DESCRIPTION

This program is designed as a serious High Atlas gravel crossing, created for strong gravel and endurance riders looking for long days, sustained climbs, and remote mountain terrain.
Over three demanding riding stages, the route links the Amizmiz plateau to the Ouirgane forests, the high valleys of Toubkal National Park, and finally the Ourika watershed, before returning to Marrakech. Riders experience constant changes in altitude, climate, and landscape, with a high proportion of gravel tracks, old caravan roads, and low-traffic mountain routes.

This is not a leisure tour. It is an athletic gravel expedition supported by professional local logistics, allowing riders to focus fully on performance, scenery, and cultural discovery.

Key characteristics:

  • Long mountain stages up to 80 km per day
  • Elevation gains reaching approximately 2,200 m

  • Remote High Atlas gravel routes

  • Strong cultural immersion in Amazigh villages

  • Full support: guide, vehicle, logistics, meals, and accommodation

Experience Meaningful Connections through Charity Tourism with MTB Morocco

During your visit to Morocco, MTB Morocco extends a special invitation to engage in charity tourism. Beyond the exhilarating biking adventures, we offer a range of activities that allow you to connect with local communities in a meaningful and impactful way.
Discover your passion for cooking, music, photography, or art through personalized lessons conducted by resident instructors. Whether you’re perfecting your tagine recipe, learning traditional Moroccan tunes, capturing the vibrant scenes through your lens, or expressing yourself through art, our instructors are dedicated to making your experience enriching.
What makes this experience even more significant is that the economic benefits generated directly contribute to the local community. Your participation supports the purchase of local products and, more importantly, directly benefits the lives of the locals. At MTB Morocco, we believe in fostering a positive impact through tourism, ensuring that your visit leaves a lasting and positive imprint on the communities you encounter.

Tour Highlights

Cycle through the foothills of the majestic Atlas Mountains.Immerse yourself in Morocco’s rich culture, from its villages to its vibrant city.Savor delicious Moroccan cuisine prepared fresh during your tour.Relax in a traditional riad, offering an authentic and comfortable stay

Important Information

Season: Available year-round.Group Size: Private or small groups (up to 10 participants).Difficulty Level: Suitable for beginners and casual cyclists.Bike Rental: High-quality road bikes are available for an additional fee.

Note

  • This itinerary is flexible and can be tailored to match your preferences and fitness level.
  • All cycling routes are designed for safe and enjoyable experiences, with options for additional support if needed.
  • Please inform us in advance of any dietary restrictions or specific requirements to ensure your comfort throughout the trip.
  • Bikes are available for rental but are not included in the base price.
  • For any inquiries or special requests, feel free to contact us directly.

Itinerary:

Day 1 - Arrival: Home → Marrakech

Arrival at Marrakech Menara Airport.
Private transfer to your riad or hotel.
Depending on arrival time, optional light walk or rest.
In the evening, full briefing with your lead guide:

  • Route presentation

  • Safety and mountain riding protocols

  • Equipment and bike check

  • Overview of support system and daily rhythm

Overnight: Marrakech
Meals: Dinner included

Morning transfer to the Amizmiz area, where the gravel crossing begins.
Riding profile
This opening stage is already a true mountain day. The route uses wide gravel valleys, old trading tracks, and long climbing sections into the High Atlas foothills. Riders move quickly away from the plains and into remote agricultural and pastoral zones.

  • The stage can be extended with additional valley loops and higher passes to increase both distance and elevation. The final approach climbs steadily into the Ouirgane basin.
  • Lunch is arranged en route (village guesthouse or field lunch).
  • Arrival in Ouirgane in the afternoon.

Riding details (strong version)

  • Distance: 55–80 km

  • Elevation gain: 1,400–2,200 m

  • Terrain: majority gravel, some paved connectors

  • Character: long climbs, wide open valleys, progressive mountain immersion

  • Support vehicle available at multiple access points

Overnight: Ouirgane Valley
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

The queen stage of the program and the most alpine in character.
Riding profile
The route penetrates deep into the High Atlas Mountains, following forest roads, balcony tracks, and remote village connectors. Expect sustained climbs, thin air at altitude, and long gravel ascents followed by fast, scenic descents.

  • Several optional loops and passes allow the stage to be built as a true endurance day, reaching high elevation gain while staying almost entirely on gravel and secondary roads.
  • Lunch with local hosts or in a remote village.
  • The final approach runs along the foothills of Toubkal National Park before arriving in Imlil.

Riding details (strong version)

  • Distance: 60–80 km

  • Elevation gain: 1,600–2,200 m

  • Terrain: predominantly gravel, mountain tracks, minimal asphalt

  • Character: high-mountain riding, sustained climbing, remote valleys

  • This is the hardest and most scenic stage

Overnight: Imlil
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

A demanding final stage combining altitude, passes, and a long transition from the High Atlas to the Ourika watershed.
Riding profile
The morning starts with a significant climb out of Imlil via high ridges and remote villages. The route crosses mountain terrain before a long descent and rolling section toward the Ourika Valley.

  • The day can be extended with additional ridge loops and upper-valley climbs to keep the physical intensity high.
  • Lunch near the end of the stage.
  • After the ride, private transfer back to Marrakech.

Riding details (strong version)

  • Distance: 55–80 km

  • Elevation gain: 1,200–2,000 m

  • Terrain: mixed gravel and quiet secondary roads

  • Character: high-mountain start, long transitions, endurance finish

Overnight: Marrakech
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Morning guided visit of Marrakech (Medina, souks, monuments, cultural highlights).
Free time.
Private airport transfer according to flight schedule.

Meals: Breakfast

RIDING FORMAT & PERFORMANCE OPTIONS

This program is built with a modular route system, allowing daily stages to be adapted precisely to group level:

  • Endurance format: 60–80 km / up to 2,200 m+ daily

  • Extreme mountain option: additional high passes, ridge loops, and upper valleys

  • Security format: shorter core routes with vehicle-assisted extensions

Support vehicle access points are planned daily for nutrition, water refills, mechanical support, and rider safety.

What's includes​​​

Professional mountain and gravel cycling guide

Dedicated support vehicle and driver

Daily refueling points (water, snacks, mechanical assistance)

Luggage transport between accommodations

Carefully selected riads and mountain guesthouses

All meals included during the program

Marrakech cultural guide on Day 5

What's Not includes​​​

Travel insurance.

Gratuities for the guide and support staff.

Personal cycling gear (tools, helmet, clothing).

Bike rental (premium bikes available from our shop).

1250Per Person
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5 Day

Location 5174308

Morocco

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Gravel Bike

Road 2062490

Ability Levels

Audience 1040005

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