh no, a little beat up. On a fait quand même at four thirty-four of route Poured 144 km. So a mean speed of 29 km. but good, I've never done so many after-effects. Not for 4 hours of the route. So it was not bad. After a quick call, on the spot Our tent in the campsite of the house of host To rest at last This intense day. Sankia, is he dead? Yeah, man, I know. It was a fin. It's a pretty epic day. I think it was one of the most beautiful days we've had. In terms of landscape and all that. And the tracks. It was really magnificent those 35 km. The pistes, plus these 18 km There, on a I can plant the tent in a place that is So it's really nice. And here comes the little one. Bedawang Nala is next to you. D'une magnifique is a great song. Go over there. Maybe it will come back in a day. I can't afford a room. To set up the tent, it's very good. But the next time. There, there. on a magnificent private bathroom. But really I'm going to go. Next to it, there are nectarines. Franchement, this is une Reward after a route aussi bonne It was exciting and so incredible. I'm glad you made the right choice, it's d'aller dormir. This is grappille. I'm coming. of the nectarines They're so ripe. It's full of the tree. It's incredible. After a month and a half in Morocco, There's nothing better than that. I'm just a pain in the oil. But on confession, on a fait une petite The wording is in the best sense. But it's so good. The fancy version. With a pain a little bit brioché. Bon, let's go make this jackal sleep. No, but we won't. Stop there, we'll be back. Two days in this dream spot Trying to get back in shape. Pour the suite of the adventure. Today, it's a very small step. About an hour and a half on the road. to go up The Valley of Happy People. I think it's our valley. Du coup, on va faire tranquille. You know what? Because on a encore a little courbaturé The beautiful crossing of the gorges I'm not sure. Despite our beautiful day of rest In this magnificent place, I'm going to be quiet today. We 'll see if we can get down Falkor. The central saquille. This is the first stage. After, on notice. It's a party! Falkor is still not repaired. But for the moment, It's impossible to find a mechanic. In the little villages we cross The Commission has not yet adopted a proposal. So, we're up there. The Prime Minister of our country And there, that bifurcation to the left. Pour aller dans la vallée is the name of the game. On est de la droite, on va à gauche. It is on the right. and, filling with joy, It's an asphalted route. So, on the profit. And the happiness, It's 23 degrees. - Thank you. On a mouillé our scarves also Let's get some fresh air and it'll be fine. On est la plupart du temps (on is most of the time) Only on the route. But from time to time, I'm going to be on the set of some pretty incredible scenes. There's a goat! He's too strong for the guys! I think he's going to the doctor. We arrive in the valley of Aït Bougemez. The villages we cross are built in pisé. and the red earth of buildings contrast to the green areas of this fertile valley. On the seek un moment accommodation for the night And we find a super nice family cottage. The big surprise. When you arrive in an open house, Out of season, and that you have a super room Too beautiful, that people are too nice What're you doing? That's it! On a descerises! With a full of little nuts And well, delicious teas. I'm going to go to the gourmet! The little peculiarity of the room. It's full of paillettes. There's no moulders, but at least, There are paillettes everywhere. And as we arrive early, it allows us to degourder The legs and explore the surroundings. How's it going? A little, yeah. It's like the sheep, I don't want to go. It's for Aïd. Yeah, I think so. Do you think we're exceptional? There are all kinds of herbs that move I've always not understood. I believe we are in the world. I'm going to see Chihiro. Le Maroc is magical. Salut les amis gauches! I'm going to the left! On va vous donner is the best way to go. A little more Claire. Our super trip in the Atlas. Du coup, on est arrivé. You are here. And from Tinrir, We're going to visit the valley of Toudra. Then, on is revenue from there. We're all through Oulmane of Hades. And there, on a traversé cette vallée The incredible d'Hadès. We've been here a few days. The beautiful marches there. And from there, we're off to the He is Himilchil. It's like this. And after being arrived at the Cathedral, which you can see here, on est redescendus la the valley of Zawitansal. Until there's a campé where a few days. And after this beautiful camping, on est remontés ce col I'm not going to say anything. The happy valley! On a fait... voilà! like this. And there, on a comprise pourquoi People were happy, because it's great. There are plants everywhere. There's plenty here, it's magnificent. And there, on a allé Until then. This lovely little inn. It's called La montagne au pluriel. Voila, the mountain in the plural. And now, on s'apprête to go until'aux Cascades of Zawitansal by the valley of Haït-Bougmez Who's crossing here. It's part of the dance. Haït-Bougmez! What is it? Look at me. It's a magnificent village. I believe that Vincent is too happy to reprove The route Today, on a little more than 3h30 de route de prévue. After the Our host, we're going to take full advantage of your eyes. So, please, rejuvenate yourself. It's so hard to move forward when the His face is as spectacular. On a just wish to stop All the 500 meters. Look at that! These villages are built with several étages In every building, it's incredible. All the things you do in your life In the back and the really magical valleys. Whoa, that's magnificent! This part of Morocco is really