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MOROCCO - MOTORBIKE
ROAD TOUR (17 Days)
"ATLAS MOUNTAINS RAID"
A great tour for both rider & pillion!
REF: ATLAS17-ROAD
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Comment by Geoff M. - participant who joined us on our
Morocco Road Tour Sept 2015
"Hi John and Brigitte
A long overdue "Thank You Letter."
The Moroccan Road Raid this Sept/Oct was truly awesome and a great success and I enjoyed every bit of it. In fact it far exceeded my expectations.
The mountains, the passes, the gorges the desert and the hotels and places we visited were fantastic, as were the people - friendly, courteous and helpful. The riding was varied and always interesting and I feel my confidence and riding skills have benefited enormously
The trip was brilliantly led by you and Brigitte and your long term deep knowledge of and clear affection for Morocco and it's people were obvious. This no doubt aided in the "seamless" management. of the trip. Minor hassles were quickly dealt with. Assisted no doubt by your imperturbable and unflappable nature, Brigitte's skill in allocating hotel rooms and clever forward planning when it came to organizing the beer at the end of the day!!
All in all, a trip to remember for a long long time.
I am so glad I did it!
I don't think you have seen the last of me.
Many thanks
The Panzer Division
PS Who needs a GS when a 1600GTL will do it in comfort?"
Geoff M - Morocco Road Tour Sept 2015
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CLIENT COMMENT:
"Hello John and Brigitte,
I have been home, at work and back to normality for just over a week now and have had time to reflect on the recent Morocco tour we have just completed.
What an absolutely fabulous trip from start to finish. It will stay in my memory for a lifetime. All of the riding on the whole trip was great but especially the many hot sunny days in Morocco and along the southern desert landscapes and back to Marrakesh. The Tiz n Test pass must be up there with the Stelvio and Grossglockner etc for roads that have to be ridden.
All of the accommodation was first class but special praise must be given to the fantastic riads / kasbahs you arranged for us. The whole trip far exceeded my expectations.
A big thank you to Brigitte for ensuring the entry and exit to Morocco was minimum hassle..and also for having my room key waiting at every nights stop as soon as we had parked up. A big thank you to you both for arranging,at very short notice,the separate rooms for myself and Bill.
The whole itinary was just about perfect from the disciplined morning start times to all of the fabulous stopping points along the way and all of the local attractions. I took nearly 400 photos and have looked at them many times already but I am looking forward to the ones on the website soon.
It was also a pleasure to have met all of the group and got on so well together with everybody. I cannot remember one cross word the whole trip, which must be incredible as we all came from such varied backgrounds and had different riding styles etc. This surely must of been down to your fine leadership skills.
I am also very, very interested with joining up with you both on next year's three islands tour in September 2014.
Once again, thanks for a great trip and all the memories.
Have a great summer riding on the rest of your tours.
Many, many thanks"
Neil C. (Morocco Road Tour April 2013)
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Group in desert pictured with Harley Davidson Sportster,
Can-Am Spyder, BMW 650 Dakar
Take a journey back in time in a natural setting that literally stuns the senses.
MOROCCO - A country for the adventure motorcyclist. An unspoilt land of amazing contrasts; magnificent mountains, forests, oasis, and desert landscapes.
"Dear all,
A late note to say hello to you all wherever you are and to thank John and Brigitte for providing a great biking experience in Morocco. It all made for a very memorable holiday. Everyone who I can get to listen at home and at work has heard all about the trip, the great roads and the unseasonal weather we all experienced. It puts their beach holidays to shame. I am still using the brake pads that John and Brigitte managed to arrange the remanufacture of in a lock-up on the outskirts of Marrakech - not many holidays offer that sort of experience of how the locals live! The photographs that John and Brigitte took are great. The ones of our bikes in the snow look just like roads through the Scottish highlands."
Paul C (Morocco Atlas Mountains Raid April 2012)
"Hi John & Brigitte,
Stuart and I ..just wanted to send an email to say a massive THANK YOU for such a great holiday. Your knowledge and experience are outstanding and really makes the tour. You both went out of your way to support everyone in the group .. I have already downloaded our photos and will be constantly changing my screen saver to remind me of the last 18 days spent with you in Morocco."
Viv & Stuart (Morocco Atlas Mountains Raid May 2011)
 
Join us for an unforgettable journey and ride the high passes, valleys, and gorges of the RIF, ATLAS Mountains (Todra & Dades Gorges).
We visit the Roman site of Volubilis, the Imperial city of Marrakech, and fortified villages to witness the Berber way of life unchanged for centuries.
In the event of a breakdown we have the the required recovery vehicles / trailer on call from our garage in Marrakech
Atlas Mountains & Desert Raid Sample Route
BIKING PROFILE:
A unique route designed to incorporate the best motorcycling roads in Morocco, crossing the RIF / Middle / High / and Anti Atlas Mountains.
We ride the most spectacular passes of the Atlas Mountains and follow some of the ancient trading routes to the Sahara.
This is an unforgettable road tour of Morocco!
A motorbike route designed by John Fulton from experience gained over 30 Years leading adventure tours throughout Morocco. John leads the tours.
The Berber people are friendly and drivers are courteous. Roads are quiet, surfaced and generally in good condition. Driving conditions in Morocco are exciting and challenging due to the varied terrain, dry atmospheric conditions and strong sunlight.
A typical day's riding starts at 8am and we reach our destination around 4pm.
We schedule in 1 rest day by the pool (with the option for a self guided afternoon ride) and 1 afternoon to explore the highlights of Marrakech with time to shop and explore the souqs.
On booking you will receive a package with MOROCCO FAQs, Kitlist, and Morocco Travel Information. The final balance of your holiday is due 90 days prior to departure at which point you will receive full road maps of Morocco and Spain with the route marked up.
At each daily briefing we will give a detailed description of each day's ride, highlights, fuel points, meeting points, and accommodation address and telephone numbers.
Our route is recognised as the best in Morocco and visits the highlights of the country on the best motorcycling roads.
Driving conditions in Morocco are exciting and challenging due to the varied terrain, dry atmospheric conditions and strong sunlight, donkeys, camels, etc, high mountain passes, canyons, and high desert plains.
OUTLINE ITINERARY
MOROCCO
"ATLAS MOUNTAINS RAID"
Approx Total: 4800km / 3000 miles
Approx Daily Miles in Morocco: 246km / 154 miles
A more detailed itinerary along with maps etc is sent to all participants - the place names and details have been omitted from the outline itinerary below to protect our product.
Day 1 - Board ferry at Plymouth port @ 13:00hrs for approx 16:00hrs departure overnight sail - 2 berth cabins.
Day 2 - High Sierras
Arrive Santander midday and ride through the High Sierras of Spain to our accommodation on the high plains.
Breakfast included.
Overnight Hotel with underground parking.
Day 3 - Sierra de Candelario - Extramadura
A great ride south through the High Sierras past the magnificent city of Seville to our quiet hotel in a small town near Algecerias.
Note: Although today's mileage is relatively high the scenery is spectacular and the roads excellent. It enables us to get to the south of Spain quickly to maximise our time in Morocco. This is a spectacular tour of Morocco and we make no excuses for minimising our time in Spain!
Breakfast included.
Overnight Hotel with private parking.
Day 4 - Into Africa - North of Morocco - RIF Mountains
We take the fast ferry(45 mins) to Tangier. In Tangier port you relax by your motorbike while we take care of customs procedures for you and your bike's entry into Morocco.
On clearing customs we assist in purchasing of currency and motorbike insurance if required.
We ride south east to our overnight stop in a unique Berber village high in the RIF mountains. An opportunity to explore this vibrant colourful town.
Breakfast & Dinner included.
Overnight Riad with parking and pool.
Day 5 - The Middle Atlas Mountains
A great ride south through the gorges of the RIF mountains, and Berber farmlands to the UNESCO World Heritage Roman site of Volubilis. Passing through the Imperial city of Meknes we ride through the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas Mountains to our hotel on the High plateau.
Breakfast & Dinner included.
Overnight in magnificent Kasbah hotel with private parking and pool.
Day 6 - The High Atlas Mountains
An adventurous ride over some of the highest and most remote passes in the High Atlas Mountains. Experience the Berber way of life unchanged for centuries.
An evening ride to the famous Todra gorge.
Breakfast & Dinner included.
Overnight in superb mountain Auberge with private parking and pool.
Day 7 - Journey to the Sahara
We ride part of the ancient trade route to Timbuktu.
A day of incredible remote hidden canyons, palmeries, and desert plains to Merzouga. Our overnight accommodation overlooks Erg Chebbi; the highest dune in Morocco. We enjoy Berber hospitality and fantastic food.
Breakfast & Dinner included.
Overnight in desert Riad with private parking and pool.
Day 8 - High Desert Plains & Dades Gorge
A great ride on quiet roads through classic desert scenery. We cross over the Jbel Sarhro to our hotel high in the Dades gorge.
Breakfast & Dinner included.
Overnight in Hotel with private parking.
Day 9 - Dades Gorge & the UNESCO World heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou.
Today we explore the spectacular Dades gorge and then ride west along the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains to visit the Kasbahs of Ait Ben Haddou; a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Films such as Lawrence of Arabia, Kundun, and Gladiator were filmed here. We enjoy a walk amongst the "City of Kasbahs".
Breakfast & Dinner included.
Overnight in magnificent Kasbah with private parking.
Day 10 - Anti Atlas Mountains
Another great classic desert ride along the fringe of the Sahara to the spectacular gorges of the Anti Atlas Mountains.
Breakfast & Dinner included.
Overnight Kasbah hotel with private parking and pool.
Day 11 - Anti Atlas Mountains (Rest / Sightseeing day)
Explore the village market (today is market day) and visit a 700yr old traditional Berber house.
Enjoy the tranquillity of this beautiful mountain area, the facilities of the hotel, gardens, and pool.
Optional self guided afternoon ride.
Breakfast & Dinner included.
Overnight in Kasbah hotel with private parking and pool.
