Mountain Biking Across Heart of the Atlas Mountains 7 Days

Tour Overview

Morocco with his many faces from north to south, west to east, we will discover the wonderful Naturel countrysides. It's in a beautiful decor of exceptional reliefs that our trip will be done. high plateaux, beautiful valleys, berbers villages, genevriers forest, menthe tea served in local family

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION

From Airport or Your Hotel/Riad

DEPARTURE TIME

At 9h AM from the Hotel/Riad

INCLUDED

Arrival & Departure Transfer ( Type of Transport )

Transport pick us from Marrakech and get us back to Marrakech. ( Type of Transport )

Transport support Vehicle 44 follow us all the trip. ( Type of Transport )

Assistance Transport Minivan to pick us some times from place to place ( for big group ) ( Type of Transport )

Accommodations ( Type of Accommodation )

All Meals during this Trip & Mineral Water

Full suspensions Mountain Bike with Helmet ( Type of Bikes )

English French speaking guide / Local Guide

NOT INCLUDED

Travel Inssurance

Drinks

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Day 1: Airport — Marrakech

'Meet and great' by our selves on your arrival in Morocco at Marrakech airport and transfer to evening accommodation. Deposit baggage and breathe in the frantic pace and aromas of Marrakech. we will have Dinner together and we will do a quick briefing about our trip.

Day 2: Marrakech via the pass Tizi Tadmamt (2100m)

we transfer you out site the city of Marrakech like 1h and half than we we start . To warm up the muscles, we cycle first on the asphalt gradually up to the green Ourika valley. In Arhbalou (1300m), we go really into the Mountains and up to the pass Tizi Tadmamt (2100m). Then it goes up and down; Mountains at the Atlas, Berber villages and valleys. Eventually we reach the mountain village Imsker. Total approx 100 km. Overnight in Imsker (1450m) – Berber guest house

Day 3: Mountain bike trip through the valley of Imenane to Tacheddirt.

Along a mountain stream we gradually climb up on a beautiful slope to the high Berber village Tacheddirt. Along several villages surrounded by steep, green farm fields and rugged parts of nature. Total approx 50 km.

Day4: Biking over the pass Tizi Tamatert (2280m) to Aroumd.

Today we can choose: the zig-zag way up you've seen yesterday to the pass Tizi Tamatert. Or an easy option; very gradual and paved road. You can enjoy the view over the valley in our nice Berber guesthouse in one of the small villages around Imlil. For enthusiasts, there even is the opportunity for a walk along the small Berber villages around Imlil, exploring culture and traditions in the afternoon. Total approx 20 km. Extra with the climb from Tinghourine approximately 10 km. Overnight near Imlil (1740m) – Berber guesthouse

Day 5: short walk to Tizi Mezzik + Mountain bike to Tessaouirgane.

Today we are going over the pass Tizi Mezzik (2280m). Our bikes are transported by a mule and we are all walking to the pass. Then we will hit the road again with our bikes. A nice but difficult – single track – descent over rough and sometimes steep slopes through the beautiful valley of Ouïssaden to the village of \. Along the way, we have views over beautiful valleys. Total: walking approx 1,5 hours Mountain biking approx 35 km. Overnight in Tassaouirgane (1400m) – Berber guesthouse

Day 6: Kik plateau to Amizmiz.

A small decent on the asphalt road to Asni and then a nice climb to the pilgrimage village Mousy Brahim, on the edge of the Kik plateau. From the Kik plateau we still go up and down, to the larger mountain village Amizmiz. Here we stay just outside the village. Total approx 70 km. Overnight Amizmiz – Berber Guest house

Day 7: Tessaouirgane--Marrakech (60 km)

A nice day cycling on the asphalt – first on a mountain road which is gradually becoming flatter. Finish of the tour on the famous Jemaa el Fna square and then to the hotel for a well-deserved shower !!!!

Highlights

Ride in high Atlas Mountains
Conquer challenging climbs and exciting descents
Pedal through remote villages and the rugged Atlas Mountains of Morocco
Ride through many berber villages in Toubkal National Park.
Explore berber villages in Toubkal Nation Park.

Tour Price

Group 2 people : 600€/person
Group 3 people : 550€/person
Group 4 - 7 people :540€/person
Group 8 - 12 people : 535€/person.

What to Take

We recommend packing the following items:
Normal daily clothes
Padded cycling shorts and gloves
Breathable top or cycling jersey
Sunglasses/eye protection
Stiff-soled shoes suitable for cycling
Waterproofs and long cycling trousers
For the earlier departures you may need some warmer layers
Sun cream