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I think it's funny how you can only hear one word in the video, and it's typical of the spanish nature, as you drive by your friend at the end of the video, you call him "Feo" Ugly. 
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)Morocco off road Tour: Transiberica 2013
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Well guys
If you like the previous videos, you musn't missing this one.... really hard track:
Marroc Dia 5 P2 rio
If you like the previous videos, you musn't missing this one.... really hard track
:Marroc Dia 5 P2 rio
The path wasn't so narrow how it looks in the videophplemel said:After watching this last video , I realize that I may not do well on a VERY narrow, VERY rocky, path/trail/road (what is that thing you are riding on called?) with DEATH waiting for me when I would inevitably ride off the side from inattention to riding because I am looking at the incredible scenery
I would love to ride this but all I can see is me splattered on the rocks below :-[
GREAT videos & pic's.
BTW that snow covered pass is what I am still looking at here--ALL OVER THE PLACE ::010:: ::010:: ::010::
I do have the S10 in the carport at least HOPING O
Pat
Sorry to hear about the snow. Here (Barcelona) we have a beautifull weather >
I had a nice morning testing an incredible 2013 Yamaha WR. After riding the ST, this is like a bicicle!! ::012::
Did I?? strange as they are so hansome.... OSupA-T said:I think it's funny how you can only hear one word in the video, and it's typical of the spanish nature, as you drive by your friend at the end of the video, you call him "Feo" Ugly.
(but I cant find this bit in the video...)
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SupA-T
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Jaime, at 6:22 you pass another rider. Unless his name is Theodore and you call him "Teo", I'm pretty sure you call him ugly. "Feo" Check it out.
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Good times Jaime! I hope you are laughing as hard as I am over this.JaimeV said:Could be... but I'm not sure. We talk in catalan and feo is in Spanish... dunno but sure it wasn't a nice thing
)This last video was incredible also. I love the looks of the children in the small village. Children are so precious and easily impressed. And what about those village people (YMCA?) What must have been going through their mind? Taking into consideration that most of these people have never been outside of their village and have never interacted with modern society. And here you show up on your Alien Space Crafts, dressed in these futuristic space suits, with this strange bubble thing on your head with one eye sticking out the side of it! And you just got off your motorcycle and your breathing hard through your helmet asking for directions to the nearest McDonald's. And all they hear is heavy breathing through a tube and to them you said, "Luke, I am your father!".
Moving on. The crossing of the rocky river was priceless! You get off your bike and your standing there coaching the first two riders. The first bike you must be telling him something like, " Oh you can do it, just go!" And then you pat him on the back and give him a little push! Too funny!
Love it! Keep 'em coming!
Yes, we had really good time… we ride several times together and we know us very well, good colleagues, good fun!
Morocco is one of the most developed countries in Africa, so in general they are quite used to see people like us, helmets, cameras, etc. Even so, I think the border between Spain and Morocco is considered as the one with more economic and cultural differences in the world. This makes Morocco so attractive to me.
In most rural areas is like you said, the children are really curious and like to see us, in others more developed places I can “fell” we, rich foreigners, we aren’t so welcome for youngsters. Could be because other tourists have not many respect by their culture or traditions, may be because they don’t have the same opportunities like us… I don’t know.
But in general compared with the European culture, they are very kind and hospitable, even if they don’t have much, they offer you what they have to eat or drink, their home to sleep, help if you needed… probably because their land is so hard they have a “code” to help to everybody. Very different as in ours developed countries.
That river was great, but in general all this day was incredible. I’m editing the next videos with snow… really good.
Cheers!
Morocco is one of the most developed countries in Africa, so in general they are quite used to see people like us, helmets, cameras, etc. Even so, I think the border between Spain and Morocco is considered as the one with more economic and cultural differences in the world. This makes Morocco so attractive to me.
In most rural areas is like you said, the children are really curious and like to see us, in others more developed places I can “fell” we, rich foreigners, we aren’t so welcome for youngsters. Could be because other tourists have not many respect by their culture or traditions, may be because they don’t have the same opportunities like us… I don’t know.
But in general compared with the European culture, they are very kind and hospitable, even if they don’t have much, they offer you what they have to eat or drink, their home to sleep, help if you needed… probably because their land is so hard they have a “code” to help to everybody. Very different as in ours developed countries.
That river was great, but in general all this day was incredible. I’m editing the next videos with snow… really good.
Cheers!
