Enduro 8-Day MTB Biking tour Morocco
Overview
Push your gravity skills to the limit on our 8-Day Morocco Enduro MTB Tour. This is not a standard cross-country ride; it is a high-alpine, technical expedition designed for experienced riders who crave vertical drops, rugged rock gardens, and endless singletrack descents.
Starting from the high-altitude ski resort of Oukaimeden (2660m), you will traverse the jagged peaks and deep gorges of the High Atlas. Conquer technical ridgelines, fly through ancient Berber villages on ancient mule tracks, and navigate the remote canyons of the Azzaden and Amizmiz valleys. With full support vehicles and expert local guides, this tour delivers a dynamic, high-energy biking experience that captures the raw, rugged soul of Morocco’s mountain wilderness.
Trip facts:
Trip length : 8 days / 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 single-track 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 Expedition Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech Arrival – Airport transfer and welcome to your traditional Riad in the heart of the Medina.
Day 2: Oukaimeden Descent (2660m) – Shuttle to the ski resort. A technical climb to Tizi Addi followed by a massive singletrack descent through the Tachedirt Valley to Imlil.
Day 3: Tizi Mzik (2400m) – Mule-supported climb to the pass before launching into a steep, difficult singletrack drop through the beautiful Red Valley of Ouazzaden.
Day 4: Amizmiz Gorge Run – Cash in on your altitude with incredibly fast sections through remote villages and a spectacular ribbon of singletrack through a deep gorge.
Day 5: Olive Groves & High Plateaus – Cycle through ancient olive groves, share tea with a local family, and tackle a 300m vertical climb to a hidden high plateau.
Day 6: The Riverbed Challenge – Fast, flowing singletrack that becomes increasingly technical as it drops into a dry riverbed—pure slalom riding at full speed.
Day 7: The Final Ridge – A last epic climb for a panoramic view of the Atlas range, followed by a legendary singletrack descent ending in Ouirgane.
Day 8: Departure – Final breakfast in the Red City and private transfer to Marrakech Airport.
What’s Included
- 2 Nights hotel/Riad in Marrakech based on BB
- Professional Expert-Level Enduro Guide
- Full Support 4WD Vehicle & Mechanic Assistance
- 7 Nights Accommodation (Riads, Mountain Lodges & Gites)
- Mule Support for high-altitude bike transport
- All meals and trail refreshments during cycling stages
- Hammam session for muscle recovery (Day 4)
Does not Include
- Travel Insurance
- Tips
- Any Private Expenses
- Drinks and Items of personal nature
- Meals in Marrakech
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 adventure, you will be staying in a Guest house in the Berber village, but we can also update the accommodation suits your needs.