Cycle Morocco's Great South

Fascinating cultures and landscapes by bike, including Marrakech, the Atlas Mountains and the coast

Night time eating in the Djma el Fnaa in Marrakech

This trip includes all the amazing variety that southern Morocco has to offer - breath-taking 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 tarmac roads and over high passes, such as the Tizi n'Test (2100m), for panoramic views of the natural beauty of the High Atlas Mountains. A real highlight is riding through Paradise Valley, close to Immouzer, where a palm filled valley leads to a high pass with views down to the ocean below.

After riding through magnificent mountains, past ancient Berber villages and along the dramatic coastline, you will receive a warm welcome from a range of great hotels including a traditional Riad.

Whether you want to climb some testing passes or simply get immersed in the amazing Berber culture, this week offers an excellent opportunity to get the best of all worlds!

What makes this trip responsible?

This itinerary visits local cooperatives that help keep local agriculture alive and fair. With regular training between UK leaders and local staff, we can ensure our responsible tourism practices are passed onto local leaders. As recycling is not developed in Morocco, water is provided on all our cycling trips to avoid the waste of plastic bottles.
Morocco Community project
After funding a water tower for the remote village of Tijhza in 2000, we have been involved in a variety of schemes requested by the Berbers to improve their community life. With a new water pipeline system fitted in the village, every house can now enjoy running water and our funds have also stretched to paying for much-needed operations for some of the children. Our biggest achievement is the village hammam (Moroccan steam bath) that will help with important hygiene issues as well as creating a self-sustainable income.
Get involved by sending your leftover dirhams to Amanda Ceraolo in the Exodus office; donate online via our website or join a volunteer departure (Trip code: AMO) led by project founder, Andy Mckee.
For more information, please see our Project page.

Itinerary

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Countries visited: Morocco

Day 1

Fly to Marrakech.

Day 2

Transfer to Tadmamt; cycle in the foothills of Mt Toubkal with beautiful views down to Asni; arrive Dar Elmouahidines.

Day 3

Exhilarating descent from Tizi n'Test Pass (2100m) to Oulad Berhil; overnight comfortable riad.

Day 4

Cycle towards Tafraoute in Anti Atlas Mountains, passing a mixture of Argan and Almond trees; optional transfer/ride to see the famous Blue Rocks, designed by Belgian artist Jean Verame.

Day 5

Pass many pink houses and beautiful kasbahs on our route to Imouzzer.

Day 6

Cycle past a little waterfall and climb to beautiful viewpoint across the Atlantic Ocean; descend to Essaouira.

Day 7

Early morning visit to the beach of Essaouira; cycle back past Diabet (the famous Jimi Hendrix hangout); 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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Cycling through a palmerie near Tafraoute

Andy McKee at the Blue Rocks near Tafraoute

Riding along the beach at Essaouira