a peach. and we are happy to have chosen to do Tons of detours through the High Atlas A place to be stayed on a national. It's so incredible, they have done the same The houses and villages in Terre Rouge Seeing that the earth is marked red. The mosques are red too. The valley of Haït-Boulil It's really too beautiful. It's a beautiful trip! He's passionate about the mule, he doesn't understand. In a coup, We're seeing a little traffic ahead. But what's going on here? One day a week, a year ago. The souk in every village. And today, on the traverse A small village where there is a souk. There's a world, There is a world, there is a world! And then, there are the people who remontent en van With all their affairs. Those who climbed on foot, those who took the bus to come up here. It's a little le trafic. What's quite impressive is that people, Often, they're on the roof. Buses and them, they're over there, like that. I think we didn't expect to cross Literally the souk. I thought it would be more en contrebas De la montagne, but in fact, on the traverse. Do you need something, Vincent? It's all right. There's a bus! Good morning, how are you? - What? I think it's gonna take a little while to get through all this. There's so many people! There, it's going to be beautiful! Now, Ami Phob, pass your way. We'll be there in half an hour. to tempt us to sneak through the souk. It's a guy who took a mule And who's got us. It's a little oppressive. We are in a bouchon. With the size of our dragoon, We can't get past the bus ahead of us. There, you can say that there's a du monde. On est en plein jour du marché, the day is coming. But it's blocked, unfortunately. By a van. So, let's take our time and do some tricks I think it's the biggest souk. I've been through these streets. We've never seen so much stuff. And that is so funny. Because I told Vincent before I arrived. Oh, but it's a very small souk! It's funny for such a big village In fact, we hadn't seen He continued in the streets until the end of the valley. It's good, they've brought back a bag In the bus in front, just in the way. Fortunately, all these exchanges The de regards intrigués et bienveillants is a great book. We feel welcome. So clearly, we're doing a little work. In the middle of this souk. One thing is certain, we are not past unnoticed And on a fact the animation du marché. Sometimes, we don't understand why. Our average speed, she is genre 30 km/h for a day's driving But I believe that seeing this, I understand why. 30 km/h on average in a day, that's a bit Our average is generally. It's the souk machine here! Ben disons, that was I'm going to go through a souk. In the middle of the day. It's the hour of the hour. Des petits chaussures! What are you doing? And we won't re-ignite the corps. Incredible this experience! I have the heart all tight To have been with so many people. And above all, I'm not going to be able to do anything. I'm going to have to eat a lot of watermelon. without eating a single bout. Music In short, After this shower and a few breaks therefore, on arrival at Ouzoud, Our stage for the next few days. It's 42 degrees. Natha is going to look for the guesthouse. Where are we going to spend the night? But she seems to be pretty inaccessible. So, what's the matter? We're waiting. Falkor and me in the middle of the sun, I'm not going to be a big fan of the French. And on the espère There'll be someone. That's the problem when we don't call people. And we arrive like this But in white. Often, they're either doing the siesta Or they're not here. Maybe this will teach us to make reservations. Or maybe not. And keep having free saunas. On trouve une chambre et on se dirige. On the way to the hotel. To the famous waterfalls. That's what it's like to be a traveller outside the tourist period. The land of au man. The falls are spectacular. They are over 110 metres high. Repartis on three levels And all in a very scenic setting. On exploring the surroundings I'm trying to find my point of view. The pluses are impressive. while making acquaintance with the local fauna. He did it quand même. Yeah, he made me a little bit of a no camera, no camera type. Pendant une aprèm, or on an impression of living under the waterfall With an averse of madness that inundates The streets of Douzoudes de Torondo. This waterfall is clearly magnificent But we are sad to see Qu'une fois de plus, I was just saying, The Commission has already made a number of recommendations. The terrain around the waterfall is getting more and more gritty. The site is protected. The construction of continuous And the macaques are losing more and more. their place of residence. And there, we'll discover a little further What they're building. The Commission has not yet adopted a decision. Because they're making a mountain out of it. This scene is awesome. There's a lot of traffic. There's traffic there, there's traffic. Oh, please. There's the boats. And it was at the right moment. It's getting hot, attention. Oh there there, Vincent, pay attention to me. There's another one in front. Good morning. How are you? I'm going to take you to the hospital. Too la class to see him with us I'm going to sleep. The hell of having too many sacks. It's part of it. A few days later, it's reparti. On the fact of the escalation to take back our affairs on Falkor And on the road again. We are ready to leave for Marrakech. Marrakech, Marrakech is good. It was a little cleaning of Falkor. and at the same time on a profit It's going to get wet inside. That's good. And it'll be very useful with the 42 degrees I'm going to call you. We didn't know yet. But these 165 kilometres Who separates us from Marrakech will be in the top of the most difficult