Intense and spectacular gravel trip from Marrakech to Dakar in the footsteps of the historic rally, through mountains, gorges, deserts and coasts: about 2,600 km and 14,000m positive elevation gain in 23 incredible days pedaled between Morocco, Mauritania and Senegal, along an original track tested with stages to be defined in detail day by day.
An unforgettable experience in which adventure, hard work and excitement combine in an out-of- the-ordinary venture, discovering the incredible landscapes and cultures and traditions of these three countries in the most sincere and authentic way and at the ideal pace, that of the bicycle; following a predetermined track, but deciding kilometers and elevation gain from day to day in an exciting and unique journey, travel in its truest essence.
CALENDAR IN BRIEF
December 30/31, 2024 | meeting in Marrakech
January 1, 2025 | official departure Marrakech-Dakar 2025
January 23, 2025 | arrival in Dakar
January 25, 2025 | flight from Dakar
January 26, 2025 | return to Europe
FROM MARRAKECH TO DAKAR ON AN UNFORGETTABLE JOURNEY
Marrakech-Dakar is much more than a bike adventure: it is an exceptional journey, three totalizing weeks to be lived completely immersed in a dimension of authentic exploration.
A long journey where adaptability, managing and overcoming fatigue, encountering different cultures, breathtaking landscapes and discovering unspoiled nature intertwine and give rise to deep and unforgettable emotions, conquering every day the wonder of a sunrise in the desert, an unexpected and boundless panorama at the end of a hard climb or the indescribable splendor of the brightest starry sky imaginable.
CALENDAR IN BRIEF
December 30/31, 2024
meeting in Marrakech
January 1, 2025
official departure Marrakech-Dakar 2025
January 23, 2025/strong>
arrival in Dakar
January 25, 2025/strong>
flight from Dakar
January 26, 2025/strong>
return to Europe
FROM MARRAKECH TO DAKAR ON AN UNFORGETTABLE JOURNEY
Marrakech-Dakar is much more than a bike adventure: it is an exceptional journey, three totalizing weeks to be lived completely immersed in a dimension of authentic exploration.
A long journey where adaptability, managing and overcoming fatigue, encountering different cultures, breathtaking landscapes and discovering unspoiled nature intertwine and give rise to deep and unforgettable emotions, conquering every day the wonder of a sunrise in the desert, an unexpected and boundless panorama at the end of a hard climb or the indescribable splendor of the brightest starry sky imaginable.
The route
Mountains, canyons, deserts, boundless plains dotted with timeless Berber villages and nomadic encampments, unspoiled nature, the ocean, and more-all in an extraordinary biking experience.
You will cross incredible landscapes encountering very different conditions of terrain and climate; the roads will be sometimes perfect, sometimes dirt and rough.
At first it will be Morocco. Leaving Marrakech we will be greeted by the Atlas, with its rough beauty of rocks, boundless plateaus and spectacular gorges; then the first expanses of sand, dunes and oases of the Sahara Desert, with the significant temperature swings between the high daytime temperatures and the frigid nighttime temperatures, and the lashing storm winds making at times each pedal ride an almost nothing conquest. Arriving in El Ayun, a transfer will take you to the border.
As soon as you enter Mauritania, you will have the extraordinary experience of a night on the surreal “Iron Train,” an incredible 500 km journey from Nouadhibou to Choum camped with bicycles in the timeless carriages of the world’s longest freight train, a 3-km convoy connecting mines to Atlantic cities.
From Choum we will again continue among the sandy tracks in the exhilarating tracks of the legendary rally, traverse the beautiful wilderness of the protected area of the Arguin Bank National Park, and flank the ocean coast again, pedaling on the sands of the boundless Mauritanian beaches among golden dunes and very long waves.
Passing the capital Nouakchott we will reach Senegal, crossing the river of the same name, greeted by a culture that is still as different and fascinating as the others known along the journey. The landscape around will change again, in the shadow of the majestic Baobab trees nature will again become more lush and settlements more dense, until we reach Dakar at the conclusion of this epic crossing.
How you will travel
The stages will be determined day by day by the Tour leaders.
The expedition will be followed along the entire route by a 4×4 support vehicle for transporting participants’ materials and setting up the overnight area, as well as preparing dinners and breakfasts.
Overnight stays will almost always be in tents, with some exceptions; when possible, sincere hospitality encountered along the way will be enjoyed. Good adaptability to group dynamics will also be essential; adaptation and management of physical and emotional fatigue will be key, and in this sense the group will be a valuable resource in the true spirit of this trip.
Application/Information Form
Application/Information Form
“Atonga Travel srls” Viale Galilei, 41 POSTAL CODE 48121 Ravenna (RA) Italy VAT 02756250391
SHORT VERSION
CALENDAR IN BRIEF
30/31 december 2024
meeting in Marrakech
January 1, 2025
official departure Marrkech-Dakar
January 09, 2025
arrival in El Ayoun
January 10, 2025
transfer to Marrakech
January 11, 2025
return to Europe
SHORT VERSION
CALENDAR IN BRIEF
30/31 december 2024
meeting in Marrakech
January 1, 2025
official departure Marrkech-Dakar
January 09, 2025
arrival in El Ayoun
January 10, 2025
transfer to Marrakech
January 11, 2025
return to Europe
SHORT VERSION PROGRAM
TRAVEL INFO AT A GLANCE
SHORT VERSION REGISTRATION
Price per person: 2800 euros
TO REGISTER:
> 800 euros at the time of registration
> Balance 2000 euros by november 25, 2024
INFOS/ REGISTRATIONS
> Address: Bkeadventures Borgomanero (NO) Via Matteotti 52, CAP 28021 Borgomanero (NO)
> Email: info@bikeadventures.it
> Telephone: +39 347 106 2162 NICO VALSESIA
Application/Information Form
Application/Information Form
“Atonga Travel srls” Viale Galilei, 41 POSTAL CODE 48121 Ravenna (RA) Italy VAT 02756250391
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