Morocco Adventure

Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech
Day 2: Marrakech City Tour, 18 to 24 mi. (30 to 40 km)
Day 3: Ourika Valley Ride and Atlas Foothills, 27 to 36 mi. (45 to 60 km)
Day 4: Tizi n'Tichka and Telouet Valley (The Atlas Mountains), 24 mi. (40 km)
Day 5: Telouet-Ait Behhaddou (The Sahara), 33 mi. (55 km)
Day 6: Ait Benhaddou-Ouarzazate (The Sahara), 24 to 30 mi. (40 to 50 km)
Day 7: Ouarzazate and Fint Oasis; transfer back to Marrakech, 15 mi. (25 km)
Day 8: Departure

*All distances are approximate. Due to circumstances beyond control, weather conditions or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during your holiday. For example, along the way you may find temporary deviations/detours necessary due to roadwork or other unforeseen circumstances that will not be reflected on your maps or route descriptions. Your guide will then follow an alternate route.

Day 1: Arrival Day - Marrakech
Upon your arrival at the Marrakech Airport, you will meet your tour guide and after a 20-minute transfer to the hotel in central Marrakech, there will be a quick orientation with the guide to discuss the weekly itinerary. Accommodations for the evening are in a comfortable Riad (Moroccan courtyard style home), a tourist class hotel located right in the center of the market and just outside the famous Jeml Ef Na square where snake charmers and fortune-tellers are just part of this wild experience. A welcome dinner is included.

Day 2: Marrakech City Tour and the Date Palmaris, 18 to 24 mi. (30 to 40 km)
Your Morocco bike tour begins within the old town of Marrakech. After lunch and a bike fitting, you will cycle through Marrakech’s oasis-like Palmary (date palms), and flat surrounding countryside. Today’s round trip finishes back at the hotel in Marrakech.

Day 3: Ourika Valley and the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, 27 to 36 mi. (45 to 60 km)
Departing from Marrakech, you head for the Ourika Valley, an ancient Berber agricultural settlement rich in history and colorful tribal customs. It is a wonderful cross-country ride that passes through the foothills of the towering Atlas range. You will also ride through a lush river valley lined with villages built from stone and clay. This ride is generally flat with undulations and mild climbs in the foothills area. Accommodations for the evening are in a comfortable rural, tourist class hotel.

Day 4: Tizi n'Tichka and Telouet Valley (The Atlas Mountains), 24 mi. (40 km)
In the morning, a private minibus will shuttle you up the high Atlas Mountain pass to Tizi n'Tichka (2260 meters). From here you will mount your bike and descend into the stunning valley of Telouet where you will visit the famous Kasbah. It is a spectacular day riding through charming hamlets and mountain landscapes. Tonight you will stay at a cozy guesthouse located in the Telouet region near the river.

Day 5: Telouet - Ait Benhaddou (The Sahara), 33 mi. (55 km)
Today’s bike tour in Morocco is really remarkable as you begin the descent to the Valley of Ounila, a timeless place with simplistic agrarian villages amid green oasis plantations and surrounded by desert canyon walls. This is your entrance to the Sahara Desert. You will have the opportunity to visit the well-known Kasbah and the film location of Ait Benhaddou, which is the famous backdrop for features such as Lawrence of Arabia, Ben Hur, Gladiator, Indiana Jones and many more. Tonight you will stay in a comfortable, tourist class hotel with a swimming pool that is located right in the market place.

Day 6: Ait Benhaddou to Ouarzazate (The Sahara), 24 to 30 mi. (40 to 50 km)
Well-maintained gravel paths over a range of easy routes across the Sahara Hamada, or stone desert plains make up your riding today. The plains are a sight to see with striking variations of rock formation and color. Your destination, Ouarzazate, was a melting pot for desert camel traders leading back to the spice trade era with Tim Buk Tu, Mali. It is a colorful, vibrant, and modern city. Accommodation in Ouarzazate is at a comfortable hotel with a pool and gardens.

Day 7: Ouarzazate and Fint Oasis; transfer back to Marrakech, 15 mi. (25 km)  
You have an optional half-day ride to Fint Oasis, a beautiful desert oasis hamlet tucked into a canyon. This is a day you may choose to rest in Ouarzazate and perhaps explore the souks, Kasbah, and even take a film studio tour. As your last night in Marrakech, there is an opportunity to see the Berber Fantasia show or visit the Dar Es Salam restaurant for a traditional, authentic dinner show.

Day 8: Departure
Your tour officially ends after breakfast

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In the towns, all accommodations are comfortable, tourist class-Riad style hotels. In the countryside, hotels are cozy, rural hotels. Some hotels have pools and gardens and are within walking distance of the markets. The final hotel list is based on availability. If the preferred hotel is not available, you will be offered a hotel of equal standing.