MOUNTAIN BIKING MOROCCOM'Goun Valley Mountain Bike Trip
through Central High Atlas
Difficulty
Medium
Min Age
14 +
Duration
7 Days
Somewhere between the rose gardens of Kelaa M’Gouna and the volcanic silence of Djebel Saghro, this m’goun valley bike trip stops feeling like a bike trip and starts feeling like an expedition. Seven days, changing landscape by landscape: fragrant valleys, red canyon walls, and nights spent in homes and tents far from anywhere resembling a hotel.
This isn’t a route with a safety net the whole way. On day five, the support vehicle drops away entirely, mule paths only, ancient rock carvings, and a stretch of the High Atlas that sees almost no other riders. By the time you reach the Draa Valley on the final day, green with palm oases after days of red rock and volcanic ridgelines, you’ll understand why this m’goun valley bike trip has a reputation among riders who’ve done it.
Departure / Ending Location: Marrakech
Departure Time: 9 AM
Includes & Excludes
✔️ Transport pick us from Marrakech and get us back to Marrakech
✔️ Assistance Transport Minivan to pick us some times from place to place (for big group)
✔️ Accommodations
✔️ All Meals during this Trip & Mineral Water
✔️ Full suspensions Mountain Bike with Helmet
✔️ English and French speaking local guide
❌ Travel Inssurance
❌ Drinks
❌ Accommodation in Marrakech
Essential Equipment
We recommend packing the following items:
– Normal daily clothes
– Padded cycling shorts and gloves
– Breathable top or cycling jersey
– Sunglasses/eye protection
– Stiff-soled shoes suitable for cycling
– Waterproofs and long cycling trousers
– For the earlier departures you may need some warmer layers
– Sun cream
PER PERSON
800 €
Tour
Itinerary
Depart
Day 1
Marrakech—Hotel or Riad
Meet by ourselves on your arrival in Morocco airport then have a 30 minute transfer to the Hotel to evening accommodation a comfortable Hotel in the centre of Marrakech, n this arrival day no activities are planed, So we will have just dinner together and discuss the first days of our trip.
Day 2
Marrakech –telouet –Ait ben haddou-Ouarzazate
Early in the morning we depart in a 4×4 or minibus heading south. At the breath taking Tizi-n-Tichka pass we turn left towards Telouet Oases. The track ends at famous Ksar Ait Ben haddou where we load our bikes on the vehicles for a transfer to Ouarzazate.
(Long tour: 63 km, 39 miles and 631 meters, 2070 feet pos. Short tour:35 km, 22 miles)
Distance coverd: 63K / 39 miles
meals include: breakfast, lunch ,and dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Ouarzazate
We depart for an incomparable adventure! A transfer takes us to Kelaa Mgouna, known for it’s annual rose festival. Our route takes us over a desert plateau toward the first pass of the High Atlas. A long climb brings us to the Talouite pass, from which we have a marvelous view over the Valley of the Birds. The landscape here is breath taking because of the contrast between the red soil and the green of the oases. Next we descend into the still untouched Talouite Valley, with its pristine landscape. Lunch is on the bank of the river. After lunch we cross the river and follow the splendid valley of El hot and With its traditional Kasbahs (Berber castles) lodging with local residents (Short tour: 35 km, 22 miles and 600 meters, 2000 feet pos. long tour:42 km, 40 miles and 922 metres, 3024 feet pos.)
Day 3
Dades Gorge—Mgoun River—Saghro Mountain range.
We follow the splendid Dades Gorge until the city Boulmane Dades. The long tour will cross the Mgoun River and will climb some passes. After the climb at Boulmane Dades, we have a nice view over the oases. We continue and cross over a large desert plateau. Perhaps we come across a group of nomad with their herds. We arrive in a small village at the feet of the Saghro Mountains. Lodging with a local resident
(Short tour: 40 km, 25 miles and 400 metres, 1300 feet pos.
Day 4
Saghro Mountain — Tazazarte 2500m — Bab Ali.
We ride into the volcanic Saghro Mountains, and climb to the Tazazarte Pass (2500 metre / 7490 feet). Lunch is in the pass, with a fantastic view. In the afternoon we have a long descent. We set up camp as we enter the canyons opposite the impressive rock formation Bab-n-Ali. Lodging in tents.
(40 km, 25 miles and 800 metres, 2600 feet pos) – after wards possibility to walk the cascades of Iminiougoulize.1hour
Day 5
Bab Ali — Iki village – Azib Amguis – N’kob.
We leave the unpaved road and follow a mule path through a scenic landscape. Now the route become even more challenging. The support vehicle is not present during this part of the trip. We travel further to the impressive rock of Bab n- Ali, and on to the Azib Amguis Valley. Lunch in N’kob. After lunch we can add about 45 km / 25 miles by climbing to passes. During this part we visit some rock drawings lodging with a local resident.
(Short tour: 37, 23 miles and 600 metres, 1968 feet pos Long tour: 80 km, 50 miles and 800 metres, 2624 feet pos)
Day 6
N’kob transfer to Marrakech.
After breakfast we load the bikes on the vehicles and drive to the splendid Draa Valley. We unload the bikes here and we ride the last short stage on our mountain bikes through one of the most beautiful Valleys of Morocco with a succession of traditional villages lying in green oases.
( 30 km / miles ) after lunch we drive to Marrakech via Tizi-n-Tichka pass where we check into your hotel or Riad.
Day 6
Transfer from hotel to the airport
this cycling adventure through Morocco comes to an end today. There are no activities planned and you are free to leave at any time the trip ends after breakfast. those on the group flights will be taken to the airport in time for their flight home.
Explore Marrakech if you have time before your flight. the best place to get a view over the square are the la Grand B Balcony du Cafe Glacier or cafe de france. you have to buy a drink. but at MAD 20 its’ worth it for a great view.
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LOCATION & HOURS
+212 670 855 815
+212 670 957 930 contact@bikinginmorocco.com
Douar Aroumd, Imlil, Asni, Al Haouz, Marrakech
Biking in Morocco is a locally owned tour company offering authentic cycling and trekking adventures across Morocco. Led by experienced local guides Abderrahim and Lahcen Idmansour, we share our knowledge, culture, and passion for Morocco to create memorable experiences for travelers from around the world.
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