Tour Overview
Using our knowledge of this magical country we have crafted the perfect drop bar cycling trip which winds its way from the bustle of Marrakech, through lush green valleys, over isolated high mountain passes and down long flowing descents all the way to the ocean. If you are after an alternative cycling challenge, then forget about the Alps and Pyrenees and join us in the Atlas Mountains.
- Duration: 8 days
- Destination: Atlas mountains
- Accommodation: Local gites and Berber houses
Tour Details
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[svt-event title=”Marrakech” date=”Day 1″ class=”svt-cd-green” ]Start Marrakech; free time in the evening to explore Marrakech and go out for dinner. [/svt-event]
[svt-event title=”Transfer to Outghal; bike a long switchback climb before descending to Ijoukak Valley.” date=”Day 2″ class=”svt-cd-green” ]After breakfast in Marrakech we have a short transfer away from the busy roads and start cycling in the small town of Outghal. From here we gradually climb through the foot hills of Mount Toubkal before a long descent into the Asni Valley. We follow the river through the valley before arriving at our hotel in Ijoukak. [/svt-event]
[svt-event title=”Ride from the hotel over the fantastic Tizi n Test climb (2092m); long descent through the Souss Valley to Oulad Berhil.” date=”Day 3″ class=”svt-cd-green” ]Today we continue to follow the river down the Asni Valley before turning on to the challenging climb over the Tizi n Test Col. This is a great climb gaining 1000m of altitude all the way up to the col at 2092m above sea level. The views from the top are amazing, and the descent is even better! Our ride ends in Oulad Berhil where we stay in a traditional riad. [/svt-event]
[svt-event title=”Short transfer to Irherm; undulating days ride before a long climb and 20km descent into Tafroute.” date=”Day 4″ class=”svt-cd-green” ]In the morning we leave the High Atlas Mountains and transfer over the Souss Plain into the Anti Atlas Mountains. We will start riding from the small town of Igherm, from here it is an undulating days ride which is spent mostly up at around 1600m altitude until we start a fantastic 20km descent down into Tafraoute. Our accommodation tonight is in a fantastic old building with a well-
Important Information
Included:
- English speaking guide and cook
- Muleteers and mules for luggage
- All the meals during the trek + mineral water, coffee and tea
- Comfortable accommodation
- Excursion with local guide
- Transportation from and to Marrakech
Not included:
- Travel insurance
- Lunches
- Soft drinks
- Tips and personal expanses