Ride a colourful tour of a lifetime from Marrakesh into the High Atlas Mountains. Climb the Tizi n’Tichka pass, enjoy lunch with a view of UNESCO world heritage site Ait Benhaddou and ride across the Agafay desert.
This tour offers an authentic experience for guests open to discovering the unique blend of Arab, Berber & European cultures that shape the heart of Morocco. Enjoy humbling hospitality from your guides, taste delicious Moroccan food of slow-cooked tagines, fresh juices and bottomless pots of tea.
Ride in places that you never thought you could and rest your head and legs at night in a mixture of local guesthouses, Riads and one homestay in a local village.
This is a challenging trip for experienced cyclists looking for an off the beaten track adventure, with incredible rides and simple accommodation.
Rated 3 out of 4 our Advanced tours are designed for people who ride regularly and want back to back challenging days on the bike. Riders should be confident riding in a small group, comfortable on extended climbs (at your own pace) and have good bike handling skills on corners and descents. E-bikes are available on all of our tours.
This seven-day Atlas Mountain tour kicks off in Marrakesh with bike set-up and an optional walking tour around the city. Enjoy a welcome meal and get to know the group and the team while discussing the week ahead.
Riding begins on day two as the tour heads from Ait Ourir to Telouet, nearly 82 km south and into the Atlas Mountains. Meet farmers & shepherds in Tassourte, drink mint tea in the Zat valley, climb the Tizi n’Tichka Pass and visit the Kasbah du Pacha in Telouet.
Today, the ride heads some 87 km further south from Telouet to Boutazoulte via Ait Benhaddou. Ride the old Spice Caravan road to the Onila valley. Enjoy lunch at the UNESCO world heritage site, Ait Benhaddou, and spend the night in the mountain town of Agouim.
After a restful night’s sleep, a new day brings the chance to discover the volcanic Anti-Atlas (Low Atlas) region as the ride progresses from Boutazoult to Azgrouz via the Amsouzart valley. Stay with a local family in the valley and experience a taste of the Altas Mountains way of life.
The ride on day 5 starts with some steeper hills, before descending into the foothills of the mountains. Ride the Ijoukak valley into the heart of the High Atlas, take an old caravan route to Imlil.
The final ride of the tour ends back in Marrakesh. Discover the gravel roads across the Agafay desert and the stunning Lalla Takerkoust before reaching the final destination. Enjoy a final dinner in this colourful city.
Departures from Marrakesh Menara Airport.
FULL SUPPORT
Enjoy full ride support from our professional guide team & support vehicle.
The ride support vehicle is stocked with natural ride nutrition, electrolytes and water, as well as a full set of tools to resolve any mechanicals. On selected days the support crew will serve a delicious picnic lunch in a scenic location en route. Enjoy local foods chosen to keep you feeling energized and healthy.
Eat Sleep Cycle guides are experienced riders from all walks of life united by a love of cycling who’ll help to keep the group safe, motivated and savouring the trip of a lifetime.
All guests will receive access to our digital Road Book and routes, giving everyone the flexibility to ride at their own pace.
Hotels shown are examples and are subject to change
Stay outside the hectic centre in the oasis of Hotel Andalous to start and finish the adventure. Relax by the pool, enjoy air conditioned rooms and Moorish style decor.
Our first taste of rural Morocco! The Auberge Telouet is a typical guest house located on the trading route from the Sahara desert to Marrakech.
A basic hotel in Agouim – get a taste of rural life in the Atlas.
Tonight is spent with the villagers of Tamnagalt in the High Atlas in what is a unique and humble homestay experience.
Stay in the Riad Atlas Imlil and enjoy create comforts after two nights off-grid in this traditional Berber guesthouse. Imlil is a climber’s village at the base of Mount Toubkal.
Bike hire is not included in the tour. Add bike rental to the trip from €40 per day
The Pearl Gravel SL is a carbon adventure gravel bike designed for rugged riding. With 47 mm tyre clearance, disc brakes & a Shimano GRX 600 groupset this is a bike that promises a reliable ride on tough terrain.
Laura is a guide, professional cycling coach and endurance cyclist who has completed some of the coolest ultradistance gravel events (which she absolutely loved!). Laura loves guiding as she really enjoys empowering people to ride their bikes and discover new places, help their cycling adventures come true, and share unforgettable moments together.
Josep is from a small city in Catalunya called Reus. He loves cycling and has a passion for sharing cycling experiences with others. He’s a guide for Eat Sleep Cycle all over Europe & leads our Morocco tours.
Morocco's High Atlas Mountains offer one of the most exciting cyclist's playgrounds in the world. Unmissable adventures, incredible terrain and breath-taking views through green valleys and across snow-capped peaks... Ride the old Spice Caravan road to the Onila valley, discover the volcanic Anti-Atlas (Low Atlas) region and climb the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, the gateway to the Sahara Desert. The warm Mediterranean climate makes Morocco ideal for spring and autumn riding.
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