Day 1
Arrival in Marrakech and transfer to your 4* hotel located in the heart of the Medina. As soon as you arrive at the hotel you are already immersed in the atmosphere of the 1001 nights. Visit of the Medina and first Moroccan dinner.
Day 2 Tichka-Pass – Ounila Valley in the Atlas Mountains 41 km
Impressive climb with our vehicles to the Tichka Pass at 2268m elevation. Here you are in the heart of the magnificent Atlas Mountains. Just behind the superb Ounila valley appears which is dotted with palm oases and small villages. The most important are Tamdakht and Tazleft. In this beautiful valley the cycling stage begins. We will discover these picturesque villages and the spectacular view of the Telouet Ruins. After this beautiful first day, your head still dizzy with these extraordinary impressions, you return to your palace and enjoy a pleasant evening with a delicious dinner.
Day 3 Draa-Valley 46 km
Before continuing your journey, you visit the worldwide known Ksar d’Ait Ben Haddou, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. This city, built of sand and clay, where turrets and houses are leaning against each other, seems just unreal. Date palms complete the picture, and it is not surprising that this desert town has been used for countless film productions such as “Gladiators” and “Game of Thrones”. The tour continues through the rugged volcanic region of Diebel Saghro, formations that date back to prehistoric times. The cycling stage begins in the Draa Valley. Fantastic cycling route through this idyllic valley, lined with palm groves, Berber settlements and ancient kasbahs.
Day 4 Djebel Saghro – Sahara 35 km
You leave the beautiful region of Djebel Saghro and dive more and more into a landscape marked by glowing red tones. This change of landscape gives a hint of the desert coming closer: the mountains give way to a vast landscape. Stop in an oasis for a presentation of the life and work of the Berbers. The bicycles attract attention and the children approach, curious to meet you. After this nice bike tour, the road to the oasis of Zagora is not long. From there, you change your means of transportation and climb on a camelback to reach your tent camp across the desert. On the program for the end of the day: an open-air dinner around the fire and the magic of a starry sky of indescribable clarity. An atmosphere that you will never forget…
Day 5 Cycling in the semi-desert 45 km
This beautiful day is highlighted by the desert landscape of the Sahara. It is nice to know that your follow vehicle is not far away and that your water bottle can always be refilled without searching for an oasis. At lunchtime, you pass through a typical desert village and meet nomads who take the opportunity to buy their stocks here. Lunch break before the bus takes you to your place of stay for the night.
Day 6 From the Sahara to the Anti-Atlas 44 km
On today’s program: impressive old Berber castles, high clay towers and plantations of almonds, olives and even vine. We will take several breaks before reaching your destination: Taroudant, an oasis and a trading town of 90 000 inhabitants in the Souss plain. It lies in front of you like in a fairy tale, protected by high clay walls. After check-in, you walk through the picturesque alleys of the medina before having dinner.
Day 7 Paradise Valley – Agadir 45 km
Departure for the Menizla-pass near Agadir. It is located at the western end of the High Atlas. On the way to the coast, you experience another change of scenery. First the impressive and winding mountainous landscape of the High Atlas, then the lake landscape with its rich vegetation. After the lunch picnic with a beautiful view and a short bus transfer, you cycle through the Paradise Valley towards the city of Agadir, located on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean! One night in a hotel directly on the beach and a tasty dinner – another dream day is coming to an end!
Day 8 Agadir – Atlantic – Essaouira 30 km
Today, you leave Agadir by bus along the deep blue Atlantic coast before enjoying the beautiful coastal landscape with its changing blue tones and lonely beaches. On the route you see the famous argan tree plantations. With its round, widespread crown, thorny branches and gnarled trunk, often made up of several intertwined parts, the argan tree draws the typical silhouette of the landscape of Western Morocco. It is considered a sacred tree. The women collect the fallen fruits between June and September, then spread them out to dry. They remove the pulp and break the seeds. With this method they extract the almonds which they carefully separate. You reach the idyllic coastal town of Essaouira. It is known for its excellent fish dishes, which you can enjoy for dinner.
Day 9 Essaouira – Marrakech
It is time to enjoy the lively fishing village before returning to Marrakech by minibus. On the Djemma-el-Fna jugglers’ square and in the medina, you can make your last souvenir by shopping or simply by enjoying the special atmosphere between snake charmers, jugglers and countless street food stalls.
Day 10 – Goodbye Morocco
Even if it is hard, it is time to say goodbye to this magical land of the 1001 nights.
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