Day Trips
Day trip to the atlas mountains
Trekking Information
- Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
- Cycling Distance: Approximately 40–75 km per day
- Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging
- Terrain: Mountain roads, gravel tracks, desert trails, rocky paths, palm oases, and canyon roads
- Maximum Elevation: Approximately 2,260 m
- Accommodation: Berber guesthouses, traditional kasbahs, riads, and a luxury Sahara desert camp
- Best Season: October to April offers the most comfortable temperatures for riding through both the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert, while spring (March–May) provides beautiful green valleys and wildflowers in the mountains.
Booking






Embark on the ultimate cycling adventure through Morocco, riding from the majestic High Atlas Mountains to the golden dunes of the Sahara Desert. This fully supported 10-day expedition takes you across spectacular mountain passes, remote Berber villages, fertile valleys, ancient kasbahs, dramatic canyons, lush palm oases, and the vast desert landscapes of southern Morocco.
Beginning in Marrakech, you’ll cycle through the beautiful Atlas Mountains before crossing the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass into southern Morocco. The journey continues through Ouarzazate, Skoura Oasis, the Valley of Roses, Dades Valley, Todra Gorge, the Draa Valley, and finally into the magnificent Sahara Desert, where towering dunes and unforgettable sunsets provide the perfect finale to your adventure.
Designed for adventurous cyclists with a good level of fitness, this expedition combines rewarding off-road riding, breathtaking scenery, authentic cultural experiences, and comfortable accommodation in traditional guesthouses, kasbahs, desert camps, and charming riads. Throughout the journey, your experienced guide, support vehicle, and luggage transport ensure a safe and enjoyable adventure. Multi-day Atlas-to-Sahara cycling routes are among Morocco’s most iconic bike adventures, linking mountain landscapes with desert tracks and Berber culture.
Day 1: Marrakech – Asni – Imlil
- Pickup from Marrakech.
- Scenic transfer to the High Atlas Mountains.
- Bike fitting and safety briefing.
- Warm-up ride through Berber villages.
- Overnight in Imlil.
Day 2: Imlil – Tizi n’Tichka – Telouet
- Ride mountain roads and scenic passes.
- Cross spectacular High Atlas landscapes.
- Visit traditional Berber communities.
- Overnight in Telouet.
Day 3: Telouet – Aït Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate
- Cycle along ancient caravan routes.
- Visit the famous UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou.
- Continue to Ouarzazate.
- Overnight in a traditional riad.
Day 4: Ouarzazate – Skoura Oasis – Valley of Roses
- Ride through palm groves and ancient kasbahs.
- Explore Skoura Oasis.
- Continue into the Valley of Roses.
- Overnight in a guesthouse.
Day 5: Valley of Roses – Dades Valley
- Cycle scenic canyon roads.
- Pass traditional Berber villages.
- Enjoy spectacular rock formations.
- Overnight in Dades Valley.
Day 6: Dades Valley – Todra Gorge
- Ride through dramatic mountain landscapes.
- Visit the towering cliffs of Todra Gorge.
- Overnight in Tinghir.
Day 7: Todra – Alnif – Draa Valley
- Continue south across rocky desert landscapes.
- Explore remote villages and palm oases.
- Overnight in the Draa Valley.
Day 8: Draa Valley – Desert Trails
- Ride ancient caravan routes through pre-Saharan landscapes.
- Visit traditional ksour and palm groves.
- Overnight near the desert.
Day 9: Desert Ride – Sahara Dunes
- Cycle across spectacular desert tracks.
- Arrive at the magnificent Sahara dunes.
- Camel ride (optional).
- Overnight in a luxury desert camp beneath the stars.
Day 10: Sahara Desert – Return to Marrakech
- Sunrise over the dunes.
- Breakfast at the desert camp.
- Return to Marrakech by private support vehicle.
- Drop-off at your accommodation.
What’s Included
- Pickup and drop-off in Marrakech
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- Professional mountain biking guide
- High-quality mountain bike
- Certified cycling helmet
- Support vehicle throughout the expedition
- Mechanical assistance
- Transport assistant
- Daily luggage transport
- 9 nights’ accommodation in guesthouses, kasbahs, riads, and a luxury desert camp
- 9 breakfasts
- 10 traditional Moroccan lunches
- 9 dinners
- All scheduled biking activities
What’s Excluded
- International and domestic flights
- Travel insurance
- Bottled water and soft drinks
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Snacks
- Camel ride (optional, unless included in your booking)
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- 10-day mountain biking expedition from the Atlas Mountains to the Sahara Desert
- Ride through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains
- Cross the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass
- Visit Aït Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate
- Explore Skoura Oasis and the Valley of Roses
- Cycle through Dades Valley and Todra Gorge
- Discover the lush Draa Valley
- Ride across remote desert trails
- Experience the breathtaking Sahara sand dunes
- Overnight in a traditional luxury desert camp
- Full support with experienced local guides
F. A. Q
Frequently Asked Questions
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