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Mountain Bike
Imlil, Atlas Mountains

Enduro day mountain biking from Marrakech through the 2400m high mountain passes of the High Atlas Mountains.

A challenging day biking tour in the Atlas Mountains, could be one of the highlights of your entire trip in Morocco, explore the Atlas Mountains by bike. The ride itself is just spectacular endless descents of fast gravel off-road single track and donkey tack, we offer an unrivalled off road experience through striking landscapes of jogged mountains and gorges.

Adventurous mountain bikers looking to explore the High Atlas Mountains. Beginner with a reasonable level of fitness will enjoy this adventurous ride as much as experienced riders.

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.

Start point

You will be collected from your accommodation in Marrakech at 09:00.

Finish point

You will be transferred back to Marrakech for around 16:00 at the end of your adventure.

What to Expect

Day 1: Imlil & Azzaden valley
After berber tea we star tour trek up to Tizi Mzik at 2400m, our bikes will be carried by mules until the pass of Mzik where we start our singletrack cycling towards Azib Tamsoult to visit the waterfalls Ighouliden, back down to the path and continue biking down to the colorful Azzaden valley, lunch in Tizi Oussem, the first Berber village of the Red valley, afterwards continue along the valley crossing several Berber villages.
From here you will have 2 option! change the direction and bike up along the off single track to reach Tizi N’Tacht breathtaking views over Oukaimeden summit and Berber villages of Ait Maizane valley, easy downhill biking to Imi Oughlad village, or ride along Azzaden valley to Ouirgane Valley via many Berber villages, transfer back to Marrakech.
This regular day-tour runs on a private basis every day of the week.

4-5 hours biking

Note: This itinerary and the duration of the activities are subject to change due to group abilities and preferences, and weather conditions and forecasts.

What Includes

, Private Transport from/to Marrakech, English Tour Guide, Lunch, Drinks, Bike hire + Helmet

Does not Include

, Travel Insurance, Tips, Any Private Expenses, Drinks and Items of personal nature

Bookable Extras

, Umbrella, Sunscreen, Entrance Fees

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