Starting Location
Journey through the heart of Morocco by bike on this fast-paced cycling tour. Pedal through the remote Hamada Desert of the Sahara and take on the exhilarating High Atlas descent through Berber heartland. Pass through cool oases and traditional villages, exploring the Medinas and kasbahs within, before uncovering the hidden gems of Marrakech.
Why we love this trip
- Cycle the Atlas Mountains - Take on the thrilling descent from the scenic High Atlas Mountain pass of Tizi N'Fedrhate.
- Camp in the Sahara - Ride into the dunes of the Sahara on camelback before spending a night under the stars.
- Explore the Red City - Get lost in the maze-like souks of majestic Marrakech.
- Multiple Departure Dates - Click the booking link to see all dates
Is this tour for you?
- This trip has been graded as moderate; a good basic level of fitness is required to undertake these cycling routes.
- We'll be traversing the Atlas Mountains with varied terrain - some roads may be bumpy or not very comfortable to cycle on with steep ascents and descents.
- Morocco has a diverse climate and can get very hot in the summer and quite cold in the winter, it's a good idea to check before you travel that you're packing appropriately.
- We've graded the accommodation for this trip as both simple and comfortable but it's worth noting that the standards might differ from home.
- Morocco is an Islamic country and so most locals observe Ramadan. During this time, there might be slight changes to our itinerary. For more details about travelling during Ramadan visit
General cycling information
On this tour we cycle 248 km/154.1 miles over 6 days (an average of 41 km/25.5 miles a day). The terrain is mainly flat or downhill on tarmac roads (90% tarmac, 10% dirt roads) and we use a bus to drive the steeper sections. We have graded the route as moderate.
Bike information
Your included bike is a 12 gear Scott Scale 980 trail mountain bike (2022 edition) with front suspension and disc brakes and will be the correct frame size for your height. A front frame bag for the storage of a mobile phone and small personal effects and a water bottle holder are both included as well as the facility to fit your own saddle and pedals if you wish to bring them. A support vehicle accompanies the rides throughout the tour. We provide spare parts and take care of the day to day maintenance. All you need to bring is your own helmet.
Electric bikes (Cube reaction hybrid pro 625) are available for an additional cost of £98 in 2024 and £125 in 2025. Please note these are subject to availability on a first come first served basis, we have a maximum capacity of five e-bikes per departure. Please note the cost is subject to change. If this is a condition of your booking please mention it at time of sale.
Electric bikes (Cube reaction hybrid pro 625) are available for an additional cost of £98 in 2024 and £125 in 2025. Please note these are subject to availability on a first come first served basis, we have a maximum capacity of five e-bikes per departure. Please note the cost is subject to change. If this is a condition of your booking please mention it at time of sale.
Cycling grade
Moderate
Quick Links
Whilst we do our best to ensure information about listed holidays is accurate, Cycle Touring Org is not responsible for errors. Please talk directly with the holiday company if you have any questions.
All holiday purchases are made directly with the holiday company, Cycle Touring Org is not involved in any part of the booking process and does not take payments.