We got up knowing that this will be our last off road day. Tomorrow from Midelt to Melilla is going to be a boring road, then the ferry to Malaga, more road to Almería, load the bikes on our trailers and to Barcelona by car.
So, we must enjoy it!.
The view to Boumande Dades with snowy mountains in the background from our cave rooms is spectacular.
During breakfast we talk about yesterday's stage, the passage of the river, the snow ... this are the days we always going to remember.
Today's stage is unknown to most of us. Joan and Enric did it time ago, it is very long and at the end it was night. To not happen to us this time we should go quick, we would not want to miss the Jaffar Circus views.
We left Boumande Dades by paved road, we are getting into the Dades gorges. The vertical walls are around us. Suddenly the road does impossible and steep esses. At the top we have to stop to take pictures, the view is breathtaking.
We continue by paved road but it is the kind that does not mind doing, we like to stop at every moment to take pictures: above the blue sky without a cloud, below the white snow in the mountains, in the sides impossibly shaped rocks and below deep green showing where there is water.
The dirt track begins, it rises steadily, the snow is getting closer, sure it would have been impossible pass thru here few weeks ago. We reached 3000 meters, the views are incredible.
The track is good and invites to open the throttle but the scenery is so beautiful that we hold. I’m trying to memorize everything I see, it's impossible but I try... We rolled on high mountain slopes without seeing anyone, spaces are huge…. In Europe it is impossible ride in a place like this on motorbike.
So far the tracks are ideal for our cows, they really are to enjoy: wide, fast... with an enduro bike it could be almost boring but with the Super Ténéré the miles pass by without effort, I have only to enjoy the pleasure of driving and see the scenery.
We arrived to Imilchil lunchtime, there are many restaurants roasting lamb in the street, the smell is tempting but we know that if we stopped for lunch probably lose the Cirque de Jaffar, one of the objectives of the trip, so resist the temptation and we just put gas, have tea and finish the few supplies we are .... then we will see that it will be worthwhile.
We follow the route, the landscape changes and suddenly we arrive to a cedar forest, funny to see these trees here. The track leaves the main road near a small village. The people try to convince us that we can’t follow this route but Joan and Enric said it is a beautiful passage crossing the river several times, so we took a chance. After a while we came to the river, the bridge is gone and down there is a lot of water, the temptation is there, do we go?. For once we are cautious, a fall in so much water may be the end of the trip so we turn around and follow the road.
We do many miles by road, I am boring and tired, lose concentration ... suddenly I am out of the road amid huge piles of stones, trying to save the situation. Interestingly the first thing that comes to my mind is not having a puncture ... I'm close to a serious fall and thinking in punctures!. When I've almost managed to stop the bike I loose the front wheel and I fall. Luckily it's at low speed and nothing happens, the protections do their job, some little scratches and nothing else. Amazing considering all the stones around me.
My colleagues arrive, seeing the bike lying in the middle of the stones they think the worst, once again we were very lucky
We start again, now I’m with all my senses… I don’t want to repeat the experience… The road through the forest is beautiful, high snowy mountains around us until we reached the famous Cirque de Jaffar. Fantastic!
We stopped to take pictures and discuss what to do. There are two options: follow the usual track or descend to a gorge we saw in google earth. The second option is the one we like best but it follows a river so it can change often and we don’t have idea if is able. In addition we have little time light.
Be cautious twice in the same day is too much so we decided to go down even though local people try again to stop us: too dangerous!! they said….
We get into a almost dry river bed filled with stones, suddenly a huge wall seems that it cut our way, but it is not, we follow the water and we see that there is a narrow gorge through which we get.
It's amazing; I had never been on a place like this in my bike. The site looks like something out of Indiana Jones film.
We stopped to take pictures but we must move, soon is going to be dark. A shame not to be more time here.
The passage through the throat becomes more complicated, hope there is a way ot... then is getting wider. Suddenly Joan and Enric stop before a huge rise full of stones. It's almost night. They say that if we follow the river is a very long way and is goin to be dark, the rise is the option to shorten it up over there. They say that the last time they passed through here it was night... they are worse than I thought: crazy!!
We are tired, the tires are nearly without knobs, the luggage in the bikes… it doesn’t seem possible go over there but if they did it we must try…
We give the honour to be the first to Albert, with his long legs and his KTM Superenduro. It is not easy but gets up. We can reach above all when it gets dark: mission accomplished! Another Transibérica is done!!
Hugs, photos and let’s go to Midelt.
We arrived at the hotel at the night again. The comment at the dinner was unanimous, we thought yesterday's stage was unbeatable but today’s has not been left behind.
