Tour Overview
- Duration: 8 days
- Destination: Atlas mountains
- Accommodation: Local gites and Berber houses
Tour Details
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[svt-event title=”” date=”Day 1″ class=”svt-cd-green” ]Arrived at Marrakech, Reception by our staff, check at the hotel/std Riad. [/svt-event]
[svt-event title=”” date=”Day 2″ class=”svt-cd-green” ]Early departure by Minibus towards the city of Demnate and the natural bridge of Imi n’Ifri (1100m). Long passages on the side before the ascension of our first pass the tizi n’Amarskine (2012m). Descent to Imi n’Waqqa (1817m) through many Berber villages. Night at a bed and breakfast. 150 km transfer. 38 km of mountain biking. Elevation: 1390m –
Mountain bike, we go down the beautiful river Zawyat. From time to time, against the bottom we find a few villages with “Tighremt (fortified houses). We turn to the right bank to begin a gradual ascent on a mountainside. At the height of our ascent, we see behind us the impressive cirque Taghia. In front of us, the imposing Rock Mestefrane, more known as the “Cathedral.” Beautiful winding descent to the bottom of the valley along the river to the village of Imi n’Ouareg.
We enter the Assif Melloul. In a wild atmosphere in a narrow gorge, our route follows a path carved into the rock that rises progressively along the river. Days by chance, we met with the surprising colonies Macaque monkeys who take refuge in the cliffs. After our ride, we reach the village of Anergui that appears at the exit of the gorge. We can go and discover this beautiful region upstream of the village along the Assif Melloul “White River” with beautiful villages in the middle of yellow, red and green. Overnight lodging at Anergui. 74 km of mountain biking. Altitude difference: +1260m –
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[svt-event title=”” date=”Day 6″ class=”svt-cd-green” ]A wild route to the heart of Assif Melloul. A steep trail leads high on the ridges to the pass Col Roud N’ Iroul (2480 m). Crossing highland territories nomadic before discovering the villages of altitudes Tasrafte into Ait Abdi and Imilchil and lakes legendary night in bed in front of Lake Tislit or camp. 50 km of mountain biking. Elevation: 1000m –
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