Cycle Morocco's Great South

Ride from the Atlas Mountains to the coast
Sightseeing in Marrakech and Essaouira
Challenging climbs and exciting descents

This trip includes all the amazing variety that Morocco's Great South has to offer - breathtaking scenery in the foothills of Mt Toubkal, golden Kasbahs, impressive gorges and the long sandy beach of Essaouira. Our week takes us through this exotic country along quiet tarmaced roads and over high passes, such as Tizi n'Test (2100m), for panoramic views of the natural beauty of the High Atlas Mountains. A real highlight is cycling from Imouzzer along a valley lined with lush palm trees and arriving at the top where we get our first glimpse of the impressive Atlantic Ocean.

After some magnificent riding through mountains, Berber villages and along the coast, there are also some comfortable and cosy accommodations to relax in the evening where we always enjoy a warm welcome. Whether you want to cycle up some testing passes or simply get immersed into the warm Berber culture, this week offers an excellent opportunity to get the best of both worlds!

What makes this trip responsible?

We have an excellent long standing relationship with the local operator who include visits to some local cooperatives which keeps local agriculture alive. With regular training between UK leaders and local staff, we ensure the knowledge of how to maintain high quality bikes is passed onto local leaders. All accommodations endeavour to use local produce where possible.

Itinerary

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Countries visited: Morocco

Day 1

Fly to Marrakech.

Day 2

Transfer to Tadmamt and cycle in the foothills of Mt Toubkal. After beautiful views down the Asni Valley, we arrive at Dar Elmouahidines.

Day 3

After an exhilarating descent from Tizi n'Test Pass (2100m), we continue to Oulad Berhil and our comfortable Riad for the evening.

Day 4

Today we head for the Anti Atlas Mountains, passing large farms and a mixture of Argan and Almond trees before arriving in Tafraoute. Optional transfer/ride to see the famous Blue Rocks, designed by Belgian artist Jean Verame.

Day 5

After a short transfer, we pass many pink houses and understand the importance of this in Morocco. On our route we pass the beautiful Kasbah Tiz before Imouzzer.

Day 6

We start cycling from the front door and pass a pretty waterfall; a challenging climb takes us to a beautiful viewpoint across the Atlantic Ocean and our destination for the evening, Essaouira.

Day 7

After an early morning visit to the beach of Essaouira, we cycle back past Diabet (the famous Jimi Hendrix hangout) and finally transfer to Marrakech.

Day 8

Free day in Marrakech to wander the labyrinth of bazaars off Djemaa el Fna Square or visit the beautiful Majorelle Gardens.

Day 9

Fly to London.

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Gharry in front of Koutoubia Mosque, Marrakech

Cycling through a palmerie near Tafraoute

Andy McKee at the Blue Rocks near Tafraoute

Riding along the beach at Essaouira