5-Day Atlas Gravel Tour
5-Day Atlas Gravel Tour is a 5-day gravel cycling tour in High Atlas, Morocco — 320 km and 5,400 m of climbing from Marrakech to Marrakech. Rated Moderate, it is fully supported with an expert local guide, a support vehicle and a mechanic. A focused week of high-altitude gravel in the High Atlas Book your High Atlas gravel cycling adventure with Gravel Morocco.
Overview
Five days based out of the Marrakech foothills, climbing into the High Atlas on the gravel pistes above Amizmiz and Ouirgane toward Imlil. A great first Morocco gravel trip — real mountains, manageable daily distance, and a bed every night.
Why ride this tour
- High-altitude gravel without committing to a full crossing.
- Ride the quiet pistes above Ouirgane and the Tizi n’TTest approach.
- Back in Marrakech each leg — easy logistics, real mountains.
Itinerary
- Day 1: Marrakech → Amizmiz → Ouirgane — Transfer to Amizmiz (450 m), then ~40 km of gravel through Berber villages climbing to Ouirgane (1,200 m).
- Day 2: Ouirgane → Imlil — ~60 km climbing toward Imlil (1,800 m), gateway to Mount Toubkal, on rugged mountain gravel.
- Day 3: Imlil → Ourika — ~50 km descending through mountain trails into the Ourika Valley (800 m).
- Day 4: Ourika → Ait Ourir — Rolling countryside ride past olive groves and villages toward Ait Ourir.
- Day 5: Ait Ourir → Marrakech — Final leg back to Marrakech; farewell lunch.
Inclusions
- 4 nights accommodation
- Support vehicle and guide
- Breakfasts and dinners
- Picnic lunches
- Marrakech transfers
Frequently asked questions
Is this suitable for a first gravel trip to Morocco?
Yes — it’s our most accessible multi-day trip. You need solid fitness but not expedition experience.
What is the highest point?
Around 1,800 m at Imlil. Altitude is noticeable but not extreme.