Tangier and Morocco reflections

March 11th to 12th 2026

Published March 17th 2026

Cyclist with loaded touring bike on Tangier beach with Spain across the strait
View across the strait to Tarifa
Waiter in fez pouring mint tea from height into a glass
One last pot of tea
Map of Morocco showing the bikepacking route from Agadir to Tangier
In the prep for the trip I read someone call Morocco 'bikepacker heaven', I think it lives up to that thanks to:
  • amazing people
  • ample fuel for stories
  • beautiful, peaceful moments in nature
  • a healthy amount of challenge

Why does it feel like I've gone through a time machine?