This 15-day MTB tour is one of the most complete routes in Morocco.
It’s a fantastic journey for bike lovers, bringing together mountains, oases, canyons, desert areas, and a deep cultural experience in Amazigh (Berber) villages.
This 15-day MTB tour is one of the most complete routes in Morocco.
It’s a fantastic journey for bike lovers, bringing together mountains, oases, canyons, desert areas, and a deep cultural experience in Amazigh (Berber) villages.
Marrakesh (Google Map)
Transfer to your riad and check-in. You will have free time to explore the medina, walk through the small streets, visit the souks.
Overnight in Marrakech.
Start the day with a bike ride from Ait Ben Haddou to the famous Atlas Studios in Ouarzazate. After the visit, take a short transfer by car to Africa’s largest solar power station. From there, begin your second ride, following part of an old caravan path toward Skoura. You’ll reach the historic Kasbah Amridil, then continue cycling to your hotel for the night.
Distance: 80 km | Elevation gain: +900 m| Elevation loss: –1,200 m
Leave the Skoura palm grove and follow remote tracks that lead you into the stunning Rose Valley.
Ride through Berber villages, almond fields, rocky gorges, and colorful mountain scenery.
MTB: 60–70 km
Overnight in the Rose Valley.
Today’s stage crosses traditional villages and open mountain landscapes before reaching Boumalne Dadès, gateway to the Dadès Gorges.
A varied ride with gradual climbs, plateaus, and rolling sections.
MTB: 60–80 km
Overnight in Boumalne Dadès.
Ride through spectacular mountain terrain, linking the Dadès area with the famous Todra Gorges via panoramic tracks.
Expect dramatic cliffs, narrow valleys, and impressive canyon scenery.
MTB: 50–60 km
Overnight in the Todra Gorges.
Climb gently towards the volcanic Jebel Saghro mountains, one of the most iconic MTB regions in southern Morocco.
The landscapes become wilder: dark plateaus, eroded peaks, and remarkable rock formations.
Arrival at a simple mountain lodge.
MTB: 60–70 km
Overnight in Jebel Saghro.
Descend from the Saghro massif to the village of Nkob, known for its panoramic views and surrounding kasbahs.
Beautiful ride through desert valleys and rocky ridges.
MTB: 50–60 km
Overnight in Nkob.
A long, scenic ride along the Drâa Valley, following palm groves, fortified villages, and traditional ksour.
Enjoy a mix of flowing tracks and small desert trails.
MTB: ~70 km
Overnight in Agdz.
Continue riding along the Drâa palm grove until reaching Zagora, the legendary “Gate of the Desert.”
A beautiful stage mixing oasis landscapes and open desert views.
MTB: 60–70 km
Overnight in Zagora.
Morning ride to Tamegroute and visit its traditional pottery workshops and underground library.
Then follow desert tracks all the way to M’Hamid, the last village before the Sahara dunes.
MTB: 60–70 km
Overnight in M’Hamid.
A full desert stage: sand sections, stone plains (regs), small dunes, and wide empty landscapes.
Arrive at Erg Chegaga for a magical sunset over the dunes.
MTB: 40–60 km
Overnight in a luxury desert camp.
Cross the vast dry lake of Iriki, an iconic open desert plateau perfect for adventurous riding.
Continue towards Foum Zguid by smooth desert tracks.
MTB: 60–70 km
Overnight in Foum Zguid.
Transfer back to Marrakech via Taznakht, a region known for its handmade Berber carpets.
Free time in Marrakech for shopping or relaxation.
Overnight in Marrakech.
Transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule.
End of the tour.
