Moroccan food is excellent, though not particularly varied. Breakfasts usually consist of bread, and jam with tea or coffee. Lunches are a mixture of packed lunches or eating in a local restaurant. They are generally a mixture of bread, pasta, rice, vegetables, cheese, fish, ham and fruit.

Where meals are not included budget for the following approximate prices.

Lunches: 60 to 100 Dirham (US$6-10) Dinners: In cities 80 to 200 Dirham (US$8-19) and in small towns villages 60 – 100 Dirham (US$6-10)

Soft drinks in restaurants : 10 to 20 Dirham (US$1-1.90) Alcohol: Beer 30 to 50 Dirham (US$2.85-5)– Wine 150 Dirham (US$14) and more

Vegetarians can be catered for but there is a fairly limited choice of vegetarian couscous, tajine or omelettes. This is particularly the case during the more rural sections of the trip. Please note that if you have any special dietary requirements you should inform the Exodus Office prior to the trip. If you have a specific medical/dietary need (e.g. coeliac or vegan) you may find it helpful to bring some food with you from home.

Engage low gears and conquer the Tizi n’Test Pass at 2,100m, one of Morocco’s classic mountain roads. The air thins, horizons widen and switchbacks stack above juniper slopes before a summit pause reveals the vast Souss plain and the serrated Anti-Atlas horizon.

After lunch, trace a thrilling, sweeping descent that spirals toward orchards of citrus and argan. Feel temperature and terrain shift as mountain chill yields to valley warmth, a striking cross-section of Morocco in a single ride.

Ride out on smooth tarmac to ride the foothills of Mount Toubkal, tracing an undulating route with vistas of terraced fields and snow-dusted peaks. The road dips into the Asni Valley where riverbanks are lined with walnut and poplar, and village life unfolds at a gentle pace.

Sweep down to descend to the Asni Valley and cross stone bridges between hamlets. Glimpses of the High Atlas panoramas accompany the ride, while Amazigh farmsteads and mule paths reveal the region’s resilient mountain culture.

Roll into the south to ride into the Anti-Atlas, where semi-desert plateaus meet pink-granite massifs. Pass through argan country, scanning for the famous tree-climbing goats, and weave between terraced almond groves and dry-stone hamlets.

Undulating roads link mud-walled Amazigh villages before a final flowing descent reveals Tafraoute, hemmed by sculptural boulders. The landscape feels primordial, the silence broken only by wind, bicycle hum and distant goat bells.

Follow balcony roads corkscrewing above ochre valleys and juniper ridges, where every bend frames new perspectives on the Anti-Atlas. The route threads past sentinel villages and hilltop kasbahs, their earth-toned walls blending with the mountains.

Short climbs build to airy ridgelines before an exhilarating descent drops toward tranquil Aït Baha Lake. Expect sweeping viewpoints ideal for photos and a satisfying sense of progression from rugged highlands to gentler foothills.

Glide into the palm-lined narrows of ride through Paradise Valley, where a ribbon of asphalt traces limestone cliffs and emerald pools. The scent of wild herbs and argan blossoms hangs in the air as the road tilts upward toward the escarpment.

Climb steadily to Imouzzer, a high plateau town rooted in Ida Outanane Amazigh heritage. The reward is a cooler climate, vast skies and viewpoints that reveal the mountains stepping down toward the Atlantic.

Start at altitude and wind down from Imouzzer on a sinuous road etched into rock, dropping into palm-dotted valleys where stone villages cluster near seasonal streams. Moderate climbs over rocky saddles keep the legs honest.

Reach the Atlantic coast road with the scent of sea salt on the breeze, then continue by vehicle toward whitewashed Essaouira. The transition from rugged uplands to ocean-facing plains underlines the journey’s epic geographic arc.

Immerse yourself in the Djemaa el Fna, Marrakech’s storied square where dusk summons storytellers, acrobats and musicians. Lanterns flicker over smoky grill stalls as the scent of cumin and orange blossom mingles with drums and Gnawa rhythms.

Browse lanes that funnel into the medina’s souks, pausing to pause for photos and reflection atop a café terrace. This living theatre—recognized by UNESCO for its oral traditions—captures the city’s magnetic energy.

Pedal or transfer to the Blue Rocks of Tafraoute, a surreal boulder field splashed with pigment by artist Jean Vérame (1984). The painted granite contrasts with vast pink outcrops and desert scrub, creating a striking open-air installation.

Explore the site at your own pace and pause for photos and reflection as light shifts across the landscape. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; availability can vary based on timing and conditions.

Join a guided stroll through the UNESCO-listed Essaouira Medina, tracing grid-planned lanes to carpenters’ thuya-wood workshops, spice merchants and tranquil squares. Hear how Sultan Sidi Mohammed ben Abdallah shaped the port in the 18th century.

Walk the Skala de la Ville ramparts, where cannons face the Atlantic surf and gulls wheel overhead. This guided experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, ideal for context and hidden corners.

Clip-clop through Marrakech to ride a calèche toward the cool oasis of the Majorelle Garden, an artist’s composition of palms, cacti and water set against vivid Majorelle blue. Explore the studio-turned-museum spaces and shaded paths.

Continue to the Yves Saint Laurent Museum to view couture and sketches that draw on North African motifs. This culturally rich add-on is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Unwind in a traditional hammam, where steam softens muscles after mountain passes. Attendants apply black-olive savon noir followed by a vigorous gommage scrub to rejuvenate travel-tired skin and restore circulation.

Finish with aromatic oils and mint tea in a quiet lounge, an age-old ritual woven into Moroccan daily life. This wellness experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; mixed or private options may be available.

Meet your group and meet your Tour Director over a convivial Moroccan feast in Marrakech. Share tagines, salads and fresh breads as you share a welcome dinner and get practical tips for cycling the High Atlas and Atlantic routes. Expect lively conversation, laughter and the warm hospitality Morocco is famed for.

Gain insider guidance on road conditions, culture and etiquette, plus pointers for exploring the spice-scented medina and navigating souks with confidence. This hosted evening sets the tone for the days of riding and discovery ahead.