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52 OFF ROAD - Morocco Grade: C/D RIDE PROFILE Av. daily distance: 57km (35 miles) No. of days cycling: 6 Vehicle support: 95% Terrain and route: 95% off road. A remote cross-country trip, which mostly follows dirt tracks. Some optional long uphill sections which are followed by great descents. Sections at lower altitude can be hot. Some off road experience required. TRIP DETAILS Group: min. 8, max. 16, plus leader and local staff. Additional local guide for groups of 12 or more. Accommodation: 2 nights tourist class hotel, 1 night 4 star hotel (with pool), 1 night mountain gite, 3 nights wild camping. Food: all meals included except lunch and dinner on day 7. High Atlas Bike Raid A challenging off road expedition in the shadow of Mt. Toubkal, North Africas highest mountain ithin easy reach of Marrakech, the trails around Jebel Toubkal and the surrounding peaks offer some memorable mountain biking. Our challenging route is incredibly varied as it makes a loop around this impressive peak. The landscapes change considerably from fertile valleys, full of walnut, fig, date and olive trees, to the thick pines of the Toubkal National Forest, and the beautifully barren reaches of the High Atlas mountains themselves. There is a genuine feeling of remoteness that is enhanced by our carefully chosen wild campsites. The riding itself is mainly on dirt tracks that wind their way between mountain villages, where we experience the way of life of the local Berber people. The week ends in Marrakech, were there is time to lose yourself in the heady atmosphere of the souks and Djemaa el Fna square. W ITINERARY Day 1 Fly London to Marrakech. 2 Drive to the summit of Tizi-nTichka for a spectacular tarmac descent to Agouim. Head off road to our wild camp for the night. 3 A ride in the Andouss Valley with some exhilarating trails, before heading uphill for a swim in Lake Ifni which offers some great views of Toubkal. 4 A predominantly downhill day finishing in Aouzioua, a village by a dam. Transfer or ride to our camp. 8 DAYS 5 A challenging start to the day with an (optional) 18km climb to Tizi-n-Oulaoune, with panoramic views of Jebel Toubkal, followed by a thrilling 18km descent into the Agoundis Valley. 6 A day in the Toubkal National Forest with testing climbs and technical descents through the pine trees. A final climb to our camp can be arranged for those who want another challenge. 7 An exhilarating technical 2000m descent lasting 40kms to Tahanauote; transfer to Marrakech for a free afternoon to explore the city. 8 Fly Marrakech to London. Trip code MMT " 8 days Sat to Sat Trip Code 2008 MMT823 MMT824 MMT832 MMT833 ¤ ¤ Start 07 Jun 14 Jun 09 Aug 16 Aug End 14 Jun 21 Jun 16 Aug 23 Aug Flight Land inc. only 799 539 799 539 829 539 829 539 No Local Payment Prices are £ sterling per person ¤ Recommended carbon offset £4 ¤ Optional single supplement £30 (3 hotel nights only) Land only start Marrakech day 1, end Marrakech day 8 ¤ Insurance £26 BIKE HIRE Morocco: Specialized Rockhopper Comp with suspension forks £85, paid on booking From UK: £95, paid on booking i FOR TRIP NOTES AND AVAILABILITY ENTER THE TRIP CODE IN THE SEARCH BOX ON THE EXODUS HOME PAGE Djemaa el Fna square Local payments now included in the price