Morocco - Jebel Sahro & the Draa Valley (Cycling 8 days)

Riding Morocco's exotic south, through the spectacular Draa Valley, the lunar landscape of the Jebel Sahro and the dunes of the Sub-Sahara. This is our least-demanding Moroccan off road trip and you don't have to be an expert biker to enjoy it. The landscape here is one of superb scenic contrast.

We ride through the date palms and lush oases of the Draa Valley, the imposing volcanic gateway of Bab'n'Ali, the stunning Atlas Mountains and even visit the edge of the Sahara with its impressive sand dunes. We'll also witness the traditional way of life, passing isolated Berber settlements where nomads tend their herds of goats, and ride through numerous villages with mud-brick houses and ancient kasbahs. The riding itself is exciting, but not too long or technical, making this the ideal introduction to off road biking in Morocco.

Day 1: Start Ouarzazate.
Day 2: Riding from Tizi-n-Tinnififft we start with some descent. The day is spent riding past lush palmeries and isolated villages to Agdz.
Day 3: A day riding in the Draa Valley passing fertile ground scattered with numerous kasbah, and finishing in the desert gateway town of Zagora.
Day 4: Free day to relax or spend time exploring the edge of the Sahara by jeep with optional camel riding.
Day 5: Ride/transfer into the heart of the Jebel Sahro, a nomadic tribal land. Our day's ride finishes at a spectacular converted kasbah in the village of Tamsahelt.
Day 6: A challenging day with some optional rewarding ascents as we cross the Jebel Sahro and visit the spectacular rock pillars at Bab'n'Ali. Ride/transfer to Boumalne Dades.
Day 7: Another day of riding through superb mountain scenery on the edge of the Atlas Mountains, and finish with some great descents before transferring to Ouarzazate.
Day 8: End Ouarzazate.

Operated by Exodus Travel (MMS)

Departures: February to April, October & December