blog | Morocco Bike-Adventure

02/12/202302/12/2023

Registration is now open for the 2-Continents Bike Adventure!

The first stage: we will join the Iberica Traversa start in Irun and follow the IT route, covering 1720km across the Iberian Peninsula to Tarifa on unpaved routes and trails. The second stage: we will join the Morocco-BikeAdventure starting in Tangier and follow the MBA route to Sidi Ifni, covering 2300km through the Rif Mountains and over the Atlas Mountains to the Sahara desert.

This adventure spans 4000 kilometers and involves a climb of 60,000 meters, making it one of the most exhilarating challenges out there! It’s the only bikepacking adventure we know, crossing 2 continents.

Since 2021, six riders embarked on this challenge, with only one completing it thus far.

There are two options: the road route or the off-road route, which includes gravel, single trails, and piste.

The adventure will begin on September 22 from Irun Spain.

Registration: iberica-traversa.com/registration-2024

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01/12/202301/12/2023

Be part of the Adventure!

Registrations for both routes are now open. Choose the piste route or road route for your adventure!

Start: October 6, 2024
Tangier – Sidi Ifni

Photo: Morocco-BikeAdventure 2023, Irena in the Sahara Desert

24/11/202324/11/2023

160km no resupply

Photos from the first longer stretch on the route, covering 160 km with no resupply, connecting Boudnip and Merzuga.

Start: October 6th, 2024
Registration opens December 1st

22/11/202322/11/2023

Piste Route – New for 2024

A total of 230km, entirely new terrain within the 2,300km course. Experience the challenge of a 330km piste section from M’Hamid to Tata with no resupply options. Enjoy the freedom to craft your own course across the dry salted lake to Sidi Ali, adding a personalized touch to your adventure. Explore the recently added 150km piste section from Icht to Aouint Lahna, bypassing Assa. Resupply options are available, with the choice to journey to Foum Zguid, Tissint, and Assa.

Highlights: Chefchaouen, Lac de Bab Louta, Tazekka National Park, Aouli mines, Rif mountains, Middle Atlas, and Anti Atlas. Traverse diverse landscapes, including Erg Chebbi, Erg Chigaga, palmeries, and the Sahara desert.

Registration opens: 1st December 2023
Start: 6th October 2024

21/11/202321/11/2023

New road route

We’re introducing a new road route with 1,100km of the 2,444km long course being completely new. Explore Lac de Bab Louta, Tazekka National Park, and the Aouli mines (now with a new checkpoint). Take a journey into the heart of the High Atlas, surrounded by towering peaks reaching 4,000m. Visit Agoudal, Tizi Tigherrhouzine at 2,645m, Gorge du Todra, Tinghir, Tizi n’Tazazert at 2,283m, N’Kob, and enjoy a fresh route along the coastline leading into Sidi Ifni.

Registration opens: 1st December 2023
Start: 6th October 2024

11/11/202311/11/2023

Photo from the route

Algirdas Wanders in the Sahara desert.
Morocco-BikeAdventure 2023.

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08/11/202308/11/2023

Photo from the route

Moroccan piste in the Sahara.

Photo from the route by Irena Sosinska 2023.

27/10/202327/10/2023

One of the most challenging edition yet

Big thanks to every rider who participated in this year’s MBA. Due to severe sandstorms and rain it became the most challenging edition yet. The official results are now available online. The next edition is set to begin on October 6, 2024. As always, the route has limited slots, reserved for experienced bikepackers, with 4 slots already taken.

Registration for the MBA 2024 will open on December 1st.

26/10/202326/10/2023

1st ever finisher of the 2 Continents Adventure

Stronger than elements!

Congratulations to Irena Sosinska, the first-ever finisher of the 2 Continents Adventure!

From the Basque Country to the Atlantic Ocean, conquering gravel, single trails, mountain passes, pistes, and sand dunes, covering a distance of 4000km and ascending 60000m.

Despite electronics failure, scorpio sting, damaged chargers, mechanical issues, several days in sandstorms, and a final day in the rain, she persevered. Nothing could stop her.

“What a ride! What an incredible adventure. Absolutely f.cking surreal. I swear I will do it again!”

31/08/202331/08/2023

Last chance for those interested in the 2 Continents Adventure and MBA!

Registration closes on September 1st.

We’ll be meeting some of our registered riders in Irun, Spain, as they take on the challenge of riding 2 Continents Adventure.

For all the adventurous cyclists who registered for the MBA, see you in Tangier!

30/07/202301/08/2023

Registration is closing at August 31

The registration for the last-ever MBA edition is closing soon at August 31 2023.

Throughout the years, we’ve passionately explored and uncovered unforgettable experiences by crafting a one-of-a-kind route through Morocco’s enchanting, untouched terrain.

Each year, new roads erase this special journey, bit by bit.

Finding and creating the perfect route has become quite a challenge.

Starting in 2024, we’ll offer this exclusive adventure exclusively through organized, semi-organized and customized tours.

photos: from Middle Atlas MBA2023

19/05/202304/06/2023

There is a good chance the riders will meet!

Both road and piste riders will share several checkpoints along the route, so there is a good chance they will meet during their journey.

The piste route spans 2,300km and includes 23,000 meters of climbing.

The road covers 2,400km with an elevation gain of 26,000 meters.

You can kickstart your journey in Irun, Spain with Iberica Traversa.

17/05/202304/06/2023

Two continents in one unforgettable ride.

This year, the roadies and piste route riders will start the adventure together.

It all begins on the 8th of October in Tangier!

For those seeking an even more epic experience, you have the option to extend your journey and start in Irun with the Iberica Traversa.

This is an opportunity to explore two continents in one unforgettable ride.

31/03/202304/06/2023

Bikepacking from Tangier to Sidi Ifni in Morocco.

The 4th edition of the piste route and the 3rd edition of the road route will again start in Tangier on October 8th 2023. The course brings riders through the Rif and Atlas mountains to the Sahara desert.

16/02/202313/02/2023

Photos from the route 2022

Sandro in the Ahouli mines.

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16/02/202304/06/2023

Photos from the route 2022.

Sandro in the Ahouli mines.

14/02/202313/02/2023

Photos from the route

It’s an adventure. After heavy rainfalls the piste out of Ahouli mines was destroyed. Anyway it did not stop the riders to continue.

Photo: Sandro in the Ahouli mines

12/02/2023

Photos from the route

Morocco-BikeAdventure 2022: Maze on the road route heading out of the Atlas mountains to the Sahara desert.

30/01/202330/01/2023

Registration fee increases

The Morocco-BikeAdventure follows remote roads and pistes, dirt roads. We will travel back to Morocco coming April to check new sections.

ATTENTION:
Early registration ends tomorrow. Registration fee increases 1st February

23/01/202323/01/2023

Magnificent landscape!

Photo from the route, Kevin on the magnificent landscape along the route between Boudnip and Merzouga. MBA 2021