Morocco Biking

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Have the experience of a lifetime on a bike or, if you prefer, an amicable camel. Go from bustling souks to Berber villages and crumbling kasbahs. Lose yourself overnight in the silky Saharan dunes at a breathtaking tented camp, and luxuriate at Kasbah Tamadot, Dar Ahlam and Riad Farnatchi (exclusive to us). You’ll think you’re walking toward a mirage, but tr...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • View hidden Berber village0073
    • Visit Moulay Brahim
    • Fantastic views on the Lalla Takerkoust Lake
    • Explore the intricate city of Marrakech

What's this trip about?

    Have the experience of a lifetime on a bike or, if you prefer, an amicable camel. Go from bustling souks to Berber villages and crumbling kasbahs. Lose yourself overnight in the silky Saharan dunes at a breathtaking tented camp, and luxuriate at Kasbah Tamadot, Dar Ahlam and Riad Farnatchi (exclusive to us). You’ll think you’re walking toward a mirage, but trust us, it’s all real.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityOuarzazate
End CityMarrakech

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cycling & Biking
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Morocco

Attractions

  • Atlas Mountains
  • Marrakech

Activities

  • Culture
  • Nature
  • Camel Riding

Trip includes

    • All hotel accommodation
    • All breakfasts, all lunches and six dinners, including wine
    • Use of a hybrid bicycle, handlebar bag and helmet
    • Services of B&R guide(s) and drivers
    • All special events and private tours, Berber guides, guest experts and entrance fees to historic sights and museums
    • All transportation from rendezvous to drop-off, including Land Cruisers, coaches and camels
    • All baggage transportation
    • Detailed maps, route suggestions and water bottle
    • All gratuities for baggage, porters and hotel service

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Itinerary

Day 1

Drive through desert landscapes and view hidden Berber villages where it feels like time doesn’t exist. Bike on the outskirts of the small village of Skoura at the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains and through the Almond Valley.

Day 2

Bike along the road of the Oasis of Foumzguid to find camels waiting to take us into the desert sunset for an unforgettable night of dancing and feasting under millions of stars at our private Berber camp.

Day 3

Cross paths with camels, goats and smiling kids on donkeys as we bike back to Skoura past kasbahs and lively local villages.

Day 4

Embark on a modern-day caravan over the High Atlas Mountains following the same route travelled several centuries ago. Bike along the foothills of the Atlas Mountains amongst olive groves and passing along natural landscapes.

Day 5

We head into the foothills of Mount Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa today to the remote Berber village of Around before lunch on the terrace of our local guide’s guest house: Dar Ouassaggou. Your B&R guides will keep you entertained during cocktail hour this evening with a surprise cultural event!

Day 6

Bike toward the holy city of Moulay Brahim and the hidden “Plateau de Kik.” Here, an amazing picnic awaits you with fantastic views on the Lalla Takerkoust Lake.

Day 7

Explore the intricate city of Marrakech lead by our famous local guide Mohamed Bouskri. We'll have lunch at his place before an amazing last night.

Day 8

Enjoy a farewell breakfast at the hotel and m’a ssalama in Marrakech before your final departure.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $8,995
Price per day$1,124
Single supplement (single occupancy)$3,100
Last Updated: 2/11/2019

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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It's been almost 50 years since we made a conscious decision, on the back of a cocktail napkin, to encourage people to "slow down to see the world." Ever since, Butterfield & Robinson has been leading trips that amble where others stride, linger where others inhale, bike where others motor and sip where others quaff. In the words of Gypsy Rose Lee, a woman who, if nothing else, knew the value of doing things very, very slowly: "Anything worth doing well is worth doing slowly."

There’s so much more to B&R than the high thread count of your sheets. Our kind of luxury takes you to a place you never knew existed. It’s a feeling of freedom. A feeling of exuberance. A feeling like you don’t need a watch or a wallet and you haven’t a care in the world. Wherever we travel, we delve deep into the heart of the local culture, your meals are some of the best in your life, and your sleeps every bit as delicious. But this merely sets the stage for the magical, ineffable part of B&R—the moments of discovery—and self-discovery—that you’ll never, ever forget.

