Road Cycling Morocco: Atlas to Atlantic
Road Cycling Morocco: Atlas to Atlantic
$2300
Road Cycling Morocco: Atlas to Atlantic
11 Days Starting and ending in Marrakesh, Morocco
Visiting: Marrakesh, Atlas Mountains, High Atlas, Tafraout, Lesser Atlas, Agadir, Imouzzer, Essaouira
Tour operator:
Tour code:
MAR-MRB
Group size:
2 - 16
Age range:
Min age:18
Trip Styles:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on an exhilarating cycling adventure through Morocco with the "Road Cycling Morocco: Atlas to Atlantic" tour. Starting and ending in the vibrant city of Marrakesh, this journey takes you from the majestic Atlas Mountains to the stunning Atlantic coast. Begin with a welcome dinner and trip briefing before setting off to conquer the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. Experience the thrill of riding through the N'fiss Valley and tackling one of Morocco's highest roads, rewarded with breathtaking views and exhilarating descents. Explore the rocky desert peaks of the Lesser Atlas, overnighting in the charming oasis town of Tafraout. Cycle through the picturesque Paradise Valley and enjoy a final descent to the coast. Conclude with a gentle ride exploring the Essaouiran countryside and Atlantic coastline, before returning to Marrakesh. This active tour promises a perfect blend of challenging climbs, scenic landscapes, and cultural exploration. Bike hire is available for an additional fee.
Highlights
What's Included
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Arrival Transfer
Transfer from Marrakesh airport to your hotel upon arrival.
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Trip Briefing
A trip briefing over a welcome dinner on the first evening.
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Cycling Routes
Cycling through the Atlas Mountains, N'fiss Valley, Lesser Atlas, and Essaouiran countryside.
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Final Transfer
Transfer from Essaouira to Marrakesh on the last day.
What's Not Included
Bike HireStandard Road Bike hire is not included and costs US$ 275.
Bike Hire
Standard Road Bike: US$ 275
Single Supplement
US$ 395
Mode of Transport
The tour includes transfers from Marrakesh to the foothills of the Atlas Mountains and a return transfer from Essaouira to Marrakesh.
Accommodation
Accommodation details are not provided in the tour description.
Check out our Q&As
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What is the starting and ending point of the tour?
The tour starts and ends in Marrakesh, Morocco.
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What can I expect on the first day of the tour?
On the first day, you will arrive in Marrakesh and transfer to your hotel. In the evening, there will be a trip briefing over a welcome dinner.
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What type of cycling terrain will we encounter on the second day?
On the second day, you will start riding in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, which involves climbing.
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What is the highlight of the third day of cycling?
The highlight of the third day is riding out of N'fiss Valley to one of Morocco's highest roads, featuring a long climb rewarded with High Atlas views and a fantastic descent.
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Where will we stay on the fourth day of the tour?
On the fourth day, you will overnight in the charming oasis town of Tafraout.
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What is the focus of the fifth day of cycling?
The fifth day involves a loop ride through the climbs and canyons of the Lesser Atlas surrounding Tafraout.
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What is the main activity on the seventh day?
The main activity on the seventh day is a short day of riding out of Agadir through the oasis of 'Paradise Valley.'
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What can I expect on the last day of cycling?
On the last day of cycling, you will descend from the mountains to the coast, with a fantastic descent and a few short climbs marking the route to the sea.
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What is planned for the final day of the tour?
On the final day, you will transfer to the airport for your onward departure.
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Is bike hire available for this tour?
Yes, standard road bike hire is available for US$ 275.
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Do I need to have travel insurance?
