Cycling Holiday in Atlas Mountains, Morocco

7 Days, Multiple Departures

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Cycling Holiday in Atlas Mountains, Morocco
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Climb the Tizi n’Tichka pass, enjoy lunch with a view of UNESCO world heritage site Ait Benhaddou and ride across the Agafay desert.

This tour offers an authentic experience for guests open to discovering the unique blend of Arab, Berber & European cultures that shape the heart of Morocco. Enjoy humbling hospitality from your guides, taste delicious Moroccan food of slow-cooked tagines, fresh juices and bottomless pots of tea.

Ride in places that you never thought you could and rest your head and legs at night in a mixture of local guesthouses, Riads, one very special night camping in the High Atlas Mountains and one homestay in a local village.

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CYCLING

full-support

ACCOMMODATION

4* hotel

FOOD

Full-board - breakfast, lunch & evening meals

TRANSFERS

optional

BIKE RENTAL

optional

ACCOMMODATION


Diwane Hotel & Spa

Stay in the center of Marrakech, and enjoy air conditioning, high-speed internet, and well-furnished rooms. The hotel features an outdoor pool and bar, a spa with a solarium, sauna facilities, and a traditional Hammam.

Telouet Kasbah

Our first taste of rural Morocco! The Telouet Kasbah is a typical guest house located on the trading route from the Sahara desert to Marrakech.

Camp

Spend a unique night off-grid under the stars in the high Atlas Mountains. The support team builds the camp from scratch and cooks a feast for everyone to enjoy around the campfire. There’s hot water for everyone in our outdoor shower.

Berber family homes

Tonight is spent with the villagers of Tamnagalt in the High Atlas in what is a unique and humble homestay experience.

Riad Atlas

Stay in the Riad Atlas Imlil and enjoy creating comforts after two nights off-grid in this traditional Berber guesthouse. Imlil is a climber’s village at the base of Mount Toubkal.

FOOD

Full-board - breakfast, lunch & evening meals

The tour was an incredible experience from start to finish. They prepare you very well for this trip. They are extremely attentive to all questions before the trip begins. The booking process was simple and they helped with hotel upgrades and accommodated my wife who was not cycling. Having the cafe and bike shop in a central location in Girona was perfect. The bikes were great. The food, drinks and camaraderie at the Cafe were a nice bonus. From the moment we met the team they made us feel welcome, safe, and fully supported. The guides were kind, friendly, funny, and encouraged us to seek new heights (literally) on the bike. They were all perfect gentlemen to my wife and made her feel included on the trip despite her not cycling with us. They were all so attentive to everyone's needs during the trip whether they be dietary or road safety or anything in between. Josep, Chris, Zippy, and Chris were class act guys, incredible cyclists and just a blast to be around. Lunch set ups during our rides were superb - ice cold drinks, nourishing, delicious and healthy food. Coffee stops were thoughtful and a nice bonus. They put on fantastic meal spreads at the most scenic spots when our tanks were empty and ready to be refilled. Ride support before and during the rides was exceptional. The hotel we stayed at (Nord - an upgrade) was a lovely spot in town with excellent breakfasts, small soaking pool, bike storage, friendly english speaking staff and clean comfortable rooms. Lastly each night we were guided to a different restaurant with the team and our whole group. Many of us became friends and still communicate on Strava now. The restaurant selections were wonderful as each restaurant was different than the other in terms of cuisine, ambience, and level of formality - it was honestly a great mix and high quality food which was important given that it was included in the package. A nice perk during the trip was that a media team traveled with us for video and photos to help with their promotion. They were a nice crew and made us feel like superstars. In summary I cannot say enough about this company and about their people - this trip was incredible. The value was excellent also. My friend and our wives who accompanied us reminisce about this trip often. I recommend them to everyone now . . . and we are planning our next trip with them already for next year. Thank you so much!

Louis, Lynnfield, MA (As seen in TripAdvisor, Oct 2022)

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About The Host
Laura and Josep

Laura and Josep

Laura is a guide, professional cycling coach, and endurance cyclist who has completed some of the coolest ultradistance gravel events (which she absolutely loved!). Laura loves guiding as she really enjoys empowering people to ride their bikes and discover new places, help their cycling adventures come true, and share unforgettable moments together.

Josep is from a small city in Catalunya called Reus. He loves cycling and has a passion for sharing cycling experiences with others. He's a guide for all over Europe & leads our Morocco tours.

