Intrepid Travel - Morocco: Hike & Bike
- See a different side of Morocco by bike on two guided cycling trips where you’ll get closer to authentic Morocco, off the beaten tracks through Amazigh villages and among fruit and nut trees.
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- Veranstalter: Intrepid Travel
- Angebotsnummer: 272215
- Reisedauer: 9 Tage
- Reise Land: Marokko
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Termine:
42 Termine im Zeitraum vom
24.05.2025 - 04.12.2027 - Teilnehmerzahl: min. 1 max. 16
- ab € 1.140
- zur Buchungsanfrage
Why we love it
Travel along ancient caravan routes towards the Sahara on this nine-day cycling and hiking adventure through Morocco. Explore by foot, bike and even camel to get a totally immersive feel for this country. Cycle across mountain passes and through Amazigh villages, then hike through lush oases and towering gorges. Spend nights off the beaten path in a traditional Amazigh gite and at a desert campsite under dark skies bursting with stars. This active journey strikes the perfect balance of exhilarating adventure and cultural discovery.
Highlights
- See a different side of Morocco by bike on two guided cycling trips where you’ll get closer to authentic Morocco, off the beaten tracks through Amazigh villages and among fruit and nut trees.
- Descend out of the mountains along a former caravan route into the historic fortified oasis of Ait Benhaddou – if this place looks familiar it’s probably because you’ve seen it on the silver screen!
- Ride a camel across shifting sand dunes in Erg Chebbi at sunset, then take a night desert walk and camp in a tent under the amazing North African stars.
- Hike among the towering red gorges and lush green palms of Todra Valley, passing sheer red-hued cliffs and narrow passes.
- Start and end your trip in colourful Marrakech and discover the Djemaa el-Fna square and winding alleys with a local leader who knows all the secrets.
Travel along ancient caravan routes towards the Sahara on this nine-day cycling and hiking adventure through Morocco. Explore by foot, bike and even camel to get a totally immersive feel for this country. Cycle across mountain passes and through Amazigh villages, then hike through lush oases and towering gorges. Spend nights off the beaten path in a traditional Amazigh gite and at a desert campsite under dark skies bursting with stars. This active journey strikes the perfect balance of exhilarating adventure and cultural discovery.
Highlights
- See a different side of Morocco by bike on two guided cycling trips where you’ll get closer to authentic Morocco, off the beaten tracks through Amazigh villages and among fruit and nut trees.
- Descend out of the mountains along a former caravan route into the historic fortified oasis of Ait Benhaddou – if this place looks familiar it’s probably because you’ve seen it on the silver screen!
- Ride a camel across shifting sand dunes in Erg Chebbi at sunset, then take a night desert walk and camp in a tent under the amazing North African stars.
- Hike among the towering red gorges and lush green palms of Todra Valley, passing sheer red-hued cliffs and narrow passes.
- Start and end your trip in colourful Marrakech and discover the Djemaa el-Fna square and winding alleys with a local leader who knows all the secrets.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Marrakech
Salaam Alaikum! Welcome to Morocco. Your adventure begins in thriving Marrakech with a welcome meeting tonight at 6 pm. After getting acquainted with your local leader and fellow travellers, head out for an optional dinner in Djemaa el-Fna – a huge public market square in the medina. When night falls it transforms into a hive of activity. Henna painters, performers, and storytellers share the square with a street food bazaar packed with stalls loaded with Moroccan delicacies. Wander around the food stalls and choose from various grilled foods, seafood, ginger and mint teas and more.