So, we must enjoy it!.
The view to Boumande Dades with snowy mountains in the background from our cave rooms is spectacular.
During breakfast we talk about yesterday's stage, the passage of the river, the snow ... this are the days we always going to remember.
Today's stage is unknown to most of us. Joan and Enric did it time ago, it is very long and at the end it was night. To not happen to us this time we should go quick, we would not want to miss the Jaffar Circus views.
We left Boumande Dades by paved road, we are getting into the Dades gorges. The vertical walls are around us. Suddenly the road does impossible and steep esses. At the top we have to stop to take pictures, the view is breathtaking.
We continue by paved road but it is the kind that does not mind doing, we like to stop at every moment to take pictures: above the blue sky without a cloud, below the white snow in the mountains, in the sides impossibly shaped rocks and below deep green showing where there is water.
The dirt track begins, it rises steadily, the snow is getting closer, sure it would have been impossible pass thru here few weeks ago. We reached 3000 meters, the views are incredible.
The track is good and invites to open the throttle but the scenery is so beautiful that we hold. I’m trying to memorize everything I see, it's impossible but I try... We rolled on high mountain slopes without seeing anyone, spaces are huge…. In Europe it is impossible ride in a place like this on motorbike.
So far the tracks are ideal for our cows, they really are to enjoy: wide, fast... with an enduro bike it could be almost boring but with the Super Ténéré the miles pass by without effort, I have only to enjoy the pleasure of driving and see the scenery.
We arrived to Imilchil lunchtime, there are many restaurants roasting lamb in the street, the smell is tempting but we know that if we stopped for lunch probably lose the Cirque de Jaffar, one of the objectives of the trip, so resist the temptation and we just put gas, have tea and finish the few supplies we are .... then we will see that it will be worthwhile.
We follow the route, the landscape changes and suddenly we arrive to a cedar forest, funny to see these trees here. The track leaves the main road near a small village. The people try to convince us that we can’t follow this route but Joan and Enric said it is a beautiful passage crossing the river several times, so we took a chance. After a while we came to the river, the bridge is gone and down there is a lot of water, the temptation is there, do we go?. For once we are cautious, a fall in so much water may be the end of the trip so we turn around and follow the road.
We do many miles by road, I am boring and tired, lose concentration ... suddenly I am out of the road amid huge piles of stones, trying to save the situation. Interestingly the first thing that comes to my mind is not having a puncture ... I'm close to a serious fall and thinking in punctures!. When I've almost managed to stop the bike I loose the front wheel and I fall. Luckily it's at low speed and nothing happens, the protections do their job, some little scratches and nothing else. Amazing considering all the stones around me.
My colleagues arrive, seeing the bike lying in the middle of the stones they think the worst, once again we were very lucky
We start again, now I’m with all my senses… I don’t want to repeat the experience… The road through the forest is beautiful, high snowy mountains around us until we reached the famous Cirque de Jaffar. Fantastic!
We stopped to take pictures and discuss what to do. There are two options: follow the usual track or descend to a gorge we saw in google earth. The second option is the one we like best but it follows a river so it can change often and we don’t have idea if is able. In addition we have little time light.
Be cautious twice in the same day is too much so we decided to go down even though local people try again to stop us: too dangerous!! they said….
We get into a almost dry river bed filled with stones, suddenly a huge wall seems that it cut our way, but it is not, we follow the water and we see that there is a narrow gorge through which we get.
It's amazing; I had never been on a place like this in my bike. The site looks like something out of Indiana Jones film.
We stopped to take pictures but we must move, soon is going to be dark. A shame not to be more time here.
The passage through the throat becomes more complicated, hope there is a way ot... then is getting wider. Suddenly Joan and Enric stop before a huge rise full of stones. It's almost night. They say that if we follow the river is a very long way and is goin to be dark, the rise is the option to shorten it up over there. They say that the last time they passed through here it was night... they are worse than I thought: crazy!!
We are tired, the tires are nearly without knobs, the luggage in the bikes… it doesn’t seem possible go over there but if they did it we must try…
We give the honour to be the first to Albert, with his long legs and his KTM Superenduro. It is not easy but gets up. We can reach above all when it gets dark: mission accomplished! Another Transibérica is done!!
Hugs, photos and let’s go to Midelt.
We arrived at the hotel at the night again. The comment at the dinner was unanimous, we thought yesterday's stage was unbeatable but today’s has not been left behind.
