Mountain biking Morocco Atlas

From £190.00 /personIncludes: A local guide · Accommodation · Food · Mule for luggage
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Highlights

  • Enjoy spectacular views of the High Atlas Mountains
  • Cycle through authentic Berber villages
  • Experience exciting mountain descents

Overview

  • Duration:2 days 0 nights
  • Travelers:20 guests
  • Tour Type:Daily tour
  • Language:English
Discover Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains on an exhilarating 2-day mountain biking adventure from Marrakech. Ride through spectacular mountain landscapes, traditional Berber villages, high mountain passes and scenic valleys while experiencing the Atlas Mountains from a completely different perspective.

Your adventure begins with a transfer from Marrakech to Imlil, the gateway to the Toubkal region. After collecting your bikes, ride towards Tizi n’Tamatert Pass at 2,280m, following mountain roads and trails with spectacular views across the valleys and surrounding High Atlas peaks.

Continue through a series of traditional Berber villages built into the mountainsides before enjoying an exciting descent towards Imsker, where you’ll spend the night in a traditional Berber lodge.

On day two, leave Imsker and follow a dirt road towards Imi Oughlad, enjoying panoramic views over the Aït Mizane Valley and surrounding mountains. Continue towards Tizi n’Tachet Pass before descending along rocky singletrack and dirt roads to Asni.

After completing the ride, transfer back to Marrakech and finish your Atlas Mountains cycling adventure.

This 2-day mountain biking tour is an ideal choice for active travelers looking to combine adventure, spectacular scenery and authentic Berber culture in the High Atlas.
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Tour Plan

Day 1: Marrakech – Imlil – Tachedirt – Imsker

Your adventure begins with a short transfer from Marrakech into the heart of the High Atlas Mountains. Once you reach Imlil, situated at the foot of Mount Toubkal (4,167m), you will meet the team, prepare your mountain bikes and begin your ride.

The route initially follows a scenic mountain road towards Tizi n’Tamatert Pass (2,280m). This first climb is a great warm-up, with a steady ascent and spectacular views overlooking the deep valleys below. The landscape is a striking contrast of green agricultural terraces, rugged and arid mountain slopes, and dramatic High Atlas peaks.

From the pass, continue along mountain tracks towards a succession of traditional Amazigh villages, seemingly clinging to the steep mountainsides. In the distance, the majestic peaks of the High Atlas rise above the valleys, often covered with snow depending on the season.

After reaching the high point, enjoy an exhilarating descent through the spectacular mountain scenery. The trail eventually brings you to Imsker, where you will finish the day’s ride and settle into a traditional Amazigh lodge for the evening.

Mountain biking: Approx. full day
Overnight: Traditional Amazigh lodge in Imsker

Day 2: Imsker – Imi Oughlad – Tizi n'Tacht – Asni – Marrakech

After breakfast, get back on your bike and leave Imsker along a dirt track that gradually climbs into the mountains. The steady ascent winds through the rugged landscape, opening up beautiful views across the Ait Mizane Valley, neighbouring valleys and the surrounding mountain passes.

Continue towards Tizi n’Tacht Pass, where you will stop to rest, enjoy some refreshments and take in the panoramic views from the summit. From the pass, the route becomes more adventurous, with a choice of rocky singletrack and dirt roads leading downhill through the mountains. Enjoy the descent as the landscape gradually changes, eventually reaching Imi Oughlad.

From here, continue by bike towards Asni, where your two-day mountain biking adventure comes to an end.

After saying goodbye to the local team, your vehicle will be waiting to transfer you back to Marrakech, arriving later in the day.

Mountain biking: Approx. full day

Includes/Excludes

  • A local guide
  • Accommodation
  • Food
  • Mule for luggage
  • Transportation
  • Airport transfers
  • Balloon ride
  • Bike & Helmet
  • Breakfast
  • Camel riding
  • Camels for luggage
  • Entrance fees to monuments
  • Lunches
  • Mineral water
  • Sleeping bags
  • Soft drinks
  • Tips
  • Zipline Activity

Frequently asked questions

How difficult is the 2-day mountain biking tour, and is it suitable for beginners?

The Atlas Mountains offer routes for different skill levels, from novice to experienced riders. However, this 2-day tour includes mountain passes, dirt roads, rocky singletracks, climbs, and descents, so a reasonable level of fitness and basic mountain-biking ability is recommended.

What is included in the £190 per-person mountain biking tour?

The £190 per-person tour includes transportation, a local guide, accommodation, food, and a mule for carrying luggage. Airport transfers, bike and helmet rental, breakfast, lunches, mineral water, entrance fees, sleeping bags, tips, and other personal expenses are not included.

Do I need to bring my own mountain bike and helmet?

Yes. Bike and helmet are not included in the tour price, so you should either bring your own suitable mountain bike and helmet or arrange rental separately before the trip.

What is the itinerary for the two days of mountain biking?

Day 1: You travel from Marrakech to Imlil, collect your bikes, and ride toward Tizi n’Tamatert Pass at 2,280 m. The route continues through traditional Berber villages before a descent to Imsker, where you spend the night in a Berber lodge.

Day 2: You ride from Imsker toward Imi’Oughelad, climbing toward Tizi N’Tachet Pass. After enjoying the mountain views, you descend by rocky singletrack or dirt roads toward Imi’Oughelad and continue to Asni, where the biking adventure ends before returning to Marrakech.

What should I wear and bring for the Atlas Mountains mountain biking adventure?

Wear comfortable athletic clothing and suitable hiking or mountain-biking shoes, and bring a hat and warm jacket because mountain temperatures can change. You should also bring your own bike and helmet, as these are specifically excluded from the tour price.

Cancellation Policy

If for any reason you must cancel a service, you must inform toubkal-trekking.com as soon as
possible by email at info@toubkal-trekking.com 

The cancellation of a booked service, except in special cases mentioned below, gives rise to the following conditions:

  • Cancellation more than 90 days before the date of departure: you will receive 90% of the total cost of your course
  • Cancellation between 89 and 70 days before departure: you will receive 80% of the total cost of your course
  • Cancellation between 69 and 60 days before departure: you will receive 70% of the total cost of your course
  • Cancellation between 59 and 30 days before departure: you will receive 50% of the total cost of your course
  • Cancellation between 29 and 15 days before departure: you will receive 25% of the total cost of your course
  • Cancellation less than 14 days before departure: you will receive 0% of the total cost of your course.
  • Cancellation or interruption during the trip or service: no refund, the full price of the service remaining to toubkal-trekking.com.

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