Atlas Mountains Enduro 3-Day Tour
Overview
Welcome to Singletrack Heaven. Our 3-day Atlas Mountains Enduro Tour is a high-intensity expedition curated specifically for the experienced mountain biker. If you crave vertical drops, technical rock gardens, and high-speed flow, this is your definitive Moroccan riding experience.
Traverse the jagged heart of the High Atlas, where hundreds of miles of ancient mule tracks become your playground. You will conquer high-altitude ridges above the Ouirgane Valley, navigate the “Gold Trails” of Tikhfist, and launch off natural jumps on the limestone Kik Plateau. This is more than a ride; it is a fully supported immersion into Morocco’s most challenging terrain, backed by legendary Berber hospitality and world-class guidance. Big mountains, big singletrack—unforgettable adventure.
Trip facts:
Trip length : 3-day / 2 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 Enduro Experience
Day 1: Gateway to the Atlas (Asni to Ouirgane) – Start in the market town of Asni. Tackle a steady climb from Tamadout before launching into a rocky technical descent past traditional salt mines. Wind through lush garden terraces on tight singletracks before reaching our Eco Lodge in Ouirgane.
Day 2: The Ameslane Ridge (2100m) – A high-altitude mission! 4WD transfer to the remote village of Ameslane (1800m). Conquer a steep climb to 2100m followed by a massive, fluid descent through high forest tracks and the “solid gold” trails of Tikhfist to the Ouirgane lake shore.
Day 3: Kik Plateau Natural Velodromes – Elevation atop the limestone Kik Plateau for high-speed fun. Navigate sweeping meadows awash with flowers, hitting natural jumps and fast-rolling berms with snow-capped Toubkal views before a final descent back to Marrakech.
What’s Included
- Professional Expert-Level Enduro Guide
- Full Support 4WD Vehicle & Mechanic Assistance
- 2 Nights in a Premium Mountain Eco Lodge
- High-Quality Enduro MTB & Helmet Hire
- All meals and trailside refreshments
- Private Round-trip Transport from Marrakech
Does not Include
- Travel Insurance
- Tips
- Any Private Expenses
- Drinks and Items of personal nature
- 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.