In summary. Morocco has exceeded my expectations once again. I loved the Atlas and I have wanted to explore it more time. Maybe with a lighter bike to get around everywhere, is spectacular.
Regarding my bike: I really wanted to try the Super Ténéré in this area. Overall I had a great fun except in the sand when I was tired.
In most of the track it is a great bike, comfortable with good aerodynamics riding standing up or seating. In rocky areas thanks to its suspension I noticed much improvement over the GS. Overall very good except for the fan failure. It was because I fall, okay, but if I keep doing this kind of trips I have to find a solution so it would not happen again.
As always a thumb up for my teammates Albert, Joan, David and Enric but we miss the rest of transibéricos this time were unable to come.
Finally we must thank Rev'it, Motorcycles Ausió, Yamalube, Galfer and Giant Loop to supported us once again, in this difficult times is a privilege to have them give us a hand so we can complete our adventure.
Now prepare the next .... let’s see what we can do!
Cheers!!
Regarding my bike: I really wanted to try the Super Ténéré in this area. Overall I had a great fun except in the sand when I was tired.
In most of the track it is a great bike, comfortable with good aerodynamics riding standing up or seating. In rocky areas thanks to its suspension I noticed much improvement over the GS. Overall very good except for the fan failure. It was because I fall, okay, but if I keep doing this kind of trips I have to find a solution so it would not happen again.
As always a thumb up for my teammates Albert, Joan, David and Enric but we miss the rest of transibéricos this time were unable to come.
Finally we must thank Rev'it, Motorcycles Ausió, Yamalube, Galfer and Giant Loop to supported us once again, in this difficult times is a privilege to have them give us a hand so we can complete our adventure.
Now prepare the next .... let’s see what we can do!
Cheers!!
Very well done ::012:: ::012:: ::008::
I am so thankful you had such an awesome trip and that it all went safely. While I will miss your amazing updates, I'll proabaly get a little more work done now O What an inspiring ride!!! Thank you, it's been an honor to 'share' in this adventure.
What an inspiring ride!!! Thank you, it's been an honor to 'share' in this adventure.
bruised
Member
you definitly have more courage and riding skills than i have i get nervous riding in deep pea gravel on a straight flat road
The complete photo album:
https://picasaweb.google.com/107821474036692329021/Transiberica2013Marroc
Our previous off road trips:
Sardinia: http://www.yamahasupertenere.com/index.php?topic=4437.0
Portugal: http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...t=transiberica
Next year more, but where??
https://picasaweb.google.com/107821474036692329021/Transiberica2013Marroc
Our previous off road trips:
Sardinia: http://www.yamahasupertenere.com/index.php?topic=4437.0
Portugal: http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...t=transiberica
Next year more, but where??
phplemel
Member
Thanks for sharing Jaime. This has been a fantastic journey for us following you as well ::012::
Some of those pic's remind me of riding in the Mojave last spring, especially the ones with you & S10 resting)
I did a fair bit of that, sand is tiring with these big beasts, but fun
Some of those pic's remind me of riding in the Mojave last spring, especially the ones with you & S10 resting
)I did a fair bit of that, sand is tiring with these big beasts, but fun
silverspurs
My first car was a motorcycle.
Epic!! ::012::JaimeV said:In summary. Morocco has exceeded my expectations once again. I loved the Atlas and I have wanted to explore it more time. Maybe with a lighter bike to get around everywhere, is spectacular.
Regarding my bike: I really wanted to try the Super Ténéré in this area. Overall I had a great fun except in the sand when I was tired.
In most of the track it is a great bike, comfortable with good aerodynamics riding standing up or seating. In rocky areas thanks to its suspension I noticed much improvement over the GS. Overall very good except for the fan failure. It was because I fall, okay, but if I keep doing this kind of trips I have to find a solution so it would not happen again.
As always a thumb up for my teammates Albert, Joan, David and Enric but we miss the rest of transibéricos this time were unable to come.
Finally we must thank Rev'it, Motorcycles Ausió, Yamalube, Galfer and Giant Loop to supported us once again, in this difficult times is a privilege to have them give us a hand so we can complete our adventure.
Now prepare the next .... let’s see what we can do!
Cheers!!
you guys really know how to abuse some expensive equipment! (but in a good way) thanks for showing us some of Morocco ::017::
Jaume, I always live vicariously through your adventures. I want to be like you if I grow up. Hope that Yamaha is consulting you for future ST refinements because I don't think anyone has punished that beast more than you. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to your next chapter (ever thought of writing a book)? ::008::