Mountain Bike Tour in the Atlas Mountains Itinerary

Day 1 Marrakech to the Imlil Valley

The tour begins when you get picked up in Marrakech and transfer to Imlil where the riding begins. It’s a steep start to the top of the Tizi n’Tamaterte Pass at an altitude of 2300m, with incredible panoramic views of the Toubkal peak and Sublime Mountain.

After taking a break, go off-road to ride along the Imenan Valley through remote Berber villages. You’ll spend the night at a local guesthouse in Imlil and experience Moroccan hospitality.
Overnight Location: Guesthouse in Imlil
Distance: 36km
Meals: Lunch, dinner

Day 2 Ouirgane National Park

After breakfast, you’ll head out along a dirt road that zigzags through the Azzaden Valley, riding to the Tinzert village perched at the top of the beautiful Ouirgane National Park. The ride today follows an easy trail and dirt roads all the way to Ouirgane National Park, where you can enjoy the spectacular scenery of this region, including lush valleys, lakes, soaring snow-capped peaks, and dramatic stone formations.
Overnight Location: Guesthouse in Ouirgane
Distance: 39km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 3 Ride to Ait Zitoune and Hammam

Leaving Ouirgane National Park behind, ride down through vast groves of olive trees to reach Tizi Ouzla and enter the Amizmiz Valley, passing many traditional small villages on the way.

You’ll follow a smooth dirt road all the way to Ait Zitoune, where you get the unique experience of enjoying a traditional Hammam (bath and steam room) to cleanse yourself after a long day’s ride.
Overnight Location: Guesthouse in Ait Zitoune
Distance: 36km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4 Kik Plateau and Asni

Today’s ride gives you a nice climb up to the Kik Plateau, a rocky and rugged highland that shows off some of the area’s most beautiful scenery. While you pass through the plateau’s many small villages, you’ll get to meet the local people and their animals surrounded by the inspiring backdrop of the Atlas Mountains.

Ride over the Tizi to get to Asni and spend the night in a guesthouse in the village of Aslda.
Overnight Location: Guesthouse in Aslda
Distance: 30km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5 Return to Marrakech

Soak up your last moments on your bike as you leave Asni and head back towards Marrakech. You ride from Aslda through Moulay Brahim to reach Tahnaoute, where the group enjoys a great lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, you transfer back to Marrakech where the tour officially ends.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: 18km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch