We have a flexible cancelation policy – please take a look at our cancellation policy at the time of booking. If you have any doubts please reach out and we’re happy to help.
Scheduled
6 nights
Advanced
520 km
6450 m
Ride a colourful tour of a lifetime from Marrakech into the High Atlas Mountains and on to Essaouira on the Atlantic coast. Start in the Agafay desert and ride to the town of Ouirgane. Follow the river south and climb the Tizi n’Test pass high in the Atlas mountains. Journey west towards the coast and then strike a course north up the coast through the surf town of Imsouane and on to a grand finale to Essaouira.
This is a challenging ride with great accommodation en route to rest & recharge ahead of the next day.
Gravel
Advanced
86 km
5 h 45 min
Summit the epic Tizi N’Test Pass
Berber hospitality and a warm welcome from our local guides
Explore the coastal city of Essaouria
All you can eat tagine, couscous, fresh juices and Moroccan tea
Stay in quality accommodations
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.
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.
Start the adventure at Agafay desert to the south of Marrakech at our luxury desert camp. Enjoy a night in comfort under the stars!
Located at 1,000 m Domaine La Roserie offers a welcome sanctuary at the end of the ride. Relax by the pool, stroll through the gardens and enjoy well-designed large rooms.
A wonderful Riad that embraces traditional Moroccan style, Le Moulin is a comfortable retreat in the ‘mini Marrakech’ of Taroudant. Enjoy a cocktail from the bar and cool off in the outdoor pool.
Located by the ocean in Imsouane this is hotel designed for surfers. Enjoy comfy rooms and everything you need to enjoy a good night of sleep!
Located 10 mins from the city centre of Essaouira, this fabulous 5* hotel is located on the empty beach. Enjoy great service, fantastic rooms and all the facilities to recover from the ride in style!
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.
Arrive in Marrakesh
Marrakesh Centre
11:00
Essaouria
full support
Local guesthouses, Riads and a village house
Full board
optional
optional
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.
A 30% deposit will secure your place on the tour
The final balance is due 90 days before the tour departs
We have a flexible cancelation policy – please take a look at our cancellation policy at the time of booking. If you have any doubts please reach out and we’re happy to help.
We rate our tours from Level 1 (Leisure) to Level 4 (Epic). Each tour contains a description of the level, expected daily ride time, distance and elevation. If you have any doubts we’re more that happy to speak to you on the phone and help to find you the perfect trip!
We recommend that you hire a bike for your tour and will work with you after you book to help you to choose the best size and model for your ride style. If you prefer to bring your bike, it’s no problem. Please be aware that on some of our epic trips we charge a supplement to transport your bike box to our finishing location. If you have any doubts, please ask!
Insurance is not included in our tour packages. We highly recommend contracting travel insurance at the time of reservation with a company from where you are from.
Health insurance which covers you for illness or injury whilst cycling in your chosen destination is mandatory, we’ll ask you for details of your insurance providor before you travel.
