MOROCCO REWILD YOUR MIND

MOROCCO

REWILD YOUR MIND

24 October – 01 November 2026

There are deserts that take away. And deserts that watch you.

In Morocco, the landscape is never entirely empty. There is always something—a sun-dried earth wall, a palm tree where you least expect it, a child chasing after your bicycle shouting words you won’t understand. You pedal for hours in the silence of the Anti-Atlas, then descend into an oasis where time flows differently.

This is the third stage of Rewild Your Mind, following the Atacama and Mongolia. Eight days. Five stages in the saddle, roughly 400 kilometers of dirt tracks between the High Atlas and the threshold of the Sahara. One night in a Berber camp under a sky so clear it almost hurts to look at.

I don’t describe it as a difficult journey. I describe it as a precise journey. There is a difference. Here, the body plays its part—the fatigue, the heat, the dust—but the part that changes you happens afterward. In the evening, over a tajine. Or in the morning, when you open your journal and don’t yet know what to write.
Maximum ten people.

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THE MEANING OF REWILD YOUR MIND

To Rewild Your Mind means to return to the natural, the untamed, the essential.

During the journey we will work on the connection between mind, body, and environment through the Thalea Method, led by Andrea Bariselli, including:

• presence practices
• daily journaling
• sensory observation
• moments of silence and shared reflection

A path that uses movement as a doorway into awareness, turning each stage into a fragment of one’s inner journey.

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AN AUTHENTIC EXPEDITION

As always, the experience will be led by Willy Mulonia, with his vision of travel as encounter, simplicity, and respect for places and people.
By his side, Andrea Bariselli, explorer of inner deserts, will bring the psychological and contemplative dimension that made the Morocco experience truly unique.

The result is a journey that is not just crossing — it is transformation.

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TRIP DETAILS

📅 24 October – 01 November 2026
👥 Max 10 participants
🚴‍♂️ Supported expedition
🚐 Van support
🏕 Nights in hotels and berber accomodations
🌄 Routes through the suth of Morocco
🧠 Thalea Method: neuroscience, mindfulness, journaling
🌌 Professional guidance by Willy Mulonia & Andrea Bariselli

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WHAT TO EXPECT

• the slow, steady rhythm of the steppe
• effort as a teacher
• immensity as reflection
• silence as a space of knowing
• a small group becoming a community
• nights under The Great Blue Sky so vast it reframes everything

An experience where adventure, introspection, and untamed nature converge.

Cancellation Policy

Refund and cancellation

Where, for whatever reason, one person is obliged to withdraw, the person must give written notice to Project Adventure Cycling.

Refund will be calculated with this penalty:

– In case of cancellation, an administrative fee of €300 will be charged.
– 30% of the total trip cost for cancellations up to 45 days before departure
– 40% of the total trip cost up to 30 days before departure
– 50% of the total trip cost up to 21 days before departure
– 75% of the total trip cost up to 14 days before departure
– After this date no refund will be given.

There will be no refunds for those who do not show up at the start of the trip or withdraw during the course of the tour.
There will be no refunds for those who are unable to start or complete the tour due to a lack or inaccuracy of personal travel documents (i.e Visa or Passport).

The traveller understands that some destinations pose more of a risk than other destinations due to weather conditions, socio-political situations and the geography of the region. The traveller acknowledges that factors such as, but not limited to, weather conditions, landslides, floods, flight cancellations or delays, strikes, labour issues, power failures, restrictive governmental laws or regulations, riots, insurrection, war or other (hereinafter called “Force Majeure Event”) are not the fault of Project Adventure Cycling and may hinder, delay or even prevent the Traveller’s ability to make or complete the trip. The traveller acknowledges that the Project Adventure Cycling shall not be liable to the traveller for any delay or cancellation of the trip due to a Force Majeure Event. The traveler is neither entitled to a refund nor any other payment for damages from the Project Adventure Cycling in the event that the trip is cancelled or delayed due to a Force Majeure Event. Please note that we are never responsible for any airfare ticket expenses.

