Marrakech to Ouarzazate
Marrakech to Ouarzazate is a 4-day gravel cycling tour in High Atlas → Ounila Valley, Morocco — 260 km and 3,600 m of climbing from Marrakech to Ouarzazate. Rated Moderate, it is fully supported with an expert local guide, a support vehicle and a mechanic. Cross the Atlas via the Ounila Valley Book your High Atlas → Ounila Valley gravel cycling adventure with Gravel Morocco.
4 daysDuration
260 kmDistance
3,600 mElevation
ModerateDifficulty
Tizi n’Tichka pass, Ounila Valley, OuarzazateTerrain
March–May, October–NovemberSeason
Overview
A four-day crossing from Marrakech to Ouarzazate via the Tizi n’Tichka and the Ounila Valley piste — the old caravan route past Telouet and Ait Benhaddou. Compact, cinematic, and rideable in a long weekend plus travel.
Why ride this tour
- The classic Atlas crossing on the historic caravan piste.
- Telouet’s Glaoui kasbah and Ait Benhaddou in one trip.
- Short enough to fit a long weekend.
Itinerary
- Day 1: Marrakech → Tizi n’Tichka — Transfer and climb the pass flanks (2,268 m) on gravel.
- Day 2: Telouet → Ounila Valley — Visit the Glaoui kasbah at Telouet, then ride the ochre piste through Berber villages.
- Day 3: Ait Benhaddou — Ride to and explore the UNESCO ksar of Ait Benhaddou.
- Day 4: Ait Benhaddou → Ouarzazate — Roll into Ouarzazate; transfer option to Marrakech.
Inclusions
- 3 nights accommodation
- Support vehicle and guide
- Most meals
- Transfers
Frequently asked questions
Can I do this as a point-to-point?
Yes — we finish in Ouarzazate with a transfer back to Marrakech, or you can fly out of Ouarzazate.