Morocco & Spain... "Desert, Mountains, and Oasis Tour"
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This tour leads you along the Atlantic coast over the Middle Atlas Mountains to Morocco's largest sand dune region, the Erg Chebbi. The desert follows the fascinating Todra and Dadés canyons. You cross the High Atlas mountains to reach Marakech, "the pearl of the south". Relax in Essaouria, an enchanting harbor and artist town on the Atlantic, and prepare yourselves for the return journey along the Atlantic coast to Tangier.
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Ride along the twisty paved and unpaved isolated roads of Morocco's awe-inspiring desert and mountain landscape. The gravel and sand passages will be co-ordinated according to your wishes and driving capabilities.
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Passengers are welcome, and riding two-up is no problem for any experienced rider. A support vehicle will carry your luggage and can accommodate some passengers. Relax each evening in comfortable 3 - 4 star hotels.
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Tour Details
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Location:
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La Herradura, Spain to Malaga, Spain (AGPHI2)
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Terrain:
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Paved roads (with optional off-road detours, available upon request)
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Duration:
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15 days (including arrival and departure)
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Riding days:
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13 days (1 optional riding day)
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Route length:
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Approximately 1990 miles (3200 km)
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Motorcycles:
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BMW F650GS ABS, BMW R1200GS ABS
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Group riding:
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Recommended
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Group size:
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6-8 persons
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Accommodations:
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Selected 3 - 4 star hotels
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Highlights:
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Marrakech, Erg Chebbi, Fes, Casablanca
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Tour Dates
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Scheduled tours:
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November 7 - November 21, 2009
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Tour Price
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PER PERSON
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Price for a rider
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Renting a BMW F650GS ABS
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€3633
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Renting a BMW R1200GS ABS
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€4127
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Bringing your own bike and staying in DR
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€3003
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Price for a passenger
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Riding pillion/passenger seat
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€2688
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Extra Services
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Single room supplement
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€350
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Currency: EURO - CURRENCY ASSISTANT >
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 Ready to ride? Book here
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Itinerary
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 Day 1:
Arrival at Malaga Airport, Spain.
Your motorbike will be waiitng for you directly at the hotel. Introductions over dinner with Spanish wine, giving us the opportunity to discuss the tour.
Day 2:
La Herradura - Ronda (142 mi/230 km)
We start off on the Costa del Sol heading towards Malaga. We journey to Ronda, riding up to the El Chorro gorge on long, sweeping, winding roads in the Sierra de las Nieves. The town of Ronda is situated on a rock plateau and is split in two parts by a 160 meter deep canyon.
Day 3:
Ronda - Algeciras - Larache (174 mi/280 km)
To the south of Ronda, there are numerous small mountain chains offering an ever-changing, spectacular landscape and roads that are simply made for motorbikes. Bend after bend on asphalt surfaces for perfect bike control and spectacular views such as the Rock of Gibraltar, famous for its monkeys.
Day 4:
Larache - El Jadida (286 mi/460 km)
Here in norhtern Morocco, green is still the dominant color as we take winding roads to pass endless fields and forests. At Casablanca we return to the Atlantic coastline, where we follow a quiet road to our accommodation for the second night.
Day 5:
El Jadida - Safi - Marrakech (199 mi/320 km)
Along the coastal road to the Atlantic, the scenery assumes its most spectacular character. We visit the media in Safi and take a look at the production of kiln-fired earthenware. We then continue our journey into the interor towards Marrakech, Morocco's biggest oasis. Known as the "Pearl of the South", many consider Marrakech to be Morocco's most beautiful city, with its distinct oriental flair.
Day 6:
Marrakech (rest day)
Although today is designated a 'rest day', there will be very little time for actual resting! After breakfast, our guide in Marrakech will help us to appreciate the history of this fascinating city. After lunch, we again delve into the city of Marrakech to experience its charm and character.
Day 7:
Marrakech - Quarzazate
Our aim today is to conquer the "High Atlas". Our motorbikes take in the mountain air as we ride the fantastic panoramic road over Taddert and Tizin-n-Tichka pass, accompanied by the spectacular views of snow-capped peaks at 4000 meters on this unique stage of the tour.
Day 8:
Quarzazate - Merzouga (224 mi/360 km)
On the road of Kasbahs, along the rivers Dades and Draa, our tour takes us to Erg Chebbi - Morocco's largest sand dune region. We take a break in the amazing Todra canyon, which provides shade virtually all day long because the cliff walls that jut upwards for hundreds of meters are only a few meters apart. Our hotel is located directly in front of the sand dunes.
Day 9 & 10:
Merzouga (exploring sand dunes) (75 mi/120 km)
We have organized a full and fascinating program for our days spent in the desert. We will explore and experience the desert and its sand dunes in all possible ways: on foot, on the back of a camel, or in a 4x4 on a trip to a fossil quarry, the "black villages", oases, and so on. If you wish, you can even spend the night out in the open under desert skies (Berber tent) in the sand dunes.
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Day 11:
Merzouga - Midelt (168 mi/270 km)
Slowly but surely, we leave Morocco's south behind us, and before long, we can already recognize the first mountain peaks on the horizon. Again, we prepare ourselves for an amazing crossing of the "High Atlas". Although the mountains here are no longer quite as high, we will be riding on roads that are simply made for motorcycling, and we will pass stunningly beautiful scenery such as the canyon of Ziz and the magnificent Talgam pass (1907 meters).
Day 12:
Midelt - Fes (137 mi/220 km)
Again today, astounding mountain roads await us and our motorbikes as we head on a panoramic route through the "Middle Atlas". Our journey passes Azrou, Ifrane, and several smaller passes (approximately 1500 meters) before we arrive at our accommodation in Fes.
Day 13:
Fes - Chefchaouen (130 mi/210 km)
We leave the imperial city of Fes and head north. Again, winding mountain roads and magnificent scenery await us on our journey through the Rif mountains. Via Quarzane, we reach the former Spanish city of Chefchaouen, where we spend our last night in the mountains of Morocco.
Day 14:
Chefchaouen - La Herradura (212 mi/325 km)
Riding briskly, we pass Tetouan and head directly for the border. After the border formalities, we cross the straits to Algeciras, bringing our Morocco adventure gradually to a close.
Day 15:
Return journey
Note: We reserve the right to make changes.
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All-weather motorcycling experience required
