HIGH ATLAS TRAVERSE CYCLING HOLIDAY

8 days at GBP1,059 including flights
Tripcode: MMH

Countries Visited: Morocco

Berber villages, stunning mountain scenery and some of the finest off road cycling Morocco has to offer

From Ouarzazate, the gateway to the Sahara, this trip works its way into and through the imposing High Atlas Mountains. Our route takes us through the central part of the Atlas and we will see aspects of this region that time seems to have passed by. Nomads still tend their livestock and apart from the odd satellite dish and solar panel, the Berber villages appear as you would have expected centuries ago. The landscape and scenery is at times breathtaking and there is no shortage of varied terrain in this rugged and remote region of Morocco. The riding itself is both exhilarating and challenging. The trip ends with an evening in Marrakech, north Africa's most vibrant and exciting city by night.

Itinerary

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Day 1

Fly to Ouarzazate.

Day 2

Morning transfer to the 'Valley of the Roses' and cycle to the picturesque and famous palmeries of Dades Gorges.

Day 3

Transfer out of the gorge and cycle through Berber villages before a superb climb.

Day 4

Cycle to the mountain village of Imilchil and enjoy a refreshing swim in the beautiful Lake Tislet.

Day 5

A tough but varied day's ride in the heart of the High Atlas, culminating in a fantastic descent into the market town of Anergui.

Day 6

A morning transfer is followed by another wonderful day's riding; the highlight is a beautiful climb overlooking the imposing 'Cathedral Rocks'.

Day 7

A challenging but beautiful long climb over the Tizi-n-Llissi before a transfer to Marrakech in time to soak up the renowned evening atmosphere of this charismatic city.

Day 8

Fly to London.

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