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The Great South Morocco Mountain Bike Tour invites you to explore an authentic Morocco, crossing the beautiful High Atlas Mountains, the Draa valley with his kasbahs and the breathtaking dry plateau of Jebel Saghro. Each day’s guided ride is full of magical discoveries as you explore some of Morocco’s most scenic landscapes by mountain bike. Beginning and ending in Marrakech, this tour will introduce you to authentic Moroccan culture, cuisine, and way of life.

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Great South Morocco Mountain Bike Tour

Spend 8-day exploring the mountains and valleys of southern Morocco with a guide
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Duration
8 days
Season
Mar-Nov
Mountain Bike
Type
Guided, Private
Accommodation
Guesthouses, hotels
Difficulty
Hard (4/5)
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The Great South Morocco Mountain Bike Tour invites you to explore an authentic Morocco, crossing the beautiful High Atlas Mountains, the Draa valley with his kasbahs and the breathtaking dry plateau of Jebel Saghro. Each day’s guided ride is full of magical discoveries as you explore some of Morocco’s most scenic landscapes by mountain bike. Beginning and ending in Marrakech, this tour will introduce you to authentic Moroccan culture, cuisine, and way of life.

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Trip highlights

Explore the Atlas Mountains, Drâa Valley and the rolling sand dunes of the Sahara desert by mountain bike.

Discover the incredible landscapes of Jebel Saghro and cross the famous col Tazazert.

Experience the colourful exotic city of Marrakech where the tours starts and ends.

Stay in comfortable hotels and guesthouses and savour local delicacies at each stop along the way.

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Day 1
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Arrive
Arrive in Marrakech where you’ll be met by your guide at the airport before transferring to your hotel in Marrakech.
Distance None
Overnight Location Hotel in Marrakech
Included Meals None
Day 2
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Marrakech, Telouat and Kasbah Ait Benhedou
After breakfast you’ll set out in a 4x4 vehicle headed towards the Atlas Mountains. You’ll pass by the Tizi N'Tichka (2260m) the highest of all roads in North Africa, where you’ll enjoy a beautiful landscape and find numerous stalls selling rocks and fossils. Shortly after, you’ll return by a small road to the village of Telouet, where you’ll visit the ancient Kasbah built in 1880 by one of the masters of southern Morocco, El Haj Thami the Mezouari. Here begins your bike tour through the beautiful valley Ounila. Cross a semi-desert landscape through different Berber villages to reach the large Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and the setting for many films. After checking into your hotel, it’s time to walk around the village, drink tea and enjoy the charm of the area until dinner time.
Distance 47km
Overnight Location Hotel in Ait Ben Haddou
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3
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Ouarzazate and Agdz
This morning you’ll ride through the valley of the Drâa up to Agdz where a short transfer will take you to the spectacular pass Tizi-n-Tinififft (1160m / 5445 ft). Here, you’ll enter the old and dry Anti Atlas Mountains with a lunar landscape of strange rock formations. Your cycling starts with a short descent on a paved road with magnificent views. After crossing a small river you’ll take a smooth ‘piste’ (dirt road) around the base of Jebel Kissane, passing through ‘palmeries’ and isolated Berber villages. Small tracks and trails will take you through the valley of the Drâa to the village of Tin-Zouline.
Distance 34km
Overnight Location Guesthouse in Tin-Zouline
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4
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Explore Draa Valley
Today’s biking is truly beautiful as you explore the green valley of Draa with its endless date palms. Exploring the ‘palmeries’ leads to a nice ‘piste’ nestled below the dramatic, near vertical brown valley walls. Later, pass by the village of Benizouli before ending up in the small village of Imi-n-Ouassif. Here you are close to the Sahara desert and can enjoy a visit to the sand dunes of Tinfou.
Distance 88km
Overnight Location Guesthouse in Imi-n-Ouassif
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5
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Atlas to N’kob
Today you’ll mountain bike through the Anti Atlas to N’kob Over the pass Tizi-n-Drâa to the remote and small city of N’kob. Leaving the green Drâa valley behind, you’ll enter the dry mountains of the Jebel Saghro. In N’kob you’ll stay in a traditional ‘auberge’.
Distance 84km
Overnight Location Auberge in N’kob
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6
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Jebel Saghro to Dades Gorges
Today is the big day: you’ll cross the mountains and conquer the isolated pass Tizi-n-Tazazert (2200m/ 7217 ft). From N’kob a dirt road takes you to the volcanic gateway of Babn-Ali and from there it is a heavy climb to the pass. But the view on top, with the snow-capped High Atlas Mountains on the horizon, make the hard work worthwhile. A spectacular descent will bring you to the Berber village of Tagdilt. Here you’ll spend your last night in ‘the middle of nowhere’.
Distance 65km
Overnight Location Guesthouse in Tagdilt
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
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Roses Valley – Tichka Pass – Marrakech
After breakfast drive back to Marrakech across Tichka pass (2260m), arrival in the late afternoon, check into your hotel or Riad, with an overnight stay and breakfast. The afternoon will bring an opportunity to visit some monuments, souks, or simply relax by the pool.
Distance Flexible
Overnight Location Hotel in Marrakech
Included Meals Breakfast
Day 8
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Marrakech – Airport
According to your flight times you will be transferred to the airport by your guide. Fly back to your destination with sweet memories of Morocco!
Distance None
Overnight Location None
Included Meals Breakfast

