Cross country Cycling from the Atlas Mountains to Essaouira
the road cycling Tour starts from Marrakech and then heads to the wonderful Atlantic Coast stopping at the coastal cities of Essaouria, Imsouane, Taghazout, and Agadir. Then through the majestic Atlas Mountains and back to Marrakech.
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Perfect Bike trip in Morocco to discover the most important places such as berber villages, culture lifestyle in atlas morocco, long distance on bike …
This trip is for 8 days from Marrakech and back to Marrakech and you will have option to extend your holiday in the Atlas Mountains as long as you want
Duration
8 DaysMin Age
14 +Difficulty
MeduimStarting From
€ 980Tour Itinerary
Airport to hotel in Marrakech
meet by my self in your arrival at the Marrakech airport then transfer you to your evening accomodation
Marrakech ouirgane
we transfer out of Marrakech this morning to Imlil village like 1hour and half and begin our cycling journey into the foothills of Mt Toubkal.
Ouirgane to Oulid Berhil through
challenging climb followed by exhilarating descent from tiki n’Tast pass (2100m) to Oulad Berhil . the day begins with a challenging climb to the dramatic Tizi n’Test pass (2100m), we are rewarded with dramatic views towards the anti Atlas Mountain.
meals included : breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Distance covered: 85 km
Accommodation: Riad Hida or similar
Oulid Berhil to Taroudant :
will take it a bit easy today to rest up from the week’s ride and to prepare for the big climb on the following days. you will relax amongst the peacocks and trees, have our dinner and then find your way back to the rooms in a re-furbished fortress
meals included : breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Distance covered: 45 km / 28 miles
Accommodation: HOTEL AMAL or similar
Taroudante to Taghazout :
After our breakfast in this beautiful small town, we start biking from the hotel the hotel through the Moroccan seaside resort of Agadir, after that The route starts from sea side and will end up in the desert oasis of taghazout.
meals included : breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Distance covered: 55 km
Accommodation: HOTEL ALA or similar
Taghazout to Imsouane
after breakfast we leave Taghazout to Imsswan we cycle brough seaside , where the the road winds up sometimes and cross ’s the beautiful landscape. You will then arrive in Imsouane where we will freshen up at the hotel, then have dinner.
meals included : breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Distance covered: 60 km
Accommodation: Riad Hide or similar
Imsouane to Essaouira
After our breakfast we will bike through near the see than enjoy the small coastal city of Imsouane. After seeing the city we will have dinner by the sea. Then we will stay in a small hotel in the quiet city set on a peninsula jutting out into the Atlantic.
meals included : breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Distance covered: 60 km
Accommodation: hotel Badou or similar
Essaouira to Marrakech ( leave Essaouira and drive approx 3.5hrs)
after a free morning to explore lovely Essaouira, we transfer to the vibrant city of Marrakech. simply enjoy a freshly squeezed orange juice in one of the many rooftop cafes overlooking the Djemma El Fna Square.
End Marrakech
End Marrakechthis cycling adventure through Morocco comes to an end today. There are no activities planned and you are free to leave at any time the trip ends after breakfast. those on the group flights will be taken to the airport in time for their flight home. Explore Marrakech if you have time before your flight. the best place to get a view over the square are the la Grand B Balcony du Cafe Glacier or cafe de france. you have to buy a drink. but at MAD 20 its’ worth it for a great view.
meals included : breakfast
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Essential Equipment
We recommend packing the following items:
- Normal daily clothes
- Cycling helmet (compulsory on this tour)
- Padded cycling shorts and gloves
- Breathable top or cycling jersey
- Sunglasses/eye protection
- Stiff-soled shoes suitable for cycling
- Waterproofs and long cycling trousers
- For the earlier departures you may need some warmer layers
- Sun cream
- Water bottle or Camelbak