8-Day Biking Adventure: Atlas Mountains to Sahara Desert - Mountain Biking & Cycling

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8-DAY BIKING ADVENTURE FROM THE ATLAS MOUNTAINS TO THE SAHARA DESERT

This biking journey will take you through the expansive Saghro region, where you'll explore valleys and encounter nomadic communities, their shelters, and grazing lands. You will cycle along the southern slopes of M'Goun, the second-highest peak in Morocco at 4,068 meters. The route includes the largest palm grove in Morocco, Skoura, the Valley of the Roses, and various villages, before you head back to delve into the mineral-rich landscape of Jebel Saghro.

A network of narrow paths lost amidst dark volcanic terrain and bright orange hues.

The individual trails then appear, featuring a notable point at the base of Bab'n Ali, known as "the door of Ali," represented by two striking peaks.

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Detailed Day Wise Itinerary

  • Day 1 OUARZAZATE

    FULL DAY Arrival at the airport transfer to the Palm of Ouarzazate, Kasbah or hotel.

  • Day 2 Skoura - Toundoute

    Approximately 35km  In the morning departure to visit the palm of Ouarzazate towards Toundoute through the Berber villages and Kasbahs. night in the guest house.

  • Day 3 Toundoute - Agouti - Boutagrar (1600 m)

    Approximately 55km After breakfast, we are at 1800m, we leave around 8 am in a riverbed, and we are finally on a mountain plateau. We cross several Berber villages. Lunch at Ait Hamd and a quiet climb to the village of Agouti, a walk of 2 hours to cross the gorges of Agouti. Boutagrar night in an inn with the folk evening.

  • Day 4 Rose Valley - Col de Taalouite - Ait Youl

    Approximately 45km MTB Morning departure 8hoo to the Valley of Roses, a Berber village with beautiful Kasbahs and houses built in Pisa, we cross the river and then a steep pass to cross the neck of Taalouite and false arid plateau, a land of different colours to the famous Dades valley, we will cross several Berber villages to reach the Dades Valley for lunch. After a short rest, we will continue our path to reach Aguer Nilmchane night in a cottage.

  • Day 5 Plateau – Iderg ane – Dam Aoulouz

    43km MTB – Vertical drop: 200 M -1000 We go down in the morning by a single track or for lovers or we discover the village of Araben and a slope of the valley south of the Atlas, The terraced fields of barley and almond trees and also the first argan trees. Arrival at bicycles loading dam, a small transfer 15 KM dam Aoulouz installation in progress cottage.

  • Day 6 Tagmoute - Do Bab Ali

    Approximately 55 km MTB Morning departure for the crossing of several villages, less rich, the scarcity of water is obvious, After some km, the possibility to go through trek singles that offer us the panoramic view of the massive Saghro arrived in the village of Ait Assaka Do Ouzzine for lunch. After the nap, a single trek, exceptional landscapes and other reliefs. Overnight camping at the foot of Mount Saghro.

Trip Essential Info

This biking trip will take you through the beautiful Saghro region, where you'll see valleys and meet nomadic communities. You'll ride near M'Goun, Morocco's second-highest mountain. The route includes the largest palm grove in Morocco, Skoura, the Valley of the Roses, and different villages. You’ll also explore the unique landscape of Jebel Saghro with its narrow paths and colourful volcanic terrain, including a special spot called Bab'n Ali, known for its two tall peaks.

Trip Includes & Excludes

  • All accommodation,
  • meals as specified,
  • full tour service with guide,
  • support staff, support vehicle
  • mint tea,
  • bottled drinking water
  • airport transfers
  • bike hire (if applicable) are included in the trip.
  • Alcoholic drinks.
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for local guides/drivers

Group Discount Prices

No. of Persons Price per Person
2 to 3 --- --- $ 0



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