Cycle Morocco

Days 1-2 Marrakech
Land in Marrakech and make your way to the hotel in time for a welcome meeting at 6pm. After getting fitted for your bike the following morning take a ride around the city to discover sites such as the Koutoubia Mosque and the Marrakech Medina before boarding an overnight train to your next destination.

Day 3 Marrakech to Tangier
Arrive early in to Tangier and check in to your hotel before embarking on the days ride, taking in the legendary Gottes d’Hercules (Caves of Hercules) and visiting the famous 19th Century Lighthouse along the way. Head back to the city in the afternoon and opt to relax in one of its cafes overlooking the ocean.

Days 4 -5 Tangier to Chefchaouen
Swap the city for the sea as you head towards the beachside village of Azla to begin your ride. Follow the undulating coastal road, maybe even stopping for a lunchtime swim, then finish at the ‘Blue City’ of Chefchaouen when you will have the remainder of the day to explore at your leisure.

Days 6-7 Chefchaouen to Fez
Depart to the outskirts of Beni Hmed village where you will jump on your bike and ride past the turquoise waters of the El Wahda Dam. After arriving in Fez, your home for the next two nights, you can leave your bike on Day seven and enjoy a walking tour of the city with ample time to explore after.

Day 8 Fez to Midelt
An early rise will help you avoid the heat and traffic as you leave Fez for the Middle Atlas Mountains. The morning ride from Dayet Aoua to Aguelmame Sidi Ali Lake will take you past red roofed houses and wooded hills then an afternoon drive to will bring you to the Kasbah town of Midelt where the rest of the day will be at your leisure.

Day 9 Midelt to Merzouga
Embark on the epic ride to Merzouga, passing along the banks of the Ziz River and the cavernous Tunnel Zaabal before driving the remaining distance to your overnight camp. From here board a camel and enjoy the sunset en route to the edge of the Sahara Desert. Finish the day enjoying local cuisine and lively music under the stars.

Day 10 Merzouga to Todra Gorge
Drive to Tinghir where you will start your day’s cycle through Todra Gorge, one of the most spectacular natural sights in Morocco. Follow the Togdha River and opt to take a further walk through the surrounding farmland before resting at your spectacular kasbah for the evening.

Day 11 Todra Gorge to Dades Gorge
Today’s ride follows one of the best section of road in Morocco, from the hairpins of Dades Gorge to the desolate Mgoun Valley. Stop along the way for tea with a local nomadic family before arriving at a mountain gite where you will stay for the night.

Day 12 Dades Gorge to Ait Benhaddou
Leave the arid surroundings for the dramatic Lake Mansour where you will ride and walk to your base in the legendary Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which has been the setting for films and TV shows such as ‘Gladiator’ and ‘Game of Thrones’. In the afternoon you can even opt to enjoy a cooking demonstration and learn the secrets of Moroccan tagine.

Day 13 Ait Benhaddou to Marrakech
Your final cycle of the trip takes you up in to the Atlas Mountains where you will then drive through the spectacular Tiz n’Tichka Pass, the highest mountain pass in North Africa. Once you have enjoyed refreshments and taken photos, say goodbye to your support crew and head back to Marrakech for a celebratory dinner.

Day 14 Marrakech
Depart after breakfast and catch your flight home.