Cycling and Mountain Bike Trips in Morocco

Activity Overview

Cycling is an eco-friendly way to see Morocco, and a slow one, which is the point. You pedal along desert tracks, through palm oases and into remote Berber villages, stopping whenever you want to look around or talk to people. Routes range from gentle rides that work for families to harder mountain-bike stages in the Atlas foothills, and we match the trip to your fitness.

We provide good mountain bikes and helmets. A support vehicle follows with water, spares and luggage. We can adjust the route to your experience and to the time you have.

What to Bring

Pack comfortable sportswear, closed shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen. Bikes, helmets and full back-up support come from us.

Morocco at the speed of a bicycle

Cycling lets you notice what a car rushes past: the smell of bread from a village oven, children waving from a doorway, the sound of water in a palm grove's channels. Our guided bike trips use quiet roads and firm desert tracks around Merzouga and the oases, with a support vehicle carrying water, snacks and spare parts so you only carry yourself.

Routes for every level

Easy rides follow flat tracks through the palm groves and ksour, the old earth-built villages, of the Tafilalet. More active riders can head out on the open hamada around Erg Chebbi, with long views of the dunes and the occasional nomad camp. Longer trips can include sections in the Atlas foothills and gorges, where roads climb steadily between red cliffs. Ask us about routes from a few hours to several days.

Bikes and support

We supply mountain bikes with wide tyres suited to sand and gravel, helmets and repair kits. The support vehicle follows or meets you at regular points, so anyone tired can ride in the 4x4 for a stretch. Mixed groups work well: some cycle, others join by vehicle, and everyone meets for lunch.

When to cycle

October to April is the best season, with mild days ideal for riding. In summer we only ride at dawn. Read our seasonal guide and safety tips before you plan. Combine a ride with a night in a desert camp or a quad ride in the dunes, or let us build a full private itinerary.

Frequently Asked Questions