ATLAS DESCENT

8 days from GBP999 to GBP1,159 including flights
Tripcode: MMA

Countries Visited: Morocco

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Our Clients’ Reviews

Average Review Rating: from 32 reviews.

Niamh Hay

ATLAS DESCENT

Written January 2012
Challenging cycling, stunning scenery.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Getting to the beach in Agadir in one piece felt like a real achievement.
What did you think of your group leader?
Liz was an excellent group leader. She works extremely hard throughout the trip to make sure the bikes are repaired and that people know exactly what to expect. She is super fit and a really nice person.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Train beforehand. Expect it to be tough both mentally and physically. Bring warm clothes. And a hairdryer. Like tagine as there is not a lot else to eat.
chris colley

ATLAS DESCENT

Written December 2011
Get in some good hill climbing practice before you go as some of the climbs are extremely tough and make sure you are not afraid of heights as some of the sheer drops off of tracks, piste and road went down vertically for hundreds of metres !
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
The long ride down to the Atlantic.
What did you think of your group leader?
Brilliant.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
This trip is not just ascents and there are a large number of really tough climbs. Make sure that you are physically fit for these climbs, although they are all optional and the 4x4 can pick you up if you can't do it.
Olof Wolgast

ATLAS DESCENT

Written December 2011
A nice holiday if you are reasonably fit, enjoy physical excercise, offroad cycling and beautiful scenery.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Riding through the valley on the second day...also I think the second last day, riding on small paths in a rift was great.
What did you think of your group leader?
Good knowledge about the tour, good organiser, clear instructions.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Be sure that you know what it is about. You probably won't enjoy it if you've never been offroad before.
Elizabeth Howarth

ATLAS DESCENT

Written December 2011
This trip was all about the biking. Fantastic scenary, great weather, efficienct and knowledgeable guide and support crew. Routes were the right mix of challenge, fun and length.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
I loved riding through the small berber villages and Christmas day with the carpet makers in Tiznit.
What did you think of your group leader?
Liz was really hard working and really put the effort in to make sure our bikes were able to cope with the terrain. She had knowledge of the area and the routes and encouraged people when necessary. She was also very accommodating for different levels of experience and confidence.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Go on this trip pretty fit to get the most out of it. It really is all about the biking, not so much the culture. However our guide Liz had good knowledge and of course the local support crew.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Food on the trip was basic,especially on the rides. It was great to have fresh fruit everyday. The hotel food was quite flavourless and there wasn't much opportunity to see the town. I'll visit Morocco again for those reasons.
Jim McGoldrick

ATLAS DESCENT

Written November 2011
The Atlas Descent is a beaut of a trip. Six biking days and all quite varied. Camel roads, gorges, mountaintop trails, moonscapes, I was amazed at the variation. The mountainbiking is as varied as the scenery from tough offroad singletrack, fast flowing landrover trails to swooping tarmac. Loved it.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
The uphills were hard and demanding however they were instantly forgotten in mile after mile of adrenaline rushing downhill on every concievable variation of so-called-road surface..
Dropping into the surf at the end was such a blast.
The Atlas Mountains are surely one of the best kept secrets of North Africa, jaw dropping scenery.
What did you think of your group leader?
Liz was a treat. Patient and positive with time for everybody. Her fluent franglais should become a degree course :o)
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Take double sided pedals, flat on one side SPD on the other. It's not all downhill, and cleats make a difference.
Do as much off-road practice as you can on broken surfaces.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Marcus Nicholson from Exodus was on our trip and he was a great addition to the gang.
Can't wait to see his photos.
paul randall

ATLAS DESCENT

Written November 2011
A great trip for a pair of over 50's who were a bit worried we might have bitten off more than we could chew! Having said that we did prepare well with plenty of off road rides beforehand. A great group of people on the trip, a mixture of age groups and abilities off road but it worked really well.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
An 84km ride which exhausted everyone, but what an achievement.
What did you think of your group leader?
Liz was a great leader, efficiently herding the motley crew around the mountains, warning people of the dangers of going ahead and getting lost, but some still did (sorry Marcus!) Liz was able to think on her feet when the unexpected happened (us missing the connecting flight and not getting our luggage until Tuesday), rain interupting one day etc.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Make sure you are fit for riding off road, some days are quite tough even without the extra single track.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Go enjoy a great trip, its all achievable with a bit of training. We are looking for our next adventure.
Vicki Hill

ATLAS DESCENT

Written November 2011
Quite challenging but not so hard that you were in the back up car every day. A really great trip for anyone who likes cycling and going off road - not so much of a holiday though, no rest day & no lie in's!!
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Some amazing scenery and always the best when we got to the top of a climb!
What did you think of your group leader?
We had a brilliant group leader. liz was out 1st thing in the morning sorting our bikes out - sooo many punctures and was always there to support punctures/broken chains as we went along. She knows her stuff!
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
I would say make sure you have some level of fitness, otherwise you wont really enjoy the trip. The scenery is spectacular, which when going up steep climbs you need to remember to look at! There are a few technical tracks, but you can just get off and walk or just get in one of the vehicles. Its definitely worth it, as there is full support all the time, great food and good bikes - if you are thinking of taking your bike, I wouldnt! The bikes provided were great and it meant they had all the wear and tear - my bike had 7 punctures, the group had over 50 and we had a couple of broken chains and gears went - if you have your own bike, you have to sort all of this!
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Overall a great trip. I went out on my own, but before you know it you are all bonding over a beer and by the end of the week you are best buddies. We had full back up throughout, had a tour leader and a local guide so there was always a staff member at the front and back of the pack, as well as a car at the front and back. Great food, plenty of snacks and hotels were absolutely fine.