Accommodation: 1 x Hotel
Optional Activities:
Day 2: Atlas Mountains Cycle & Hike
Fuel up on breakfast before heading out of the city for a day of cycling and hiking in the Atlas Mountains. After a quick safety briefing with your leader, you’ll hit the road. The ride starts on a smooth road before veering off the beaten path on a challenging but adventurous ride through Amazigh villages. Tap into your adrenaline reserves as you climb steeper and rockier trails. At the end of the ride, drive to Imlil – a small, peaceful village in the mountains. Stretch your legs on a leisurely walk by the lake, then hike to the village of Aroumd, passing through walnut and apple groves, local houses and farms. Tonight’s accommodation is a traditional gite (an Amazigh-style mud-brick building). When you arrive, sit down to feast on a traditional dinner prepared by your hosts. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Gite
Included Activities:
Day 3: Atlas Mountains Hike
You can’t have a meal in Morocco without bread, so this morning, you’ll take matters into your own hands and learn how to bake your own Amazigh bread for breakfast. Your host family will share their recipe and the secrets behind this beloved staple. Tuck in and enjoy your creation on the gite’s terrace overlooking the Atlas Mountains. After breakfast, lace up your shoes and take another hike alongside an experienced mountain guide. Explore local Amazigh villages, twisting mule tracks and a mountain pass above a sheer cliff. After, descend into Tizian Valley back to Aroumd. This evening, back at the gite, you’ll have the option of joining a hammam (Moroccan baths) experience in the village to soak your tired muscles. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Gite
Included Activities:
Optional Activities:
Day 4: Ait Benhaddou
Start your day with a drive over the High Atlas Mountains across Tizi n`Tichka – the highest mountain pass in Morocco. You’ll head to a remaining piece of the 11th century kasbah, Ait Benhaddou. This UNESCO World Heritage site was a strategically important site along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakesh and one of the few routes across the Atlas Mountains. You may also recognise it from its long list of film and TV credits, like The Mummy, Gladiator and Game of Thrones. After settling into your hotel, head out on a walking tour around the fortified village, stopping for some fresh herbal tea and Moroccan pastries in Tawesna – a cosy Amazigh tea house overlooking the ksar. This non-profit provides opportunities for more than thirty local women to support their and their family’s livelihood. Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Hotel
Included Activities:
Optional Activities:
Day 5: Agdz Cycling
This morning, head off to Agdz for today’s cycle. This little oasis town sits along the edge of the Draa River and was once an important resting place along the caravan route between Marrakech and Timbuktu. This hidden gem is tucked away among palm trees and crimson Kasbahs but is often skipped by tourists. Head off on a bike ride around town, between houses, past farmers’ fields and backdropped by Mt Kissane. You’ll have some free time to explore the town further this afternoon. Maybe head off for a walk in the nearby Ziz Valley and explore the ancient kasbahs close by. Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Hotel
Day 6: Desert Camp, camel safari and night walk
Today, continue your journey south as the rocky desert plateaus give way to a sea of sandy hills at Erg Chebbi. These golden dunes are constantly shifting under North African winds and can reach up to 180 m tall, which makes for incredible views and lots of opportunity for adventure. Walk to your desert campsite for the night, where you’ll be greeted with hot mint tea. Hop on your camel for a ride during sunset and watch the sun go down over the dunes. Tonight, embrace your surroundings while you tuck into a traditional feast prepared by your hosts. Head out on an evening desert walk with the group and keep your eyes up for a truly spectacular night sky. Back at camp, enjoy live Gnaoua music around an open fire before snuggling in for the night. Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Desert Camp
Included Activities:
Day 7: Todra Gorge
Have breakfast at camp before heading back to Merzouga this morning and continue to Tinghir. You’ll check into your hotel for the night before heading off to meet with your local guide who will lead the group on a hike through a palmery. These lush and fertile palm groves tap into natural waterways and serve as communal agricultural lands. You’ll walk among date palms, fruit and vegetable crops and past mud-brick houses and farms while learning about local agriculture. The late afternoon is free – maybe opt to go rock climbing in Todra Gorge if you’re still feeling active. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: 1 x Hotel
Optional Activities:
Day 8: Todra Gorge Hike & Marrakech
This morning, set out on a hike with your leader through the deep gorges or wadi – red-hued limestone cliffs towering over the meandering Todra River. The canyon walls stretch up to 400 m in some places and can be as narrow as 10 m wide. Then, it’s time to head back to the vibrant city of Marrakech, where you’ll have the option of joining a guided medina tasting tour in the evening to cap off an amazing adventure. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: 1 x Hotel
Optional Activities:
Day 9: Marrakech
Your adventure comes to an end after breakfast today. If you’d like to extend your adventure in Marrakech, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time to organise additional accommodation. Meals: Breakfast
Day 1: Marrakech
Salaam Alaikum! Welcome to Morocco. Your adventure begins in thriving Marrakech with a welcome meeting tonight at 6 pm. After getting acquainted with your local leader and fellow travellers, head out for an optional dinner in Djemaa el-Fna – a huge public market square in the medina. When night falls it transforms into a hive of activity. Henna painters, performers, and storytellers share the square with a street food bazaar packed with stalls loaded with Moroccan delicacies. Wander around the food stalls and choose from various grilled foods, seafood, ginger and mint teas and more.