Itinerary

Day 1

This seven-day Atlas Mountain tour kicks off in Marrakesh with a bike set-up and an optional walking tour around the city. Enjoy a welcome meal and get to know the group and the team while discussing the week ahead.

Day 2

Riding begins on day two as the tour heads from Ait Ourir to Telouet, nearly 82 km south and into the Atlas Mountains. Meet farmers & shepherds in Tassourte, drink mint tea in the Zat Valley, climb the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, and visit the Kasbah du Pacha in Telouet.

Day 3

Today, the ride heads some 87 km further south from Telouet to Boutazoulte via Ait Benhaddou. Ride the old Spice Caravan road to the Onila Valley. Enjoy lunch at the UNESCO world heritage site, Ait Benhaddou, and spend the night camping under the stars.

Day 4

After a restful night's sleep, a new day brings the chance to discover the volcanic Anti-Atlas (Low Atlas) region as the ride progresses from Boutazoult to Azgrouz via the Amsouzart Valley. Stay with a local family in the valley and experience a taste of the Altas Mountains' way of life.

Day 5

The ride on day 5 starts with some steeper hills, before descending into the foothills of the mountains. Ride the Ijoukak valley into the heart of the High Atlas, and take an old caravan route to Imlil.

Day 6

The final ride of the tour ends back in Marrakesh. Discover the gravel roads across the Agafay desert and the stunning Lalla Takerkoust before reaching the final destination. Enjoy a final dinner in this colorful city.

Day 7

Departures from Marrakesh Menara Airport.

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Things to keep in mind

More than 90 days - No Cancellation Fee 

61 – 90 Days - 50% of Tour Price

31 – 60 days - 75% of Tour Price

0 – 30 days - 100% of Tour Price

The parties agree to this combined travel contract, which is subject to the following PARTICULAR CONDITIONS.

TOUR NAME. As established in the Trip Notes, sent to the guest.

DATE OF TOUR. As established in the Trip Notes, sent to the guest.

PRICE. As established in the Trip Notes.

PLACE OF DEPARTURE AND RETURN. As established in the Trip Notes.

PLACE, METHOD, AND CALENDAR OF PAYMENT. As established in the Trip Notes

SCHEDULE. As established in the Trip Notes.

ITINERARY AND PREVIOUS SERVICES. As established in the Trip Notes and supplemented with the documentation that will be delivered to the guest before departure in the Tour Itinerary.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED, CATEGORY, CHARACTERISTICS, AND SITUATION. As established in the Trip Notes. The guest expressly acknowledges being informed of this, giving his/her agreement to the categories, characteristics, and situation of the hotels and means of transport that will be used in the contracted trip. Hotels may vary depending on their occupancy.

MINIMUM NUMBER OF PEOPLE. The completion of this trip requires the minimum number of people that the Trip Notes expressly indicate (if a minimum is not required, this clause is not applicable). The Agency may cancel the trip if a minimum number of people is required and this minimum is not reached. See Trip Notes for the specific conditions of your tour.

EXECUTION OF THE TOUR. The Agency is responsible for the correct execution of all travel services included in the contract (by article 161 of Bill no. RD 1/2007). The Agency shall provide adequate assistance without undue delay to the traveler in need of assistance. The Agency may invoice a reasonable surcharge for such assistance if the need for assistance has been caused intentionally or due to the negligence of the guest. Said surcharge will in no case exceed the actual costs incurred by the Agency. The guest must inform the Agency without undue delay of any lack of compliance observed during the execution of a travel service included in the contract.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGN GUESTS. Visas, passports, fees, and other necessary documentation may be required, as established in the Trip Notes.

INSURANCE

Assistance Insurance. The contracted trip includes the option to obtain travel assistance

Cancellation Insurance. The consumer declares that he/she has been informed by the Agency of the possibility of contracting insurance, paid by the guest, which covers the costs of cancellation and to have assistance covering the cost of repatriation or transfer to the place of origin, in case of accident, illness or death as well as other eventualities.

Insurance in case of insolvency. The purpose of the insurance is to respond to the fulfillment of the obligations arising from the provision of services to the contractors of a combined trip and, especially, to the reimbursement of the funds deposited in the event of insolvency or bankruptcy of the Agency. By European, Spanish, and Catalan legislation, The host has contracted insurance with the following company:

TERRAIN

Road

LEVEL

Advanced

AVERAGE DISTANCE X DAY

65 km

AVERAGE TIME X DAY

4 h 22 min

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