PROGRAM ENDURO TOUR MOROCCO 2019

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1 ENDURO TOUR MOROCCO ATLANTIC 2019

2 PROGRAM ENDURO TOUR MOROCCO 2019 Morocco is addictive! Everyone who experienced the magic of this varied country on one of our tours through the High Atlas will confirm this. It was therefore only a matter of time until we decided to add another Morocco tour to our program. Starting in Marrakech over the spectacular mountain pass Tizi N Test to Taroudant, through the Anti-Atlas with its bizarre rock formation, along lush palm oases to the blue South Atlantic with its red beaches, to Essaouira the white town on an extended rock above the ocean be enchanted.

3 Marrakesch Essaouira Taroudant Agadir Souss-Massa Mirleft Tafraoute PLANNED ROUTE 1st stage: Marrakech - Taroudant (approx. 260 km yellow line) 2nd stage: Taroudant Tafraoute (approx. 220 km blue line) 3rd stage: Tafraoute Mirleft (approx. 250 km red line) 4th stage: Mirleft Souss Massa Nationalpark (approx. 140 km brown line) 5th stage: Souss Massa Nationalpark Essaouira (approx. 240 km green line) 6th stage: Essaouira Marrakech (approx. 250 km white line) approx. 35 % offroad total distance approx km

4 1st STAGE Marrakech - Taroudant (approx. 260 KM) We leave Marrakech southwards on hilly trails, the High Atlas in front of us. We climb up to an altitude of 2100m where we reach the pass summit of the Tizi N Test. A breathtaking view awaits us! Our destination is Taroudant, the old capital of the Sous region, once an important stopping point for the caravans on their way to Timbuktu.

5 2nd STAGE Taroudant Tafraoute (approx. 220 KM) Tafraoute is the heart of the Anti-Atlas. This sparse mountain range in between the rivers Sous and Dra borders the Sahara desert in the north. Lush palm oases contrasts with breathtaking, rugged mountains one of the most beautiful areas in Morocco.

6 3rd STAGE Tafraoute Mirleft (approx. 250 KM) From the colourful stones in Tafraoute, through the Ammel s Valley we continue on lonely trails to the Southwest, where we are welcomed by the deep blue of the Atlantic Ocean. Often you will have a great view. In the evening we will sleep in an old fort, relaxing in the pool and see the great sun down.

7 4th STAGE Mirleft - Souss Massa National Park (approx. 140 KM) The Atlantic coast south of Agadir is impressing with isolated beaches and bizarre cliffs. The Souss-Massa national park is a nature reserve located at the mouth of the Massa River, boardered by high sandbars to the Atlantic Ocean. Sand covered paths lead us to phantastic view points along the cliffs. Today in the afternoon we have the choice to relax on the beach or to improve our riding skills in sand.

8 5th STAGE Souss Massa National Park - Essaouira (approx. 240 KM) Goats are climbing around the argana trees to eat the olive like fruits traditional fishing villages where we enjoy the catch of the day and the highlight of the day finally, Essaouira, the uniquely beautiful town on the Atlantic. The old town surrounded by castle walls, canons and battlements welcomes us for one night.

9 6th STAGE Essaouira - Marrakech (approx. 250 KM) Away from the main roads the loop closes and we return to Marrakech, the Pearl of the Orient with the atmosphere of One Thousand and One Nights.

10 INCLUDED IN TOURPRICE shuttleservice and luggage transfer from Marrakech airport on arrival day (tour start) on departure day (tour end) 7 nights in a double room single room on request BMW motorcycle (according to your booking) comprehensive insurance incl., deductible 1000 fuel and technical support for rented motorcycles only all meals on tour support by experienced and certified BMW Motorrad tour guides from the Enduro Park Hechlingen, BMW mechanics incl. luggage transport during the tour experience in small groups Not included flights, coffee and drinks, trip cancellation insurance

11 REQUIREMENTS Description of the requirements on the next page. Off-road experience required. Previous participation in an off-road training is highly recommended. Conditions Please bring your complete motorcycling gear (helmet, motorcycling boots, gloves, goggles, motorcycling suit with protectors, back protector). Sorry, no rental of motorcycling gear possible. Motorcycle rental including a small lugagge bag for transporting camera, water bottle, etc. BMW R 1200 GS Adv., BMW R 1200 GS, BMW F 850 GS, other models on request

12 LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY On all our trips fun is our main goal. With the classification 1 helmet up to 3 helmets we would like to give you an indication to evaluate your off-road riding skills, for the tour required. Self-evaluation is not easy but the final decision is made only by you. Don`t hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions. Our tourguides are all professionally trained BMW instructors from the BMW Enduro Park Hechlingen. They are also at your disposal for further questions about the trip or special informations about the routes. = Enduro beginners and advanced enduro riders Driving on asphalt, even on passes with narrow switchbacks are no problem for you. The off-road part is mostly under 30 % of the total distance. The tour is easily manageable also for beginners. Recommendation: If you have no off-road experience at all, we recommend a 1-day-course in the BMW Enduro Park Hechlingen. After that training course it is much easier for you to evaluate your skills and to figure out whether you have fun riding off-road tracks. = Advanced enduro riders Driving on ashalt as well as on gravel, passes with narrow switchbacks (paved and gravel) are no problem for you. Off-road experience is mandatory. The off-road part is mostly over 30 % of the total distance. Challenging sections are possible. Recommendation: This tour is not applicable for participants without any off-road experiences. We recommend a 1- or 2-day training course in the BMW Enduro Park Hechlingen. = Very advanced enduro riders This tour is suitable for drivers with advanced off-road experience and good fitness. The daily routes can be pretty long. The tour has generally a lot of off-road parts including demanding and difficult routes. Recommendation: This tour is not recommended for participants without any off-road experiences. We recommend a 1- or 2- day training course in the BMW Enduro Park Hechlingen.

13 DATES Saturday April 20th (arrival day) - Saturday April 27th (departure day) 2019 Sunday April 28th (arrival day) - Sunday May 05th (departure day) 2019 Thursday October 17th (arrival day) - Thursday October 24th (departure day) 2019 in planning PRICES 2530 own motorbike/ double room 3390 rented motorbike/double room 0260 surcharge for a single room

14 CONTACT Markus Linder/Manfred Spitz Telefon: +49 (0) 8334 / info@enduropark-hechlingen.de

15 NOTES

16 Our office is located on highway A7/ exit for Bad Grönenbach/Gewerbegebiet Thal. Address office: In der Paint 14, Bad Grönenbach The coordinates for your navigation system are: WGS 84/N E Phone (office): +49 (0) 8334 / Fax: +49 (0) 8334 / info@enduropark-hechlingen.de