Accommodation: 1 x Hotel
Optional Activities:
- Dar Si Said Museum - Marrakech - 30MAD
- Marrakech - Saadian Tombs - 70MAD
- Marrakech - Marjorelle Gardens - 165MAD
- Marrakech - Luxury Spa Hammam & Massage - 750MAD
- Marrakech - Hot Air Balloon Ride - 1999MAD
Day 2: Atlas Mountains Cycle & Hike
Fuel up on breakfast before heading out of the city for a day of cycling and hiking in the Atlas Mountains. After a quick safety briefing with your leader, you’ll hit the road. The ride starts on a smooth road before veering off the beaten path on a challenging but adventurous ride through Amazigh villages. Tap into your adrenaline reserves as you climb steeper and rockier trails. At the end of the ride, drive to Imlil – a small, peaceful village in the mountains. Stretch your legs on a leisurely walk by the lake, then hike to the village of Aroumd, passing through walnut and apple groves, local houses and farms. Tonight’s accommodation is a traditional gite (an Amazigh-style mud-brick building). When you arrive, sit down to feast on a traditional dinner prepared by your hosts. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Gite
Included Activities:
- Guided Hike - Imlil to Aroumd
- Guided Cycling - Atlas Mountains (Amzmiz – Ouirgane)
Day 3: Atlas Mountains Hike
You can’t have a meal in Morocco without bread, so this morning, you’ll take matters into your own hands and learn how to bake your own Amazigh bread for breakfast. Your host family will share their recipe and the secrets behind this beloved staple. Tuck in and enjoy your creation on the gite’s terrace overlooking the Atlas Mountains. After breakfast, lace up your shoes and take another hike alongside an experienced mountain guide. Explore local Amazigh villages, twisting mule tracks and a mountain pass above a sheer cliff. After, descend into Tizian Valley back to Aroumd. This evening, back at the gite, you’ll have the option of joining a hammam (Moroccan baths) experience in the village to soak your tired muscles. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Gite
Included Activities:
- Imlil - Bread making workshop
- Guided Hike - Atlas Mountains
Optional Activities:
- Hammam Visit - Aroumd - 150MAD
Day 4: Ait Benhaddou
Start your day with a drive over the High Atlas Mountains across Tizi n`Tichka – the highest mountain pass in Morocco. You’ll head to a remaining piece of the 11th century kasbah, Ait Benhaddou. This UNESCO World Heritage site was a strategically important site along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakesh and one of the few routes across the Atlas Mountains. You may also recognise it from its long list of film and TV credits, like The Mummy, Gladiator and Game of Thrones. After settling into your hotel, head out on a walking tour around the fortified village, stopping for some fresh herbal tea and Moroccan pastries in Tawesna – a cosy Amazigh tea house overlooking the ksar. This non-profit provides opportunities for more than thirty local women to support their and their family’s livelihood. Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Hotel
Included Activities:
- Ait Benhaddou - Leader-led ksar walk
- Ait Benhaddou - Tea at Tawesna association
Optional Activities:
- Ait Benhaddou - Cooking Demonstration & Dinner - 313MAD
Day 5: Agdz Cycling
This morning, head off to Agdz for today’s cycle. This little oasis town sits along the edge of the Draa River and was once an important resting place along the caravan route between Marrakech and Timbuktu. This hidden gem is tucked away among palm trees and crimson Kasbahs but is often skipped by tourists. Head off on a bike ride around town, between houses, past farmers’ fields and backdropped by Mt Kissane. You’ll have some free time to explore the town further this afternoon. Maybe head off for a walk in the nearby Ziz Valley and explore the ancient kasbahs close by. Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Hotel
Day 6: Desert Camp, camel safari and night walk
Today, continue your journey south as the rocky desert plateaus give way to a sea of sandy hills at Erg Chebbi. These golden dunes are constantly shifting under North African winds and can reach up to 180 m tall, which makes for incredible views and lots of opportunity for adventure. Walk to your desert campsite for the night, where you’ll be greeted with hot mint tea. Hop on your camel for a ride during sunset and watch the sun go down over the dunes. Tonight, embrace your surroundings while you tuck into a traditional feast prepared by your hosts. Head out on an evening desert walk with the group and keep your eyes up for a truly spectacular night sky. Back at camp, enjoy live Gnaoua music around an open fire before snuggling in for the night. Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Desert Camp
