High Atlas Cycling Expedition
Six-day endurance cycling expedition crossing the High Atlas and Anti-Atlas mountain ranges.
Expedition Overview
About This Journey
The definitive Moroccan endurance cycling challenge. Six demanding days traversing the High Atlas, the Anti-Atlas, and the edge of the pre-Sahara. Designed for experienced endurance cyclists seeking demanding alpine climbs, 3,000 m passes, and dramatic canyon descents.
Trip Highlights
- ✦Six consecutive days of demanding mountain pass riding
- ✦Climb the legendary Tizi n’Tichka (2,260 m) and remote 3,000 m passes
- ✦Transition from alpine peaks to deep desert gorges and date palm valleys
- ✦Full 4x4 expedition vehicle with mobile bike workshop and luggage transfer
Expedition Standards & Details
Logistics, Accommodation & Sourcing
Day-by-Day Route
Detailed Itinerary
Marrakech to Ouarzazate via Tizi n’Tichka Pass
Climb the paved winding road over the High Atlas spine at Tizi n’Tichka (2,260 m) descending past Telouet Kasbah.
Draa Valley & Ancient Kasbahs
Roll down through the palm-shaded Draa Valley, riding gravel tracks alongside ancient clay fortresses.
Anti-Atlas Remote Crossing
Tackle the volcanic roads and rocky switchbacks of the Anti-Atlas range with vast southern horizons.
Dades River Gorge Stage
Ride the dramatic switchbacks of the Dades Gorge carved deep into the southern slopes of the High Atlas.
High Mountain Pass (3,000 m)
The queen stage: steep climbing to high gravel plateaus above 3,000 m with panoramic Atlas mountain views.
Final Descent toward Marrakech Plain
A sweeping final descent down the northern slopes of the Atlas before vehicle transfer into Marrakech.
Clarity & Transparency
What’s Included & Excluded
✓ What is Included
- ✔Expedition support vehicle & team bike mechanic
- ✔Professional Moroccan cycling guide
- ✔5 nights quality guesthouse and kasbah accommodation
- ✔All meals and on-bike nutrition
- ✔Luggage transfer and spare bike parts carriage
✕ What is Excluded
- ✖Personal bicycle and gear (rental gravel/road bikes on request)
- ✖Travel and rescue insurance
- ✖Alcohol and personal expenses
- ✖Tips
*Starting price estimate per person based on double occupancy. Actual quote depends on season, party size & private vs group format.
