Highlights
- Tizi n’Fourna pass at 2,200 m
- A long descent through a chain of Berber villages
- Nights in mountain gîtes and family homes
- Hardtail bike and helmet included
What awaits you
This short circuit takes you over two passes above 1,800 m and through more than a dozen Berber villages in the western High Atlas, without the need for a full week off. Nights are spent in simple mountain gîtes and family homes, meals are cooked by our team, and a support vehicle carries the bags.You set the daily distance: the guide can shorten or extend each stage on the day.
Itinerary
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Marrakech – Anamrou (38 km)
Pick-up at 8:00 and a drive to Khmissa, where the riding starts. Over the Imi Ouadar pass to Teurken (1,850 m) for lunch, then through Ait Aatman to Anamrou (1,800 m). Night in a mountain gîte.
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Anamrou – Ait Zitoun (34 km)
Past Anerni and over the Tizi n’Fourna (2,200 m), then a long descent through Infagen, Angal, Tafgart and Tizgui down to Ait Zitoun (1,000 m). Night with a local family or in a gîte.
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Ait Zitoun – Tizi Wadou – Ouirgane – Marrakech (52 km)
Through the villages of Tougramane, Tiferwine and Agdour n’Kik to the Tizi Wadou (1,700 m), lunch in Asni and a last stretch to Tassa Ouirgane, where we load the bikes for Marrakech.
Timings are a guide. Your guide adapts the pace to the group and the weather.
Route
Starts at Marrakech
Historic sites along the way
Tinmel Mosque
12th century · 19 km from the route
The restored Almohad mosque in the Nfis valley, a highlight of the Tizi n’Test road climb.
Watch the ride
Photos from this tour
What’s included
- Airport transfers in Marrakech
- Local guide
- Cook and support team
- Support vehicle with driver all along the route
- Luggage transported between overnight stops
- Accommodation as listed in the itinerary
- All meals during the tour
- Water and snacks during the rides
- Hardtail mountain bike and helmet
Not included
- Meals in Marrakech
- Drinks and alcohol
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips for guides and drivers
What to bring
- Cycling shoes or sturdy trainers
- Padded shorts and gloves
- Warm layer and rain jacket
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Small backpack or hydration pack
Season
September to June
