Fully Supported Point-to-Point Gravel Expedition
ATLAS MOUNTAINS EXPEDITION
A fully supported gravel expedition through Morocco's High Atlas Mountains, linking remote Berber villages, high mountain passes and desert landscapes beyond the tourist trail.
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€1,995 per person
Secure your place with a 20% deposit.
8 Days / 7 Nights
Duration
600 km
Total distance
10,000 m
Total climbing
★★★★☆
Difficulty
4–10 Riders
Riders
Ride beyond the tourist trail.
A fully supported gravel expedition through Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains, remote Berber villages, ancient caravan routes and the edge of the Sahara.
High Atlas passes
Climb into dramatic mountain terrain and remote valleys.
Desert-edge riding
Follow gravel tracks, oases and ancient caravan landscapes.
Moroccan hospitality
Stay in carefully selected riads, guesthouses and desert accommodation.
Accommodation
8 Days / 7 Nights carefully selected stays
Meals
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Guided riding
Guided riding stages
Support
Fully Supported Point-to-Point Gravel Expedition
Schedule
Private Groups & Seasonal Departures
Group
4–10 Riders
DAY 1
Welcome to Marrakech
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Arrive in Marrakech and transfer to a traditional riad in the heart of the Medina. Build bikes, complete equipment checks and meet the group before a traditional Moroccan welcome dinner. Wander the souks, experience the atmosphere of Jemaa el-Fnaa and prepare for the adventure ahead.
Arrive in Marrakech and transfer to a traditional riad in the heart of the Medina. Build bikes, complete equipment checks and meet the group before a traditional Moroccan welcome dinner. Wander the souks, experience the atmosphere of Jemaa el-Fnaa and prepare for the adventure ahead.
DAY 2
Tizi n'Tichka, Telouet & Aït Benhaddou
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After breakfast we leave Marrakech behind and climb into the High Atlas. A transfer takes us to the spectacular Tizi n'Tichka Pass, where the riding begins. A long descent through the Ounila Valley leads past ancient kasbahs, remote Berber villages and the historic settlement of Telouet before reaching Aït Benhaddou, one of Morocco's most iconic UNESCO World Heritage sites.
DAY 3
Across the Southern Atlas
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Leaving Aït Benhaddou behind, the route heads deeper into southern Morocco. Quiet gravel roads and remote mountain tracks link together isolated villages and hidden valleys as the landscape gradually transitions from mountain terrain towards the edge of the desert. The day finishes in Ouarzazate, known as the "Gateway to the Sahara", where traditional Moroccan hospitality awaits.
DAY 4
Oases, Kasbahs & The Draa Valley
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Today's stage explores one of Morocco's most remarkable landscapes. Climbing away from Ouarzazate, riders reach high desert plateaus before descending into the fertile Draa Valley. Palm groves, ancient kasbahs and traditional villages create a striking contrast against the surrounding mountains and desert terrain. Tonight's accommodation sits amongst the oasis settlements that have sustained travellers for centuries.
DAY 5
The Road to Zagora
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A true expedition stage. Following ancient caravan routes through the Draa Valley, the route links together oasis after oasis beneath the dramatic mountains of southern Morocco. Date palms, mud-brick villages and vast desert landscapes create an atmosphere unlike anywhere else in the world. As the day progresses the Sahara begins to reveal itself on the horizon.
DAY 6
Edge of the Sahara
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Today's stage takes us towards the edge of the Sahara Desert, following ancient caravan routes through remote settlements and dramatic desert landscapes. The final kilometres lead to M'Hamid, regarded as the last outpost before the true Sahara begins. Leaving the bikes behind, we transfer by 4x4 into the vast Erg Chegaga dunes where towering sand mountains stretch to the horizon. As the sun sets across the desert, there is time to explore the dunes, enjoy a traditional camel trek or simply absorb the silence and scale of one of the world's great wildernesses. Tonight we stay in a traditional Berber desert camp, sharing a Moroccan feast beneath an extraordinary blanket of stars far from roads, towns and artificial light. For many riders, this unforgettable evening becomes one of the defining memories of the entire expedition.
DAY 7
Return Through the Atlas
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The final riding day traces a spectacular route back towards the Atlas Mountains. Palm groves, desert valleys and mountain scenery combine into one final memorable stage before returning towards Marrakech. That evening we celebrate the expedition together with a farewell dinner and stories from the week.
DAY 8
Departure
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Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before airport transfers and onward travel. Leave Morocco with unforgettable memories of Berber hospitality, mountain passes, desert landscapes and one of the most unique gravel adventures anywhere in the world.
ACCOMMODATION
Where you’ll stay
More than somewhere to sleep.
Every overnight stop is selected to showcase the culture, hospitality and character of southern Morocco — from traditional riads and guesthouses to hotels and desert accommodation.
7 nights
Riads, guesthouses, hotels & desert stays
Morocco
High Atlas and desert-edge accommodation
Point-to-point
Luggage transfers handled throughout
Is this tour right for you?
Rider level
Experienced gravel / MTB riders
Typical day
Long mountain days
Bike
Gravel bike / MTB
Terrain
Mixed-surface mountain riding
Tyres
+40 mm
Rider reviews
★★★★★
Rated 5 stars by riders, guests
— Artjoms Hondozko, Trustpilot Review
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Essential information
LOGISTICS
Tour information
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Practical notes for this tour
See the essential information for this tour below.
ROUTE
Routes adapt to real conditions
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The crossing is refined around weather, trail conditions and group ability.
BIKES
Bike choice and travel logistics
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Gravel bikes are recommended; rentals and bike-box support may be arranged.
TRAVEL
Bike box transfer options
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Hard case transfer can be arranged where demand makes it viable.
What’s included
Everything covered for the official expedition dates.
8 Days / 7 Nights
Welcome dinner on arrival day
7 nights in carefully selected riads, guesthouses, hotels & desert accommodation
Daily breakfast
Daily lunch
Dinner every evening
6 fully guided riding stages
Professional expedition leader & local support crew
Dedicated support vehicle throughout the expedition
Daily luggage transfers between accommodation
Ride nutrition, drinks & snacks throughout every stage
2–3 scheduled feed stops per day
Mechanical assistance during every stage
Airport transfers from and to Marrakech Airport
GPX routes & navigation files
Professionally produced expedition roadbook
BiciRadVelo welcome pack
Shared expedition photo gallery
Traditional Moroccan farewell dinner
Not included
You organise these — we’ll help point you in the right direction.
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Flights
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Travel, medical, sports & cancellation insurance
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Bike rental (available on request)
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Alcoholic drinks and additional beverages
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Helmet, shoes and personal cycling equipment
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Mechanical repairs requiring replacement parts
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Accommodation before or after the expedition
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Personal purchases, souvenirs & gratuities
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