Offering both guided and self-guided biking trips in Morocco, MTB Morocco is certainly among the best known tour companies for bike enthusiasts.
Working a fitness activity into a holiday can be a significant part of a Wellness Vacation. It doesn’t matter if it’s hiking, mountain biking or cycling, all offer the participant an opportunity to give the body a work out and raise cardio levels while enjoying the benefits of being out in nature. Plus, what a great way to tour a destination!
If for you holidays rhyme with thrills and unique experiences, and if you like mountain biking, Morocco has many advantages and could well be your next destination.
Indeed, Morocco is a small paradise for mountain biking or cycling. Between desert, valleys and mountains, the landscapes are all sublime and offer you different and unique experiences.
In terms of mountain biking, you will have many possibilities for routes and hikes to discover this country from a new angle.
The Moroccan desert is the dream place for cycling enthusiasts. The tracks and paths of southern Morocco will take you through superb valleys and palm groves. Then, your journey will take you to the Draa Valley.
Cycling in the desert is an authentic experience and the assurance of discovering many diverse and varied landscapes. Your hikes will also be the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the heart of the local culture and meet authentic people.
Djebel Saghro is a particularly popular spot for mountain bike excursions. Djebel Saghro is indeed ideally placed between the peaks of the High Atlas and the Sahara desert. You will discover the towers of red rocks that formed naturally.
Cloths
Essential :
To know :
Cloths
Clothes
Respect customs and traditions. You will pass through remote areas. The majority of the inhabitants have never left them. They ignore our modern civilization.
In winter and spring, the temperature differences between day and night can be significant (see climatology page).
In cities
You will meet in the modern quarters of the cities a large number of women dressed in European style.
In medinas and traditional neighborhoods, avoid provocative outfits, shorts and necklines. Do not wear valuable jewelry.
Mountains and desert
Crossing villages and welcoming families require properly Berber clothing: loose clothing, arms covered.
For women, jeans should be avoided, too tight, shorts also. Wide Bermuda shorts are perfect, and a shirt slipped on at the entrance to the villages will allow you to hide your arms and cleavage.
You are in the country of air-conditioned pants, dare the Tuareg style: the Sarouals of Mauritania are fresh and very pleasant. You will find some in Ouarzazate and in the South. They cost 30 euros or more (the price depends on the fineness of the embroidery).
For cool evenings: tracksuit and fleece.
Essential :
Essential :
- hiking shoes or good sneakers;
- tennis not afraid to walk in water;
- pullover or fleece;
- parka or down jacket;
- poncho or k-way;
- cap or scarf;
- sunglasses ;
- gloves and hat for climbs;
- blanket ;
- headlamp ;
Hiking
Large trash bags will be used in case of rain to protect your luggage or make a makeshift raincoat.
Storing everything in waterproof bags with zipper, Ziploc freezer bag style from Albal (3 dimensions: 33×38 cm, 27×28 cm and 18×20 cm) is very practical. The big ones are perfect for keeping clothes away from dust and sand.
To know :
To know :
In the High Atlas as in the Alps, the weather changes are often sudden and unpredictable. Always take warm clothes and a survival blanket in your bag, even if it does not seem out of season.
Health
Prepare your first aid kit well, don’t forget your personal medicines.
Vaccination
No specific vaccine is required for travelers from Europe.
Some are nevertheless useful for your protection: tetanus, polio, diphtheria, hepatitis B.
All circuits
- Full screen ;
- Lip balm (the air is very dry);
- Eye drops.
- Treks and raids
It is about being in good physical condition, no special training is required.
Your guide will have a first aid kit.
Take:
- Decontamination tablet for water (mineral water possible in the majority of trek stages);
- Disinfectant ;
- Dressings;
- Aspirin;
- Antibiotics (genus clamoxil);
- Medicines (imodium, smecta, spasfon).