Tour Overview
This 3-day gravel cycling tour offers fast-flowing routes and open landscapes in the Atlas Mountains, perfectly suited to riders seeking efficiency and distance over technical riding. Beginning in Marrakech, the route connects the Ourika Valley, high mountain passes, and wide plateau pistes through remote rural areas. With longer daily distances and smooth gravel tracks, this itinerary appeals to experienced gravel cyclists looking for a short but high-quality multi-day adventure in Morocco.
--Why Choose This High Atlas Gravel Tour?
--*Designed specifically for gravel bikes
--*Wide pistes, dirt roads & remote back roads
--*No technical singletrack
--*Big landscapes and cultural immersion
--*Stunning views of Mount Toubkal
--*Local guide, meals, luggage transfers & Marrakech pick-up
--*A true alternative to classic road cycling in Morocco
--Who This Tour Suits
--*Experienced gravel riders
--*Cyclists looking for off-road routes without technical trails
--*Riders seeking long, scenic days in the High Atlas
Tour Highlights
Unique Experience
Built Specifically for Gravel Bikes
Unique Experience
No Technical Trails or Singletrack
Unique Experience
Big High Atlas Landscapes & Remote Valleys
Daily Itinerary
Day 1: Gravel Riding – Imlil & the Imnan Valley
Ride from Imlil toward Tizi n’ Tamatert on wide gravel pistes. The climb is steady and rewarding, with panoramic views over the Imnan Valley. Continue through villages like Ikkiss and Amskere before looping back to Imlil.
Distance: 35–45 km
Elevation: 800–1,100 m
Riding Time: 4–5 hours
Stay: Guesthouse in Imlil
Day 2: Imlil to Ouirgane via the Azzaden Valley
Climb on solid gravel roads to Tizi Mzik, then enjoy a long descent into the Azzaden Valley. The route passes through cultivated terraces and traditional Berber villages before reaching Ouirgane.
Distance: 40–50 km
Elevation: 900–1,200 m
Riding Time: 4.5–5.5 hours
Stay: Guesthouse / eco-lodge in Ouirgane
Day 3: Ouirgane to Lalla Takerkoust via the Kik Plateau
Ride rolling gravel roads across farmland before reaching the Kik Plateau. The terrain here is ideal for gravel bikes: fast, wide, and scenic. Finish with a long descent to Lalla Takerkoust Lake.
Distance: 50–65 km
Elevation: 800–1,000 m
Riding Time: 5–6 hours
