For the adventurous rider seeking the road less traveled, MTBMorocco presents the ultimate gravel bike tour: an 8-day expedition from the fiery hues of Marrakech to the mesmerizing blue alleyways of Chefchaouen. This is not a standard road tour; it’s a deep exploration of Morocco’s hidden backcountry, connecting two iconic cities via a network of remote dirt tracks, forest trails, and ancient caravan routes that are perfect for gravel biking.
Experience the incredible diversity of Moroccan landscapes—from the rocky foothills of the Atlas to the cork oak forests of the Middle Atlas and the green, rugged peaks of the Rif Mountains. This fully-supported adventure combines challenging off-road riding with profound cultural encounters, all under the banner of small-group exploration.
Tour Highlights:
Iconic Destination Linking: Experience the vibrant energy of the Red City (Marrakech) and the serene, photogenic beauty of the Blue City (Chefchaouen) on one continuous off-road cycling journey.
Ride the Remote Rif Mountains: Conquer challenging gravel climbs and enjoy epic descents through the green, rugged landscapes of the Rif range, far from the tourist trail.
Diverse Terrain: Master a mix of hardpack dirt, rocky doubletrack, flowing forest paths, and short paved connectors—a true gravel bike paradise.
Authentic Cultural Immersion: Stay in traditional guesthouses in remote villages, share meals with local families, and experience legendary Berber hospitality.
Fully Supported Bikepacking Style: Our 4×4 support vehicle carries your gear, provides mechanical help, and ensures access to food and water, allowing you to ride light and fully enjoy the adventure cycling.
Is This Tour For You?
Fitness & Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced. You should be confident handling a gravel bike on variable off-road surfaces and have a good level of fitness for 4-6 hour riding days with climbing.
Bike: A gravel bike with 40mm+ tires is mandatory for comfort and control on technical sections.
Focus: This is a true gravel-focused tour (approx. 80% off-road) designed for exploration and adventure.
Welcome meeting at the Airport by our team, then drive to your hotel.Accommodation: Palais Ghiat / Les trois palmiers.
Meals: Dinner
Note: Bikes Parking at the Hotel
After Breakfast , prepare your bikes and start your first day cycling from the Hotel door, the first break will be in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains after 35km of cycling. After the break will be an uphill road to take to go to the Mountain Pass, Tizi N’Tichka 2260m, after a breath take in the high Mountains, you will be cycling for a 20km downhill in a very winding road. Night at the Camp.
Accommodation: Auberge Telouat.
Meals: All Meals
Distance: 145km
Telouet is over 1600m, it will be a long downhill road to the world heritage Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, leave the bikes in a Local restaurant in the new town, then walk to the old Kabah for an hour walk, back lunch in Ait Benhaddou, then you ride your bikes again to cycle to the foothills of the Moutains again, the camp will be installed near by a Berber village, with a chance to have a nice walk to stretch your legs to the Berber Villages surrounding the camp.
Accommodation: Hotel Ground Atlas.
Meals: All Meals
Distance: 101km
After Breakfast you will prepare your Bikes and make sure you have enough drinks water to bike-up to the heart of the western high atlas, you will be crossing several Berber architecture, Berber villages and enjoy the local culture along the road today, the ride will take to the Best views and sharpie peaks surrounding villages and towns. Lunch will be at the Halfway, near by the river, watching the Locals practicing their way of life. After lunch a challenging road will take you up to the valley of Tifnout, rich with the Jewish history. Arrive late to the camp some coffee and enjoy your evening between the Berber Tribes.
Accommodation: Gite D’étape.
Meals: All Meals
Distance: 78Km
Day 5: Igli – Asni
