Activity : E-Mountain Bike (Dirt/Cross Country) in the High Atlas Mountains close to Marrakesh
Assistance : Guided & full support
Level : Intermediate
Period : January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
Hop on an e-bike to discover landscapes, places and villages that may otherwise be a little too far for comfort. An e-bike is an awesome way of seeing life in some of the remote villages that surround Marrakesh.
MAROC NATURE is proud to be the first company in all of Morocco to own a complete fleet of e-bikes! Come and explore new horizons!
Tahnnaout
Your guide will meet you at your hotel.
From here, you’ll hop into our minibus and head out of Marrakesh towards the town of Tahnaout and the foothills of the Atlas Mountains.
In Tahnaout, your guide will equip you with helmets and bikes, making sure that you’re given a well fitting e-bike.
Once you’ve been briefed on what you can expect to see, what we expect of you and you’re happy with your bike, the tour will start!
You will ride a short flat section before starting a long climb up to Tadmamt Pass at 1800m high. This is a long and hard climb… Normally, that is! But, you’ve got an e-bike! So, sit back and enjoy the sights as your bike does the work and you enjoy the sights and fresh air!
As you climb higher, you’ll start to see the startling views of the Haouz Plain in the north and the imposing summits of the Atlas Mountains just above us.
Then, you’ll cut east along a beautiful track looking down into the lush Ourika Valley.
A mixture of trails and riveting track will bring you down into the bottom of the luxurious valley where your tour of the Atlas Mountains ends.
The team will quickly pack up the minibus, loading your bikes onto the bike rack. And then, you’ll hop back into the minibus for a quick 40kms drive back to Marrakesh and your accommodation for around 4:30 pm.
Trip dates & Prices
Good to Know
The Berber E-valleys MTB 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
This tour takes place 40 km south of Marrakesh in the area of Tahnaoute in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. An average tour ranges from 1100m above sea level up to 1880m 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 is a fully supported for the duration of the tour. The vehicle 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.
What's Included
- A MTB guide who will lead your tour and accompany you all day
- Cannondale E-Mountain Bike + Helmet
- Dried fruits & water
- Lunch at a local Berber family's home
- 4X4 vehicle support
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) & Tips
- Any additional personal biking equipment rental/ purchase