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Berber Cultural Immersion pedaling for six stages in the High Atlas Mountains. With the assistance of 4x4 vehicles climbing peaks up to 2,700 meters, beautiful valleys and deep gorges to reach pre-Saharan oases.  We will enjoy the berber hospitality, living with families from different tribes in small traditional lodge which will bring an ancient culture.  Enjoy the Imilchil lakes, gorges of Dades and Todra finally on the way back to Marrakech, running on the route of a thousand kasbahs

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Day 01. ORIGIN - MARRAKECH - Zaouiat Ahansal (285 km drive)

Reception at the airport by time of flight arrival and transfer in 4x4 towards the Zaouia Ahansal village in the province of Azilal, located in the heart of the Atlas. Lunch at the waterfalls of Ouzoud. Arrival at the village mid-afternoon, dinner and overnight at the family shelter AMADHO.

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Day 02. ZAOUIA Ahansal - ANERGUI (81 km Mountain Bike)

We left Zaouia Ahansal (1595m.) at 8.00 per track that leads to the Cathedral Rock 48 kms up and down among the pines. During the first stretch of track runs parallel to the river Assif Ahansal in a gentle descent to the bridge that marks the end of the region of Zaouia Ahansal (1342m.). After the bridge begins the ascent through the pine forest surrounded by mountains of limestone, up to about 1830m subiréis. A sharp decline will take you back to the Assif Ahansal, crossing the bridge there are a few meters from the Cathedral Shelter Rock (1143m. Approx.) Lunch in the Cathedral. In the afternoon you have a more technical area of ​​33 kms. by the spectacular gorges of Assif Melloul arrival Anergui (1497m.) in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the lodge Chrifi family.

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Day 03. ANERGUI - Imilchil (62 km Mountain Bike)

Departure at 8.00. Then begins the ascent to one of the ports hard the day (2.515m.) Over 1000m. Unevenness in about 12km. After the port you will take a track that runs along the Assif n Tafedna, passing through several villages of adobe Tasraft traditional architecture, and Ighrem n Ait Taghzout Ouaghad, this stretch of piste at altitudes between 1890m. And the 2267m. Mountain pass after beginning a steep descent towards Tassent (1919m.), at which point you will meet the asphalt and the beginning of a steep mountain pass in about 4 km. Back to the 2300m. Area you will reach the lake or lake Tislit of the bride, where it begins a gentle descent to Imilchil (2159m.). Lunch, dinner and lodging with the family Ouchaoua.

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Day 04. Imilchil - Agoudal (50 km Mountain Bike)

Stage-time flat with some steep inclines and today the difficulty can be the wind in the second part of the tour. After visiting the lakes Tislit (2285m.) and Isli (2328m.) cross the Atlas plateau surrounded by peaks over 3000m arid. high and highly stratified, after a short stretch of asphalt you will take the track towards Agoudal, one of the highest villages of the Atlas (2360m.) where you will arrive at noon. Lunch, dinner and overnight at the lodge Ibrahim. In the afternoon excursion to the caves Akhiam.

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Day 05. Agoudal - DADES (80 km Mountain Bike)

In Agoudal begins the ascent to the highest port of the crossing the Tizi N'Ouano (2910 m) which gives access to pre-Saharan oases valley with a spectacular and very steep descent, the only section you will see vegetation height Sabin, junipers and "cushions nun" or "mother." The asphalt appears in Msemrir (1939m.), at which point it also appears the vegetation in the valleys will see walnut, poplar, willow, willow, apple, cereal, potatoes ... which form green corridors between the dry mountains. After a rapid descent down the asphalt takes you to the Dades Gorge, the most famous geological landmark l Dades valley. If you arrive too tired at the hotel it is advisable to visit the Monkey Finger, another geological monuments in the area. Refreshment en route, dinner and overnight at Hotel Kasbah de la Vallee or similar.

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Day 06. DADES - Erfoud - Merzouga (220 km 52 km mountain bike car)

Dades exit too early to make the move to Erfoud in the car, by the way stop to visit the Todra Gorge, a Erfoud Once we reach you will take the bikes out in the direction of Rissani, the gateway to the desert, the cradle of Alaouite Dynasty, the city of Ksar and palm groves, circularéis inside the oasis, shaded by palm trees and surrounded by fields and ditches through which flows the river Ziz. Once through Rissani you will continue towards the Erg Chebbi, the concentration of the highest dunes in Morocco, lunch enroute, dinner and overnight at www.aubergedusud.com
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Day 07. LOOP TO THE DUNES (60 km Mountain Bike)

After breakfast, begin a hard day and special in which we loop over the dunes, surrounding the erg biking in hamada, plain black stone on which it is not uncommon to see mirages, we pass from one stage of the old Paris Dakar and along our journey we will encounter nomadic families living in the hamada jaymes accompanied by their herds. In the afternoon return to the hotel where you can wander and while away the dunes or give them a dip in the pool. Dinner and overnight at Auberge du Sud

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Day 08. Merzouga - Marrakech (570 km drive)

After breakfast iniciaréis return to Marrakech by car passing over the route of the Thousand Kasbahs and again through the Tizi N'Tichka Atlas, free lunch en route. Arrive in Marrakech late afternoon. Dinner, overnight at Hotel Riad Assia or similar.

 

Day 09. MARRAKECH - ORIGIN

Breakfast and transfer to the airport to the scheduled departure of the aircraft.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ROUTE

Includes:

All transportation costs from Marrakech, accommodation, meals described in the program, bottled water, sports travel insurance, assistance throughout the tour with 4x4 vehicle and all activities described in the program.

Not included:

The options highlighted in red in the program, drinks other than water, and entrances to monuments.

Accommodation

  • Zaouia Ahansal: Gite d'etape Amahdar Ahmed, collective rooms with toilets outside. Half board.

  • Anergui Accommodation: Gite d'etape Hammou Chrifi, collective rooms with toilets outside. Half board.

  • Imilchil Accommodation: Gite d'etape Ouchaoua Zaid, collective rooms with toilets outside. Half board.

  • Agoudal Accommodation: Hostel Ibrahim, double and triple rooms with toilets outside. Full board.

  • Accommodation Dades: Hotel Kasbah de la Vallee, double or triple rooms with bathroom inside. Half board.

  • Accommodation Merzouga: Auberge du Sud, double and triple rooms with bathroom inside. Half board.

  • Accommodation in Marrakech: Riad Hotel Assia, double and triple rooms with bathroom inside. Bed and breakfast.

Transport:

  • Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4.

Handling:

  • Day 1: Dinner.

  • Day 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Mineral Water.

  • Day 8 and 9: Breakfast.

Travel Insurance:

Drinks:

  • Not included

Notes:

  • It includes everything that is not mentioned in the Features section of the route, as well as anything written in red.

  • Do not include any specific material to develop the activity of mountain biking or specific food for sports activities.

 



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