España
7 Januari 2024, Sepanyol ⋅ ☀️ 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 daylightBaca lagi
Morocco: Cats and Chaos
6 Januari 2024, Maghribi ⋅ ☁️ 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 listsBaca lagi
El Jadida
5 Januari 2024, Maghribi ⋅ ⛅ 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 haveBaca lagi
Onto El Jadida
4 Januari 2024, Maghribi ⋅ ☁️ 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 tinyBaca lagi
A day of contrasts
3 Januari 2024, Maghribi ⋅ ☀️ 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 beautifulBaca lagi
South along the coast
2 Januari 2024, Maghribi ⋅ ⛅ 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 camelBaca lagi
Happy New Year
1 Januari 2024, Maghribi ⋅ ☀️ 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).Baca lagi
Rabat
31 Disember 2023, Maghribi ⋅ ☁️ 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 KasbahBaca lagi
Fes
30 Disember 2023, Maghribi ⋅ ☀️ 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.
Meknes
29 Disember 2023, Maghribi ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Day spent touring the city. Lots of reconstruction going on. Two small museums where the buildings were as interesting as the exhibits.
On to Meknes
28 Disember 2023, Maghribi ⋅ ⛅ 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.
Volubilus
27 Disember 2023, Maghribi ⋅ ☀️ 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 ofBaca lagi
Some days ……
26 Disember 2023, Maghribi ⋅ ☀️ 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 ofBaca lagi
A Christmas ride
25 Disember 2023, Maghribi ⋅ ☀️ 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 aboutBaca lagi
Chefchaouen
24 Disember 2023, Maghribi ⋅ ☀️ 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 quiteBaca lagi
Into the Rif Mountains
23 Disember 2023, Maghribi ⋅ ☀️ 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 ofBaca lagi
Tétouan
23 Disember 2023, Maghribi ⋅ ☀️ 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 ourBaca lagi
Across the peninsula
21 Disember 2023, Maghribi ⋅ ☀️ 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 gaveBaca lagi
Tangier
20 Disember 2023, Maghribi ⋅ ☁️ 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 includingBaca lagi
Welcome to Morocco
19 Disember 2023, Maghribi ⋅ ☀️ 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 weBaca lagi
Out to sea
18 Disember 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 differentBaca lagi
Barcelona
18 Disember 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ ☀️ 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 boardBaca lagi
Racing for the train
17 Disember 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ ☀️ 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 andBaca lagi
A rocky ride
15 Disember 2023, Sepanyol ⋅ ☀️ 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. VeryBaca lagi





































































































































































































































































































































































