Taghia New Routing

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We recently completed a weeks new routing in Morocco. here is the info: Taghia new route Route name: Hanna Grade: 6a+, 6b (6c Variant), 6a+ Length: 100m Style: Sport climbing, fully bolted with 3 Rappel Stations. Equipment: 14 QD, 70M Rope. FA: T Davies, R Davies. May 2022 Approach The route is located on the right ide of the deep gorge located behind the mountain of Taoujdad. From the village of Taghia, head towards the obvious gorge. Following the river and crossing to the right past a small hamlet and campsite you will pass under the large face on the left with the route “Fat Guide” and a wooden platform at 20M used by the locals for adventure days. Head uphill into the right-hand side gorge. The route is approximately 250M up the gorge on the RHS. A second route was added by our team 100M further up on the lefthand side (Slim Shady 7b+) Descent: Abseil to the left of the main route using 3 rappel Station 35m, 30m, 25m Additional Info: The route and the canyon in general are in the shade most of the day. The route has sun from 11-2. The canyon is a great place to find shade when other walls in the area are basking in the sun. The route was bolted ground up and is fully equipped. The route is bolted extremely well so even those who find 6A+ at the top of their ability will be able to enjoy the route. (6a+ Obligatory). The middle pitch can be taken on the right at 6C or on the left at 6B. Caution should be taken with the large block embedded on the ledge at the top of Pitch 1 and a Block just above pitch 3 that can be avoided by following the bolts and moving left.