This trip is designed for passionate cyclists looking for a real challenge and discovery. Over 5 days of biking (approx. 250 km), you will ride through some of Morocco’s most spectacular landscapes: red valleys, Berber villages, high mountain passes, cedar forests, deep gorges, and the sparkling lake of Bin Elouidane. Each day brings a mix of demanding climbs and exhilarating descents, with nights spent in authentic guesthouses or Berber homestays. Your journey begins and ends in Marrakech, where you will have time to explore the souks and monuments of the “Red City.” Supported by an assistance 4×4, a professional MTB guide, and local hospitality, this trip is both a sporting and human adventure.
Arrival at Marrakech airport, welcome by your Moroccan guide, and transfer to the riad or hotel. Free time to explore Djemaa El Fna square.
Meals: Dinner free | Accommodation: Riad in Marrakech (BB)
Transfer by minibus to Demnate and the natural bridge of Imi n’Ifri. Picnic, then first MTB stage: climb to Tizi n’Amarskine (2020 m) with panoramic views, followed by descent through Berber villages to Imi n’Ouaqqa.
Transfer: 150 km (≈1h50)
MTB: 38 km | +1390 m / -690 m
Meals: B, L, D | Accommodation: Gîte or homestay
Ride through Tarbat n’Tirsal village, climb to Tizi n’Tighist (2400 m) with prehistoric rock carvings, then descend into Abachkou Valley. Afternoon ride along Assif Aït Boulli to reach Agouti and the “Happy Valley” of Aït Bouguemez.
MTB: 51 km | +1450 m / -1350 m
Meals: B, L, D | Accommodation: Gîte in Aït Bouguemez
Morning climb to Tizi n’Tirghist (2629 m) with spectacular views of M’Goun (4068 m). Continue via Tizi n’Ilissi (2603 m), then a thrilling 1000 m descent into Zawyat Ahansal, a historic Berber village.
MTB: 71 km | +1380 m / -1700 m
Meals: B, L, D | Accommodation: Gîte
Ride along the river past fortified houses (tighremt), climb with views over the cirque of Taghia, and descend to Mestefrane, dominated by the famous “Cathedral” cliff.
MTB: 43 km | +840 m / -1320 m
Meals: B, L, D | Accommodation: Gîte at Imi n’Ouareg
Continue along the Ahançal River, climb Tizi n’Aït Isha (1802 m), then descend to Bin Elouidane Lake with panoramic views. End of the MTB raid (≈250 km total).
MTB: 45 km piste + 10 km paved road | +955 m / -950 m
Meals: B, L, D | Accommodation: Gîte by the lake
Transfer via Azilal or Oued El Abid back to Marrakech. Afternoon free to explore the souks or rest at the riad.
Transfer: 225 km (≈3h15)
Meals: B, L | Accommodation: Riad in Marrakech (BB)
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