Yes! SpiceRoads insists that all clients must take out good travel insurance before joining one of our tours. There are inherent risks involved in cycling and mountain biking and we will not be liable for your medical expenses or evacuation in case of an accident. This insurance must include adequate coverage for any personal accident, medical expenses, injury, death and repatriation. Insurance should also provide coverage for cancellations or curtailment of the holiday. Clients should also ensure that there are no exclusion clauses limiting protection for any dangerous or unusual activities that might be included in their tour. If you join the tour without adequate insurance you may be disallowed from continuing on the tour without the right of refund. Clients are solely responsible for arranging their insurance and they should ensure that they are covered for the full duration of their tour. Your tour leader will ask for copies of your insurance before allowing you to join the tour. This protects both you and us.
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Is the trip guaranteed to depart and does it require a minimum number of people?
There is a minimum number of participants (usually 2) required to enable the trip to go ahead. Once the minimum number is reached, the trip status will change from 'Available' to 'Guaranteed to Depart'. Once a trip is guaranteed to depart you are free to book your flights and make other travel arrangements. If the trip status is ‘Limited’ will mean we have only a small number of spaces available for booking. If you are unsure about the trip status, please contact us.
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Why hire a bike from SpiceRoads?
SpiceRoads bikes are never just "fit for duty" but a key component of our riders’ tour experience and satisfaction. For tours with bike hire option, renting one of our bikes saves hassle, not to mention precious luggage allowance. All SpiceRoads tours use well-known makes of mountain, hybrid or road bikes (depending on the tour) with lightweight alloy frames, 24- to 27-speed gearing, v-brakes or disc brakes and Shimano components. Mountain bikes all have front suspension. We renew bikes in our fleet every two seasons. When in use, our bikes are well-cared for, including full service before each trip and daily cleaning while on tour. SpiceRoads tour support vehicles carry plenty of spares and extra tubes for every emergency.
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Do you have E-Bikes?
Electric "pedal assist" e-bikes are available on select tours. E-bikes can help manage long distances and climbing terrain through the use of a pedal-activated electric motor. Unlike other e-bikes, "pedal assistedr" e-bikes feel more natural to the rider. We recommend e-bikes for riders interested in tours that might normally be too challenging for them, or for groups of riders with mixed ability. E-bikes provide assistance for long distance or more challenging terrain, but they can’t do all the work for you! Always chose a tour within the range of your own abilities to ensure your own enjoyment when exploring a new destination. Contact us for a complete list of e-bike available tours.
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What do I need to bring if I rent a SpiceRoads bike?
Bikes rented for tours always come with a helmet, a single water bottle cage, and a standard saddle. If you prefer to bring your own saddle (just the saddle, not the seat post), additional water bottle cage, or SPD pedals, we will fit them to your bike for the tour. Don’t forgot to bring your shoes and cleats if you bring SPD pedals! Women specific seats are recommended for longer tours. We have a limited supply of gel seat covers to soften the ride, and of strap-on toe cages. Please enquire about adding these during your booking.
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Do you have details of the SpiceRoads fleet?
In Thailand we have a fleet of Verve city bikes, TREK 4300 and X-Caliber 7 mountain bikes, TREK 7.2 X, FX 3 and 7200 hybrid bikes and Trek 2.1 C, Domane 2.0, Lexa SL and carbon Émonda S5 road bikes. We also carry Giant 2019 Explore E+ 3 e-bikes. Our bicycles are available in sizes ranging from 13 inches to 22 1/2 inches or 47 cm to 62 cm. Please note that a certain frame model is not guaranteed. In Bangkok and Chiang Mai, baby seats, tag-alongs, and child bikes for children are available. In Bangkok the single-wheeled tag-along bike attach to the seat-post of an adult bike, allowing a child to pedal along behind the adult. There's no age limit to the tag-along bike, but there is a 36 kg weight limit. Bike hire is include in the tour price for short tours, while longer tours offer bike hire as a supplement, as many riders opt to bring their own bike for our cycling tours. Depending on the destination, length of tour, and type of bike, hire costs vary.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
SpiceRoads Cycling allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform spiceroads cycling, 40 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
SpiceRoads Cycling requires a minimum deposit of 10% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of spiceroads cycling charges.
At 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 0% of booking price.
At 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 70% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.