kilometres of our whole motorcycle trip. Plus on s'approche du centre et plus on a l'impression The first time I saw a man with a gun to be in a four. We have 30 kilometers to Marrakech. Franchement, on attend qu'une chose It's d'arriver sur les sauts down there. Thank you. The couples are in deep. I don't like the motorcycle. It's really hot. I burn my face. We arrive in 4 kilometres. It's in Marrakech. The motorcycle doesn't stop rolling every second. There, there will be fire. Du coup, it is really hard The Commission has already made a number of proposals. The 47 degrees. What a mess. The counter is up to 50. We are very happy to be here. 5 kilometers more, that's what it says in fact. I'm being fooled. We'll wait 20 seconds. It's not easy. The temperature is 48. The bouzoutes have teleported. Inside our combi. The heat burns us the face And Falkor lacks caller at every moment. On the serre les fesses while observing the thermometer which shows a record of 52.5°C. It's just been 52.5 degrees. The court son number. 52,5 degrees, fortunately, It's as fast as that. On est bientôt arrived. It's really hard to handle. On the walls Our last challenge of the day is to find A cheap hotel in the vicinity. I see that it's the help. There's a lot of people who buy their sheep. Nathalie is going to look for a hotel. I'm staying in London. In London, it is up to 50 degrees. And the record of the day, It's 52.5 degrees. This is really terrible. On vide totally toute notre eau. The only water we can drink, She is so boiling. Frankly, she's hotter than a cup of tea. The hardcore is heavy. She took the taste of plastic. So much for a fondue in the sun. So there, I hope that Nathan returns soon Before I I'm going to say this literally. We are here. It was the hardest last few meters of my life. It's 48.5 degrees in London. And there, on a du s'enfiler through the mini-ruelles With Falkor who is half in the heat at every turn. It's a little limit in the fall. It's hyper hard. My savior is here. We're going to be on the ground floor. Don't worry about it. It's not serious. On a de la pérille, I believe. I was just about to go. But on is arrived. Well, me at least. I don't know if it's too dry. Other The place is magnificent. There are neighbours across the street. Who prepared their sheep for life. On a trouvé une maison for Laïd. I'm going to see her. And that is the grand bonheur. Thank you, David. Vincent, is it dead? There was nothing more to say. I hope I'll succeed in making him The massage is urgent. I'm going to reanimate. I'm tired until the shower. It's sincerely The day is the hardest The ride of my life. On n'est pas Really in a drama. It's just so hard. Lucky you managed to train yourself. Next to the shower. Attention there. You can do it, David. Look, there's a shower. - I'm going to go. That's it, on the play I'm going to the Dauphin. You've made it. We are happy to be in a hotel. This is quite clean. Like this, you can train on the ground. Sur ce fum't y'a often. Is it cold or is it hot? It's fresh. It's better than the 52 minutes outside. What the hell is this? It's good, it'll be all better now. Bravo, we have arrived in Marrakech. We have arrived in Marrakech. Marrakech, that's good. On repair pas le corps Because he made us miserable. They were so scared. In the meantime, on n'a jamais eu The temperature is so high. We've reached 52 degrees. Pour rentrer dans le Riyad, or I will return to Riyadh. There were little streets. Really hyper tight. Comme il y avait des à-coups avec la moto, I was going to go to the car. Several times, I thought I was falling Because there's a gas hole. And it makes you lose your balance. Now, that's nudity. We're on the air. Not on Youtube. The corps passes everywhere. And I think we can't be In a more petite alley. It's in the Casbah. On a réussi à survivre à this wave We are in a heat wave. On the passera quasiment a week in Marrakech to recover from our emotions and explore the city. A little march to laughter in the Casbah. Sometimes, there's no choice. But above all, to meet Abdou et Ismail Who have commanded us A very good engine oil for Falco perfuser. We're ready to go. Checker un garage What a super contact. We are all given I'm going to re-do the bike. I saw the bad oil. On va voir If he finds us 2-3 others Little tricks to improve. I'm going to stress. It's always so hot. I'm going to Marrakech. But we're always so well-settled. In our wonderful Riyadh. - I'll see you. Let's see what this day has to offer. Allez, on the way. On the branch le tuyau com, on a la climatisation Qui is activated. It's the well-moulded charpente. Du coup, on est arrivé chez Abdou. You are not going to be able to get away. to make us live. Unfortunately, we won't have time to find a good solution to the problem The pieces are not ready and we don't want them. You can rest now. You're next to MBK Citizen. The routes and the pistes The last few days will remain forever engraved in us And we were lucky to have discovered That part of Morocco we didn't know at all. The High Atlas is a real jewel. And if you pass in the corner, I'm not missing anything. I'm exploring these spots. Also, a big thank you for the returns. Exceptional things you have done to us. on our last episode in the Atlas. It's warm to the heart, without a bad pun. This is our 9th episode in Morocco. and our 23rd episode From this endless motorcycle journey And you are always more numerous to write to us, encouraging and motivating us to tell you Our little nomadic life on two wheels. When nothing is planned, everything is possible And soon after a year on the road, We're beginning to understand him. But that's another story. Subtitles by the community of Amara.org