MOROCCO ADVANCED
OVERLAND BIKE TOUR
"NOMAD & SAFFRON TRAIL"
REF: SAFFRON-ADVANCED-OVERLAND
( 13 Days)
Overland Riding Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging
Our route covers terrain which is technical in some sections and is most suitable for the 'smaller' Trailie bike (400-800cc)
For Intermediate to Advanced offroad riders
who enjoy technical & varied terrain
and long days in the saddle
(You may trailer your motorbike to our base in Southern Spain and leave your van/trailer for the duration of the tour)
 Photos Morocco ADVANCED Overland Oct 2011 "The Nomad & Saffron Trail"
Photo Morocco ADVANCED Overland March 2010 "The Nomad & Saffron Trail"
Fully supported with 4X4
Our 30 years' experience riding throughout Morocco enables us to provide an exciting combination of superb road and offroad riding with options to suit all abilities.
This adventure tour is designed specifically for solo riders using 400-800cc Trailie motorcycles
SUITABLE BIKES:
BMW 800GS , Honda Africa Twin, KTM 400 & 690 series, and Yamaha Tenere are some examples of suitable bikes for this great tour.
Offroad tyres are required
(you will NOT wear them out riding to/from UK)
Please call us for advice on suitable tyres
Offroad experience is essential (Please call us for advice)
We have been leading road and offroad tours in Morocco
for over 30 years!
MOROCCO - a paradise for the offroad adventure motorcyclist. An unspoilt land of amazing contrasts, magnificent mountains, forests and desert landscapes.
Join us for an unforgettable adventure and explore the remote tracks, high passes, valleys and spectacular gorges of the high Atlas Mountains, Jbel Sarhro, and the fringes of the Sahara.
We pass through Berber villages and witness a way of life unchanged for centuries.
We take the time to visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait BenHaddou - the magnificent village of kasbahs on a mountainside made famous by many classic films.
Before we finish our ride in Morocco we visit the most famous and most vibrant of the Imperial cities - Marrakech.
A typical day's riding starts at 8am and we reach our destination around 4pm.
Please see LEFT for Itinerary with Daily Mileages.
TERRAIN
Our tour is a mix of road and offroad riding.
The offroad sections (pistes) are generally landrover width. The terrain is technical in some sections and is most suitable for the 'smaller' Trailie bike (400-800cc).
The surfaces are a combination of hard packed (hamada) and gravel roads. There will be dry riverbed crossings with a combination of sand and gravel.
Offroad tyres are essential.
THE ROUTE
ADVANCED Overland Sample Route
Join the professionals with over 30 years experience riding the pistes of Morocco and let us show you an excellent offroad adventure as we explore Morocco's hidden treasures.
John Fulton and his experienced support team lead all the tours.
11 days riding in Morocco with approx 550 miles offroad!
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To book this Morocco motorbike tour please print, complete and send along with your £300 deposit.
On booking you will receive a package with MOROCCO FAQs, Kitlist, and Morocco Travel Information. The final balance of your holiday is due 3 months prior to departure at which point you will receive a full road map of Morocco with the route marked up.
When we meet you will receive a map providing a detailed description of each day's ride, highlights, fuel points, meeting points, and accommodation address and telephone numbers.
Offroad Experience is Essential
You should be comfortable with the following
on your large trailie:
ascend & descend hills with confidence
ride ruts
river crossings
ride muddy or sandy terrain
lift, manoeuvre, and balance your bike
hill recovery situations
The Level 1 Motorrad Offroad course is the benchmark for joining our tour along with several years touring on the road.
Our route has been specifically designed to appeal to riders with Intermediate to Advanced offroad experience described above.
Our clients are mature riders and are interested in enjoying the scenery and the culture in wild unspoilt places.
The route provides an ideal combination of exciting surfaced roads and challenging offroad riding (suitable for 400-800cc bikes) in the mountains and the desert.
PROTECTIVE RIDING GEAR
You MUST wear:
- Body armour (chest,knee,elbow,shoulder,back)
- enduro type jacket
- enduro type trousers
- enduro boots or similar - the boot MUST protect your full shin and calf - sorry no walking boots allowed
- gloves
- helmet (with chin guard) - sorry no open face helmets allowed
- goggles if your helmet does not have a visor
-
camel bak type drinking system
A full kit list is provided on booking
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