6 Days Trip – 4 Cycling / Level Intermediate / Period: September – Mai, Assistance: Minibus
In 2013, we noticed that many dirt tracks were paved in the Atlas Maritime north of Agadir. It was a large government program to open up remote and isolate mountain valleys in 2014, we made a recce trip to outline a new road cycling itinerary in the area. But it was not until spring 2015 that we did finalize the stages for a brand new tour!
Today we can say that we have spotted a true paradise for road bikers!
Ingredients: Beautiful newly paved roads with very little traffic, stunning valleys with traditional villages, impressive canyons and lush oasis … To sum up, a stunning area to ride in winter, enough to make you forget the roads of southern Europe!
Day By Day
Marrakech or Agadir
The Approach
Road Transfer: 2h00 from Marrakech - 40 mn Agadir / Biking Distance: 32km / Altitude gain, loss: +1146m, -570m / Max Altitude: 1537m, Min Altitude: 585m
Thujas & Canyons Loop
After a good breakfast, we take our bikes and ride is full on a false flat before attacking the first climb of the day up to the pass at 1500m. From the pass, we start a superb descent between fields of almond terraces overlooking a small gorge on our left. We continue the descent to the bottom of the river for another tough 2km climb that will take us to the beautiful village of Iguer. From the village, we cycle through beautiful forests of Barbary Thuya with long mountainside traverse. As we reach the beautiful palm grove of Assif, we will begin the "challenging" climb of the day which well test our fitness, a 14 km road snaking up to the pas! At the top of the climb, our efforts will be well rewarded with a great view of the valley below. After a well deserved break, an easy ride will take us to our hotel for the night.
Oasis & Waterfalls Loop
Biking Distance: 70km / Altitude gain, loss: +1746m, -1765m / Max Altitude: 1380m, Min Altitude: 340m
Paradise Valley
Biking Distance: 52km / Altitude gain, perte: +624m, -1680m / Max Altitude: 1230m, Min Altitude: 110m
Flight back home
Special Note:
This tour can be in a sportive version with stages of 90 to 120 km per day with end of trip in Essaouira for 6, 7 or 8 days trip.
Informations
- 3 nights on HB basis in small hotel on tour
- Full board on bike tour with mineral water
- Moroccan bike guide
- Mini bus or 4x4 assistance on the whole bike trip
- Travel insurance [Compulsory!]
-Meals in Marrakesh city
- Soft/alcoholic drinks in restaurants & lodges
- Bar bills and laundry
- Optional trips and sightseeing tours
- Additional nights at the beginning or end of trip
- Carbon Road Bike 100 €
Dates & Prices
Dates | Code | ||
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Sat 03 Jun 2017 – Thu 08 Jun 2017 | Code 002 | Adult490€ | Book now |
Sat 07 Oct 2017 – Thu 12 Oct 2017 | Code 002 | Adult490€ | Book now |
Sat 11 Nov 2017 – Thu 16 Nov 2017 | Code 002 | Adult490€ | Book now |
Sat 18 Nov 2017 – Thu 23 Nov 2017 | Code 002 | Adult490€ | Book now |
Fri 16 Feb 2018 – Tue 20 Feb 2018 | Code 002 | Adult490€ | Book now |