ATLAS DESCENT(Trip #59701)

Tour Overview

Our most popular off-road biking trip; exciting trails through the High and Anti Atlas mountains, passing Berber villages and ancient kasbahs
The scenery is wild and varied; we cycle through tiny Berber villages, beautifully cultivated valleys, lush palm-filled oases, and explore numerous crumbling kasbahs. The riding itself is just as spectacular; endless descents on fast gravel pistes, singletrack and donkey tracks. This route is the product of over 10 years research and fine-tuning, offering an unrivalled off road experience through a striking landscape of jagged mountains and gorges. The combined use of four wheel drives and bikes allows us to see a substantial part of the region and gain a fascinating insight into the traditional Berber life. Great riding and good hotels ensures both adventure and comfort.

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1
Start Agadir.

Day 2
Transfer to Tafraoute in the heart of the Anti Atlas. Introductory ride through a lunar landscape, passing the famous painted Blue Rocks.

Day 3
Spectacular ride through impressive gorges and lush palmeries around Ait Mansour. A rough and rocky day with a 35km descent and optional climb.

Day 4
To old walled town of Tiznit. Optional visit to silver markets, or have a traditional hammam.

Day 5
A healthy mix of ups and downs, mostly on gravel trails and dry river beds through wild scenery to Hemis Ait Moussa; transfer to Taroudant.

Day 6
Drive into High Atlas where the landscape is very different; ride through pine forests and mountain villages of the Tiqqi gorge to Immouzzer.

Day 7
The ultimate off-road finale, through remote villages down to the Atlantic Ocean for a swim; drive to Agadir.

Day 8
End Agadir.