Morocco - Ride the Kasbah

by KE Adventure Travel
Region
jebel sahro
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
MODERATE
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

This is a classic adventure cycling holiday in Morocco's arid Jebel Sahro region. The climate of the Jebel Sahro in southern Morocco is the perfect place for cycling outside the summer months. From the intoxicating city of Marrakech, we drive across the Atlas Mountains to Tinerhir and begin biking in the magnificent Todra Gorge, whose towering walls attract rock climbers from all over the world. Following surfaced roads and then hard-pack jeep tracks, we find ourselves in a remote mountain area, with nomadic Berber shepherds and views of the Atlas peaks. Our journey continues, largely on 'piste' (hard-pack and gravel) roads, through Boulmane Dades and passing close to the striking rock formation of Bab n'Ali (Ali's Gate) to N'Kob. This great biking adventure is perfect for anyone looking to make a winter escape to Morocco and the pink and ochre coloured mountains of the Jebel Sahro!

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Meet at the group hotel in Marrakech. Transfers from Marrakech Airport are provided.

Meet at the group hotel in Marrakech. Transfers from Marrakech Airport are provided.

Day 2: Transfer over the spectacular High Atlas to the town of Tinehir on the north side of the Jebel Sahro.

Transfer over the spectacular High Atlas to the town of Tinehir on the north side of the Jebel Sahro.

Day 3: Cycle through the Todra Gorge, then on a jeep road to the Tamatattouchte Pass. Descend to Msemrir.

65 km 1550 m

D2

Cycle through the Todra Gorge, then on a jeep road to the Tamatattouchte Pass. Descend to Msemrir.

Day 4: Bike through the Gorge du Dades. Downhill ride to El Kelaa M'Gouna. Short drive to Boulmane Dades.

60 km 1000 m

D1

Bike through the Gorge du Dades. Downhill ride to El Kelaa M'Gouna. Short drive to Boulmane Dades.

Day 5: Cycle across the Jebel Sahro via the Tizi n'Tazazart (2270m). Descend within sight of Bab n’Ali to N'Kob.

65 km 950 m

D2

Cycle across the Jebel Sahro via the Tizi n'Tazazart (2270m). Descend within sight of Bab n’Ali to N'Kob.

Day 6: Ride southwards on a dirt road across the Tizi n’Taaimot and through some wild country to Zagora.

80 km 450 m

D2

Ride southwards on a dirt road across the Tizi n’Taaimot and through some wild country to Zagora.

Day 7: A short morning of cycling through the palmeries, then transfer to Marrakech.

40 km 300 m

D1

A short morning of cycling through the palmeries, then transfer to Marrakech.

Day 8: Your holiday ends after breakfast. Marrakech Airport transfers are provided.

Your holiday ends after breakfast. Marrakech Airport transfers are provided.

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

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

About the jebel sahro

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