What is Ramadan, and how does it affect travel?

Ramadan is the holy month during which Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. While most restaurants are closed for lunch, travel is still possible. It’s respectful for non-Muslims to avoid eating, drinking, or smoking in public during the fast.

How does Ramadan impact dining and alcohol availability?

Many restaurants close for lunch, but those catering to tourists remain open. Alcohol can be purchased in supermarkets with a passport, and some bars and restaurants serve alcohol. However, Moroccan citizens are restricted from buying or consuming alcohol during this time.

What is Eid al-Fitr, and how does it affect travel?

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is a major holiday when most businesses close for up to a week. Transport is often crowded as people travel to visit family.

Are there any special considerations for tourists during these holidays?

It’s advisable to plan ahead for dining and transportation. Be aware of local customs and try to respect the cultural practices observed during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr.

Do You Offer Group Booking Discounts?

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How do you accommodate large groups?

Large groups are welcome! We handle all the details for your walking holiday, whether you’re a couple or a group of 16 or more. Contact us for assistance and enjoy a hassle-free experience.

Where will I stay in Marrakech?

On the first and last days of your stay, you’ll be accommodated in a hotel or riad near the famous Djemaa el-Fna square, close to the heart of Marrakech’s old medina.

What is the accommodation like during the trek?

During the trek, you’ll stay in 2-person tents, mountain huts, or guesthouses, depending on the time of year and trek conditions.

What is the difficulty level of the walking and trekking tours?

The terrain is generally easy, involving walking and trekking along mule trails, tracks, or sand. Daily walks range from 3 to 6 hours, and we progress at the group’s pace.

Are there any seasonal considerations?

In winter, some mountain passes may be blocked by snow, which could require adjustments to the itinerary.

Is climbing Mount Toubkal (4167 m) part of the tour?

Climbing Mount Toubkal is optional. It is scheduled at the end of the tour when you are well-acclimated to the altitude, making it accessible to most participants.

Mountain Bike in South Morocco: An Adventure Awaits

8 Days Mountain Bike Tour in South Morocco

Tour Overview

Discover the diversity of Morocco on an 8-day mountain bike tour in South Morocco, riding from the Atlas Mountains to desert landscapes. This guided cycling adventure combines off-road trails, Berber villages, kasbahs, oases, and Saharan scenery, offering one of the most complete mountain biking experiences in Morocco.
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Start & End: Marrakech (or Ouarzazate on request)
Region: High Atlas – Anti-Atlas – Draa Valley – Sahara
Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging
Best Time to Ride: October to April

Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas – Aït Ben Haddou

Transfer from Marrakech across the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Start cycling on dirt roads and tracks near Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its kasbah architecture.
Distance: 20–30 km
Terrain: Dirt roads & easy trails
Overnight: Guesthouse / Riad
Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Aït Ben Haddou – Ounila Valley – Telouet

Ride through the scenic Ounila Valley, passing traditional Berber villages and colorful rock formations. Visit the historic Telouet Kasbah, once an important political center in southern Morocco.
Distance: 35–40 km
Terrain: Mixed trails & valley tracks
Overnight: Guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Telouet – Siroua Mountains – Taznakht

Cycle into the remote Siroua Mountains, a volcanic range between the High Atlas and Anti-Atlas. Discover isolated villages and wide open plateaus before reaching Taznakht, known for Berber carpet weaving.
Distance: 40 km
Terrain: Mountain trails & gravel roads
Overnight: Guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Taznakht – Anti-Atlas – Foum Zguid

Today’s ride takes you through the Anti-Atlas Mountains, with dramatic rock landscapes and desert views. Descend towards Foum Zguid, a frontier town at the edge of the Sahara.
Distance: 40–45 km
Terrain: Gravel & desert tracks
Overnight: Hotel / Guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Foum Zguid – Lake Iriki – Desert Camp

An unforgettable mountain biking day across the dried Lake Iriki, riding through vast desert plains. Reach a Sahara desert camp in the afternoon and enjoy sunset, traditional food, and music.
Distance: 30–35 km
Terrain: Desert tracks
Overnight: Desert camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Desert Camp – Draa Valley – Zagora
Ride towards the lush Draa Valley, Morocco’s longest oasis, lined with palm groves and ancient ksour. Arrive in Zagora, a historic desert town once a caravan stop.
Distance: 35–40 km
Terrain: Oasis paths & dirt roads
Overnight: Riad / Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Zagora – Jbel Saghro Mountains

