Tour Overview
Built for gravel bikes, this itinerary emphasizes flowing pistes, open plateaus, and long valley roads linking some of the Atlas Mountains’ most scenic regions. Riders travel from Marrakech into the Ourika Valley, cross high mountain terrain near Imlil and the Azzaden Valley, and traverse the wide tracks of the Kik Plateau before descending toward the Agafay Desert. With longer daily distances and steady elevation gains, this tour rewards endurance with uninterrupted riding and expansive views. It is an excellent choice for experienced gravel cyclists seeking a multi-day adventure that blends remote landscapes with traditional Moroccan culture.
Who the Gravel Version Suits
Experienced gravel riders
Riders seeking long mileage days
Clients training or wanting endurance-style touring
Adventure cyclists preferring speed over technical riding
Daily Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech → Ourika Valley (Extended Gravel Route)
Start riding from the outskirts of Marrakech, avoiding main roads and following gravel tracks through olive groves and rural farmland before reaching the Ourika Valley. A long but rolling first day.
📏 50–65 km
⬆️ 700–900 m
⏱ 4–6 hrs
🏨 Guesthouse in Ourika
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Day 2: Ourika → Imlil via Sidi Fares (Plateau Extension)
Climb gradually on wide gravel pistes toward the Sidi Fares Plateau, adding distance with open plateau loops before descending toward Imlil. Big scenery, steady effort.
📏 60–70 km
⬆️ 1,100–1,300 m
⏱ 5–6 hrs
🏨 Guesthouse in Imlil
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Day 3: Imlil → Ouirgane via Azzaden Valley (Upper Valley Loops)
Cross Tizi Mzik, descend into Azzaden, then continue deeper into the valley before looping back toward Ouirgane on gravel farm roads.
📏 55–65 km
⬆️ 1,100–1,300 m
⏱ 5–6 hrs
🏨 Guesthouse / eco-lodge in Ouirgane
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Day 4: Ouirgane → Lalla Takerkoust via Kik Plateau (Full Plateau Traverse)
A classic gravel day: long climbs, wide pistes, and fast rolling terrain across the entire Kik Plateau, finishing with a long descent to the lake.
📏 65–80 km
⬆️ 900–1,100 m
⏱ 5–6 hrs
🏨 Lodge near Lalla Takerkoust
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Day 5: Lalla Takerkoust → Agafay Desert (Gravel Plains)
Ride along the lake, then head into the Agafay gravel plains, adding wide desert tracks and rolling terrain before finishing.
📏 45–55 km
⬆️ 400–600 m
⏱ 4–5 hrs