Included + Non Included

The price includes

– Bike guides depending on the number of participants
– All nights and breakfasts
– All meals and dinners & beverage included alcohol
– Airport transfers
– Gaddget souvenir
– Support vehicle
– Travel insurance coverage
– Thalea Method: neuroscience, mindfulness, journaling
– Professional guidance by Willy Mulonia & Andrea Bariselli

The price does not include

– Drinks and alcohol
– Gratuities
– Return airfare and baggage fees, bike equipment
– Excursions, extra activities
– Additional costs in case of logistical changes (extra transfers etc.)
– Anything not included in “The price includes” section

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Willy Mulonia

Founder & President

Willy Mulonia, expert lonely traveler and cyclist for more than 30 years. He made several solo expeditions, but the most important is without a doubt the 28,640 bike trip from Ushuaia (Patagonia) to Prudhoe Bay (Alaska). He raced in the Crocodile Trophy (Australia) in ’98 and the famous Iditarod Trail Invitational (ITI) in Alaska in 1999, 2000, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2025 & 2026 as well as many other mountain bike stage races all over the world. In 2003 he founded the bike travel agency Progetto Avventura, now renamed Project Adventure Cycling. In 2010, with the help of all the team of PA-Cycling he created the Mongolia Bike Challenge, one of the most important MTB stage race in the world. Today you can find him guiding some of the tour offered by Project Adventure Cycling.

Andrea Bariselli

Thalea Method Founder

Andrea Bariselli is a neuroscientist, psychologist, and founder of the Thalea Method. For over fifteen years, he has explored the deep connection between mind, body, and nature, integrating neuroscience, mindfulness, and immersion in extreme environments. He is the author of the podcast A Wild Mind, which has surpassed 1.5 million listens, becoming a reference point in the Italian landscape. In 2024, he published a book of the same name with Rizzoli, an inspiring journey into the connections between the brain and nature. He collaborates with athletes, companies, and research institutes worldwide, leading transformative experiences where science and spirituality meet.

THE TRACK

THE STAGES

24 October — The Gateway to the Red City – Marrakech Arrival

Our expedition begins in the heart of the “Ochre City.” Upon arrival, we will settle into a traditional Riad—an ancestral Moroccan palace and an oasis of calm amidst the urban bustle. This will be our base of operations as we assemble and fine-tune our bikes, ensuring every gear is ready for the rugged terrain ahead.

As the sun begins to set, we’ll immerse ourselves in the sensory explosion of the city. We will wander through its historic alleys, eventually making our way to the legendary Jemaa el-Fnaa square. Here, we’ll share a welcome dinner under the stars, fueled by local flavors and the electric energy of the medina, as we prepare mentally for the epic journey that starts tomorrow.

25 October — Stage 01: High Atlas Descent – From Tizi n’Tichka to the Ancient Sands of Ait Ben Haddou | 46,2 km – 480 m

The real challenge begins at the summit of the legendary Tizi n’Tichka pass. Standing at the gateway to the desert, we will kick off our journey by testing our mettle and our machines on a dramatic descent through the rugged spine of the Atlas Mountains. This is where we first experience the raw beauty of the Moroccan backcountry—a perfect “shakedown” under the vast African sky.

Our destination is the majestic Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a fortress of mud and straw that has stood the test of time. After navigating the gravel trails, we will explore this breathtaking Kasbah, a labyrinth of history and cinema. We’ll wrap up the day with a celebratory feast, refueling our bodies while the desert silence settles around us.

26 October — Stage 02: The Hidden Emerald – Ait Ben Haddou – Oasis de Fint | 44,9 km – 330 m

Today’s journey may be shorter in distance, but it is immense in its cinematic beauty. Leaving the ramparts of Ait Ben Haddou behind, we venture deep into a landscape of scorched earth and golden plateaus. This is a day to embrace the “Great Silence” as the gravel tracks lead us away from civilization and into the heart of a stony wilderness.

The path unfolds through wind-carved canyons and vast horizons until, like a mirage, the Oasis of Fint appears. This “hidden emerald” is a lush sanctuary of palm groves and ancient life tucked away within a fortress of black volcanic rock. We will navigate our way into this secret valley, where the contrast between the burning desert and the cool, flowing waters creates a surreal ending to another day of pure exploration.

