Morocco in Summer
 

Hi,
I am planning a bike trip to Morocco next year and the dates seem to be settling on the last week in August first week in September. I have been reading some sobering stuff in Chris Scott's "Sahara" and on the site here about needs for water in the Sahara at this time of year. Does this advice apply equally to Morocco?
I would welcome any advice on travelling at this time of year and any feedback from those that have already got the T-shirt. I have travelled in the Australian outback in January but that was by car and a long time ago, so I thought it best to ask.

Steve

PS The plan is stick to pistes in the southeast ie: as close to the desert as we can manage and then if time permits over the mountains into the coastal belt.

Steve, I did Morocco/Western Sahara in car mid-September, and backpacking in Algeria in July (Tunis-Tam).
I can tell you that the heat in Morocco is nowhere near as bad as further down.
Also, the distances in Morocco is generally shorter, and you can buy supplies and bottled water in the smallest village. Just plan you route accordingly.

Jan

I would plan my trip as late as possible i.e late September/October time. I took my bike over to Maroc last October and was surprised at just how hot it was on the desert side of the Atlas. My Africa Twin temp gauge shot up when stopped for just a short period of time. Enjoy your trip, its an amazing experience.

Pete Kay