North Africa Bikepacking

The northern tier of the incredible Route of Caravans (Morocco Traverse) runs some 837 kilometers (520 miles) from Imilchil in the Atlas Mountains to Tangiers in the north, where riders can catch the ferry and cross the Strait of Gibraltar to Spain for a smooth exit/entry from one of the most special countries on earth. Expect rolling green hills, high alpine passes, donkey trails, tagine, couscous, and the famous Moroccan hospitality along the (dirt-road-centric) way...

The 770-mile Route of Caravans South is the first half of a “Morocco Traverse” bikepacking route through the wondrous southern half of Morocco, from its coastal plain to its rugged mountains. Beginning within Tiznit’s old medina, the route mostly follows dirt roads and pistes as it climbs into the mesmerizing Anti-Atlas. It then dips into the Sahara and follows caravan passages through oases and arid hills before ascending the mighty Atlas...