Morocco offers some of the most
exciting and varied wilderness cycling areas anywhere.
(See Itinerary below)
A
ride through Biblical times.Take
a bike trip back in time in a natural setting that literally stuns
the senses.
This is a unique route linking up some of the
most spectacular and varied scenery in the south of the country.
We ride through the lush Draa valley following the ancient trade
route to Timbuktu then over the wild Jbel Sarhro plateau for the
long, exhilarating descent to the high plains.
Moving into the High Atlas, we cycle through Morocco's
two finest gorges and travel down the Valley of the thousand Kasbahs
to finish in the Valley of the Roses.
Enjoy a landscape of vivid contrasts; sand; snow
covered mountains; jagged peaks; volcanic pillars; secluded oases;
palm groves; waterfalls and vast canyons opening into lush green
valleys. As we cycle through remote Berber villages with their
mud-built houses and children tending sheep and goats we are taken
back to Biblical times.
Bike Profile
90% off road.
Daily mileage 20 - 40 miles.
Great biking throughout on hard packed, landrover width, dirt
tracks. Some short rough and rocky sections.
A couple of long ascents (optional) for the enthusiastic climbers.
Long sections of undulating terrain.
We
ride two of the best descents in Morocco.
This
tour is rated Moderate to Difficult Grade
(details)
OUTLINE
ITINERARY
MOROCCO
- KASBAH TRAIL (MTB)
Day 1 - Arrive Ouarzazate
and transfer to our base in a magnificent kasbah overlooking the
High Atlas - time permitting prep bikes.
Our kasbah is 15 minutes from Ouarzazate airport or if travelling
from Marrakech a 4.5 hr transfer by 4X4
Day 2 - AitBenHaddou
A ride on the High Atlas plateau on great pistes to visit the
World UNESCO site of AitBenHaddou.
(options 20-40 miles)
Day 3 - Draa Valley
A short transfer in our 4x4 vehicles into the Jbel Sarhro Mountains
and a great ride following a canyon system through Berber villages
and small palmeries to our hotel in the Draa Valley
(25 miles)
Day 4 - Land of a Thousand
Kasbahs
We ride an ancient trading route through the palmeries following
the river Draa to our kasbah in the Jbel Sarhro Mountains.
( 40 miles)
Day 5 - Jbel Sarhro
This is a unique and challenging route over one of the highest
passes in the Jbel Sarhro where we enjoy a 25 mile descent to
our luxury hotel in the Dades gorge.
( 40 miles)
Day 6 - Valley of the
Roses
A great ride up the Dades gorge into the foothills of the High
Atlas descending to the Valley of the Roses. In the afternoon
we have a short transfer in our 4x4 vehicles back to our Kasbah
near Ouarzazate
( 25 miles)
Day 7 - transfer to Ouarzazate
airport and bi our farewells until next time
Extend
Your Holiday in Morocco - for those wishing to extend
their stay in Morocco after the tour, Wildcat Adventures will
be happy to arrange transport, accommodation, itinerary, etc.
Fully
Guided