Cycle the High Atlas
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Overview
Highlights
- Cycle through the picturesque scenery of the High Atlas Mountains
- Challenge yourself with 330 kms of exhilarating cycling down several mountain passes
- Journey through local Berber villages
- Enjoy the scenic coastal town of Agadir
- Explore Marrakesh
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Trip includes
- 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners
- airport transfer (day 1 only)
- 7 nights in comfortable hotels and traditional riads on a twinshare basis
- English speaking cycling guide, driver and assistant/cook
- support vehicle on cycling days
- luggage transfer daily
- mineral water during cycling
- medical kit
- private transport
- bike hire not included (can be hired locally)
Itinerary
Arrive in the colourful city of Marrakesh where we will assemble, prepare and be briefed by our guide on the information of the tour. At night, enjoy a hearty welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight: Hotel Almas 3* (or similar).
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Trip arrangements end after breakfast.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International flights and departure taxes
- Arrival transfer in Marrakesh if not arriving on Day 1
- Departure transfers
- Bike hire (please ask for rates)
- Bike helmet (not available to hire)
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Aerated and alcoholic drinks
- Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry etc.
- Tips
- Visas
- Travel insurance
Accommodation
- 8 day trip
- 6 days cycling
- 7 nights hotel/riad
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