Included Activities:
- Camp Fire, Merzouga
- Merzouga - Camel safari
- Sahara Desert Night Walk
Day 7: Todra Gorge
Have breakfast at camp before heading back to Merzouga this morning and continue to Tinghir. You’ll check into your hotel for the night before heading off to meet with your local guide who will lead the group on a hike through a palmery. These lush and fertile palm groves tap into natural waterways and serve as communal agricultural lands. You’ll walk among date palms, fruit and vegetable crops and past mud-brick houses and farms while learning about local agriculture. The late afternoon is free – maybe opt to go rock climbing in Todra Gorge if you’re still feeling active. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: 1 x Hotel
Optional Activities:
- Rock Climbing - Todra Gorge - 688MAD
Day 8: Todra Gorge Hike & Marrakech
This morning, set out on a hike with your leader through the deep gorges or wadi – red-hued limestone cliffs towering over the meandering Todra River. The canyon walls stretch up to 400 m in some places and can be as narrow as 10 m wide. Then, it’s time to head back to the vibrant city of Marrakech, where you’ll have the option of joining a guided medina tasting tour in the evening to cap off an amazing adventure. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: 1 x Hotel
Optional Activities:
- A Taste of Marrakech - tour leader - 400MAD
Day 9: Marrakech
Your adventure comes to an end after breakfast today. If you’d like to extend your adventure in Marrakech, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time to organise additional accommodation. Meals: Breakfast
Included Activities
As a North African country with high mountains Morocco has a variety of temperatures to contend with. While we are careful not to run trips in the extremes of winter and summer the heat during the season can make the activities, especially cycling and hiking more challenging than the distances would otherwise suggest. Morocco is also a hilly destination and you are required to hike up long inclines on this trip so a good level of fitness is required (or you can opt to use our support vehicle at any time for your comfort).
Important information
- Guided Hike - Imlil to Aroumd
- Guided Cycling - Atlas Mountains (Amzmiz – Ouirgane)
- Imlil - Bread making workshop
- Guided Hike - Atlas Mountains
- Ait Benhaddou - Leader-led ksar walk
- Ait Benhaddou - Tea at Tawesna association
- Guided Cycling - Agdez
- Camp Fire, Merzouga
- Merzouga - Camel safari
- Sahara Desert Night Walk
- Todra Gorge - Palmeraie and farm walk
- Todra Gorge hike
As a North African country with high mountains Morocco has a variety of temperatures to contend with. While we are careful not to run trips in the extremes of winter and summer the heat during the season can make the activities, especially cycling and hiking more challenging than the distances would otherwise suggest. Morocco is also a hilly destination and you are required to hike up long inclines on this trip so a good level of fitness is required (or you can opt to use our support vehicle at any time for your comfort).
Important information
- 1. It is very important that you provide your height at time of booking so we can ensure that you have the appropriate sized bicycle when your trip starts. If you do not provide your height ahead of arrival we cannot guarantee a suitably sized bike for you. 2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room with the exception of Days 2, 3 and 5. The single supplement is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information. 3.An e-bike option (at additional cost) may be available on this trip. We have limited numbers of these bikes available and they are an ’on request’ basis only. A request does not guarantee an e-bike, only a confirmed booking. Please ask your agent for more details at the time of booking. 4. Morocco gets very warm in summer (June, July, August) so our leader may opt to shorten or reroute activities to ensure travelers’ health and safety is not compromised.
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