8-Day Epic Singletrack Atlas Mountains
Overview
Leave the fire roads behind and conquer the best trails North Africa has to offer. Our 8-Day Epic Singletrack Tour is a pure, adrenaline-pumping expedition designed exclusively for experienced mountain bikers. This is a fully supported technical enduro and freeride journey through the raw heart of the High Atlas.
Prepare for an unparalleled biking experience where “no fire roads” is the rule. You will navigate technical ridge lines, high-alpine rock gardens, and ancient Berber mule tracks that have remained unchanged for centuries. From the technical descents of the Azzaden Valley to the “Natural Velodromes” of the Kik Plateau, this tour pushes your limits while rewarding you with awe-inspiring vistas of snow-capped peaks and hidden earthen villages. This is the definitive Moroccan singletrack bucket-list adventure.
Trip facts:
Trip length : 8-day / 7 nights
Group size : Min 2, max 12 persons
Location
This bike adventure takes place in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco, just a short drive from the vibrant city of Marrakech. The High Atlas Mountains are a spectacular setting for a mountain biking trip with hundreds of miles of dusty singletrack just waiting to be explored. With many years of experience guiding in the region, your local hosts can help you explore this region’s hidden riding potential.
The scenery makes for an impressive backdrop to your journey. The rugged and remote terrain has resisted the pressured of the modern world and feels like a window into a bygone era. Dramatic valleys offer vivid contrasts with the lush green irrigated fields along the valley bottom set against the barren rocky scree slopes that lead up to the snow-capped peaks.
The area is dotted with the villages and towns of the Berber people; their characteristic stone houses nestled picturesquely into steep hillsides. This region of Morocco remained isolated until the early 20th century and for a long time the fiercely independent local people resisted French colonisation. To this day the Berber people retain a strong sense of their unique identity and operate in many ways independently of the Moroccan government. The regions rich cultural heritage makes it the perfect destination for an adventure.
The Expedition Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech Arrival – Airport greeting and transfer to a traditional Riad in the historic city center.
Day 2: Imenane River Descent – Ascend the Tamatert Pass (2300m) for a high-altitude warm-up followed by a technical descent through narrow Berber villages above the Imenane River.
Day 3: Tizi Mezzik (2280m) – A mule-supported climb to the pass before launching into a difficult, steep singletrack descent through the beautiful Red Valley of Azzaden.
Day 4: The Gorge Mission – Tackle a substantially exposed ridgeline trail above an impressive gorge, featuring an epic 10km downhill run to the village of Imi n’Talat.
Day 5: Ridgeline Technicality – A “lung-buster” day featuring technical singletrack ridgeline ascents and high-grip rock gardens, ending in the village of Ait Ahmad.
Day 6: The Singletrack ‘Mega Day’ – A 45-minute climb (including a hike-a-bike section) leads to “Singletrack Heaven.” Fast, flowing, and twisting riverbed trails—pure slalom at full speed.
Day 7: Kik Plateau Natural Velodromes – Rapid cycling across limestone outcrops and rough mule trails. Experience the natural jumps of the plateau before descending to Marrakech.
Day 8: Departure – Final breakfast in the Medina and transfer to Marrakech Airport.
What’s Included
- Airport Transfers
- Professional Expert-Level MTB Guide
- Full Support Vehicle & Mechanic Service
- Mule Support for high-altitude bike transport
- 7 Nights Accommodation (Riads, Mountain Lodges & Gites)
- All meals and refreshments during cycling stages
- Hammam session for post-ride recovery (Day 4)
Does not Include
- Travel Insurance
- Tips
- Any Private Expenses
- Drinks and Items of personal nature
- Meals in Marrakech
- Bike hire (Full Suspension) + Helmet (available to rent from our bike shop)
Essential Equipment*
- Normal daily clothes
- Padded cycling shorts and gloves
- Breathable top or cycling jersey
- Sunglasses/eye protection
- Stiff-soled shoes suitable for cycling
- Waterproofs
- Long cycling trousers
- Warmer layers for earlier departures
- Sun cream
- Water bottle or Camelback
- Energy gels/Energy bars
*we recommend packing the following items
Energy cycling gels offer a quick form of crabs replenishment. Most contain the simple crab sugar, which is the fastest form of energy to replace glycogen. It’s suggested that people who cycle at a moderate intensity for more than 90 minutes, need to replace between 30g and 65g of carbohydrates per hour and we would thoroughly recommend bringing some of these with you, as well as some energy bars.
Accommodation
During this bike adventure, you will be staying in a Guest house in the Berber village, but we can also update the accommodation suits your needs.