EUROPE

The journey kicked off in the high alpine terrain of the Italian Dolomites, weaving through the dramatic landscapes of Piz Boè, Sassolungo, and Sassopiatto. The mountains offered not only winding roads but also a breathtaking background for photos.    In the afternoon, the convoy departed west towards Lyon, crossing the final Alpine mountain range through the Fréjus tunnel.   

ARB Tip: When in the Dolomites, stock up on Italian cheese, wine, and pasta. If you’re taking a bike with you, it’s the perfect region to switch from 4 wheels to 2 for a day or two.

The next destination was the region of Valladolid, known for fertile land, farming, and the tradition of winemaking.We headed towards the winery Dehesa De Los Canónigos, where we ended the day with a wine tasting, winery visit, and dinner.    After more than 2000 kilometers behind us, it was time for a proper rest.   

ARB Tip: If you’re planning to camp in your vehicle in European countries, prepare in advance. Camping is only possible in special campsites, which may have limited space. Wild camping is mostly not allowed.

Smelling the salty winds in the air, we spent the day traveling to the very tip of Spain, the port of Tarifa, where we took a ferry to the Moroccan city of Tangier.  We made a short break at the Consuegra Windmills – 12 historic windmills, located next to the medieval fortress Castle of La Muela, making for a striking historic and visual landmark. The mills gained fame through Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes; in the novel, the hero mistakes windmills for giants, linking the scene to the landscape of tall sails.  From Tarifa’s beaches, the African continent was already visible across the water. After the crossing, we concluded the day with dinner in a traditional Moroccan restaurant in Tangier’s old town.   

ARB Tip: Choose the port for the crossing of the Strait of Gibraltar depending on your final daily destination – the 2 departure ports are Tarifa and Algeciras.

We woke up early to catch the sunset over the dunes, but right after came the adrenaline: the sand tracks of Tamri and the breathtaking coastal drive to Agadir, all building anticipation for the final push to White Beach – a remote off roading paradise near the edge of the Sahara.    We made a short lunch stop in the coastal village of Sidi Kaouki, known for its relaxed, laid-back atmosphere and beautiful beaches.  The off road extremists among us finally got what they came for – the endless bare land to discover with their vehicles.   

ARB Tip: Haven’t tested the sea yet? This part of Morocco offers plenty of opportunities for a swim or an entire day spent at the beach. Many famous spots on the way to Agadir will attract your attention.