Itinerary
- Day 1
Marrakech
You'll arrive in Marrakech whenever works for your flight. Before the 6pm welcome meeting at your hotel, there's time to wander through the Medina, take a dip by the pool, or head over to Jardin Majorelle if you're feeling up for it. The tour leader will meet you at reception to kick things off.
Optional Activities
- People watching and mint tea at Jemaa el-Fna
- Visit Jardin Majorelle
- Relax at hotel rooftop swimming pool
- Optional dinner
Landmarks/POIs Jemaa el-Fna Jardin Majorelle - Day 2
Marrakech to Ait Ben Haddou
The group heads into the High Atlas Mountains, crossing Tizi n'Tichka pass at 2260 metres and stopping at Kasbah Telouet along the way. After that, you'll swap the bus for bikes and cycle 38 kilometres down to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its clay towers. Once the afternoon crowds thin out, you'll explore the site before checking into your hotel nearby.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive through High Atlas Mountains over Tizi n'Tichka pass
- Stop at Kasbah Telouet
- Cycling to Ait Ben Haddou (38 kilometres)
- Explore Ait Ben Haddou UNESCO World Heritage Site
Landmarks/POIs Tizi n'Tichka Pass Kasbah Telouet Ait Ben Haddou - Day 3
Ait Ben Haddou to Nkob
The bus takes you over Tizi n'Tinififft pass at 1800 metres into the Anti-Atlas landscape, which has this otherworldly look to it. From there, you'll cycle 42 kilometres through kasbahs and oases heading toward Nkob. Later, you'll get back on the bus for about an hour to reach your overnight accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive over Tizi n'Tinififft mountain pass
- Cycling through Draa Valley toward Nkob (42 kilometres)
Landmarks/POIs Tizi n'Tinififft Pass Draa Valley Nkob - Day 4
Nkob to Erg Chebbi
You'll travel along the southern foothills of Jebel Sahro Mountain to Rissani, stopping to check out the Tuesday markets and the mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif. Then it's time to cycle 37 kilometres toward Erg Chebbi's sand dunes. In the late afternoon, you'll trade your bike for a camel and trek into the desert. That night, you're staying at a basic but comfortable Berber camp on the dunes in twin-share tents.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Served under the stars at Berber camp)
Included Activities
- Explore Rissani Tuesday markets
- Visit mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif
- Cycling toward Erg Chebbi sand dunes (37 kilometres)
- Camel trek across Erg Chebbi dunes
- Watch sunset over Sahara desert
Landmarks/POIs Rissani Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif Erg Chebbi - Day 5
Erg Chebbi to Erfoud
Get up early to watch the sunrise painting the dunes with light and shadows. After that, you'll ride back to Merzouga by camel to pick up supplies. Then it's a 54-kilometre cycle through the Rissani region, the homeland of the Alaouite dynasty, where you'll see locals herding goats and camels across the landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Watch desert sunrise
- Return to Merzouga by camel
- Cycling to Erfoud (54 kilometres)
Landmarks/POIs Merzouga Rissani Erfoud - Day 6
Erfoud to Dades Valley
The bus heads toward the Dades Valley in the Atlas Mountain foothills with a stop to see the ancient 'foggara' subterranean irrigation system. After driving for about 2 hours, you'll cycle 43 kilometres through lush oases filled with date palms, olive groves and fruit orchards. You'll climb to a viewpoint near Tinerhir and then freewheel down to the spectacular Todra Gorge for some walking around. Your hotel has panoramic views of the Dades valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- See ancient 'foggara' subterranean irrigation system
- Cycling through oases to Dades Valley (43 kilometres)
- Climb to viewpoint near Tinerhir
- Explore Todra Gorge
Landmarks/POIs Tinerhir Todra Gorge Dades Valley - Day 7
Dades Valley to Marrakech
After an early breakfast, the bus takes you to Tizi n'Fedrhate Pass in the High Atlas along the old caravan route to El Kelaa des M'Gouna, known as the 'town of the roses'. You'll then cycle down 34 kilometres through mountain valleys, passing Berber communities growing olives, figs and wheat. Later, the bus picks you up for the 2-hour drive back to Marrakech.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive through Tizi n'Fedrhate Pass
- Cycling through High Atlas foothills (34 kilometres)
- Pass by local Berber farming communities
Landmarks/POIs Tizi n'Fedrhate Pass El Kelaa des M'Gouna - Day 8
Marrakech
Your tour wraps up at your hotel in Marrakech. You can leave whenever your flight allows. If your departure is later in the day, the hotel can store your luggage.
