L'Etape Morocco by Tour de France

The latest edition in Tour de France organiser ASO's ever expanding programme of international sportives, L'Etape Morocco carries the flag to Africa for the first time.

Based in the vibrant city of Marrakech, the event offers riders a choice of four routes featuring some serious - and spectacular - climbing in the Atlas Mountains.

With a late October date, the weather conditions should be perfect for cycling. An event village will be open for three days before the event, and ASO are laying on packages encouraging riders and their partners to spend a few days enjoying Marrakesh before the event.