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07/10/202413/10/2024

The Morocco-BikeAdventure riders are in the Rif mountains

All the riders, road and piste past checkpoint 1 Chefchaouen already. The piste riders reached the blue city Chefchaouen yesterday evening and started early morning to the Talassemtane National park with it’s more then 2100m high mountains. The smell of the hemp plants crowing in the valley of Affaska is all over in the air.
Bart Denys went already yesterday evening to the checkpoint 1 above Chefchaouen, a 200m vertical climb and back down to the city. he went there just the right time for the sunset.

Benoit Boquet is leading the road riders with 255km covered on the hilly route at the end of day one. Followed by Paddy Cope who stopped at km 228 last night. Tomos Packer was not feeling well yesterday and stopped at Rueda km 135.

Follow the riders on the tracking:
https://morocco-bikeadventure.com/2024-tracking/

Photos from day one.

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06/10/202406/10/2024

Start of the 2024 Morocco-BikeAdventure

The Morocco-BikeAdventure starts today 09:00 CET. Follow the riders on the tracking:
https://morocco-bikeadventure.com/2024-tracking/

Photos from the last route checking yesterday in the Rif mountains.

28/07/202428/07/2024

Registration closes 1st of August

A photo from the Morocco-BikeAdventure 2022. Rider Radislav Zemandl in the Sahara desert. The only rider who finished the piste route in 2022.

The registration for this years edition start 6th October 2024 closes 1st of August.

Registration for the piste route:
https://morocco-bikeadventure.com/registration_2024/

Registration for the road route:
https://morocco-bikeadventure.com/registration-for-the-2024-moroccan-road-adventure/

15/07/202415/07/2024

New: Tissint to Tata 50% piste

Just out of Tissint, the route goes off the paved road and heads on a piste to Akka Ighane. This dirt road is also the first time part of the Morocco-BikeAdventure.
The route to Tata follows now 50km of the total 94km on piste. In 2023 it was all the way on the paved road.

Photo: from the route check May 2024.

14/07/202414/07/2024

New: 100% piste from M’Hamid to Tissint

In May, we checked a 35 km long piste heading directly to Tissint. The new route bypasses the 15 km paved road near Tissint that was still part of the piste route in 2023.

The new route now extends over a 238 km piste from M’Hamid to Tissint.

Along the way, riders pass tent camps at the dunes of Erg Chigaga and the legendary Titanic café at the Iriqui lake. In past editions, the Titanic was a popular stop for riders to have breakfast, lunch, or dinner, or even spend the night.

Photos from May 2024, route check on the bike.

11/06/202411/06/2024

Palm Oasis in the Sahara desert

This Palm Oasis on the piste (dirt road) in the Sahara desert was added to the route for the first time last year. It features a water well and a small spring.

Water supply guaranteed!

Photos: taken during route scouting this May.

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09/06/202409/06/2024

Oasis Sacréé

The Oasis Sacréé – the oasis sacred – in the Sahara desert is at the Morocco-BikeAdventure route. A place riders can stop and rest.

24/05/202409/06/2024

Checkpoint 2 on the MBA route, Ahouli Mines

In October, we will ride along those pistes to reach Checkpoint 2 on the MBA route, Ahouli Mines.

Ahouli Mines are a fascinating and scenic stop along the way. Situated in rugged, rocky terrain, these historic mines with their old tunnels and equipment offer a unique glimpse into the past.

The combination of history and stunning scenery is precisely why we have chosen this location to be a checkpoint once again.

Plus, if you’re lucky enough to arrive during opening hours there’s a chance to resupply at the small shop here as well.

Morocco-BikeAdventure 06/10/2024

Tangier – Sidi Ifni

2 routes:
– Piste 2300km
– Road 2400km

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09/04/202409/06/2024

The Sahara is calling

MBA 6 – 19.10.24
The Sahara is calling.

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30/12/2023

The registration fee will increase January 1st 2024

We would like to inform you that the registration fee will increase starting from January 1st. For those interested in registering for the next edition of the Morocco-BikeAdventure, kindly follow the link below or simply visit our website.

Morocco-BikeAdventure starts on October 6th, 2024.

https://morocco-bikeadventure.com/registration_2024

Photo: Sunrise in the Sahara desert October 2023

15/12/202330/12/2023

Photo from the route by Lamri Adjis

This photo was taken in the Sahara desert near the Algerian border. One of the few spots to get some water during the Morocco-BikeAdventure.

Photo and text: Lamri Adjis MBA 2021

08/12/202308/12/2023

2-Continents Adventure road route

The road route of the 2-Continents Adventure spans 4200 kilometers and involves a climb of 52,000 meters, making it one of the most exhilarating challenges out there! It’s the only bikepacking adventure we know, crossing 2 continents.

The first stage: we will join the Iberica Traversa start in Irun and follow the IT road route, covering 1812km across the Iberian Peninsula to Tarifa on quiet paved routes. The second stage: we will join the Morocco-BikeAdventure start in Tangier and follow the MBA road route to Sidi Ifni, covering 2444km through the Rif Mountains and over the Atlas Mountains to the Sahara desert.

The adventure will begin on September 22 from Irun Spain.

Registration on Iberica-Traversa: iberica-traversa.com/registration-2024/

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07/12/202330/12/2023

New rule 11

We have received messages regarding the new rule 11) restrictions on night rides on piste sections. Some people have expressed concerns about this new rule, and we understand that it can be difficult to comprehend if you have never ridden on these pistes (dirt roads) in the Sahara desert at night.

The new rule only applies to sections that are not paved, called piste (or dirt roads in America). On paved roads, you can ride your bike 24 hours a day as long as there are no local restrictions in place. This could also include riding your bike at night in a national park, but you must always follow the instructions of the police.

We have been recommending since 2022 that you should not ride your bike at night on piste sections. This is because many riders have crashed on these pistes in the past, especially in the evening after sunset.

There are several problems with riding on these pistes at night, such as difficulty in recognizing soft sand or larger stones in the dark. Additionally, in the desert around dunes, it’s not even safe to drive a car at night. During the day, hardly any people are visible on these pistes, and at night, it’s almost impossible to see anyone. If an accident were to occur, it would be difficult to locate the person. Furthermore, if the rider is only a few meters off the GPX track, it would be almost impossible to find them in areas without internet connectivity. Moreover, it’s challenging to find the piste in many places, and the best track could be 10 meters beside the GPX track as the pistes often change due to sand blowing in by the wind and other factors.

The following map shows the area affected by this new rule.

red: not allowed to stay outside (not new) – yellow: affected by new rule 11)

02/12/202330/12/2023

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

01/12/202330/12/2023

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

24/11/202330/12/2023

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

22/11/202330/12/2023

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

21/11/202330/12/2023

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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08/11/202330/12/2023

Photo from the route

Moroccan piste in the Sahara.

Photo from the route by Irena Sosinska 2023.