Riding south to the desert is one of the great gravel journeys — the Draa palm oasis running from Agdz to Zagora, caravan pistes past earthen kasbahs, and long, exposed desert tracks toward the Erg Chebbi dunes. Most “desert” riding here is compacted stone plateau and hard-packed piste that a gravel bike with 40–45c tyres handles well. Our Sahara tours range from a desert-edge day ride to a 9-day expedition finishing on the dunes.
Fast, compacted piste across open plateau and hard-packed sand — rideable on 40–45c tubeless tyres. Soft sand sections are short and walkable, there is no shade and water planning matters, and the sense of space is the point. We carry water and food in the support vehicle on every desert day.
The Draa Valley Gravel day and the Sahara Edge Ride give you a real desert day without a multi-day commitment. The Draa Valley Overnight and Sahara Edge Overnight add a night at the desert fringe. The full journey is the 6-day Draa Valley to Sahara Edge expedition, the High Atlas to Sahara expedition, and the grand tours that finish on the Erg Chebbi dunes after 9–12 days.
Winter (December–February) is excellent in the Sahara, the Draa and the Anti-Atlas — warm days, cold desert nights — exactly when the High Atlas passes can be snowed in. Spring and autumn are also good. Summer is too hot for the desert lowlands; we shift those trips to the coast or the high Atlas.
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.