Highlights
- Moon-like stone desert just 40 minutes from Marrakech
- Flowing gravel descents with Atlas views
- Lunch in a Berber desert camp
- Optional sunset finish
What awaits you
Rolling stone-desert tracks with the snow-capped High Atlas on the horizon, finishing with lunch in a desert camp.Your guide adapts the pace to the group, with regular stops for photos, water and stories about the places you ride through. The route can be shortened or extended on the day.
All bikes are serviced after every ride and fitted to you before the start.
Itinerary
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Transfer from Marrakech to Agafay
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Gravel bike set-up and skills check
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Northern loop over the ridgelines
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Lunch and rest at a desert camp
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Southern loop towards Lalla Takerkoust
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Transfer back to Marrakech
Timings are a guide. Your guide adapts the pace to the group and the weather.
Route
Starts at Lalla Takerkoust road, Agafay
Watch the ride
What’s included
- Pick-up and drop-off at your riad or hotel in Marrakech
- Certified local guide
- Bike and helmet rental
- Water and seasonal fruit
- Photos from the ride
Not included
- Lunch unless stated
- Personal travel insurance
- Tips for your guide
What to bring
- Closed shoes
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Light layer for the mountains
- Small backpack
- Cash for tips and souvenirs
Season
September to June. Summer rides start at sunrise.