Bivibag's Adventures

The last day took us mostly on tarmac past Aït Ben Haddou and over the Tizi n’Tichka which seemed to still be unfinished. We had lunch at the top, away from the tourist trap, and then checked the fuel tanks to discover that we only had about 70kms range left. We found fuel in a… Continue reading Morocco – Take 3: Day 6 →

This was to be an epic day, probably one of the best rides I’ve ever done. We topped up with water before stopping at a petrol station to brim the tanks. Taking a side road, we were almost immediately on gravel which was to last for the next 100km. The wide, graded piste took us… Continue reading Morocco – Take 3: Day 5 →

A very full breakfast was taken on the terrace, with lots of birds flying up from the oasis below. Once packed I purchased some saffron from the landlady and saw the season’s crop of olives drying in the basement. I won’t deny that I was a little concerned about riding back down the route from… Continue reading Morocco – Take 3: Day 4 →

We set off on good roads, cresting ridges and deserted hillsides as we headed south, gradually getting into flatter landscapes. We arrived at the lovely Café Sindibad for a second breakfast. The toilet was on the roof, and we guessed it was that way to waft the smell away from the customers eating breakfast below.… Continue reading Morocco – Take 3: Day 3 →

The call to prayer summoned the faithful and then the sun gradually lit the far ridge of hills as the chickens heralded the dawn. After breakfast we loaded the bikes, wished Owen well, and took a nice strip of tarmac for 5 kms. Then it looked as if we had entered Penrhyn Quarry. A ribbon… Continue reading Morocco – Take 3: Day 2 →