Anougal (the Almond Land)
1 Day Atlas Mountain Bike From 140.00 €
Level: Moderate
Activity : Mountain Bike (Dirt/Cross Country) across the Berber Valley of Anougal
Assistance : Guided & full support
Period : January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
Activity : Mountain Bike (Dirt/Cross Country) across the Berber Valley of Anougal
Assistance : Guided & full support
Level : Moderate
Period : January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
For a taster of our mountain bike day tours in the Atlas Mountains, we recommend a ride around the preserved Anougal Valley. This is a ride you won’t forget anytime soon!
Amizmiz
Your guide will meet you at your hotel at 08h30.
We’ll bring you and your equipment up to the town of Amizmiz and follow the road up to the high plateaus of Toulkine.
Near the village of Azgour you’ll get out of the 4x4 transport and we unload the bikes. When you’re here, you’ll be at 1500m! And, it’s from here that you start your adventure!
We depart along a dirt track, discovering the first Berber villages of the day.
After a short climb, you will cross a pass and enjoy a superb fast flowing section on a dry wadi. After the quiet pine forests, you will come into the superb village of Imi n’Tala. In Imi n’Tala, a local family will host you for a rewarding tagine lunch and a refreshing mint tea.
Then, it’s back on the bike for an afternoon of more biking adventures!
In the afternoon you will ride through a succession of traditional villages dotted through the beautiful Anougal Valley. Then, you will leave the dirt track to ride a beautiful single-track towards the end of your adventure near Amizmiz.
The MAROC NATURE team will quickly pack your bikes on top of the 4x4. And, then, it’s a quick one hour drive back to Marrakesh and your hotel.
Trip dates & Prices
Good to know
This tour is only available for private groups. We require a minimum of 2 participants. We can offer a personalized program for bigger groups or for riders who want to take on a more challenging ride. Contact us to discuss any specific requests you have for this tour.
The Area
Our Anougal (The Almond Land) tour takes place 50 kms south-west of Marrakesh around Amizmiz. Amizmiz is located in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. The tour starts at 900 meters above sea level and goes as high as 1500 meters above sea level!
Your Guide
Our guides are all very experienced guides from Morocco. Don’t worry, they speak English, Moroccan, Arabic and French.
Your guide for the day will meet you at your hotel in the morning and will stay with you until the end of the tour back at your hotel. When they first meet you in the morning, they will brief you on the day ahead, weather, safety and the use of your bike. Please pay attention. They are sharing this information so that you can get the most from the day.
Throughout the day, your guide will tell you about the landscapes you’re cycling through, the villages and what life is like for the people who live there.
Our guides are also knowledgeable first-aiders if there’s an injury. If there are any mechanical issues with your bike, your guide will do their best to solve the problem.
Your Bike
If you choose to rent one of our road bikes, we guarantee your bike will be in perfect working condition. All rental packages include a helmet and standard pedals.
If you use SPD pedals, please let us know when you complete your booking. We’ll make sure that we set your bike up the way you want it to enjoy your day out with us.
Food During the Tour
You won't have to worry about food or drink. We will take care of everything.
Mineral water will be supplied all day long. We also bring a mixture of dry fruits to refuel your energy.
We organize an authentic lunch stop at a Berber family house in the middle of a mountain village. Moroccan’s love food! And, love to share food! You will not leave hungry.
Assistance
This tour is fully supported for the full duration of the tour. The minibus that brings you from Marrakesh to the start of cycle will be following behind at a reasonable distance. If there’s an emergency or you’d prefer to enjoy the views from the bus, that’s no problem with us
On Holiday with Non-Cyclists?
If you want to come explore our cycling tour, but you’re the only cyclist in the group, don’t worry. Non-cyclists will get just as much out of the tour from the comfort of the bus. The scenery and the food is just as good!
Group Size / Price
The trip price is based on 4 riders and more. The maximum group size of the trip is 14 participants.
What's Included
- An MTB guide. who will lead your tour and accompany you all-day
- Dried fruits & water
- Lunch at a local Berber family's house
- 4X4 vehicle support
- Hardtail Alu bike and helmet rental.
What's not Included
- Travel insurance [you must be able to show that you have travel insurance]
- Any personal expenses (buying extra food or drink while on the tour)
- Supplement Carbon or E-bike 35€ and any additional personal biking equipment rental/ purchase
