Mountain Biking Adventure in High Atlas

Tour Overview

High Atlas Mountain biking, between passes and high valleys of the Toubkal massif. Three days of good mountain biking through an extraordinary network of tracks and trails in the High Atlas near Marrakech

Departure from Marrakech and drive to the High Atlas and the Toubkal massif, to Lake Lalla Takerkoust located on the first foothills of the High Atlas where we will take our mountain bikes. Warm-up to the village of Taghenchoute and climb to the superb Kik plateau opposite Toubkal, between 1100 and 2300 m above sea level to begin our descent to the village of Asni in the Toubkal national park.

After this beautiful walk through terraced gardens and adobe villages, the track will quickly gain altitude to reach the Ourika valley via mountainside trails that connect the many land villages in the valley. A high mountain route up to an altitude of 2450m with a breathtaking view of the peaks of the High Atlas and its vertiginous landscapes.

A beautiful descent overlooking the upper valley of Ourika will take us between trails and tracks to Setti Fatma where we will end this beautiful High Atlas mountain bike hike in the heart of grandiose landscapes, on the hundred-year-old Berber trails of the Toubkal massif.

Amazing colors, traditional life, customs that have not changed for centuries. And the legendary hospitality of mountain Berbers. Good mountain biking in the Berber High Atlas.

Itinerary:

DAY 1: THE KIK PLATEAU & IMLIL

After breakfast, we will start our day on a flat course before going up to the village of Taghenchoute. A good climb will take us to the Kik plateau with its superb view of the High Atlas Mountains and Toubkal, the top of the roof of North Africa. Over the seasons, the landscapes of the plateau change: ocher / brown when farmers plough the land with their mules. From brown to white in winter with snow-capped peaks of the Atlas. Green & red in spring, when the tender green barley fields are dotted with poppies. Finally, the yellow in summer announces the harvests. After this beautiful walk through terraced gardens and adobe villages, the track quickly climbs up to start our descent to the village of Asni.

If you still have some energy, we can drive 17 km of road to reach the village of Imlil; otherwise, we put the bikes on the 4 × 4 to go to our guesthouse in Imlil.

Mountain biking: 32 km, Altitude ascent: 1047m / descent: 580m – Altitude mini: 460m, Maxi: 1,460m, Transfer: 30 mn

DAY 2: THE HIGH VALLEYS OF TOUBKAL

From the foothills of Mount Toubkal, our mountain bike trek begins with the ascent of the Tizi n’Tamatart pass at an altitude of 2230m, with a spectacular view of the majestic Toubkal, often snowy. In the village of Wanskra we will follow a dirt road on the mountainside. The impressive route overlooks the valley with its green terraces and villages clinging to the slopes of the mountain.

A walk punctuated by the crossing of superb Berber villages where a hospitable population lives who will invite you to have tea. Arrival near Asni marks the end of our mountain bike tour. After installing our bikes on the 4 × 4, a short 12 km transfer will take us to our hostel near the village.

Mountain biking: 36 km, Altitude uphill: 1,020m / Descent: 1,600m – Min altitude: 1160m, Max: 2345m, Transfer: 15 min

DAY 3: THE HIGH VALLEY OF OURIKA

After a hearty breakfast, we’ll get ready for the day’s ride!

We will start with a short flat section before testing our physical abilities on a long and arduous climb up to Tadmamt, a pass located at an altitude of 1800m. As we climb we will enjoy the superb view of the Haouz plain, contrasting with the imposing peaks of the Atlas just above us.

In the afternoon, we will do a beautiful trail overlooking the beautiful Ourika valley. A mix of trails and track that will lead us to the end of this superb valley where our cycling adventure ends. Installation of our mountain bikes on the 4X4, and return to Marrakech. END OF OUR SERVICE

Mountain biking: 36 km, Altitude ascent: 1120m / descent: 970m – Minimum altitude: 1,160m, Maxi: 1,865m – Transfer: 46 km