Mountain biking in southern Morocco
We invite you to discover southern Morocco between Telouet and Zagora by mountain bike.
You'll depart from Telouet, located at an altitude of 1,870 meters. There you'll find the kasbah, which once served as the residence of the Glaoui of Marrakech. A visit to Telouet is extraordinary: you'll wander from courtyard to courtyard, passing through arcades with finely carved decorative elements and marble inlaid with faience.
Then you will take the old caravan route which will lead you to the waterfall loop and finally end up at the gates of the desert not far from Zagora.
This hike is also a journey to encounter the Berber people through the sublime landscapes of southern Morocco.
Disconnect from your daily routine, forget the stress of everyday life, and return to simple things. A complete change of scenery is guaranteed, allowing you to rediscover yourself.
This trip to Morocco will allow you to discover... iconic places in Morocco, like Marrakech, "the pearl of the south" and its madness, its ceaseless activity, its noises and smells, but also the regions of the Dades Valley and Valley of Roses.
Each evening, enjoy a well-deserved rest in each of the stages with locals, or you will be given a superb welcome.
At each stage, genuine moments of discovery and sharing with the local Berber population of Ait are organized. BouguemezYou will be involved in daily tasks, including cooking to live and enjoy the village customs.
Enjoy a unique experience amidst magnificent and varied landscapes: stunning gorges, delightful gardens, beautiful villages, and fields of roses stretching as far as the eye can see.
The team on site will take great care to guide you, take you to secret places and prepare real feasts for lunches.
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Destination
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Start time
Marrakech-Menara International Airport -
Departure time
9:00 -
Arriving time
17:00
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Day 1
Arrival in Marrakech and welcome by our guide and driver, then transfer to the hotel.
In the evening, you can enjoy the incredible atmosphere of Jemaa el Fna square . Located at the entrance to the Medina , this triangular square, surrounded by restaurants, shops and public buildings, is a meeting point for the city's inhabitants, but also for people from elsewhere, especially in the evening when you can see snake charmers, storytellers and numerous musicians: an extraordinary atmosphere awaits you!
Night in a *** hotel in Marrakech, in a double room with breakfast.
Day 2
After breakfast, departure by 4x4 along the Ouarzazate road , passing through the Tizi N'Tichka pass at 2260m. This road offers absolutely magnificent views of the mountains.
After the Tichka pass, we leave the road to prepare the mountain bikes before descending into the gorges on the southern slope.
You will head towards the wide valley leading to Telouet (1780 m).
You will take the time to visit the magnificent kasbah of Pasha Glaoui in Telouet.
After lunch, there will still be a few kilometers to cover before arriving at the village of Tighza in the Atlas Mountains.
Overnight stay in a lodge.
Circuit of approximately 46 km - D+: approx. 250m
Day 3
On the old caravan route in the Ounila Valley , you will drive through hamlets clinging to the mountainside. Upon arrival at the Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou , you will enjoy a visit to one of the most impressive and best-preserved kasbahs in all of southern Morocco.
Camp in the Fint oasis.
Route with a majority of descent.
Transfer by vehicle from the kasbah to Fint or before if you wish.
Approximately 45 km - D +: approx. 400m
Day 4
Short transfer to reach " the waterfall loop ".
You will resume your mountain bike ride in the vicinity of D'Jbel Sarhro , on a track bordering the Draa wadi, making its way between mountain folds and a valley continually bordered by cultivated fields, palm groves and dotted with a series of kasbahs built in rammed earth.
Camp at Targua.
Approximately 60 km - mostly downhill.
Day 5
The track winds between gardens and palm groves, and the arid hills that border the Draa Valley.
Numerous encounters with the local population.
Camp.
Approximately 50 km - little elevation gain.
Day 6
Cultivated fields and palm groves stretch out before you. Here and there, a kasbah or a ksour made of rammed earth will appear along the track. A route that will allow you to discover oasis life.
Our journey ends not far from Zagora , the "gateway to the desert"...
A little further from Zagora, the surreal dunes of Tinfou welcome us for our bivouac under a traditional "khaïma" tent.
Approximately 60 km - very little elevation gain.
Day 7
Return by vehicle to Marrakech.
You arrive there in the afternoon, which will allow you to take the time to get lost in the small alleyways of the Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
You can take the opportunity to do some souvenir shopping in the small shops around town.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 8
Transfer to the airport
This trip is led by a professional , French-speaking guide who will be delighted to show you their magnificent country in the best possible way. A whole team will take care of setting up and taking down the campsite each evening and preparing lunch and dinner. You'll be charmed by the kindness and good humor of everyone involved, who will make this trip a truly dreamlike experience.
In the end, all you have to do is walk and let yourself be guided!
Pack a soft-sided travel bag with a side zipper or a frameless backpack. Avoid hard-sided bags and suitcases.
In this bag, here's what you absolutely must have:
- A small backpack for the day's essentials
- A pair of suitable mountain biking shoes. Avoid new shoes (blisters). Slip on sneakers at the end of the day.
- A good warm sleeping bag and a tracksuit for the night (nights are cool at altitude)
- Warm anorak and warm pullovers or fleece, rain cape (storms possible)
- Hat, shorts or bermudas, wool socks, headlamp with spare battery and bulb,
- Survival blanket.
In your small backpack: 2 water bottles of at least one liter, pocket knife, toilet paper, lighter, sunscreen and lip balm, sunglasses.
At the start of the season: Gloves, hats, very good mountain sleeping bag, Placier sunglasses.
A first-aid pharmacy will be available during the tour. However, it is recommended that you bring your usual medications and a personal first-aid kit: elastic bandages, iodine alcohol, compresses, arnica, aspirin, intestinal antiseptic, small scissors, tweezers, hydroclonazone or Micropur for water purification, activated charcoal or brewer's yeast (to maintain intestinal flora), etc.
From 750 € per person
For single people, for people wishing for separate rooms, a supplement will be indicated when the quote is drawn up.
In all cases, these prices are given as an indication only; depending on your requests and availability on site, a precise quote will be drawn up before booking.
The price includes :
- Airport transfers to Marrakech and from Marrakech to the airport
- luggage transport
- supervision by a state-certified mountain and mountain biking guide
- the services of the local team at the bivouacs
- 4x4 transfers during the stay
- All camping equipment except sleeping bags
- Full board accommodation during the stay (meals in Marrakech are not included).
The price does not include:
- Flight from France to Marrakech
- Multi-risk epidemic insurance
- the drinks
- personal expenses
- Meals in Marrakech (approximately €10-15 per meal)
- tips
- The supplement for a single room/tent.