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Altitude: 950m | Coordinates: 31.297, -8.065

Legend (up to FL190)

Airspaces

Paragliding sites

Paragliding zones

From Marrakech, take the direction to Lalla Takerkouste. Once in Lalla Takerkouste, you'll need to follow Moulay Brahim/Ouzguita direction. Take off is accessible with a 4x4 or a high car but it can steep and tricky to access. Two clubs operate on this site, Aguergour Eagles and Vol Libre

Take-off
The takeoff is only accessible by foot after a 20 to 30min walk up through goat tracks. The ridge is very steep/cliff on most of its length and takeoff can be performed all along the ridge but there is only two area where it is relatively easy to takeoff from. The takeoff is rocky ready to catch one or two lines.
Landing
There is no official landing area but most people will land on the far west where you start to walk from. You may land anywhere suitable bearing in mind that the ground is not flat at the bottom.
Flying
This sites need an authorisation from the CAA and local government to fly (Free flying rules). Requirement - Marrakech ATC must be informed the day before of the start and the end of arial activities. Contact: BAFRA/ Marrakech 05 24 43 04 11 / 05 24 44 79 17. The ridge can be soared all on its length. The site is a spine ridge and will present rotors on the lee side.
Hazard
It is a rocky terrain with some toxic cacti at the bottom. There is potential scorpions hiding under rocks in this area. The site will have rotor on its lee side and it is no recommended to fly there unless you have enough clearance to fly away.
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