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| 3.200km |
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Marrakech,
Fès, Merzouga dunes, Todra canyon, Dadès canyon,
Meknès |
Tour
description may change due to ferry sailing times
Day
1: As the French Riviera unravels its roads
before us, you will enjoy the wonderful cliffs,
the sea, and the charming little villages of this
beloved coast. The day will end in Géménos, but
before getting there you will have experienced the
route des Crètes high above the sea, with its fabulous
panoramic views of the area.
Day
2: A ride through the Camargue will end in Languedoc,
a region well known for its astounding Roman towns
and monuments, as well as its wine and aperitifs!
In Sète the ferry will be waiting for yout
Day
3: A relaxing cruise on the Mediterranean sea.
Time to enjoy the ferry and it services as well
as relax in the sun or read about Morocco.
Day
4: In the morning the ferry will arrive in Tanger.
After Chefchaouen comes the superb "Route de crètes"
riding along the "Rif" mountain. From Kétama the
road turns south towards the towns of Aïn-Aïcha
and Aïn-Kansera before reaching the town of Fès,
at the feet of the "Moyen Atlas" mountains. Fès.
Fès belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage and has
a superb architecture and very active life.
Day
5 : A long day of riding through the "Moyen
Atlas" passing by Azrou and the Cedar trees forest,
Midelt and many more superb scenic places. From
Midelt you will go on riding south through the Ziz
canyon towards Errachidia. Still some kilometers
to go to reach Merzouga and the dunes! Watching
the sun play with the dunes is a must. Expect a
surprising night.
Day
6 : West is the direction for this day! From
Merzouga the tour will ride towards the city of
Tinerhir where a bit of time will be used to ride
up the Todra canyon. Another canyon you will ride
is the Dadès canyon. Following the Kasbahs road
and the Dadès valley the tour arrives for a good
rest in Ouarzazate.
Day
7 : Time to cross the "Haut Atlas" and climb
to the highest pass in Morocco the Tizi-n-Tichka
at 2260m. You will first follow the river Asif Imini
to Agouim before reaching the pass. From there,
towards Taddert the road curves and "Haut Atlas"
scenery is amazing and will last for quite a while.
After Touflint it is time to relax and enjoy the
ride to Marrakech.
Day
8 : Rest day in Marrakech. Marrakech the "red
city", with its Palaces like Mamounia, minarets,
mosques and, of course, the souks!
Day
9 : Time to get back on the bikes and ride towards
the Ouzoud cascades (among the most beautiful in
Morocco) through the Aït-Bouguemez valley. On the
way we will ride through Beni-Mellal and Khénifra.
Back along the "Moyen Atlas" the tour climbs north
towards Azrou, from where it goes westwards to Meknès.
Like Fès Meknès belongs to the UNESCO world heritage.
Day
10 : Last day in Morocco! North of Meknès stay
the ruins of Volubilis and its archeological excavations.
Leaving the inland part after Ksar-el-Kebir we will
reach the Atlantic coast at Larache. Before reaching
Tanger a ride through Asilah and its "St Tropez"
look-alike style will be refreshing. By the end
of the day the bikes will be stored on the ferry
and the cruise will start.
Day
11 : Cruise on the ferry. Time to write down
all the souvenirs!
Day
12 : Back in Sète in the morning and time to
adjust to the French roads again while you will
ride along the coast, through the Camargue and back
to Saint-Raphaël.
