Morocco Highlight Adventure

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8-Day Cycling Journey Through Mountains, Desert and Oases

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Discover the breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage of Morocco on this 8-day cycling adventure. Starting and ending in the vibrant city of Marrakech, this tour takes you through the majestic High Atlas Mountains, lush oases, and the serene Sahara Desert. Each day presents a new and exciting challenge as you cycle through diverse terrains, visit ancient kasbahs, and interact with local Berber communities.

Itinerary

Welcome to Morocco! Arrive at Marrakech airport where we will meet you and transfer you to your hotel or Riad.
Check-in and relax.
Meals: Dinner included.

Early morning departure to Demnate and its famous natural bridge.
Pass the Tizi n’Fedghat pass and discover the southern slope with its arid landscapes.
Preparation of the bikes near Ghessat and start cycling on a smooth track with undulating terrain interspersed with small wadis.
First night and dinner in a family gîte in Toundout.
Transfer distance: 210 km
Proposed mountain bike distance: 32 km
Elevation gain: +450m / -300m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.

After breakfast, cycle along the Imghrane valley with its superb Kasbahs and almond trees.
The valley transitions to a high arid plateau where nomadic families reside.
Enjoy views of Mount Mgoun (4071m) and reach the lively villages of Ait Toumert.
Arrive at the hostel in the old village of Boutghrar at 1600m in the afternoon.
Proposed mountain bike distance: 62 km
Elevation gain: +750m / -890m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.

Reach the M’goun valley with its magnificent village and rose bush fields.
Cross high plateaus with reddish colors to the Dades Valley.
Cycle along the wadi bed, arriving at the Dades valley with its adobe houses and rock formations.
Tackle the spectacular climb of Tissedrine for impressive views.
Return by 4×4 to the hostel in Boumalen Dades in the evening.
Proposed mountain bike distance: 52 km
Elevation gain: +1450m / -900m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.

Short transfer by 4×4 to the first foothills of Jebel Saghro.
Cycle from Tagdilt, crossing Jebel Saghro via a winding track to the Tizi n’Tazazert pass at 2250m.
Enjoy views of the High Atlas and the Saghro massif.
Descend into the heart of the massif, passing nomadic families and adobe villages.
Arrive at the hostel near the small town of N’kob late in the afternoon.
Proposed mountain bike distance: 65 km
Elevation gain: +1220m / -1800m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.

Begin crossing the pre-Saharan Tadrart ranges from N’kob, climbing to the Tanmirt pass.
Cycle south through the desert plateau, discovering the Tanefout gorges and the oasis of Wadi Tafechna.
Continue through Touna n’Iraben and reach the lush palm grove of Oued Draa.
Transfer by 4×4 to the small dunes of Tinfou to celebrate the end of the journey.
Short walk in the dunes and return to Zagora for an overnight stay in a small hotel.
Proposed mountain bike distance: 45 km
Elevation gain: +580m / -700m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.

Morning departure by 4×4 and transfer up the Draa valley towards Agdez.
Pass the Tinifift pass and continue via the Tizi n’Tichka pass.
Arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon and stay overnight in a 3* hotel (dinner in town is free).
Transfer distance: 360 km
Meals: Breakfast included.

Depending on your flight time, transfer to the airport for your return flight.
Meals: Breakfast included.

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€1,890 | Per Person

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