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High Atlas & Saghro
region by Bike - 13 days |
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Period: from Mai to end of November
Duration 13 Days /
10 days cycling.
Altitude maximum: 2700m
Distance: 425 kms cycling – 420km driving.
Take your Mountain Bike into the upper reaches of the
High Atlas. Wherever you wander, nature's displays won't
disappoint you. Cross into the Sahara Desert using the
Draa Valley with her date trees and welcome shade or
make your way along the Atlantic Coast with the cool sea
air....
This tour incorporates on-road and off-road sections.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival
in Marrakech. Check the bikes and briefing. Tour round
the city of Marrakech. Diner and overnight accommodation
in a hotel.
Day 2: Departure
from Marrakech by Land Rover crossing the Tizi N'Tichka
pass (2290 m) down the mountain on bikes to Ait Ben
Haddou where we camp by the river.
50 km.
Day 3: Departure
southwards to the desert in the Land Rover. Cycle the
valley of 1000 Kasbahs and the Draa Valley . Bivouac.
40 km .
Day 4: We
leave the palm grove via Tizi N'Tafilalet and cross a
rocky plateau by bike, volcanic landscape. We camp near
the village of Iminouassif( 1000 m) . 40 km .
Day 5: Leaving
Iminouassif, we cross the Oumjrane plateau, passing
through the sand dunes and the Taghbalte Oasis, then up
to Tazarine where we spend the night under canvas. (1200
m)
35 km.
Day 6: Across
the Saghro Massif to camp at Bab Ben Ali, surrounded by
rocky outcrops.( 2200 m)
40 km.
Day 7: We
continue climbing, going up to 2500 m and crossing the
Tizi N'Tazararte pass, followed by a spectacular down
hill arriving at Ait Youl (1000 m)
60 km.
Day 8: Leaving
Ait Youl we go up the Dades Valley through Berber
villages, stopping near the Msemrir spring. Then on to
Tamtatouchte through the Tizi N'Ouanou pass (2700 m). T
The night is spent under canvas
at Tizi N'Ouanou.
70 km
Day 9: Across
the Ait Hani valley, more Berber villages and the Agdal
Imilchan valley. Overnight camping at Imlchil. (2200 m),
50 km.
Day 10: Departure
from Imilchil, crossing the plateau and down hill for 12
km to the Aguedou valley, spending the night under
canvas at Ait Brahim (1800 m),
35 km.
Day 11: Around
Mount Mesker to camp at Tounfite
(1700 m),
45 km.
Day 12: Leave
Tounfite by Land Rover and then through to Beni Mellel
and Marrakech. Diner and a night in a hotel.
Day 13: Transfer
to the airport and departure.
Rates :
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2 pax |
5 pax |
more
than 5 pax |
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With bikes (you use our bikes) |
1455 € /p |
937
€ /p |
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Without bikes (you bring your own bikes |
1192 € /p |
675 € /p |
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Services provided:
Transfers from/ to airport.
In Marrakech: Double/
Twin room at a typical Riad with breakfast, single room
with supplement.
In trek: full board /
nights under tents for 2 people with soft bed and night
in Berber house , 4WD to take you staff & bikes during
the whole & also transport from/to Marrakech ,
certified mountain guide, bikes.
According to
our experience & acknowledge, we advise you to bring
your bike, we are more comfortable with it. IF no we can
rent you a standard one.
Things to bring & to do :
Dress with style!
Shorts, quick drying cycle shirt, helmet, gloves, eye
wear...a must.
You will need to drink 3-6 lt. each day depending on the
weather, distance, road and your size, you will not see
yourself sweat, it just valorizes- be careful..
Take an extra intake of salt in these conditions this
can be done in many ways, from eating salt tablets to
increasing the salt in your food...
Front legs of a biker do not need any sun cream, but
watch the back as the afternoon sun has a habit
of
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Departure dates:
Daily & flexibles
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Clothing (Winter & Summer)
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Cycling
shoes and socks.
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Biking clothes.
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Comfortable shoes/slippers for camp/guesthouse
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Trekking pants
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Lightweight waterproof over-trousers /
rain-pants
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Underwear
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Long
johns
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T-shirts
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Fleece jacket or warm jumper
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Lightweight windproof/waterproof jacket
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Hat
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Goggles (winter) and sunglasses (summer)
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Lightweight thermal or fleece gloves
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Equipment to bring:
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3 to 4 season sleeping bag
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Walking stick
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Day sack/backpack
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Headtorch / headlamp
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Basic First Aid Kit - refer to trip dossier for
details
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Ice axe and crampons (winter)
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Water bottle or camel back (recommended)
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Penknife (useful)
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Other:
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Personal items
(e.g. towel, sunscreen, wipes, toilet
tissues, antibacterial handwash)
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Small First Aid
Kit including insect repellent, plasters,
meds
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Small rubbish
bag to carry out what you carry in
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Matches e.g.
burn toilet paper
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Trail snacks
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Zip-Up bags for
camera
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Repair kit (eg.
needle, thread, duct tape)
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