Cycle into the dramatic Jbel Saghro Mountains, known for their lunar landscapes and nomadic culture. Enjoy quiet trails, volcanic rock formations, and wide desert views.
Distance: 35–40 km
Terrain: Rocky mountain trails
Overnight: Guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8: Saghro – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

After a short morning ride, transfer to Ouarzazate and continue back to Marrakech. The tour ends in the afternoon, concluding your 8-day mountain bike adventure in South Morocco.
Meals: Breakfast

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The Great South Morocco Mountain Bike Tour invites you to explore an authentic Morocco, crossing the beautiful High Atlas Mountains, the Draa valley with his kasbahs and the breathtaking dry plateau of Jebel Saghro. Each day’s guided ride is full of magical discoveries as you explore some of Morocco’s most scenic landscapes by mountain bike. Beginning and ending in Marrakech, this tour will introduce you to authentic Moroccan culture, cuisine, and way of life.

Trip Highlights

Explore the Atlas Mountains, Drâa Valley and the rolling sand dunes of the Sahara desert by mountain bike.
Discover the incredible landscapes of Jebel Saghro and cross the famous col Tazazert.
Experience the colourful exotic city of Marrakech where the tours starts and ends.
Stay in comfortable hotels and guesthouses and savour local delicacies at each stop along the way.

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Day 01 :

Arrive

Arrive in Marrakech where you’ll be met by your guide at the airport before transferring to your hotel in Marrakech.

Day 02 :

Marrakech, Telouat and Kasbah Ait Benhedou

After breakfast you’ll set out in a 4x4 vehicle headed towards the Atlas Mountains. You’ll pass by the Tizi N'Tichka (2260m) the highest of all roads in North Africa, where you’ll enjoy a beautiful landscape and find numerous stalls selling rocks and fossils. Shortly after, you’ll return by a small road to the village of Telouet, where you’ll visit the ancient Kasbah built in 1880 by one of the masters of southern Morocco, El Haj Thami the Mezouari. Here begins your bike tour through the beautiful valley Ounila. Cross a semi-desert landscape through different Berber villages to reach the large Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and the setting for many films. After checking into your hotel, it’s time to walk around the village, drink tea and enjoy the charm of the area until dinner time.

Day 03 :

Ouarzazate and Agdz

This morning you’ll ride through the valley of the Drâa up to Agdz where a short transfer will take you to the spectacular pass Tizi-n-Tinififft (1160m / 5445 ft). Here, you’ll enter the old and dry Anti Atlas Mountains with a lunar landscape of strange rock formations. Your cycling starts with a short descent on a paved road with magnificent views. After crossing a small river you’ll take a smooth ‘piste’ (dirt road) around the base of Jebel Kissane, passing through ‘palmeries’ and isolated Berber villages. Small tracks and trails will take you through the valley of the Drâa to the village of Tin-Zouline.

Day 04 :

Explore Draa Valley

Today’s biking is truly beautiful as you explore the green valley of Draa with its endless date palms. Exploring the ‘palmeries’ leads to a nice ‘piste’ nestled below the dramatic, near vertical brown valley walls. Later, pass by the village of Benizouli before ending up in the small village of Imi-n-Ouassif. Here you are close to the Sahara desert and can enjoy a visit to the sand dunes of Tinfou.

Day 05 :

Atlas to N’kob

Today you’ll mountain bike through the Anti Atlas to N’kob Over the pass Tizi-n-Drâa to the remote and small city of N’kob. Leaving the green Drâa valley behind, you’ll enter the dry mountains of the Jebel Saghro. In N’kob you’ll stay in a traditional ‘auberge’.

Day 06 :

Jebel Saghro to Dades Gorges

Today is the big day: you’ll cross the mountains and conquer the isolated pass Tizi-n-Tazazert (2200m/ 7217 ft). From N’kob a dirt road takes you to the volcanic gateway of Babn-Ali and from there it is a heavy climb to the pass. But the view on top, with the snow-capped High Atlas Mountains on the horizon, make the hard work worthwhile. A spectacular descent will bring you to the Berber village of Tagdilt. Here you’ll spend your last night in ‘the middle of nowhere’.

Day 07 :

Roses Valley – Tichka Pass – Marrakech

After breakfast drive back to Marrakech across Tichka pass (2260m), arrival in the late afternoon, check into your hotel or Riad, with an overnight stay and breakfast. The afternoon will bring an opportunity to visit some monuments, souks, or simply relax by the pool.

Day 08 :

Marrakech – Airport

According to your flight times you will be transferred to the airport by your guide. Fly back to your destination with sweet memories of Morocco!

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