6 Days - 110 Miles ( 3 Cycling days)

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Join Adventure Velo on a Moroccan adventure as we cycle from the hustle and bustle of Marrakech to beautiful blue waters in Agadir via the Atlas Mountains. A 6 day tour with 3 days cycling, offering plenty of time to explore both Marrakech and Agadir.

ITINERARY

Everyone to meet at Airport at specified time in the UK unless meeting the AV team out in Marrakech. Flights are not included in the package but AV can help with flights times/what to book etc.

Day 1 - Arrival into Marrakech where we will be met by our local guide and transferred to our accommodation for the evening. Once everyone is checked into the hotel you then have the afternoon and evening to explore Marrakech, the Medina, souks and palaces or check out the Jamna El Fnna Square with the food stalls, jugglers and performers of all descriptions. There will be an option to head out for an optional group meal. Dinner on this evening is not included in the package. Tonights accomodation is in a great location close to the centre of Marrkech. Breakfast included.

DAY 2 - Marrakech to Ouirgane in the High Atlas - 31 miles with 900 metres of climbing. Today we head out for out first days riding. After a hearty breakfast we will hit the road. The day starts with a transfer to Lake Laila Takerkoust. One of the most beautiful tourist spots in Marrakech, situated at the foot of the Atlas Mountains.

From here we start with a climb upto the Plateau du Kirk, a steep climb upto the limestone escarpment - offering amazing views at the top. From here we carry on to the Berber villages and then have a lovely descent through the fields and the oak and juniper forest of the sacred site of Moulay Brahim. Moulay Brahim is a small town in the Marrakech-Safi region of Morocco, named after a revered Safi saint. It is situated in the Atlas Mountains, offering picturesque views and a serene environment. The town is a pilgrimage site, attracting visitors who come to pay their respects at the mausoleum of Moulay Brahim. The area is also known for its traditional Berber culture, with local markets and crafts providing a glimpse into the daily life of the region's inhabitants. Carrying onward we cycle to the valley of Ouirgane in the heart of the Toubkal National Park.

Toubkal National Park is a national park in the High Atlas mountain range, 70 kilometres from Marrakesh in central-western Morocco. Established in 1942, it covers an area of 380 km2.. The park has been designated an Important Bird Area (IBA) by BirdLife International because it supports significant populations of Barbary partridges, Levaillant's woodpeckers, subalpine, Sardinian, spectacled and Tristram's warblers, Moussier's redstarts, and black-eared and black wheatears. Today lunch is provided on the ride.

Tonights accomodation is in the Village of Ouirgane offering spacious rooms, infinity swimming pool, restaurant and more. We will eat as a group at the hotel included in the tour.

Day 3 - Ljoukak to Ouled Berhil - 54 miles - 2235 metres of elevation. We start the day with a big breakfast to prepare us for a day of climbing! Depending on rider fitness and energy we may begin with a short transfer to ljoukak a quiet Berber village nestled in the Nfiss Valley. We pass the 12th century Timnal mosque. Sadly it has been partially destroyed during earthquakes. From there we will start the epic ride across the famous Tizi n Test Pass with panoramic views over the Souss Valley. We then wind down the high Atlas to the Southern plains towards the Sahara. The views are spectacular on either side until you reach Olad Berhill. From here we will have a short transfer to avoid the very busy road into Tarouddant where we will stay for the night. Today has the most elevation of the three days. however it is long and winding climbs to plod through rather than steep and punchy!

Tonight we stay in Riad style accomodation in the village of Tarouddant. Tarouddant nicknamed the little Marrakech is one of the most beautiful cities in southern Morocco, with its ramparts for the setting, the city seems like a jewel, one of the most beautiful in Morocco. Stroll in the shadow of its walls full of history and whose towers have stood for more than five centuries to protect the former capital of the sultans. A walk with a thousand scents, ideal for waiting for the sunset. Located in the Souss Valley surrounded by two mountain ranges, the High Atlas to the north and east, the Anti-Atlas to the south. The hotel has outdoor pool and beautiful gardens. Dinner is included at either the hotel or a restaurant in the town.

Day 4 - Oulad Teima - Agadir - 37 Miles - 400 metres of climbing. Today we head to the Coast! After breakfast we have a small transfer to the start of the days ride to Oulad Teima. From Oulad Teima we follow smalls roads all the way to the coast, passing through Ait Hassassa and Azarag village. Igi Omadle is a small hamlet with farmland and quiet roads - a great place for a reflective pause! After approx 60km we arrive at our nights stop and the beach of Agadir and the Atlantic coast. We will be staying at the final hotel for two nights so we can relax and rewind after our adventure. Tonight we will head out as a group for a celebration meal in Agadir. Our hotel is a contemporary style with an infinity pool, sun terrace and restaurant.

Day 5 - Relaxation - Agadir - Today you have the day to relax and recover from the lumpy few days! Breakfast is included today - maybe relax and make the most of the pool or head out into Agadir.

Agadir is a Moroccan coastal city and a premier resort destination known for its long, golden beaches, mild climate, and abundance of sunshine, offering a blend of relaxation and adventure with activities like water sports, surfing, and exploring bustling markets. Visitors can enjoy the Souk El Had for shopping, the Kasbah for historical views, and a variety of water sports, while also having easy access to nature in the nearby Atlas Mountains and Sahara Desert.

Today everyone is free to explore and spend their time as they wish - however if you wanted to do any organised activities these can be arranged.

Options could include -

Visit to paradise valley including lunch and transfers
Quad biking in the sahara dessert
Sunset Sandboarding and morrocan dinner
Sunset camel ride with bbq
Morrocan cooking class with visit to markets

Day 6 - Return home - Today is time to head home hopefully with amazing memories and miles in the legs. A group transfer will be organised back to Agadir Airport.

RIDER EXPECTATIONS

WHATS INCLUDED

5 Nights accomodation on bed and breakfast basis.
5 x breakfast
3 x lunch
3 x dinner
Selection of ride snacks.
Bottled water while riding
Support vehicle for luggage and tired riders.
AV guide and local cycle guide
Full tour profile.
Airport Transfers from Marrakech and to Agadir airports
Bike hire ( e bike supplement applies)
Single rooms available at supplement

EXCLUSIONS

Flights are not included in the tour. It is the riders responsibility to book own flights. AV can suggest/recommend the flights to take but each rider must book their own. It is also the riders responsibility to get to and from the UK airport.

Any meals not stated will need to be paid for.

You will need to provide your own travel insurance for the trip

Tips for the local Moroccan guides and driver ( advice will be given)

RIDER EXPECTATIONS

Please note we class this ride as an advanced ride due to its hilly nature. Day 2 of the ride has significant elevation so you must be of good fitness. There are also some long downhills so you must also be comfortable/confident with this. We ask riders to be able to cover an average of 12 MPH - some sections will be slower below 12 and some sections faster above 12 but an average of 12 MPH is expected.

The route covers a mix of terrain - roads and some gravel tracks with some potholes.

E-bikes are available but you still need to be a competent cyclist even if using an e-bike.

Rooms are allocated on a Twin basis - if you are travelling alone you will be paired with another rider of the same sex.

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