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 Alex
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Rode into the Atlas Mountains about 7 years ago on a fantastic trip. Staying in Marrakech over Christmas and was wondering about getting a days riding in. There seem to be quite a few companies offering one day rides including loan of a decent looking bike.

I can sneak my helmet into the luggage (insert appropriate double entendre here ๐Ÿ˜‰ ) so should be good for getting away for a day. Would be nice to ride something vaguely interesting in terms of terrain, but would also just be happy to be in the mountains with a bike.

Any recommendations before I take a punt off trip advisor?


 
Posted : 16/12/2014 9:12 am
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Could be quite snowy up high this time of year, sounds like a nice idea. I did some tracking there before kids came along and would love to go back with a bike one day.


 
Posted : 16/12/2014 9:35 am
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Anybody on the late lunch shift to enlighten me?


 
Posted : 16/12/2014 3:24 pm
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I did a day riding in the Atlas at New year a couple of years ago.

We used these guys [url= http://www.argansports.com/ ] argan sports[/url]

Make sure you let them know your an experienced mountain biker and they will organise something appropriate. If you don't they might assume your just a casual tourist and will give you something appropriate to that.

Bazzer


 
Posted : 16/12/2014 3:46 pm
 Alex
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Thanks Bazzer, I'll drop them a mail.


 
Posted : 16/12/2014 10:17 pm
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Booked for the 23rd. The intermediate/advanced trip whatever that is. Anyway they have 'Giant 27.5inch full suspension bikes' so I expect the Mountains will Come Alive ๐Ÿ™‚

Thanks again Bazzer, good steer


 
Posted : 17/12/2014 4:05 pm
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bookmarked


 
Posted : 18/12/2014 12:42 pm
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It was a really nice day out. Good weather and a lovely lunch stop down by a river. Was of fun, also did a day walking in the Atlas as well which was pretty cool too. Local guide who knew everything about the area.


 
Posted : 18/12/2014 1:38 pm