The Best 7-Day Gravel Tours in Morocco

Seven days is enough to cross the Atlas and reach the Sahara, or to ride a full point-to-point from the mountains to the coast. These are the trips that deliver the full range of Moroccan gravel — passes, canyons, oases and desert — in a single week of riding.

Why 7 days

Seven days is where the full Moroccan range opens up. You can cross the High Atlas, ride the great southern valleys, and reach the Sahara fringe — or ride a complete point-to-point from the Atlantic to the mountains. It is the most popular expedition length for riders who want the full story in one trip. See how many days you need.

The best 7-day expeditions

High Atlas to Sahara

The classic 7-day crossing: over the Atlas, the Ounila and Dades valleys, and down to the Sahara edge near Zagora or Merzouga. The High Atlas to Sahara expedition.

Essaouira–Atlas–Ouarzazate

A full point-to-point from the Atlantic coast at Essaouira, over the Atlas, to Ouarzazate — coast, mountains and desert in one week. The Essaouira–Atlas–Ouarzazate expedition.

Draa Valley Sahara-edge

The best winter 7-day — the Draa Valley Loop, palm oases, and the Sahara edge near M'Hamid. The Draa Valley Sahara-edge expedition.

What is included

A lead guide and mechanic, a support vehicle, six nights’ accommodation (guesthouses, kasbahs and a desert camp), all meals, water and snacks, and transfers. Bike rental optional. Read the holidays guide and the Sahara cycling guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best 7-day gravel tour in Morocco?

The High Atlas to Sahara expedition is the classic 7-day crossing — passes, canyons and the desert in one week. For a full point-to-point, the Essaouira–Atlas–Ouarzazate expedition. For winter, the Draa Valley Sahara-edge expedition.

How far do you ride each day on a 7-day tour?

70–100 km per day with 800–1,500 m of climbing, depending on the route. The crossing days over the Atlas are the biggest; the desert days are flatter but longer.

Is a 7-day tour good for reaching the Sahara?

Yes — 7 days is enough to cross the Atlas and reach the Sahara edge near Zagora or M'Hamid. For the full Atlas-to-Sahara crossing with more depth, see our 10-day options.

What is included in a 7-day tour?

A lead guide and mechanic, a support vehicle, six nights’ accommodation (guesthouses, kasbahs and a desert camp), all meals, water and snacks, and transfers. Bike rental is optional.