SOUTH MOROCCAN MTB From 840€

Cycling Saghro, Dades and Draa tracks
Location: 450 km from Marrakech
TYPE: Sports
Period: October to April
Minimum group: 4 people
Support: French-speaking mountain biker guide and logistics vehicle
Accommodation: On tour: gite, bivouac / Marrakech: *** hotel or Riad
Conditions: Accessible to all experienced mountain bikers

South Moroccan mountain biking through nomadic tracks and paths, from the desert landscapes of Saghro to the great Saharan areas of the Draa valley, crossing the canyons of Mgoun. This southern Moroccan mountain bike circuit links more contrasting regions. With different landscapes every day: One day in the mountains, with small deep valleys and gorges, the next day the wide oasis valleys of the wadis Dadès, Mgoun and the Draa valley.

From Marrakech, we will leave for the central High Atlas where we will ride our bikes. You will cross nomadic highlands on the southern flanks of the mountains of the Djebel Mgoun to descend to the beautiful palm grove of Skoura. Then you will cycle through impressive canyons which will lead you to the green valleys of the Mgoun through beautiful Berber villages. Further south, the Djebel Saghro awaits you, a mineral desert which you will cross by bicycle in its wildest part. The last stage of this superb mountain bike circuit in southern Morocco ends in the legendary Draa Valley, for a superb 2-day bike ride between lush oases and palm groves that herald the nearby Sahara. Small Saharan villages too, where a sedentary Berber population lives, cultivating in the shade of palm trees, mint and henna.

This southern Moroccan mountain bike circuit brings together all the ingredients for an authentic and sporty experience, in the midst of sublime landscapes. It is also an opportunity to discover the simple life of the Berbers of southern Morocco at the bend of the tracks and paths. From October to May, southern Morocco by mountain bike never ceases to delight us with its mountains, its oasis valleys and its desert.

For those who do not cycle, we offer to accompany our mountain bikers in 4X4. Consult us

Program

DAY 1 - MARRAKECH

Welcome by your guide at Marrakech Menara airport and transfer to your hotel. Night in 3 * hotel or Riad

DAY 2: THE HIGH ATLAS

Transfer by 4X4 to the central High Atlas via Demnat and the Fedghate pass which culminates at an altitude of 2199 m to descend to Skoura by a vertiginous mountain road with splendid panoramas. We will start our mountain biking adventure in the village of Ghessat for a warm-up to the palm grove of Toundout, on the southern slope of M’goun (4072) m. Night in a gite.

Transfer: 210km / Mountain biking: 32km / ↑: 250m, ↓: 100m / Difficulty:▲▲▲▲▲/Technique: ▲▲▲▲▲

DAY 3: THE VALLEY OF ROSES
This morning, we are heading out east, to a small valley before starting a short climb to the Ait Zaghar plateau. Long stage to reach the superb El Qati gorges, crossing the river bed several times on a single rail (if not too much water), We will leave the canyon to cross a green valley dotted with earth villages. After Boutaghrar, a last plateau separates us from the Dades valley where we will spend the night in a gîte.

Mountain biking: 70km / ↑: 750m, ↓: 890m / Difficulty:▲▲▲▲▲/Technique: ▲▲▲▲▲

DAY 4: THE DADES
There comes a first climb to enjoy the superb view of the M’goun valley, before pedaling along the Dadès valley. Between fields and Kasbahs we will reach the first foothills of the Saghro djebel by the Tadourt pass, an arduous and sporty passage. Night in the village in a gîte;

Mountain biking: 76km / ↑: 1050m, ↓: 1350m / Difficulty:▲▲▲▲▲/Technique: ▲▲▲▲▲

DAY 5: THE SAGHRO
We will head out for a superb cycling day through the Saghro djebel, in the middle of immense and jagged plateaus, high cliffs and steep peaks, tabular escarpments and deep canyons. We will reach the Draa Valley, where we will spend the night near Tansikht.

Mountain biking: 65km / ↑: 1260m, ↓: 1520m / Difficulty:▲▲▲▲▲/Technique: ▲▲▲▲▲

DAY 6: THE DRAA VALLEY
The last stage of this unique adventure takes place in the legendary Draa Valley. We’ll take a mountain bike hike between lush oases and palm groves defying the Sahara. You will meet the people of “Kasbahs” and oases. Night in the village of Tissergate.

Mountain biking: 72km / ↑: 500m, ↓: 600m / Difficulty:▲▲▲▲▲/Technique: ▲▲▲▲▲

DAY 7: RETURN TO MARRAKECH
Now comes the final spin to reach Zagora where our cycling sport challenge ends. Return to Marrakech via the Tichka pass. Night 3 * hotel

Transfer: 320km

DAY 8 - MARRAKECH
Depending on your flight schedule, airport transfer and departure