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Type
Gravel
Duration
9 Days & 8 Nights
Next Departure
30 Mar 2025
18 Oct 2025
Status
Confirmed Departure
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From
2.100 EUR
Atlas Mountains by Gravel Bike
Embark on an exhilarating journey through the Atlas Mountains by Gravel Bike tour, where rugged landscapes and vibrant culture collide. Welcome to a country rich in history and nature. This journey takes you through the majestic Atlas range, offering panoramic views of snow-capped peaks, traditional Berber villages, and lush valleys. Get to know historical places like Ait Ben Haddou villages, a UNESCO site. Have fun exploring the markets and tasting the different foods and teas. Witness the dramatic beauty of Todra Gorge, where towering limestone walls create a majestic canyon.
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Excluded
- Tour Grade
Bikes available on request
Included and Optional Services
Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival
Salaam Aleikum – Welcome to Morocco!
Embark on a unique adventure with our Atlas Mountains by Gravel Bike tour, turning this special and interesting country into the perfect place to explore on two wheels! Our guide will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to your Riad. All the explanations and logistics will be prepared for you. Get ready for the upcoming days of discovery.
Depending on your arrival time, seize the opportunity to venture into the captivating streets of Marrakesh, immersing yourself in its vibrant tapestry. Savor a feast of traditional Moroccan dishes, including flavorful tagines, couscous, and aromatic spices. Have a traditional dinner and enjoy the opportunity to share along with the group your expectations for the journey ahead and begin your exploration of Morocco’s diverse and vibrant traditions in a convivial atmosphere.
Transfer
00:30 h
Hotel Riad Bahia Salam
DAY 2
Transfer to Denmate
Bike Setting and Transfer to Demnate
Today’s morning will be reserved for preparing the bikes and all the necessary equipment for this gravel bike adventure. After that, we will go to Denmate, a city located at the foot of the High Atlas Mountain. Most of the population speaks Berber, as well as Darija and some French. Demnate is the oldest city in the south and used to be a connecting point between the Moroccan south and Marrakech. It is surrounded by Berber villages that are still full of tradition and boast some of the most beautiful natural scenery in the entire south.
Transfer
02:30 h
Kasbah IIIy
DAY 3
Denmate to Agouti
The best sightseeing at an altitude of 2.400m
Today is the day your gravel bike adventure begins! Leaving the town of Denmate, the track will take you through a mountainous landscape, reaching an altitude of 2,400 meters. In the first kilometers, you will have a chance to see one of the most beautiful geological formations in the world, a natural cave and bridge with approximately 70 meters of height. Iminifri (‘Grotto’s Mouth’ in Berber), is a natural travertine bridge that formed over a gorge 1.8 million years ago.
The two sides of the bridge are said to represent two local lovers whose families kept them apart, so Romeo and Juliet held hands and turned to stone. But that´s not all, along the route you will also pass by Geoparc M´goun, a World Heritage area by UNESCO that fits into the geological evolution of the central High Atlas dating back to the Triassic period, 250 million years ago, while the main stages took place during the Jurassic period, about 180 million years ago. The route heads towards the destination of Agouti, where these gravel roads will be challenging, but will bring unique and stunning views of Morocco. When you get to the highest point for today stop at Tizi N’ Tighist, a place where rock carvings were done millenniums ago.
Cycling Distance
84 km | 52 km
Elevation Gain
+ 2.400 m | +1.200 m
Guest House Flilou
DAY 4
Agouti to Amzeri
Up to the Tizi n’Tirghist mountain pass
The Happy Valley is perhaps one of the most beautiful valleys in our Atlas Mountains by Gravel Bike tour. Surrounded by stunning mountains, it also allows us to immerse ourselves in the true traditional Berber culture. Today we will explore this beautiful valley, as we ride to Zaouiat Ahansal, a remote town founded in the 13th century by an Islamic traveler and scholar named Sidi Said Ahansal. Local legend says that his mentor told him once, to stop where his cat jumped off his donkey, the reason why he established there Zawiya, a religious school.
Starting along the valley floor, always side by side with the river, you will have the opportunity to enjoy, once again, this unique place, before tackling our first long ascending to the Tizi n’Tirghist (2.626 m), a high mountain pass. The views from up here are magnificent, with the dark craggy form of the Mgoun Massif contrasting starkly with the startling greens of the valley below. From here, we will continue the Mountain scenario until our second (and last) ascent of the day until Tizi n’Ilissi (2.530 m). Then, a long descent will lead us into the village of Amzerai, where we will stay the night.
