Gravel Bike Adventure Tour in Morocco 7-Day

Arrival: Any time at Marrakech Menara Airport
Highlights & Experiences:

• Jemaa el-Fnaa Square: The city’s iconic square full of performers, food stalls, and music.
• Souks of Marrakech: Explore spice markets, artisan crafts, and textiles.
• Bahia Palace & Koutoubia Mosque: Stunning Moroccan architecture and history.
• Optional: Majorelle Garden, a serene oasis designed by Jacques Majorelle.

Accommodation: Hotel blending modern comfort with Moroccan charm
Meals: Dinner at the hotel

Distance: ~70 km | Elevation Gain: ~1,300 m | Terrain: Gravel roads, village tracks

Riding Highlights:

• Begin climbing through olive groves and terraced fields into the Atlas Mountains.
• Ride past traditional Berber villages with stone houses and narrow lanes.
• Panoramic views of the peaks and valleys.

Support & Meals:

• Support car follows your group and provides assistance if needed.
• Lunch prepared by our local chef in a scenic valley, fresh and hot — often in remote locations.

Accommodation: Mountain guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Distance: ~85 km | Elevation Gain: ~1,600 m | Terrain: Mountain gravel roads

Riding Highlights:

• Climb steadily toward Tizi n’Test Pass (2,100 m), enjoying sweeping Atlas panoramas.
• Technical gravel tracks and ridgelines for adventurous riders.

Cultural Insights:

• Villages along the route preserve Berber traditions, farming, and crafts.
• Historical mountain pass connecting the Atlas to southern Morocco.

Support & Meals:

• Support car carries luggage and ensures safety.
• Midday meal prepared on the trail by your private chef — enjoy traditional dishes with fresh ingredients, surrounded by untouched scenery.

Accommodation: Guesthouse near the pass
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Distance: ~90 km | Elevation Gain: ~1,200 m | Terrain: Mixed gravel & paved roads

Riding Highlights:

• Descend into the saffron region of Taliouine, Morocco’s “red gold.”
• Fast gravel sections and rolling hills for varied riding.

Cultural Insights:

• Visit saffron fields, learn traditional harvesting techniques, and explore artisan markets.

Support & Meals:

• Hot lunch served by chef in the middle of scenic saffron fields.
• Support vehicle follows the route, offering hydration, snacks, and luggage transport.

Accommodation: Hotel in Taliouine
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Distance: ~110 km | Elevation Gain: ~900 m | Terrain: Gravel & secondary roads

Riding Highlights:

• Ride through semi-arid landscapes to Ouarzazate, Morocco’s desert gateway.
• Gravel corridors, moderate climbs, and cinematic scenery.

Cultural Insights:

• Explore Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO site and filming location for Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia.

Support & Meals:

• Hot picnic lunch prepared by chef, set against desert plateaus.
• Support car carries luggage and provides mechanical backup.

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Distance: ~75 km | Elevation Gain: ~1,000 m | Terrain: Mountain gravel with technical climbs

Riding Highlights:

• Gravel climb into the Atlas Mountains toward Telouet, famous for its historic kasbah.
• Technical mountain tracks and scenic viewpoints over valleys.

Cultural Insights:

• Kasbah of Telouet: Learn about Morocco’s history, the Pasha of Marrakech, and ancient trade routes.

Support & Meals:

• Chef prepares lunch in a dramatic valley setting — fresh, local, and unforgettable.
• Support car follows throughout with luggage and ride assistance.

Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Distance: ~95 km | Elevation Gain: ~700 m | Terrain: Valley gravel and descending tracks

Riding Highlights:

• Scenic descent through Ounila Valley, past adobe villages, terraces, and red-rock cliffs.
• Long final ride back to Marrakech, ending your journey in style.

Cultural Insights:

• Ounila Valley has been a crossroads for Berber, Arab, and Saharan cultures for centuries.

Support & Meals:

• Chef-prepared lunch in the middle of the valley, surrounded by mountains.
• Support car ensures comfort and transports luggage.

Finish: Marrakech late afternoon
Meals: Breakfast, lunch