2013 - Crossing the heat of Morocan desert off road tracks, getting lost and longing for drink. Pedalling the High Atlas and enjoying stunning scenery. Leaving Marrakech for a traditional tourist trip by MTB along Dades Valley, Imichil mountain village and Tizi 'n Isli lake.
HIGHLIGHTS ALONG THE TRIP
Marakech (taxi) – Tizi’n Tichka – (bike) Ouarzazate (car) – Tansikht – (bike) Zagora – (car) Boulmane Dades – (car) Gorges du Dades – (car) Msemrir - (bike) Agoudal (bike) – Imilchil – (bike) Tizi-n-Isli (car) – El Ksiba (car) – Beni Mellal (car) – Marrakech
BEST TIME
The alpine region in Southern Marocco is best to be visited between April - June of September - October. Moderate temperatures during and cool nights will keep you fit for cycling.
CAMPING
Camping opportunities throughout the whole ride. We advise to book a room whilst in a little village. Once outside the villages, pitch your tent wherever you want.
SUPPLIES
Gather your food and drinks in the little villages. Always carry a spare mail with you in case you won't make it to the next village. Drinkable water to be found in higher alpine regions.
BIKEPACKING MAROC HIGH ATLAS
RIDABLE
75 %
PEAK
2.895 m
DIFFICULTY
8/10
DAYS
12
DISTANCE
1.032 Km
