Experience luxury e-bike riding through Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains, combining effortless cycling with rich cultural encounters. From desert landscapes to mountain valleys, this trip offers a varied and comfortable way to explore some of the region’s most beautiful and traditional areas. Each day balances scenic rides with quality accommodation and local hospitality.
Day 1: Marrakech to Agafay Desert
You will be collected from your accommodation in Marrakech and transferred to the Agafay Desert. Your first e-bike ride takes you across the rocky desert terrain, allowing you to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. The day concludes with an overnight stay in a luxury desert camp.
Day 2: Agafay Desert to Ouirgane
Today’s ride follows the Amizmiz Valley towards Ouirgane. You’ll pass several traditional Berber villages, offering insight into local life. The terrain remains accessible, perfect for beginners to build confidence and enjoy the surroundings.
Day 3: Exploring Ouirgane Valley
Starting from your hotel in Ouirgane, you can choose a half or full-day ride. The route combines dirt roads and single tracks winding through the valley, allowing encounters with local villagers and a chance to observe traditional farming practices amidst varied natural scenery.
Day 4: Ouirgane to Imlil via Azzaden Valley
Your journey continues through the Azzaden Valley to Tinzert town, located within the Ouirgane National Park. The mostly dirt path offers a relaxed pace with scenic mountain views as you head towards Imlil.
Day 5: Tizi n’Tamaterte Pass
This is the most challenging day as you ride over the Tizi n’Tamaterte pass at 2300 metres. The e-bike’s electric assist makes the climb manageable, and you’ll be rewarded with expansive views of Mount Toubkal and the surrounding peaks.
Day 6: Imlil and Return to Marrakech
The final half-day ride takes you through Berber towns in the foothills of Mount Toubkal near Imlil. After lunch, you will be transferred back to Marrakech, concluding your cycling adventure. The itinerary can be adjusted to suit group preferences and weather conditions.
Set within the High Atlas Mountains just outside Marrakech, this area offers a mix of remote landscapes and welcoming villages. The region is known for its diverse terrain, ranging from dry desert plateaus to irrigated valleys and snowy mountain peaks. It remains largely free from modern development, providing an authentic glimpse into traditional life.
Ouirgane Valley serves as the trip’s central base, surrounded by farmland, Berber communities, and mountain trails. The nearby National Park features well-maintained paths and scenic roads that are perfect for e-biking. Contrasting natural features such as green fields against rocky slopes create a varied and visually interesting cycling experience.
Guests stay in luxury hotels and riads selected for their comfort and local charm. These accommodations offer a restful retreat after each day’s ride, with amenities designed to support a relaxing stay.
Options to upgrade or customise lodging are available to suit individual preferences, whether you seek traditional Moroccan style or modern luxury. The flexibility ensures your accommodation complements the overall quality of the trip.
Participants should be over 18 and possess a basic fitness level suitable for beginner cycling on mixed terrain. The e-bike support reduces physical demands, making the tour accessible to those new to mountain biking.
Riders should feel comfortable cycling on dirt roads and uneven surfaces, though no advanced skills are required. The route has been designed to balance accessibility with the enjoyment of mountain landscapes and culture.
Led by a team with more than three decades of mountain biking experience in Morocco, the guides bring deep knowledge and genuine enthusiasm to the trip. They provide expert support and share unique insights into local culture and terrain.
The company prioritises responsible tourism, keeping groups small and collaborating with local communities to preserve cultural authenticity. All guides are trained in bike maintenance and first aid, ensuring a safe and rewarding experience that caters to riders of all levels.
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My partner and I did a 3 day MTB tour around the Atlas mountains in late March. Our guide, Lahcen was incredibly accommodating, friendly and knowledgeable of the area. We covered a good distance over the 3 days and found some of the inclines tough. Lahcen was great in coaching…
Ok. My husband enjoyed it. The trails were fun. The first day was very hard - at least black. Second day was good. Third day was brilliant. The guide barely spoke to us. He was often out of sight in areas where there was no obvious route. He didn’t wait…
We had an amazing time. Abdul was fantastic and made sure we were comfortable throughout the day.
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