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Dates and prices

This guided mountain biking tour in Morocco is run as a private tour for your group and the price depends on the number of participants.

The prices below are per person sharing a double or a triple room:

  • Guided Groups of 2-3: $1,425USD per person
  • Guided Groups of 4-5: $1,195USD per person
  • Guided Groups of 6: $1,075USD per person
  • Guided groups of 7+: on request
What’s included

Meals

7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 5 dinners are included.

Accommodations

Accommodations for 8 nights are included. Accommodations before and after the tour in Marrakech are not included.

Transportation during the Tour

Transportation for you and your luggage is provided throughout the tour, including airport transfers in Marrakech. An assistance car will follow the group during the tour to transfer you, your luggage, and the bikes to the trailheads and the guesthouses each day.

Also Included

  • English/French Speaking guide
  • Cook services
  • Assistance car

Not included

  • Flights to and from Marrakech
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas
  • Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
  • Gratuities for tour guides or other staff
  • Bike rental

Optional Extras

  • Mountain bike rental: $50 per day
  • Extra nights in Marrakech

Accommodation for Great South Morocco Mountain Bike Tour

This tour is based in the guesthouses and hotels. The hotels on this tour offer modern conveniences to make your stay comfortable. The guesthouses are rustic, but full of local character. The guesthouse rooms are either double occupancy or dormitory-style and offer shared facilities.

In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.

Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement of {price currency="EUR" value="237"} to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.

Frequently asked questions

How hard is the Great South Morocco Mountain Bike Tour?

We rate this tour as a 4 / 5. The trails are not technical, and you will mainly be cycling on gravel roads on hilly terrain, but due to long distances being physically fit is highly recommended. There are a couple of longer days on this tour that can be adjusted into shorter distances.

Do I need a visa to travel to Morocco?

Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.

Are meals included on the Great South Morocco Mountain Bike Tour?

7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 5 dinners are included.

Do I need insurance?

Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should mountain biking. Get your Travel Insurance.

How do I get to Marrakech to start this tour?

Fly into Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) where your guide will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.

Is the Great South Morocco Mountain Bike Tour in English?

Yes, the tour guide is English-speaking.

Where does the Great South Morocco Mountain Bike Tour end?

The tour ends where it starts, in Marrakech.

Can I rent a bike?

Yes, you can rent a bike during the booking process.

Can I bring my own bike?

Yes. If you bring your own bike, it should be a road bike suitable for the demands of the tour.

Do I need special vaccines to travel to Morocco?

Check with your family doctor.

Are there any travel restrictions for Morocco?

Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.

When is the best time to travel to Morocco for this tour?

The best time to travel to Southern Morocco for mountain biking is from March to May and September to November when the weather is cooler. Some parts of Morocco can be quite hot in the summer.

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