2006 - 7 hot biking days off road mountain biking in the Morocan High Atlas. Leave Marrakech with the taxi to get dropped off near Beni Mellal. Climb steep towards Air Ouaarda and dwell along the barage El Ouidane. After quite a few steep climbs conquer the mountain top near the Azilal circle. From now on you have a nice off-road descend towards Beni Mellal.
HIGHLIGHTS ALONG THE TRIP
Marrakech (taxi) – Afourar – (bike) Bin El Ouidane – (bike) Ouaouizatht – (bike) Talougguite – (bike) La cathedrale des Rochers – (bike) Zanoui Ahanesal – (bike) Tamda – (bike) Azilal – (car) Tannant – (bike) Cascades d’ Ouzoud - (car) Marrakech
BEST TIME
Spring and fall are the best climatological periods to visit the high Atlas by bike. Be prepared for colder nights but enjoy the altitude comfortable temperatures by day.
CAMPING
There are plenty of camping opportunities throughout the ride. Once you're on a track, there's little chance to meet big loads of people.
SUPPLIES
There are few water or food opportunities along the way. Get yourself informed in the small towns when the weekly markets are organized. carry 3 liters water at least in order not to get into trouble.
BIKEPACKING MAROC HIGH ATLAS
RIDABLE
80 %
PEAK
2.757 m
DIFFICULTY
8/10
DAYS
7
DISTANCE
492 Km
