This updated 3rd edition of the popular Climb Tafraout guidebook describes more than 2000 climbs in the Anti-Atlas region, covering the best crags across all of the main climbing areas. As well as detailed colour-coded photo topos and pitch-by-pitch descriptions, the guide makes use of superb GeoGraphics 1:25k and 1:50k topographic maps, with QR codes for each crag, buttress and parking spot, making it easier than ever to find your chosen route.
Climbs range from single-pitch roadside crag routes to big multi-pitch adventures, the longest of which involves some 1500m and 35 pitches of climbing. Among them are some of the most incredible climbs in this fascinating country, all enjoying glorious Saharan sunshine, short approaches and dazzling mountain scenery. As well as all of the popular quartzite crags, the guide describes a selection of easily accessible routes on the granite tors around the town of Tafraout, including both traditional and bolt-protected climbs. A variety of bouldering circuits are also listed.
Areas covered include Anergui, the Ameln Valley, Tarakatine Pass, Sidi M'Zal, Jebel Taskra, Idaougnidif, Afantinzar, Samazar, Aouguenz, Tagzene, and Tagmout.
Almost 2000 of the very best Moroccan rock climbs, from Easy to E7, F4 to F8b.
It's packed full of great photo topos, along with detailed maps and action shots - and there's hardly a cloud to be seen.
- 2000+ routes on 100 crags across the Tafraout Anti-Atlas region.
- Single- and multi-pitch trad routes from Difficult to E7, as well as a handful of selected sport crags with routes F4 to F6b.
- Photo topos of all routes, with detailed access and approach information.
- Super-detailed 1:25k and 1:50k mapping, including QR code navigation for parking spots and individual routes and buttresses.
- Full background information, including details on when to visit, where to stay, how to get there, and what to expect.
- 'Crag Selector' table to help choose a venue based on various criteria.
By Steve Broadbent.
Card Cover, 21cm x 15cm, 536 pages.
3rd edition, 2024 published by the Oxford Alpine Club.
ISBN: 978-1-913167-07-3.