Tour of Switzerland
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Summary

Ride a colourful tour of a lifetime from Marrakech into the High Atlas Mountains and on to Essaouira on the Atlantic coast. Start in the Agafay desert and ride to the town of Ouirgane. Follow the river south and climb the Tizi n’Test pass high in the Atlas mountains. Journey west towards the coast and then strike a course north up the coast through the surf town of Imsouane and on to a grand finale to Essaouira. This is a challenging ride with great accommodation en route to rest & recharge ahead of the next day.

Highlights

Summit the epic Tizi N’Test Pass
Berber hospitality and a warm welcome from our local guides
Explore the coastal city of Essaouria
All you can eat tagine, couscous, fresh juices and Moroccan tea
Stay in quality accommodations
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Overview

Sport

Tennis

Duration

7 days / 6 nights

Level

Beginner

Hotel

5 Star

Region

Switzerland

Price

Per Person starting from:

$ 4,555

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Tour

Itinarary

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Day 1

We’ll collect the group from our meeting point in Marrakech and take a short transfer south to the Agafay desert where our adventure begins. We’ll get set up on the bikes and head out for a rolling warm-up ride to ensure bikes & body are ready for the week ahead.

Eat: Welcome light lunch, evening meal

Sleep: Agafay Luxury Camp

Play: Warm-up ride, 36 km, 500 m

Day 2

The adventure begins with a ride south following the path of the Oued N’Fis river. The big challenge of the day is the 7 km gravel climb to the Tizi Oula. After the summit the trail heads join the paved road for the final kms to Ouirgane.

Eat: Breakfast, lunch, evening meal

Sleep: Domaine La Roseraie

Play: Agafay to Ouirgane, 57 km, 1100 m

Day 3

After breakfast we’ll take a short transfer to our ride start point in the town of Ijoukak. The 39 km Tizi n’Test pass is the main challenge of the day. The road climbs to 2,100 m, with an average gradient of 2.5% it’s a long steady grind to the top. Soak up the views at the top and enjoy the reward – a 100 km descent to our hotel in the town of Taroudant.

Eat: Breakfast, lunch, evening meal

Sleep: Le Moulin de Taroudant

Play: Ijoukak to Taroudant,140 km, 1900 m

Day 4

Today’s ride brings a welcome break from uphill km’s. Instead enjoy a flat and fast route west to Agadir, a town on the Atlantic coast. Enjoy an evening by the ocean!

Eat: Breakfast, lunch, evening meal

Sleep: The View Agadir

Play: Taroudant to Agadir, 95 km, 350 m

Day 5

The road heads north hugging the coast all the way to the surf town of Imsouane. Ride through the Tamri National Park and soak up the sea views. The fist 60 kms are rolling and it’s wise to save some energy for the big climbs at the end of the day. Relax after the ride in the lively surf hotspot of Imsouane.

Eat: Breakfast, lunch, evening meal

Sleep: Imsouane Wood House

Play: Agadir to Imsouane, 95 km, 1500 m

Day 6

Our last ride is a packed full of gravel as we continue north to finish our journey in Essaouria. There are two big challenges – the climb out of Imsouane and a 9 km climb after the halfway point. On arrival soak up the cosmopolitan culture in this fantastic city, enjoy the beach and explore the world-renowned medina.

Eat: Breakfast, lunch, evening meal

Sleep: Sofitel Essaouira

Play: Imsouane to Essaouira, 95 km, 1100 m

Day 7

Spend more time in Essaouria or we can arrange transfers back to Marrakech

Eat: A final breakfast before commencing the journey home.

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The Tour Details

Support

Enjoy full ride support from our professional guide team & support vehicle. The ride support vehicle is stocked with natural ride nutrition, electrolytes and water, as well as a full set of tools to resolve any mechanicals. On selected days the support crew will serve a delicious picnic lunch in a scenic location en route. Enjoy local foods chosen to keep you feeling energized and healthy. Eat Sleep Cycle guides are experienced riders from all walks of life united by a love of cycling who’ll help to keep the group safe, motivated and savouring the trip of a lifetime. All guests will receive access to our digital Road Book and routes, giving everyone the flexibility to ride at their own pace.

Hotel

Start the adventure at Agafay desert to the south of Marrakech at our luxury desert camp. Enjoy a night in comfort under the stars!

Guides

Laura
Laura is a guide, professional cycling coach and endurance cyclist who has completed some of the coolest ultradistance gravel events (which she absolutely loved!). Laura loves guiding as she really enjoys empowering people to ride their bikes and discover new places, help their cycling adventures come true, and share unforgettable moments together.
Josep
Josep is from a small city in Catalunya called Reus. He loves cycling and has a passion for sharing cycling experiences with others. He’s a guide for Eat Sleep Cycle all over Europe & leads our Morocco tours.

Logistics & Transportation

How to get there

Arrive in Marrakesh

Meeting Point

Marrakesh Centre

Time

11:00 am

Depature

Essaouria

What the tour includes

Sport

Full Support

Accommodation

Local guesthouses, Riads and a village house

Food

Full board

Transfers

optional

Reservation

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DEPOSIT

A 30% deposit will secure your place on the tour

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Final Balance

The final balance is due 90 days before the tour departs

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