The High Atlas is the heart of Moroccan gravel — passes over 2,000 m, Amazigh villages above the snow line, and pistes that link valley to valley for days without touching a main road. The Tizi n’Tichka (2,268 m) and Tizi n’TTest (2,092 m) are the two great corridors; the ochre Ounila Valley and the Dades and Todra gorges are the classic destinations between them. Our Atlas tours range from a single challenging pass day to a 10-day crossing, all fully supported.
The Tizi n’Tichka (2,268 m) is the highest vehicle pass in Morocco; the Tizi n’TTest (2,092 m) is the quieter, rougher historic trade route. Between and beyond them run the valley pistes — the Ounila Valley’s ochre caravan piste from Telouet to the UNESCO ksar of Ait Benhaddou, and the road-side gravel of the Valley of Roses up to the Dades and Todra gorges.
Taste the Atlas in a single day — the Ounila Valley point-to-point, the Telouet pass ride or the Tizi n’Tichka gravel day. Commit to a weekend with an Ounila or Asni–Ouirgane overnight. Or cross properly: the 4-day Marrakech-to-Ouarzazate adventure, the 5-day Atlas tour, the 6-day High Atlas Loop and the Ounila–Dades–Todra expedition all link pass to valley to gorge with a guesthouse every night.
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are ideal — clear passes, mild days, cool nights. In winter, snow can close the high passes above 2,000 m temporarily; we check route conditions before confirming any Atlas trip and never ride a closed pass. Summer is hot in the valleys but works for high-altitude routes ridden early.
Request a date through the booking form or contact us. We confirm availability and send a quote; a small deposit secures your place and the balance is due before departure.
Yes — quality gravel bikes and helmets are available to rent in Marrakech, set up for the local pistes. Tell us your size at booking and we confirm fit and setup.
It depends on the trip difficulty. Each trip page states the honest fitness and experience requirements — read the difficulty and safety sections. Day rides need moderate fitness; multi-day expeditions need excellent fitness.
We monitor conditions and hold bad-weather alternatives. No one rides a closed pass or an impassable piste; we reschedule or reroute and are flexible on genuine weather cancellations.
Yes. Multi-day and remote trips require insurance that covers cycling and medical evacuation. We ask for your insurance details at booking.
Yes. Bring spares specific to your setup (tubes, quick links, brake pads). We help with bike build and box storage at the start hotel in Marrakech.
The main season runs September to May. Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are ideal for the Atlas and Sahara. Winter suits the desert, Anti-Atlas and coast; summer is too hot for the lowlands but works for high-altitude Atlas routes.
Yes. Every multi-day tour includes an expert local guide, a support vehicle carrying water, food, luggage and spares, and mechanical support. Day rides are guided with route support, water and snacks.