Epic VTT Journey: Ride the Atlas Mountains & Desert Oases
About this tour
Discover Morocco on two wheels! This guided mountain bike (VTT) adventure takes you through the breathtaking Atlas Mountains, lush valleys, and into the magic of the Sahara’s edge. Ride across single tracks, mountain passes, Berber villages, and palm oases while experiencing authentic Moroccan hospitality. Perfect for cyclists seeking a mix of adventure, culture, and stunning landscapes.
Highlights
- Cycle through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains
- Conquer mountain passes above 2,000 m
- Stay in traditional Berber houses & guesthouses
- Explore oases and palm groves in the Draa Valley
- Ride desert trails on the edge of the Sahara
- Experience authentic Moroccan cuisine & mint tea ceremonies
- Discover Marrakech’s vibrant souks and Medina at the start/end of your journey
Itinerary
Arrival at Marrakech airport, meet your guide and transfer to your riad. Bike fitting, briefing, and a short warm-up ride near the city. Evening free to explore the Medina.
Transfer to the High Atlas. Ride through olive groves and Berber villages. First climbs on dirt tracks with panoramic views. Overnight in a mountain guesthouse.
Climb to a high pass (2,300 m), enjoy thrilling single-track descents into remote valleys. Meet local shepherds along the way. Stay in a Berber village.
Cycle along riverbeds, almond groves, and terraced fields. Lunch picnic outdoors. Evening at a traditional Berber home.
Ride southwards, leaving the green valleys behind. Trails become drier and rockier. Reach oasis villages with palm trees. Overnight in a Kasbah.
Bike along the Draa Valley with palm groves, kasbahs, and desert plains. Optional camel ride in the evening. Overnight in a desert camp.
Final morning ride before transfer back to Marrakech. Free evening to shop in souks or enjoy a hammam. Farewell dinner in a traditional restaurant.
Breakfast and airport transfer. End of tour.
Included/Excluded
- Professional MTB guide (English/French speaking)
- 7 nights accommodation (guesthouses, Kasbahs, or Berber homes)
- All meals (breakfast, lunch picnic, dinner)
- Support vehicle & luggage transfers
- Bike rental (optional – high quality hardtail/full suspension)
- Airport transfers (Marrakech)
- Drinking water during rides
- Flights to/from Morocco
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Personal biking gear (helmet, gloves, shoes, hydration pack)
- Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks outside meals
- Tips for guides & drivers
- Optional activities (camel ride, hammam, Marrakech guided tour, etc.)
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