Saghro 8-Day Morocco MTB Tour
Overview
Immerse yourself in a legendary 8-day E-bike adventure through the soul of South Morocco. This sustainable journey takes you from the bustling Medina of Marrakech across the snow-capped High Atlas Mountains, descending into the prehistoric Draa Valley and the golden dunes of the Sahara Desert.
Our premium electric mountain bikes allow you to navigate ancient mule tracks and dusty off-roads with ease. You will explore UNESCO World Heritage sites like Ait Benhaddou, visit the remote Kasbah Telouet, and share mint tea with traditional Berber families in villages untouched by time. This is a journey of a lifetime, combining rugged trail riding with authentic cultural immersion and legendary desert hospitality.
Trip facts:
Trip length : 8 days / 7 nights
Group size : Min 2, max 12 persons
Location
This bike adventure takes place in the South of Morocco, 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 off road 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 south of Morocco offers you a multitude of breath-taking landscapes. Besides the panorama of wild mountains in the Atlas mountain range, you will discover the expanse of the Sahara with its Bedouin villages and admire the incomparable starry sky. Palm groves and avenues of almond trees line the road. Along the Atlantic Coast you discover strange rock formations, magnificent sandy beaches and azure blue colours. For sure you won’t miss the mysterious atmosphere of the 1001 nights in Marrakech and the Bedouin towns… This bike tour has many surprises in store for you!
The Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech Arrival – Airport transfer and welcome to your traditional Riad in the heart of the Medina.
Day 2: High Atlas Crossing – Drive via the Tizi N’Tichka pass (2260m) to Telouet. Start your ride through the stunning Ounila Valley toward Ait Benhaddou.
Day 3: Oases of Skoura – Explore the world-famous UNESCO clay settlements before riding through the Skoura palm groves to Kasbah Amridil.
Day 4: Dades Gorges & Nomadic Life – Traverse the Taslmante Valley and Boutgherar to visit nomadic Berber families living in ancient caves.
Day 5: Volcanic Jbel Saghro – Conquer the technical Tizi N’Tzazert pass (2200m) with panoramic views of the volcanic mountain range.
Day 6: Draa Valley to Zagora – Ride through lush watermelon and honey fields. Trade your bike for a camel and sleep under the stars in a Sahara desert camp.
Day 7: The Great Oasis Ride – Cycle under thousands of palm trees through the Draa Valley oases before returning to Marrakech.
Day 8: Departure – Final souk shopping and transfer to Marrakech Airport.
What’s Included
- 2 Nights Hotel/Riads in Marrakech on BB
- Professional English-Speaking MTB Guide
- Full Support Vehicle & Mechanical Assistance
- All Airport Transfers & Private Ground Transport
- 7 Nights Accommodation (Riads, Guesthouses, and Sahara Desert Camp)
- All meals during cycling stages
- Premium Full-Suspension E-Bike Hire (available as extra)
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 hotels & riads, but we can also update the accommodation suits your needs.