The B&R difference is the best biking and walking routes in the world’s most incredible places. It’s the most capable and genuinely friendly guides you’ll find anywhere. It’s the most interesting hotels the region has to offer. It’s amazing culinary experiences. It’s state-of-the-art equipment, great wines at dinner, a water bottle that’s always filled, route suggestions you won’t find in any guidebook, et cetera! Are you starting to get the picture?

Our Expertise

Incomparable Service

From the first phone call to the final nostalgic photo swap, we pride ourselves on anticipating and answering each and every question you might have before, during and after your trip – plus a hundred more we thought you might like to know. That way, the only surprises on your trip are good ones.

50 Years of Experience

BB&R’s been slowing down to see the world since 1966, and while a steady diet of good food, great wine and miles of biking and walking has kept us feeling sprightly, we can’t deny the truth: we’re about to turn 50. Fortunately, “mid-life crisis” isn’t in our vocabulary—in fact, we’re actually pretty excited about it. 

Amazing Routes

We meticulously map out easy-to-follow route notes for our trips. By no means do you have to follow them, but if you do, we promise nothing short of spectacular (think quiet country lanes, glorious vistas and, often, being the only ones in sight). Our guides always have additional scenic routes up their sleeves, too. Up for more of a challenge? Ask and you shall receive.

Impeccable Guides

B&R guides are an exceptional group: consummate hosts, mind readers and raconteurs, among many other things. Think teachers, painters, travel writers, architects, botanists and biologists. The only documents thicker than their CVs are their passports. They’ve lived all over the world. They speak a gazillion languages. And they’re ridiculously fun.

Expert Trip Designers

Our talented team of Trip Designers are the best in the world at what they do—and what they do is turn fantasies into reality. (We thought about changing their title to “Dream Weavers,” but we didn’t want to re-print all those business cards.)

Exceptional Hotels

Winning hotels are a hallmark of B&R; we go to great lengths to find properties that are unique expressions of the region. Often that means they’ve had a previous life as a monastery or a castle. Think of them as the charming and intimate garnish atop your trip. Best of all? We’re friends with our hoteliers, which means preferential treatment for you.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International Flights
    • Passport and Visa Charges
    • Personal Expenses

Accommodation

,Dar Ahlam, Province de Ouarzazate Located within the palm groves of Skoura, this relaxing kasbah features serene guest rooms, a gorgeous turquoise pool and soaring views of the mighty Atlas Mountains. Our Regional Expert for Morocco reports that the property is possibly the best he's seen in his 18 years in the country. A Night in the Desert, Iriqui Lake Our private Berber Camp in the middle of the desert is not just magical and romantic—it’s also very comfortable. The camp features double and twin private tents furnished with rich carpets, warm blankets and very comfy beds, so you’ll sleep like a Berber and a baby at the same time! Kasbah Tamadot, Asni Once owned by an Italian antique collector, this unique mountain retreat is tucked away in the midst of the Imlil Valley. Surrounded by the High Atlas Mountains, rose gardens, almond groves and fruit trees, B&R is proud to be the only biking company accepted at this impressive property.
Cancellation policy

If you have to cancel your B&R trip for a reason not defined in the Trip Mate Travel Insurance Policy, you are entitled to the return of these amounts:

Number of days prior to your trip:

270+ days100% Refund of deposit

96-269 days will be 50% Refund of deposit

61-95 days is 75% Refund of penalties

31-60 days will be 75% Refund of penalties

0-30 days is 75% Refund of penalties

Between 270-95 days prior to departure each traveler will be charged $500 to cancel or the traveler may choose to keep the full US$1,000 deposit in a holding account with us for a future trip.

Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
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Meals Included

All Breakfasts, all Lunches and 6 Dinners

Age Requirements
12 years and up
Additional Information

Recreational

Daily biking distances usually vary from 20 to 50 km (12 to 30 mi.), with options on some days as far as 62 km (40 mi.). The terrain is generally flat, with a few hills along the way when we’re closer to the High Atlas Mountains. The difficulty of the ride often depends on which way the wind is blowing. The walking routes are mostly flat, except for our day in the Atlas Mountains.

The Bikes

You can’t enjoy a great biking trip without a really great bike. On this trip you’ll be riding customized Cannondales; there are three models to choose from to ensure you’ll have the perfect bike. We also equip you with handlebar bag, helmet and water bottle.

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