Mountain Bike Holidays in the UK and around the world - Morocco - Mountain Biking Holiday

Morocco - Mountain Biking Holiday - Atlas Traverse

A classic north-south atlas crossing, suitable for those with some MTB experience and a good basic level of fitness. One notch up on the scale from our Atlas to Desert trip, this thrilling mountain bike adventure is perfect for those looking for a challenging off road trip in Morocco.

The Central High Atlas is one of the most unspoilt and beautiful of Morocco's mountain regions. It’s also one of Morocco’s best regions for mountain biking, with mile upon mile of uninterrupted jeep tracks and trails. On this biking adventure we take on some challenging climbs and superb descents en route from the verdant valley of Ait Bougmez to the striking Dades Gorge in the Moroccan south.

The variety of landscape is staggering - from stark mountains and fertile valleys, to rocky gorges, to rivers and pine forests and isolated windswept plateaux. There's also the challenge of a 100km "century ride" on the last day, as well as the sights of Marrakech and the Ouzoud Falls to be experienced and explored.

Nights are spent in basic "gîte" accommodation, with a night's wilderness camping and a night spent in a local family house. In the evening we have the chance to sample Morocco’s cuisine, whilst lunches are normally taken picnic-style, usually in beautifully remote places.