7 DAYS GROUP TOUR CYCLING

7-Day Group Cycling Tour

Ready for the group adventure of a lifetime? MTBMorocco invites you to join our premier 7-day group cycling tour, designed for riders who crave epic landscapes, cultural immersion, and the camaraderie of a small group. This is the ultimate cycling tour Morocco has to offer, taking you on a breathtaking journey through the heart of the Atlas Mountains on smooth, scenic roads.

For one incredible week, experience the perfect blend of challenging climbs, exhilarating descents, and unforgettable cultural encounters. Our fully-supported group cycling tour ensures you can focus purely on the ride, while we handle all the details—from luggage and mechanics to sourcing the best local lunches. This isn’t just a trip; it’s a supported cycling holiday crafted by cycling enthusiasts, for cycling enthusiasts.

Tour Highlights:

Conquer Legendary Climbs: Test your legs on the famous routes of the Atlas Mountains, including challenging passes and rewarding, sweeping descents.
Small Group Experience: Enjoy the motivation and friendship of a small, like-minded group cycling tour, led by our expert local guides.
Full Support: Ride light and stress-free. Our support vehicle provides mechanical assistance, refreshments, and carries all your luggage.
Culture & Cuisine: Immerse yourself in Berber culture, explore vibrant markets (souks), and refuel with delicious, authentic Moroccan cuisine each evening.
Scenic Diversity: Experience Morocco’s stunning variety, from high mountain passes and lush palm groves to ancient kasbahs and traditional villages.

Is This The Right Tour For You?

Group Focus: Perfect for solo travelers, couples, and friends looking to join a social and well-organized cycling group.
Rider Level: Ideal for fit road cycling enthusiasts comfortable with daily distances of 60-100km and significant climbing.
The MTBMorocco Promise: We leverage our local expertise to provide you with the safest, most scenic, and most rewarding routes, creating a truly authentic Moroccan cycling adventure.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech – Group Welcome

Activity: Arrive at Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK). Transfer to our traditional Riad in the heart of the city. Welcome dinner and tour briefing with your guide and group.
Accommodation: Charming Riad in Marrakech.
Cycling: None.

Day 2: Marrakech to Ouirgane Valley – Warm-up in the Foothills

Route: Marrakech → Tahnaout → Ouirgane Valley.
Distance & Elevation: ~65 km | +1,100m
Highlight: Ease into the tour with a beautiful ride into the foothills of the High Atlas, leaving the city chaos behind. Lunch in a local restaurant surrounded by walnut groves.
Accommodation: Berber Lodge or similar.

Day 3: Ouirgane to Aït Benhaddou – The Road to the Kasbah

Route: Ouirgane Valley → Tizi n’Test road → Aït Benhaddou.
Distance & Elevation: ~85 km | +1,600m
Highlight: A challenging and incredibly scenic ride through traditional villages. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Aït Benhaddou kasbah, a famous film location.
Accommodation: Kasbah Hotel overlooking the ancient village.

Day 4: Aït Benhaddou to Boumalne Dades – The Heart of the Desert

Route: Aït Benhaddou → Skoura Palm Oasis → Boumalne Dades.
Distance & Elevation: ~105 km | +900m
Highlight: Experience the changing landscape as you leave the mountains and enter the pre-Saharan zone. Ride through the “Road of a Thousand Kasbahs” and the stunning Skoura oasis.
Accommodation: Hotel with panoramic views of the Dades Valley.

Day 5: Loop Ride through the Dades Valley & Todra Gorge – The Grand Canyon of Morocco

Route: Boumalne Dades → Tinghir → Todra Gorge → Return loop.
Distance & Elevation: ~90 km | +1,200m (Option for a shorter day available)
Highlight: The crown jewel of the tour. Cycle through the spectacular Todra Gorge, with its massive limestone cliffs towering 300 meters above the road. An unforgettable riding experience.
Accommodation: Same hotel in Boumalne Dades.

Day 6: Boumalne Dades to Ouarzazate – The Big Climb & Long Descent

Route: Boumalne Dades → Tizi n’Tichka Pass (optional shuttle to summit) → Ouarzazate.
Distance & Elevation: Varies based on option chosen. Full ride is ~110km & +2,200m.
Highlight: For the ultimate challenge, tackle the epic climb of Tizi n’Tichka (2,260m). Alternatively, enjoy a supported shuttle to the summit for a world-class 50km descent to Ouarzazate.
Accommodation: Hotel in Ouarzazate, known as the “Gateway to the Desert”.

Day 7: Transfer to Marrakech – Departure or Extended Stay

Activity: After breakfast, we transfer by vehicle back over the Tizi n’Tichka pass to Marrakech (approx. 4 hours). Drop-off at the airport or your city-center Riad.
Cycling: None. Tour concludes.