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- Day 191
- Sunday, January 7, 2024
- ☀️ 16 °C
- Altitude: 18 m
SpainPlaza De La Inmaculada36°11’24” N 5°55’25” W
España
January 7, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
One last harrowing ride through Moroccan streets got us to our ferry. Just a quick one - and we are back on the European continent. Lovely ride along coast on newly created bike paths. With daylightRead more
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- Day 190
- Saturday, January 6, 2024
- ☁️ 15 °C
- Altitude: 25 m
MoroccoAmal35°45’7” N 5°47’50” W
Morocco: Cats and Chaos
January 6, 2024 in Morocco ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
After an 8 hour bus ride, we find ourselves back where we started -Tangier. Our time in Morocco has been great - with some real highs and definite lows. It is a country that should be on bucket listsRead more
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- Day 189
- Friday, January 5, 2024
- ⛅ 18 °C
- Altitude: 12 m
- MoroccoEl Jadida33°14’51” N 8°31’12” W
El Jadida
January 5, 2024 in Morocco ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
A rather chill day for us. Late start and wandered into
Portuguese Cite for a late breakfast. Walked within 600 year old fortress and along the walls. Returned via the coastal route which would haveRead more
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- Day 188
- Thursday, January 4, 2024
- ☁️ 20 °C
- Altitude: 12 m
- MoroccoEl Jadida33°14’51” N 8°31’12” W
Onto El Jadida
January 4, 2024 in Morocco ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Our coastal road was neither coastal nor much of a road. Very chewed up and narrow. Opted to go off onto a smaller road. Though a bit under construction it wound us through farmland and amongst tinyRead more
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- Day 187
- Wednesday, January 3, 2024
- ☀️ 23 °C
- Altitude: 11 m
- MoroccoSidi Rahal33°28’31” N 7°57’25” W
A day of contrasts
January 3, 2024 in Morocco ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
As we were going to ride through Casablanca we knew it would be busy - which it certainly was. However, occasional bike paths helped. Lots of trucks heading into and out of the giant port. A beautifulRead more
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- Day 186
- Tuesday, January 2, 2024
- ⛅ 20 °C
- Altitude: 28 m
- MoroccoAïn Ouchine33°42’25” N 7°21’25” W
South along the coast
January 2, 2024 in Morocco ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Marvelous bike path along the water leads us out of Rabat. Pass by a vet different side of Morocco - a wealthier side. Seem the king also has a lovely palace/compound on the coast as well. A camelRead more
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- Day 185
- Monday, January 1, 2024
- ☀️ 20 °C
- Altitude: 35 m
- MoroccoMedina34°1’38” N 6°50’15” W
Happy New Year
January 1, 2024 in Morocco ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Enjoyed quieter parts of Rabat. Though we couldn’t go inside Chellah, the walls and the birds were quite impressive. Also couldn’t get in to see the palace or the museums (because of holiday).Read more
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- Day 184
- Sunday, December 31, 2023
- ☁️ 18 °C
- Altitude: 35 m
- MoroccoMedina34°1’38” N 6°50’15” W
Rabat
December 31, 2023 in Morocco ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
In order to avoid what seemed to be bad roads and traffic, took the bus to Rabat. Quite easy - just rolled the bikes into luggage compartment. Toured around - visiting the Atlantic Ocean, the KasbahRead more
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- Day 183
- Saturday, December 30, 2023
- ☀️ 20 °C
- Altitude: 428 m
- MoroccoOued Aïn Chkef34°2’13” N 5°0’26” W
Fes
December 30, 2023 in Morocco ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Took the train to Fes. Bigger and more polished city than Meknes. Many beautiful gates and doors, though guards would not let us take photos. Other sights included the tanneries and ancient tombs.
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- Day 182
- Friday, December 29, 2023
- ☁️ 21 °C
- Altitude: 516 m
- MoroccoMeknes33°53’56” N 5°34’4” W
Meknes
December 29, 2023 in Morocco ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Day spent touring the city. Lots of reconstruction going on. Two small museums where the buildings were as interesting as the exhibits.
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- Day 181
- Thursday, December 28, 2023
- ⛅ 21 °C
- Altitude: 447 m
- MoroccoMeknes33°54’52” N 5°34’26” W
On to Meknes
December 28, 2023 in Morocco ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Short day of riding though on busy, hilly roads. Managed to find our Riad without too much trouble. Wander around, find a drink or two and have nice dinner.
