Frequently Asked Questions About Cycling in Morocco

Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) offer ideal riding temperatures in both the High Atlas and the Sahara. Winter is great in the desert and the south, while summer is best for high mountain routes with early starts.

Each tour has a level from Easy to Expert. Easy tours suit anyone who rides now and then; Challenging and Expert tours involve long climbs on rough ground. Tell us your experience and we’ll suggest the right trip.

Yes. Our support vehicles carry non-riding companions and riders who want a break on the steep climbs. E-bikes are a great way to keep mixed groups together.

Citizens of more than 70 countries, including the US, Canada, the UK, the EU, Australia and New Zealand, can enter Morocco without a visa for up to 90 days. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your arrival date and have at least two blank pages. Entry rules can change, so check with your embassy or consulate before you book.

Morocco uses the Moroccan dirham (MAD). Hotels and larger restaurants take cards, but cash is essential in the medinas, souks and mountain villages. The easiest option is to withdraw dirhams from a bank ATM when you arrive.

Tourist SIM cards from Maroc Telecom, Orange and Inwi are sold at the international airports, and data top-ups are cheap (around 1 US dollar per GB). Make sure your phone is unlocked before you travel. Signal can drop in the mountains and desert, so download offline maps too.

Send a booking request from the tour page. We confirm availability within 24 hours and send the payment details. No payment is taken when you send the request.

The more people ride together, the lower the price per person. Each tour page shows the price per person for each group size and calculates your total automatically when you choose the number of riders. For 1–2 riders we send a personal quote.

Yes. Every tour can run as a private departure, and we design custom itineraries for families, clubs and companies. Use the private trip form.

Each tour page lists exactly what is included. In general: guide, support vehicle, transfers, accommodation and most meals. Bike rental, drinks and travel insurance are usually extra.

Most riders rent from our modern fleet of gravel, road, full-suspension mountain bikes and e-bikes, which saves airline fees. Bring your own pedals and saddle if you like; we fit every bike to you before the start. If you fly your own bike, we provide secure storage and help with assembly. Compare both options in bring your bike or rent.

Our e-bikes have high-capacity 500–625 Wh batteries that cover a full day of climbing. Batteries are charged overnight at the mountain guesthouses, and the support vehicle carries charged spares. More in e-bike tours in Morocco.

Our support van carries all heavy luggage, spare parts, tools, water and snacks. It also has air-conditioned seats for any rider who wants a rest on a hard climb, so nobody has to push beyond their limits.

Yes. Morocco is a stable and welcoming country with low crime, and rural communities are very hospitable to cyclists. Keep an eye on your belongings in crowded medinas, as you would in any big city. On tour, your guide and support vehicle are with you all day, and guides are first-aid trained.

Drivers on rural roads and mountain passes are used to sharing the road with cyclists, animals and local transport. On our guided tours, the support vehicle (véhicule d’assistance) escorts the group past busier stretches, and we transfer by van out of city traffic. Read our safety tips for more.

Yes, it is mandatory for all participants. Your policy must cover medical care while cycling and emergency repatriation from high altitude. Public medical facilities outside the big cities can be limited, so good cover really matters.

Normal cycling kit, bib shorts and jersey, is fine while you are riding. When you stop for tea or a meal, or walk through a traditional Berber village, pull a light pair of shorts and a shirt over your kit as a sign of respect.

Most active mosques are reserved for Muslim worshippers. The big exception is the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, which offers guided tours of the interior for non-Muslim visitors outside prayer times.

Always ask before photographing people, especially at rural markets. Accepting mint tea when it is offered is the classic sign of Moroccan hospitality. Use your right hand for eating, passing things and greeting.

No. Importing or flying a consumer drone without prior official authorisation is illegal, and unapproved drones are confiscated by customs at the airport. Leave it at home and enjoy the views with your camera or phone.

Adults can bring up to 200 cigarettes (or 50 cigars) and 1 litre of spirits or 2 litres of wine. Professional photo equipment must be declared on arrival. During your stay, never have spare passports, prescription medicine or high-value bike electronics sent to Morocco by international courier (DHL, FedEx): such parcels are often held or impounded at the border. Allowances can change, so check the latest rules with Moroccan customs before you travel.

To avoid stomach upsets, always drink bottled, purified or filtered water. Our support vehicles carry plenty of fresh bottled water and electrolytes on every riding stage.

Very. Slow-cooked tagines with vegetables and lean meat, couscous, fresh bread and harira soup help you recover, while dates, almonds and sweet mint tea give quick energy on the road. Read more in food on a Morocco bike tour.

Yes. Vegetable tagines, lentil and bean dishes (loubia), cooked salads and fresh fruit are everyday food in Morocco. Tell us before you travel so our team and the guesthouses can prepare suitable meals.