27 October — Stage 03: The Volcanic Soul of the Saghro – Tiriguiout to N’Kob — 81,5 km | 1150 m

The expedition pushes south into the rugged heart of the Jbel Saghro massif. This is a day defined by raw, geological drama. As we leave the valleys behind, the terrain transforms into a moonscape of dark, twisted rock and ancient volcanic formations. With over 1,100 meters of climbing, the gravel tracks will demand focus and grit, but the reward is a perspective of the Atlas that few ever witness.

We will traverse high mountain plateaus where the air is thin and the silence is absolute, crossing paths with the nomadic spirit of the land. The descent offers a breathtaking panorama of the Pre-Saharan plains, leading us eventually to the grand gateway of the desert: N’Kob. Known as the village of forty Kasbahs, its silhouette of mud-brick towers rising against the palm groves marks the triumphant end of a legendary day in the saddle.

28 October — Stage 04: The Threshold of the Sahara – N’Kob to Tazzarine — 65,1 km | 340 m

Leaving the towers of N’Kob behind, we strike out across the vast, sun-baked plains that bridge the mountains and the sand. Today is about the spirit of the desert. With a gentler gradient, we have the chance to find our rhythm and let the bikes fly over the expansive gravel tracks that stretch toward the horizon.

This stage takes us through a hauntingly beautiful landscape of acacia trees and arid plateaus—the true terrain of the nomadic tribes. As we ride deeper into the Draa-Tafilalet region, the sky seems to grow wider and the colors more intense. Our journey leads us to the oasis of Tazzarine, a vital crossroads on the ancient caravan routes. It is a day to breathe in the immensity of the desert and prepare our souls for the final echoes of this North African odyssey.

29 October — Stage 05: The Golden Silence – Oum-Jrane to the Dunes of Tefraout Sidi Ali — 35,6 km | 10 m

The final push of our expedition is not a battle against gravity, but a journey into the soul of the Sahara. Leaving Oum-Jrane, we navigate a world where the horizon becomes a blur of gold and ochre. With nearly zero elevation gain, the challenge shifts from the physical to the ethereal, as we ride across the vast, shimmering pans that lead to the edge of the world.

Our destination is the majestic dune field of Tefraout Sidi Ali. Here, the gravel ends where the sand begins. We will finish our epic journey at a remote dune camp, a sanctuary of Berber hospitality tucked away from the modern world. As the sun dips below the dunes and the fire is lit, we will celebrate our journey under a canopy of a billion stars—the ultimate reward for every kilometer conquered and every mountain crossed.

30 October — The Vertical Sanctuary: Transfer to the Dades Gorges

After the intensity of the desert, we begin our journey back toward the clouds. Today, we trade the saddle for the comfort of our support vehicles as we transfer to the legendary Dades Valley. This is a day for active recovery and reflection, allowing our bodies to rest while our eyes feast on some of the most dramatic geology on the planet.

We will spend the day exploring the Dades Gorges, where the river has carved deep, winding canyons into the red limestone over millennia. We’ll wander through the famous “Monkey Fingers” rock formations and marvel at the hairpin turns that scale the vertical cliffs. Tonight, we rest in a traditional lodge overlooking the canyon, sharing stories of the dust and the dunes while surrounded by the towering, protective walls of the High Atlas.

31 October — The Circle Completes: Return to the Red City

Today, we bid farewell to the rugged silence of the mountains and the deep valleys of the Dades. We board our support vehicles for the scenic journey back across the High Atlas, retracing our steps toward the vibrant energy of Marrakech. This transition allows us to witness the changing landscapes one last time—from the red earth of the south to the lush greenery of the mountain passes.

Upon arrival, the circle is complete. To honor the miles conquered and the bonds formed, we will gather for a Grand Farewell Feast. In a setting that captures the soul of Moroccan hospitality, we will toast to our shared adventure, reflecting on the dust of the Anti-Atlas and the golden sands of the Sahara. It is a night of celebration, laughter, and storytelling—the perfect finale to an epic Moroccan odyssey.