The Best 10-Day Gravel Expeditions in Morocco
Ten days and up is expedition country — the full Atlas-to-Sahara crossing, a complete loop of the country’s gravel regions, or a point-to-point from the Atlantic to the desert. These are the trips that deliver the complete Moroccan gravel experience.
Why 10+ days
The long expeditions are where Morocco earns its reputation. Ten days and up lets you cross the full Atlas, ride the great southern valleys, reach the deep Sahara, and finish at the ocean — a complete point-to-point or loop with real depth. These are the trips riders come back talking about. See how many days you need.
The flagship: Atlas to Sahara Grand Tour
Our flagship expedition: 12 days, 600 km, 8,200 m of climbing — from Marrakech over the High Atlas, through the Ounila, Dades and Todra, down to the Sahara at Erg Chebbi, and across to the Draa. The full crossing, fully supported. The Atlas to Sahara Grand Tour.
Morocco Grand Gravel Tour
A complete loop of the country’s gravel regions — the Atlas, the Anti-Atlas, the Draa and the coast — for riders who want the full variety in one trip. The Morocco Grand Gravel Tour.
Atlantic to Sahara expedition
A coast-to-desert point-to-point: from the Atlantic at Essaouira, over the Atlas, and down to the Sahara edge. The Atlantic to Sahara expedition.
What is included
Every 10-day expedition includes a lead guide, a mechanic and a support vehicle hauling water, food, luggage and spares; all accommodation from Atlas guesthouses to kasbahs and a desert camp; all meals, water and snacks; and transfers from Marrakech. Bike rental is optional. Read the Sahara cycling guide and the holidays guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best 10-day gravel expedition in Morocco?
The Atlas to Sahara Grand Tour is our flagship — 12 days, 600 km, 8,200 m of climbing, the full crossing from Marrakech over the Atlas to the Sahara. For a complete loop, the Morocco Grand Gravel Tour; for coast-to-desert, the Atlantic to Sahara expedition.
How fit do I need to be for a 10-day expedition?
Comfortable riding 70–100 km with 1,000 m+ of climbing on consecutive days for a week and a half. The expeditions are fully supported, so you ride light, but the cumulative fatigue is real. Read our difficulty guide.
Is a 10-day expedition enough to cross the Atlas to the Sahara?
Yes — the Atlas to Sahara Grand Tour does the full crossing in 12 days, with real depth in each region. It is the definitive Moroccan gravel expedition.
What is included in a 10-day expedition?
A lead guide and mechanic, a support vehicle, all accommodation (guesthouses, kasbahs and desert camps), all meals, water and snacks, and transfers. Bike rental is optional.