This full-day MTB tour from Marrakech takes you into the beautiful Ourika Valley, one of the most scenic areas in the High Atlas foothills. The ride combines gentle climbs, flowing gravel tracks, fun single trails, and peaceful village paths as you cycle through Berber villages, orchards, terraced farmland, and river landscapes. With a mix of green valleys, red-earth mountains, and panoramic Atlas views, this adventure offers the perfect escape from the city for riders looking for a refreshing and moderately challenging mountain bike experience close to Marrakech.
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Your day begins with an early pickup from your accommodation in Marrakech, followed by a short transfer to the edge of the city where your mountain bike adventure starts. You ride along gentle gravel tracks and rolling terrain as you leave the plains behind and begin climbing toward the beautiful Ourika Valley. The route leads you through Berber villages, small orchards, farmlands, and red-earth foothills, offering a smooth mix of gravel roads, village paths, and fun single tracks. As you reach the Ourika Valley, the landscape becomes greener with flowing rivers, walnut trees, and terraced fields surrounded by the Atlas Mountains. Enjoy a break by the river or share mint tea with a local family before continuing your ride along quiet trails that wind through farmlands and peaceful hamlets. The return route features enjoyable downhill and flat sections, making the afternoon ride smooth and scenic before ending your tour with a transfer back to Marrakech.
