A classic north-south atlas crossing, biking along jeep tracks

The Central High Atlas is one of the most unspoilt and beautiful of Morocco's mountain regions. On this biking adventure we take on some challenging climbs and superb descents en route from the verdant valley of Ait Bougmez to the striking Dades Gorge in the Moroccan south. The variety of landscape is staggering - from stark mountains and fertile valleys, to rocky gorges, to rivers and pine forests and isolated windswept plateaux. Nights are spent in basic "gite" accommodation, with a night's wilderness camping and a night spent in a local family house. There's also the challenge of a 100km "century ride" on the last day, as well as the sights of Marrakech and the Ouzoud Falls to be experienced and explored. Suitable for those with some MTB experience and a good level of fitness.

Meadows, gorges and verdant plateaux en route from Ait Bougmez to the Dades Gorge

10 Days
6 days biking

Trip grades explained


	Day 1 : Arrive Marrakech
	Day 2 : Transfer to Ait Bougmez via the Ouzoud Falls, downhill ride
	Day 3 : Singletrack ride through Ait Bougmez valley
	Day 4 : Bike 53km to Telmest
	Day 5 : 22km descent to the "La Catedrale" rock - afternoon exploring
	Day 6 : Bike through gorge to Anergui, afternoon plateau climb
	Day 7 : Ride 40km towards Imilchil, 4X4 transfer to Agoudal
	Day 8 : 100km ride down to the Dades Gorge
	Day 9 : Return to Marrakech; time to explore the ancient city
	Day 10: Depart Marrakech

10 days / 9 nights
6 days’ fairly strenuous mountain biking
2 nights hotel, 4 nights gite, 1 night wilderness camping, 1 night local family house, 1 night maison d'hotes
tour leader and/or local biking guide
4x4 vehicle supported
Bike hire available
fantastic mountain scenery, tough climbs and long, fast descents