Gravel Morocco-Atlas and Sahara

by thomsonbiketours.com
Region
Marrakech
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
N/A
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

An epic journey to a different world, starting in magic Marrakech and riding from the Atlas Mountains to the Sahara. The journey unfolds in the Atlas Mountains, starting near Dades, traversing the Saghro mountain plateau, and reaching the Saharan desert plains in Arfoud. Ride to the breathtaking Erg Chebbi sand dunes, experience sleeping under the desert stars in Xaluca’s bivouac campsite, and journey north along the Kasbah Route, concluding the ride near the renowned market town of Rissani.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Welcome to Marrakech

Welcome to Marrakech

Day 2: Transfer and warm up ride in Boulmane du Dades

Transfer and warm up ride in Boulmane du Dades

Day 3: The Big Dades Loop

55 km 0 m

D1

The Big Dades Loop

Day 4: Crossing the Saghro Range to Nkob

85 km 0 m

D2

Crossing the Saghro Range to Nkob

Day 5: Sahgro and Iknioeun

Sahgro and Iknioeun

Day 6: Towards the Erg Chebbi dunes

Towards the Erg Chebbi dunes

Day 7: The Kasbah's road

The Kasbah's road

Day 8: Salam Alaikum!

Salam Alaikum!

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

About the Marrakech

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