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- Day 180
- Wednesday, December 27, 2023
- ☀️ 17 °C
- Altitude: 447 m
- MoroccoChaabat Ain Laksar34°3’21” N 5°31’42” W
Volubilus
December 27, 2023 in Morocco ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Short day ahead though we had to climb out of the valley. Passed through olive groves and then rose into barren slopes. Actually a nice change from the day before. Arrived at ancient site ofRead more
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- Day 179
- Tuesday, December 26, 2023
- ☀️ 17 °C
- Altitude: 71 m
- MoroccoSidi Kacem34°13’32” N 5°42’46” W
Some days ……
December 26, 2023 in Morocco ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
….just aren’t that fun. Did have a lovely breakfast before riding off into a bit of fog. Route kept getting longer as we either missed our turnoffs or opted to not take them. Poverty and lack ofRead more
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- Day 178
- Monday, December 25, 2023
- ☀️ 19 °C
- Altitude: 146 m
- MoroccoKoudiat Bou Azef34°42’19” N 5°33’21” W
A Christmas ride
December 25, 2023 in Morocco ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
With no indication that it is Christmas besides the calendar, we set off up to go down. Nice mountains around us and a pretty quiet road. Arrive at the guitar castle and though a bit confused aboutRead more
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- Day 177
- Sunday, December 24, 2023
- ☀️ 17 °C
- Altitude: 533 m
- MoroccoSebaa Kabaïl35°9’42” N 5°15’57” W
Chefchaouen
December 24, 2023 in Morocco ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Day spent wandering in the “Blue City”. It was painted by the Jews who fled here after WWII to reflect the sky. Beautiful alleyways and vistas from up above. More touristy though as we heard quiteRead more
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- Day 176
- Saturday, December 23, 2023
- ☀️ 17 °C
- Altitude: 533 m
- MoroccoSebaa Kabaïl35°9’42” N 5°15’57” W
Into the Rif Mountains
December 23, 2023 in Morocco ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Managed to navigate out of Tetuoan much easier than we came in. A tough ride up and over the mountains but very scenic. Very green with small towns up in the hills. Last push to the hilltop town ofRead more
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- Day 176
- Saturday, December 23, 2023
- ☀️ 19 °C
- Altitude: 98 m
- MoroccoTétouan35°34’21” N 5°22’15” W
Tétouan
December 23, 2023 in Morocco ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Sunshine warmed up a chilly morning pretty quickly though breakfast on the rooftop was a bit nippy. Made our way to the enormous cemetery. The pictures don’t begin to capture scope. Also found ourRead more
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- Day 174
- Thursday, December 21, 2023
- ☀️ 17 °C
- Altitude: 100 m
- MoroccoTétouan35°34’22” N 5°22’16” W
Across the peninsula
December 21, 2023 in Morocco ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Even with a relatively early start, leaving Tangier was a bit hectic. No dedicated bike lanes 😏. Smaller streets fed us into the one big road towards Tetouan. Busy road but drivers generally gaveRead more
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- Day 173
- Wednesday, December 20, 2023
- ☁️ 16 °C
- Altitude: 47 m
- MoroccoTangier Point (historical)35°47’4” N 5°48’43” W
Tangier
December 20, 2023 in Morocco ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Day spent meandering along the waterfront and getting lost in the tiny alleyways of the Medina and kasbah. So many cats everywhere! Only offered hash a few times 😏 Toured a few museums includingRead more
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- Day 172
- Tuesday, December 19, 2023
- ☀️ 18 °C
- Altitude: 42 m
- MoroccoTangier Point (historical)35°47’4” N 5°48’37” W
Welcome to Morocco
December 19, 2023 in Morocco ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Another half day spent cruising along the coast - finally passing through the Straits of Gibraltar. Patiently wait to disembark and pass easily into Africa. As we landed in a different port than weRead more
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- Day 171
- Monday, December 18, 2023
- 🌬 15 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
Western Mediterranean37°31’30” N 0°12’19” E
Out to sea
December 18, 2023, Western Mediterranean ⋅ 🌬 15 °C
After a bit of chaos trying to find a place to sleep, managed to get some zzzs. Spent the day reading as we passed along the coast of Spain, viewing many of the places we had been from a differentRead more
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- Day 171
- Monday, December 18, 2023
- ☀️ 15 °C
- Altitude: 7 m
- SpainPoros, Kefalonia Ferry Port41°22’18” N 2°10’35” E
Barcelona
December 18, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Spent the day walking all over Barcelona. Highlights included Olympic stadium, Cathedral, La Rambla and many Christmas lights. A last tapas dinner before heading down to ferry dock. Finally boardRead more
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- Day 170
- Sunday, December 17, 2023
- ☀️ 15 °C
- Altitude: 7 m
- SpainPoros, Kefalonia Ferry Port41°22’18” N 2°10’35” E
Racing for the train
December 17, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Chilly morning. Pack quickly to give ourselves lots of time to get to the train station. Miss a turn and end up climbing steeply to hilltop town. Nice view but unnecessary climb. Rejoin the route andRead more
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- Day 168
- Friday, December 15, 2023
- ☀️ 18 °C
- Altitude: 8 m
- SpainPlaya Peniscola40°21’45” N 0°24’4” E
A rocky ride
December 15, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
A quiet night and morning - thankfully. Great paths take us out of town to a via verde - a converted railroad path. Ride through a few pretty coastal town and then into a National Park we go. VeryRead more
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- Day 167
- Thursday, December 14, 2023
- 🌬 17 °C
- Altitude: 12 m
- SpainPlaya DIvino40°2’13” N 0°2’26” E
