A line of cyclists riding away up a mountain pass road cut into a rocky hillside.

Day 05 – Ait Ourir to Ait Benhaddou

Distance:   75 km     Total Ascent:   1,100 metres

Spectacular riding today through rocky gorges, palm groves and Berber villages.

We climbed up to the top of the Tiz n’Ticha pass at 2,260m.

Glorious descents with many switchbacks as a reward following a 10km climb to the top.  

As we ascended we were passed by 80 Ferraris’ on a speed mission – pretty much our own Grand Prix viewing.

Accommodation was a real treat tonight in Kasbah Ellouze, a beautifully restored Kasbah.

But our version of wash day was a little different to the ones we had passed earlier!