{"id":24205,"date":"2026-02-12T19:25:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T19:25:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mabooko.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=24205"},"modified":"2026-02-24T19:59:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T19:59:21","slug":"dodging-elephants-alice-morrison-morocco","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/mabooko.com\/fr\/produit\/dodging-elephants-alice-morrison-morocco\/","title":{"rendered":"Dodging Elephants"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"product-description\">\n<p><!-- Table of Contents --><\/p>\n<div class=\"toc-container\" style=\"background: #f9f9f9;padding: 15px;border: 1px solid #ddd;margin-bottom: 20px\">\n<p><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#adventure-two-wheels\">8000 Miles of Adventure on Two Wheels<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#why-read-this\">From the Corporate Rat Race to the African Road<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Dodging Elephants<\/strong> is the incredible true story of Alice Morrison, a woman who traded her business suit for Lycra to take on the longest bicycle race on Earth. Known today as the &#8220;Indiana Jones for Girls&#8221; and a resident of the Atlas Mountains here in Morocco, Alice\u2019s journey began with this audacious challenge. This book captures every mile of her 8,000-mile odyssey from Cairo to Cape Town, delivering a narrative that is as funny as it is inspiring.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"adventure-two-wheels\">8000 Miles of Adventure on Two Wheels<\/h2>\n<p>Leaving behind a successful career and the comfort of the &#8220;corporate hamster wheel,&#8221; Alice signed up for the Tour d&#8217;Afrique despite being undertrained and arguably over-optimistic. <strong>Dodging Elephants<\/strong> takes you through the highs and lows of a race that tests human endurance to its limits. Through her witty and self-deprecating voice, you will experience the burning heat of the Sudanese desert, the mud of Tanzania, and the thrill of the open road.<\/p>\n<p>This is not just a book about cycling; it is a story about the resilience of the human spirit. Alice faces obstacles that would make most people turn back, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dangerous encounters with wild elephants and armed bandits.<\/li>\n<li>Swarms of biting tsetse flies and grueling physical exhaustion.<\/li>\n<li>The camaraderie of 62 fellow racers from around the globe.<\/li>\n<li>The breathtaking beauty of the African continent, from the Pyramids to Table Mountain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"why-read-this\">From the Corporate Rat Race to the African Road<\/h3>\n<p>Alice Morrison has since become a beloved figure in <strong>Morocco<\/strong>, known for her TV adventures and deep connection to the land. Reading <strong>Dodging Elephants<\/strong> gives you insight into the spark that ignited her life of exploration. It is the perfect read for anyone dreaming of a different life or simply looking for a gripping armchair adventure.<\/p>\n<p>At <strong>Mabooko<\/strong>, we are proud to offer books that inspire and entertain. 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