Ounila Valley Piste is a 54 km gravel route in High Atlas → Ounila Valley, Morocco, with 620 m of elevation gain and Moderate difficulty. Valley piste through Berber villages — Ochre gravel, compacted earth, from Telouet (Glaoui kasbah) to Ait Benhaddou. One of our signature Morocco gravel cycling routes, mapped with verified coordinates and ridden by our team every season. Book a guided ride or use this dossier to plan your own.
Request a date through the booking form or contact us. We confirm availability and send a quote; a small deposit secures your place and the balance is due before departure.
Yes — quality gravel bikes and helmets are available to rent in Marrakech, set up for the local pistes. Tell us your size at booking and we confirm fit and setup.
It depends on the trip difficulty. Each trip page states the honest fitness and experience requirements — read the difficulty and safety sections. Day rides need moderate fitness; multi-day expeditions need excellent fitness.
We monitor conditions and hold bad-weather alternatives. No one rides a closed pass or an impassable piste; we reschedule or reroute and are flexible on genuine weather cancellations.
Yes. Multi-day and remote trips require insurance that covers cycling and medical evacuation. We ask for your insurance details at booking.
Yes. Bring spares specific to your setup (tubes, quick links, brake pads). We help with bike build and box storage at the start hotel in Marrakech.
The main season runs September to May. Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are ideal for the Atlas and Sahara. Winter suits the desert, Anti-Atlas and coast; summer is too hot for the lowlands but works for high-altitude Atlas routes.
Yes. Every multi-day tour includes an expert local guide, a support vehicle carrying water, food, luggage and spares, and mechanical support. Day rides are guided with route support, water and snacks.