Cycling Distance
72 km
Elevation Gain
+ 1.700 m
Guest House Dar Ahansal
DAY 5
Amezri to Anergui
Ridding through one of Morocco´s Grand Canyon
Today we will explore the beautiful Anergui Valley, where the Ahansal River is. Here we will find a place of some of the most beautiful river wilderness in Morocco. Famous among rafting lovers, it is also a place where we can find the most beautiful and pristine wildness in Morocco. So, after a delicious and traditional breakfast, we will start our stage until Anergui. The first kilometers will lead us until Tifouina, where a soft ascent awaits us. As we go up, surrounded by an impressive Aleppo pine forest, we will notice the contrasts of natural beauty between green and red. It is a magnificent setting with beautiful views, contrasts, and wildlife.
An incredible descent will attract our attention to Morocco’s famous ‘Cathedral Rock’, an imposing natural wonder that emerges from the wild nature near the river. Once again, on the banks of the river, we will ride through a nice green valley until Anergui. On the way, it will be possible to admire almond trees that live side by side with subsistence agriculture, showing us how people live in one of the most remote places in Morocco.
Cycling Distance
82 km
Elevation Gain
+ 1.600 m
Gite Tighremt Assif
DAY 6
Anergui to Imilchil
Discovering the best of Morocco’s hidden secrets
Get your energy up at breakfast and prepare yourself for an unforgettable day. Our stage starts with a challenge to an incredible passage (2.400 m), from where we can admire the beautiful valley of Anergui. It will be a drop of more than 1.000m in an 11km ascent! Then, we will continue cycling at altitudes between 1.900m and 2.300m alongside the Assif n’Tafedna, passing through several villages such as Tasraft and Tassent.
After Tassent, we will find the path that will lead us to the Tisli and Isli lakes. Located in the heart of the Great Atlas, these two lakes are a true pearl of authentic and natural life. While an open lake that feeds the valley of Asif Mellou, the Tisli Lake is part of the geographical area of the tribe of Ait Yazza and is located at a height of 2.252 meters. On the other hand, Isli Lake, located on the highlands of Imilchil, belongs to the tribe of Ait Ibrahim and is located at a height of 2.270 m. Our day will end with a gentle descent until Imilchil (2.100 m), where we will stay the night.
Cycling Distance
76 km | 59 km
Elevation Gain
+ 2.200 m | +1.200 m
Imilchil Auberge Izlane
DAY 7
Imilchil to Dades
Crossing one of the highest roads of Morocco!
That’s it! Today we will ride up to the clouds in a wonderland region, it will be a very special day. We will leave Imilchil for a long but soft ride along the valley until its highest point. This stage will take us until Tizi-n’Ouano, an incredible and remote pass over the Atlas that tops out at 2.910 m of elevation. From this incredible high point, we can admire nice views and breathe the pure air of the mountain. In fact, at some point in the day, we will be riding in the extraordinary views of the Dades Gorges Canyon.
It was carved out by the passage of the Dades River and is navigable via a road known locally as the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, it´s one of the most beautiful canyons in the world. Apart from that, another highlight today will be, for sure, the amazing switchbacks of the Serpentine Mountain Road – this magnificent high-winding road offers spectacular and panoramic views and is considered one of the most scenic roads in the world. It will be a day of desolate and open wide landscapes, with endless skies, through the beautiful and remote part of the Atlas.
Cycling Distance
140 km
Elevation Gain
+ 1.500 m
Riad Rihana
DAY 8
Transfer to Marrakech
It´s time to return to the busy city of Marrakesh
After a delicious breakfast, you will be heading towards Marrakech. Along your journey you will have a chance to do a short hike but before that begin the day with a scenic drive, immersing yourself in the changing landscapes as you journey from Dades to the trailhead. The transfer provides a fitting conclusion, allowing you to absorb the diverse beauty of Morocco one last time before bidding farewell to this enchanting destination. Experience the natural beauty and serenity of the region as you traverse varied terrain. Finally, arrive in Marrakech, where you can reflect on the memories of your journey while enjoying the vibrant energy of this captivating city in an incredible farewell dinner.
Transfer
06:30 h
Riad Bahia Salam
DAY 9
Departure
EVERY DREAM COMES TO AN END
Time flies when you’re having fun, but unfortunately, the Atlas Mountains by Gravel Bike tour has come to an end. Depending on the time of your flight, you may still have time in the morning to visit the city, have your last cup of flavored tea, or do some last-minute shopping in the big markets. It has been an incredible adventure, and we would love for you to come back and discover more of Morocco’s nature trails. Our guide will pick you up at the hotel and transfer you to Marrakesh Airport. This is where we say our goodbyes, and we hope you had a wonderful time.
Transfer
00:30h