Day 12 - The fortified Berber town
We ride out of the Anti Atlas Mountains along a tranquil valley rich with palmeries and Berber villages.
Our descent to the plains follows a spectacular gorge system to our overnight stop in a fortified Berber town.
Breakfast & Dinner included.
Overnight in luxury hotel with private parking and several pools.
Day 13 - The Imperial City of Marrakech
Our route over the High Atlas is the most scenic and one every adventure rider should experience. It is the quietest of all the routes across the High Atlas Mountains. An incredible ascent of 6000 feet.
Our descent follows the line of the river winding its way through the valleys and cedar forests with spectacular views of Toubkal (North Africas highest peak at 13,500ft) to the Imperial city of Marrakech on the high plains.
Late afternoon is free to explore some of the highlights of this ancient city; gardens, museums, palaces, tombs - or relax by the pool.
After dinner you are free to visit the unforgettable Djemma el Fna square with its numerous stalls, jugglers, & story tellers - a sight unchanged for centuries.
Breakfast & Dinner included.
Overnight in hotel with private parking and pool.
Day 14 - North West Morocco & OUT OF AFRICA
An early start today with a scenic ride on the new motorway bypassing Casablanca, and Rabat to the port of Tangier and finally to our accommodation in Spain overlooking the Mediterranean.
Breakfast included.
Overnight Hotel with private parking.
Day 15 - Extramadura - Sierra de Gredos
A great ride north past Seville and through the High Sierras crossing the magnificent Sierra de Gredos back to our hotel on the high plains.
Breakfast included.
Overnight Hotel with underground parking.
Day 16 - Santander Ferry
We ride to Santander to board our ferry at approx 14:00hrs for a 16:00 hrs departure (approx).
Breakfast included.
Ferry overnight sail - 2 berth cabins.
Day 17 - Arrive UK Portsmouth ferry port (approx 17:00hrs arrival).
Wildcat Adventures reserves the right to alter the route based on weather & road conditions
MOROCCO FAQs
"Dear John & Brigitte, This is just a quick note to say how much Brett and I enjoyed the recent Atlas Mountains extreme weather tour of Morocco! The company was excellent, the organisation superb and the hotels plus the locals exceeded our expectations..
It is clear that we made the right choice in our tour operators and indeed we look forward to travelling with yourselves again in another distant land"
Andrew & Brett (Morocco Road Tour April 2012)
"Hi John & Brigitte,
A wee note of thanks for a wonderful experience.
I thoroughly enjoyed myself right from the start.. until I got back home all down to your thorough planning, preparation and experience. I will have no hesitation recommending Wildcat Adventures to friends.
The KTM 640 has been serviced ..and I'm ready to go again, east of Turkey the 'Stans hold an attraction. Although smaller and less powerful than the other bikes I found the 640 a satisfactory bike being light and agile with good endurance and carrying capacity for one. Picking up a GS for the second time becomes a tedious burden. Again many thanks for opening my eyes to a wonderful world of bike adventure...........now where's that map of Kazakstan"
Mike S. (Morocco Atlas Mountains Raid May 2011)
"Just wanted to drop you a quick line to say thanks for a great holiday. We're sending the booking forms for Libya in the post."
Morocco Atlas Mountains Raid October 2007
Louis & Nicky (UK)
"Looking at the options of either World of BMW or Wildcat Adventures, both seemed to offer similar tours running at the same time. However, having met with John Fulton and Brigitte Lucas from Wildcat Adventures at a Southern Section meeting earlier in the year, they certainly looked the team to go with. John has over 30 Years' experience in adventure tours in Morocco and has a good support team based in Marrakech. Also comparing the options it looked as if Wildcat offered more time in Morocco with more miles (the whole purpose of going) at roughly the same cost. As it turned out John is a very nice bloke, ably assisted by Brigitte who was there to nanny us in our hour of need."
Alan Taylor - A founding member of the BMW Club October 2006
"It was all I hoped for and exceeded my expectations. I find myself reliving highlights (of which there were many), ...Fantastic times, breathtaking scenery, exciting riding.
Once again, many thanks for an excellent, excellent trip."
Stew (UK) - Morocco Atlas Mountains Raid Motorbike Tour October 2006
"John & Brigitte - Just a few words to say a big THANK YOU for a fabulous tour! "
Morocco Atlas Mountains Raid April 2006
Dennis (Hampshire, UK)
 Morocco ROAD Sept 2015 photo album here soon....
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"Hi ya John and Brigitte,
Thanks again for a great time in Morocco. I would like to say that having travelled Morocco with you last year, and having had such a good time, I thought I would give it another go. You don't always take everything in the first time.Then I noticed the route had changed, with more time towards the south, even better. Well you didn't disappoint, a very good mix of roads, scenery and mileages.
I thought the idea of employing a clown to travel with us was great (you know who you are Ian). But it's not just where you go that makes it special - it's the people you travel with. A really nice group.
Your professionalism, knowledge of Morocco and experience mean't a stress free, much enjoyed adventure tour.
Thanks again"
Glynn Garrad (Instructor Midland School of Motorcycling)
(Morocco Atlas Mountains Raid Oct 2009)
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