Mountain Biking Through the Anti-Atlas

9 Days

Characteristics

Overview of Mountain Biking Through the Anti Atlas

Take part in Adrar Ecotours’ Mountain Biking Through the Anti Atlas tour, traversing the Anti-Atlas mountain range, a natural border separating the Sahara from the rest of Morocco, in the heart of the Amazigh region. Follow the ancient tracks that were once utilized by caravans and navigate through awe-inspiring landscapes, featuring towering canyons, vast high plains, and picturesque valleys.

Highlights of Mountain Biking Through the Anti Atlas

  • Sport and adventure, Mountains & Nature

Itinerary

Arrival in Marrakech airport, reception and transfer to your riad
Free evening to rest.
Dinner at the riad or in a nearby restaurant at your expense.

Riad

Transfer to Tafraout After breakfast at the riad.
Free evening to rest and prepare for the adventure to come.
Feel free to discover the city of Tafraout, and enjoy local food.

5.5 hours
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel

Transfer to the high plains of the anti-Atlas. Departure at 1900m altitude. Single tracks and winding tracks take us to the edge of a huge canyon where we dive through an old caravan path. The rest of the stage crosses the bottom of the canyon, interspersed with shortcuts on short tracks. Go up on the plateau by a track.
Warm bivouac near a campfire on the plateau.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Bivouac

A beautiful descent to the valley full of colors and contrasts. This magnificent valley occupies a basin overhung by cliffs with steep flamboyant pink rocks, it has a great natural wealth in terms of fauna and flora, the cultural aspect, the architecture, the customs and traditions and magnificent landscapes.
The Amelnne valley offers its visitors a wide furrow of greenery in the hollow of which some rich villages are placed, sublime panoramas.
The very beautiful village of Tafraout is at 1050 m
Free time to stroll around this friendly little town (rather big village), possibly bought local crafts or babouche …
Night at the hotel

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel

Crossing “the rocksblue” a mixture of old tracks and caravan trails to the edge of a huge canyon (the great canyon of the Anti-Atlas).
Impressive bivouac, on a small spectacular plateau.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Bivouac

The favorite stage in southern Morocco, in the heart of the Anti-Atlas.
Follow the dry wadi in the gorge which suddenly and strongly narrows and literally becomes a deep canyon enclosed between walls several hundred meters high
The groves of palm trees that dot the bottom of the canyon give it a special beauty
Cross the village (all shops, souk on Monday, post office, etc.)
Following in the footsteps of the historic trade caravan trail.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Bivouac

The territory of Akka is also of great interest to archaeologists and history buffs.
Meetings with nomads.
Visit the rock carvings.
Cross a desert plateau to approach breathtaking landscapes against a backdrop of large lunar spaces.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Bivouac

Head towards Agadir after breakfast. Drive for about 4.5 hours.

Arrive in Agadir, and have the rest of the day free to explore the city.

Dinner at your hotel or in a nearby restaurant.

4.5 hours
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel
Day 9 :
Dispersal

Transfer to Marrakech airport, after breakfast at your hotel. 

Note: Agadir is approximately 3 hours away from Marrakech. Considering the travel time, it is advisable to schedule a flight in the afternoon rather than the morning

If you wish, we will be delighted to arrange your transfer to Casablanca, feel free to contact us.

 

Breakfast

Services

Included

  • First and last day transfers
  • Mountain Bikes
  • A support vehicle to carry luggage and, if needed, individuals who are tired
  • Professional Experienced Guide
  • All Meals, except first and last day meals
  • Accommodation all along the activity : Bivouac
  • Mineral water throughout the activity

Not Included

  • Insurance
  • Drinks
  • Tips
  • Entrance fees to historical monuments (if necessary)
  • Personal expenses
  • Anything not mentioned under 'included'

Practical Information

Adequate fitness and consistent mountain biking experience are essential for this journey, with stages ranging from 38 to 70 km. Consider the heat during specific times of the year. However, a local team and support vehicle are there to assist; if tired, you can opt for vehicle assistance to complete the stages.

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From $1,644
/ Adult
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