Experience six nights and six full days of mountain biking through Morocco’s Saghro Mountains, where rugged trails, remote Berber villages and vast desert scenery combine for a ride you won’t forget. With expert guides, vehicle support and authentic local stays, this adventure is all about incredible routes, cultural connection and big days in the saddle.
Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech
You’ll be picked up from the airport and transferred to your riad or hotel. Spend the afternoon exploring Marrakech’s UNESCO-listed medina and the bustling Djemaa el Fna square before settling in for the night.
Day 2: Telouet to Ait Benhaddou
Transfer by vehicle over the Tizi N’Tichka Pass (2260m), stopping at the Glaoui Kasbah. Your first ride starts from Telouet, descending through scenic Berber villages and the colourful Ounila Valley, ending at the fortified mudbrick town of Ait Benhaddou. Overnight in Ait Benhaddou.
Day 3: Ait Benhaddou to Dades Gorge
Ride out through the Taslmante Valley and Boutgherar, with a chance to meet Berber families who still live in ancient cave dwellings. The day finishes with a stretch through dramatic rock formations leading into the Dades Gorge. Overnight in Dades.
Day 4: Dades to Nkob
Start your ascent into the Jbel Saghro range via the Tizi n’Tzazert pass (2200m). The riding here is remote and scenic, with open views of jagged peaks and wide desert valleys. Descend into Nkob, a quiet town known for its cluster of kasbahs. Overnight in Nkob.
Day 5: Nkob to Agdz (D’raa Valley)
Today’s ride heads towards the lush date palm oases of the D’raa Valley. Follow quiet dirt tracks alongside the river, through small Berber settlements and shaded farmland. There’s an optional homestay experience tonight for those wanting to stay with a local family. Overnight in the D’raa Valley region.
Day 6: Agdz to Ouarzazate – Transfer to Marrakech
Ride a final morning stretch through the palm groves and winding desert paths of the D’raa Valley. After lunch, transfer by minibus back to Marrakech over the Tizi-n-Tichka pass. Arrive in the city with time to explore the souks or relax before your final night. Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 7: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Marrakech Airport. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for last-minute sightseeing or shopping before you go.
This trip begins and ends in Marrakech, a historic city filled with energy, spice-scented souks and rooftop views. It’s also the access point to the High Atlas and Saghro Mountains, where you’ll be riding across dramatic and remote terrain far from the tourist trail.
The route follows a loop through the Saghro region, south of the Atlas Mountains. Known for its arid beauty and wide, open tracks, it’s a mix of desert landscapes, volcanic peaks, deep gorges and fertile river valleys. Expect ever-changing terrain and a real sense of remoteness as you move between villages, mountains and oases on your bike.
You’ll spend two nights in Marrakech in a riad or local hotel with breakfast included – one at the beginning and one at the end of your trip. These traditional guesthouses offer a relaxing space to unwind after your flight or final ride, with ensuite rooms and rooftop terraces typical of Moroccan hospitality.
During the ride, four nights are spent in locally-owned mountain lodges, guesthouses or rural hotels selected for their character and location. In the D’raa Valley, there’s the option to stay with a Berber family in a traditional homestay – simple but memorable. All accommodation is based on shared rooms unless otherwise requested, with upgrades available.
This trip is for riders with a good level of fitness and solid off-road biking experience. You’ll be cycling six consecutive days on mixed terrain, with technical sections, climbs, descents and long distances in warm conditions.
Although there’s full vehicle support, you should be confident handling gravel tracks, rocky paths and riding for 4–6 hours a day. A positive mindset and some prior trail experience will help you enjoy the adventure fully.
This trip is designed and guided by a tight-knit team of mountain bikers who live and ride in Morocco year-round. With more than 30 years’ combined experience, you’ll be riding with the same people who planned the route, know every trail and understand the terrain better than anyone else.
Unlike bigger operators, your booking stays personal — you’re not just another name on a list. With small group sizes, expert guides, local drivers and support vehicles, you’ll be looked after from start to finish. It’s a trip built around genuine passion for riding and showing off the landscapes and cultures of Morocco in a way that’s meaningful and fun.
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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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