Idikel (Idikl/ Tafraout)
📍 Souss-Massa-Draa , Tiznit · Nearest city: Tafraout (12 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1717 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
29.71100, -8.84659Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.35 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
From the Road Agadir to Tafraout before crossing the gap at Fifilou (here good place to check the wind condition and alternative launch for experts) turn left on the good dirt road and follow for about 2 kms (passing remainders of a mining camp) until reaching a small saddle: here the road turns left and follows a mountain flank. At the turn you find a flat surface overlooking parts of the valley to the southwest. You walk horizontally 200 mts towards the edge and find several cleaned, small take off fields. It is usually an afternoon flying (soaring with the valley winds from the west and thermals
Nearby sites
Dousderm (8) · Tahala (10) · Tirhmi (12) · Kerdous (5) · Aglou beach (11) · Nid d'Aigle (8)