Wilderness Wheels is based in the town of Ouarzazate, situated about
midway between the High Atlas peaks and the beginning of the Sahara
desert proper. The location benefits from being the centre of the
Moroccan film industry, and the town is being actively promoted by the
Moroccan Tourist Board as the destination for the adventure oriented
tourist.
"Saharan but snow capped, African but French, Third World but first for brilliant trails"
(Bike Magazine. Nov. 1998 p.84)
The fascination of Europeans with the Sahara Desert undoubtedly began
during the colonial age. Even today, its untamed landscape and severe
climate is not to be under-estimated, yet modern travel and standards
of communication and medical cover now make the region a viable and
challenging destination for the adventurous.
Morocco has a moderate climate at the coast, with snow in winter in the
mountains, and extremely hot in the desert in summer! The best time to
visit the High Atlas is from April to October, and the desert from
November to March.
Morocco is an Islamic country so conservative dress (trousers) is
advisable in towns and villages. You should ask permission to take
photographs of people; men and children may ask for money, but women
will often decline. Tipping is expected, usually about 5
dirhams.
We recommend the following books:
Culture Shock! Morocco (Kuperard, 1995)
Lonely Planet, 2004 Morocco
Rough Guides, 2004 Morocco
Contact InformationWilderness Wheels Morocco
#61 Hay Al-Qods
45000 Ouarzazate
Morocco
infos@wildernesswheels.com
Ouarzazat Office:
00 212 24 88 81 28
Peter Mobile:
00 212 68 73 00 08
Brad Mobile:
00 212 67 05 61 14
Marrakech Office:
00 212 24 33 04 43
