Bearing in mind the sun in Morocco is far stronger than the UK, 32ºC is about the limit of comfort. Once it's over 36ºC it's a bit too hot for biking, in which case keep to the mountains or the coast to get the cooler air. Places like Imilchil in the High Atlas rarely exceed 30ºC.
Most bikers seem to keep to the busy main N roads, and also plan huge distances, neither of which are a good idea (IMHO). If you want to cover ground quickly, e.g. Tanger to Marrakech, use the motorway network, otherwise slow down and bumble around on the quiet side roads.
Plan to drink 4 litres of water per day and keep your sugar and salt intake up (mint tea and peanuts are served to travellers for a good reason).
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Last edited by Tim Cullis; 11 May 2013 at 14:19.
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