Atlas Mountains Road Tour 2026
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Explore the rich colors of Morocco’s stunning landscapes and its vibrant culture. Spend eight days discovering the High Atlas Mountains on our new, extended tour.
atlas GRAND tour
When: 28 March - 04 April 2026 Duration: 7 days riding | 8 nights
Welcome to an unforgettable journey that will take you through Morocco's High Atlas Mountains.
Picture yourself winding through olive groves, tasting the local cuisine, and discovering small village’s hidden in the lush valleys. Explore vibrant souks and ancient Kasbah’s, feel the warm Saharan sun, and enjoy the camaraderie of your fellow cyclists along the way.
We’ve been exploring the Atlas for a few years now, and we’re proud to say this upcoming tour is the most exciting yet. Our newly curated 2026 tour is longer and packed with awe and exhilaration. We’ve added roads that don’t exist on the maps—routes that left us amazed when we stumbled upon them.
Every detail of this adventure has been carefully planned to ensure a seamless and truly authentic experience.
Our team, alongside knowledgeable local guides, will be with you every step of the way to make your journey unforgettable.
A support vehicle is always on hand — whether it’s providing ride food, mechanical and logistical assistance, or simply topping up your bidons.
After a day of riding, leave your bike with our expert mechanic and unwind in handpicked, authentic kasbahs that capture the spirit of the region. Each evening, we greet you with a rich feast of local dishes to recharge for another day on the bike.
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Day 0 - Arrivals
Day 1 - Ourika Valley - 110km / 2100m
Day 2 - Imlil - 85km / 2400m
Day 3 - Tizi n´Test - 135km / 2450m
Day 4 - Road to Sahara - 205km / 2500m
Day 5 - Aït Ben Haddou *(rest day) - 45km / 400m
Day 6 - Tizi n´Tichka - 170km / 3000m
Day 7 - Marrakech - 120km / 1500m
Day 8 - Departures
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Included in your trip:
7 overnight stays (6 riding days) in single occupation (breakfasts and dinners included).
*Standards of the hotels vary between three and four star Hotels.Fully supported rides: on-bike guide and vehicle support (*Ride food, basic spare parts and riders wet weather kit will be carried in the support car) - accessible throughout the day.
Mechanical support during and post rides - daily wash and spare parts provided.
Ride food - energy bars and drinks, hand crafted snacks. Coffee, lunches/picnic stops.
Airport transfers at the start of the trip - scheduled based on guests arrival times.
Not included:
Flights
We do not provide or include personal travel insurance, but it is mandatory for all guests to have suitable coverage for the activities that you are undertaking with us.
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The difficulty level of this trip is rated ★★★☆☆
A good level of fitness and confident bike-handling skills are required to fully enjoy this event. Although this is a road tour, some sections may be unpaved or have rough surfaces. For this reason, we highly recommend using modern road bikes fitted with 30 mm (or wider) tires.
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Arrivals - March 28th
We will welcome you at Marrakesh Menara International Airport (RAK), where we will provide a taxi transfer to our first accommodation - a kasbah in Tahanaout, at the foot of the Atlas Mountains. Our base for the first three nights of the event.
At the hotel, the team mechanic will help you prepare your bike for the event. In the evening, we will meet for a briefing before we sit down to our first traditional Moroccan dinner. -
Ourika Valley - 110km / 2100m
We start our tour with a loop stage, featuring a brand-new climb that takes us to the Kik Plateau. With its panoramic views of the Atlas, it serves as an official gateway to the mountains.Next comes our first high mountain challenge, climbing up to 1,800 m. From the summit, a long descent takes us into the Ourika Valley—a lush river valley dotted with small, colorful villages—offering your first taste of the vibrant Atlas scenery.
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Imlil - 85km / 2400m
Probably the most remote and challenging ride of the tour, today begins with a gentle climb to Tadmamt, surrounded by balates—centuries-old terrace farming structures.We then follow quiet roads lying below the towering Oukaïmeden as we climb toward Tizi n’Tacheddirt, gradually making our way beneath the peaks of Toubkal, which rise to 4,167 m—the highest point in the Atlas Mountains. To finish, a technical descent brings us down to Imlil, a village renowned for its climbing center.
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Tizi n´Test - 135km / 2450m
Today we start the first leg of our journey. Leaving behind our base in Tahanaout, we head into the stunning Ourigane Valley before climbing to the summit of the Tizi n’Test Pass at 2,100 m. Here, we cross the majestic Atlas Mountains for the first time. The day ends with a 26 km descent, offering breathtaking views as the sun sets over the Souss Plains—the Sahara side of the Atlas.
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Road to Sahara - 205km / 2500m
A spectacular ride across the lunar landscape of Souss Massa, following one of the western routes to the Sahara Desert.
We start today’s ride on the southern side of the Atlas Mountains, where you’ll feel the warm southern breeze for the first time. From here, we head towards Talouine, Africa’s trade centre for saffron—the world’s most expensive spice—before continuing on to the city of Ouarzazate, known as the gateway to the Sahara Desert.
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Aït Ben Haddou - 45km / 400m
The rest day is reserved for a slow start at Oasis Tiguert. Take your time over breakfast, surrounded by the warm colours and quiet beauty in the heart of the dessert.
After a short ride to stretch the legs, we arrive in the stunning red-earth city of Aït Ben Haddou, part of the UNESCO World Heritage since 1987. We’ll have time to discover its magic, a place whose timeless architecture has made it a sought-after film location, featured in productions such as Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven, and Game of Thrones. -
Tizi n´Tichka - 170km / 3000m
The queen stage is reserved for the iconic Tizi n’Tichka Pass, climbing to over 2,200 m above sea level.
We leave Aït Ben Haddou and begin a truly breathtaking ride across the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs. The biggest day of the event is also the one that will stay with you the longest—passing Berber villages hidden among orange rock valleys and green oases, all while climbing the most iconic pass in the Atlas Mountains.
A never-ending descent into the Zat Valley follows, before taking on one last hidden climb of the day. We then settle in to rest at a kasbah overlooking the village of Touama.
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Marrakech - 120km / 1500m
Our final ride to Marrakech still holds a few surprises. One last challenging climb, hidden on a road we discovered on our previous tour, winds through red-colored rocks and rises above the Zat Valley, offering breathtaking final views of the High Atlas giants.
Then, a series of twisting descents leads us straight into Marrakech—the grand finale of our journey. We’ll toast to our adventure with a final dinner in the heart of the city, surrounded by the vibrant energy of its famous souks.
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Departures - April 5th
It’s time to say our final goodbyes as the journey comes to an end. Take time to unwind and enjoy your last morning under the Moroccan sun.
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