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Old Dec 27th, 2011, 01:30 PM
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Skiing in Zermatt or cycling in Morocco?

Going to be abroad for two weeks in late March. After business in London (just a few days stay) we can either go to Venice, where none of us have ever been) then skiing in Zermat (have never been skiing in Europe, though we ski in the Western US every year) before heading back to London. Or there is a great road bike trip (we are avid bikers) that takes you around fascinating places in Morocco for a week. Can't decide. We love skiing and biking equally and don't know when we will be back in Europe. Has anyone done either of these things? Any suggestions? Thank you!
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matterhornhostel.com and venice-tourism.com to finish for me.
Have done the High Atlas Ultra in Maroc rockhopping pretty
good road cycling pretty dodgy... Ski/Venice combo
will be lots prettier and less dodgy.

Good luck!
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mmm can you elaborate? Did you do the Morocco cycling with a tour group? I can understand it being dodgy on your own, but safer within a group?
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I don't think you could pick two more different trips! Morocco can be rough traveling but fascinating. Switzerland is supremely organized and efficient.

I've not skied at Zermatt but have been there a few times and have traveled/lived in Switzerland. I have not cycled in Morocco but have visited this country for 2 weeks.

I would go to Morocco I think because Switzerland is a place you can visit when you are older but Morocco is a bit less approachable in some ways.
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I would go to Morocco. An organized bike tour sounds like a fascinating way to get away from the beaten path and not be stuck in a tour bus.
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