Atlas Mountain Bike from Marrakech 3 days
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Atlas Mountain Bike from Marrakech 3 days Toubkal Massif Mountain bike tour through mountain trails and Berber villages of the High Atlas near Marrakech. Three days of mountain biking in the freshness of the mountains of the Toubkal massif. Departure from Marrakech to the High Atlas and the Toubkal massif, to Lake Lalla Takerkoust located on the foothills of the High Atlas where we will take our bikes. Kicking up the village of Taghenchoute and climb to the beautiful plateau of Kik located at 1100 and 2300 m above Mount Toubkal, to begin our descent on the village of Asni in the Toubkal National Park. After this beautiful mountain bike hike through terraced gardens and adobe villages, the trail will quickly climb to reach the Ourika Valley by trails on the mountainside linking the many villages in the valley. A high mountain route up to 2450m altitude with breathtaking views of the peaks of the High Atlas and breathtaking landscapes. A beautiful descent overlooking the high Ourika Valley will take us between trails and tracks to Setti Fatma or we will end this beautiful trekking high mountain in the Toubkal. |
Good mountain bike Morocco in the heart of grandiose landscapes, on the ancient Berber trails of the Toubkal massif. Amazing colors, a traditional life, customs unchanged for centuries. And the legendary hospitality of the mountain Berbers. A beautiful Toubkal mountain bike tour of three days in the Berber High Atlas away from the bustling Marrakech.
And for those who do not cycle, possible to hike 3 days to discover the Berber villages of Toubkal. At the end of your mountain bike ride enjoy the tranquility of a riad in the heart of the medina of Marrakech. Consult us! We will find you the rare pearl. |
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
DAY 1: Marrakech - Takerkoust Dam - Atlas mountains.
RV with your guide at 8H and departure to the foothills of the High Atlas to Lake Lalla Takerkoust. We take our mountain bikes to go up to the village of Taghenchoute. Then a good climb will take us to the plateau of Kik with its superb view of the High Atlas Mountains and Toubkal, the rooftop of North Africa. Over the course of the seasons, the landscapes of the plateau are transformed: Ocher / brown when farmers plow the land with their mules. From brown to white in winter with snowy peaks of the Atlas. Green & red in the spring, when barley fields of tender green are dotted with poppies. Finally the yellow in summer announces the harvests. After this beautiful walk through terraced gardens and adobe villages, the track quickly goes up to begin our descent on the village of Asni, then transfer to Imlil valley 17km.
Dinner and overnight at Riad Jnane Imlil.
* Drive 25km.
* Mountain biking: 32 km, uphill: 1047m / downhill: 580m
* Elevation Gain: - 460m / 1460m -
DAY 2: Asni Valley - Tadmamt valley, Ourika valley.
After breakfast at the Riad, we will drive back to Asni valley and we will start with a short flat section before testing our physical abilities on a long and arduous climb to Tadmamt, a pass located at 1800m altitude. As we climb, we will enjoy the magnificent view of the Haouz plain, contrasting with the imposing Atlas peaks just above us.
In the afternoon, we will make a beautiful track overlooking the beautiful Ourika Valley. A mix of trails and trail that will take us to our hostel, a pleasant place surrounded by gardens and terraced crops, typical of this beautiful valley
Dinner and overnight at the Berber house.
Mountain biking: 40 km, uphill: 1120m / Descent: 970m
Elevation Gain: -1160m / +1865m
DAY 3: Ourika valley -Atlas Trays of Toubkal Massif.
For our last day of the mountain bike, we will climb up to Timenkar plateau. We will start our equipped on mountainside trails connecting the many valley villages of the valley. A high mountain route up to 2450m altitude with breathtaking views of the peaks of the High Atlas and landscapes. A beautiful descent overlooking over the Ourika Valley will take us between trails and tracks to Setti Fatma or we will end this beautiful mountain bike trek. Installation of our bikes on the 4X4 and return to Marrakech. END OF OUR SERVICE
* Drive 46km.
* Mountain biking: 32 km, uphill: 1120m / downhill: 970m
* Elevation Gain: - 1160m / +1865m.
- ride through the Villages, Oasis and Gorges.
- Night and dinner in the Berber house
- Experience & Learn about the life in the Desert.
- Meet the Nomads and share a moments with them.
DAY 1: Marrakech - Takerkoust Dam - Atlas mountains.
RV with your guide at 8H and departure to the foothills of the High Atlas to Lake Lalla Takerkoust. We take our mountain bikes to go up to the village of Taghenchoute. Then a good climb will take us to the plateau of Kik with its superb view of the High Atlas Mountains and Toubkal, the rooftop of North Africa. Over the course of the seasons, the landscapes of the plateau are transformed: Ocher / brown when farmers plow the land with their mules. From brown to white in winter with snowy peaks of the Atlas. Green & red in the spring, when barley fields of tender green are dotted with poppies. Finally the yellow in summer announces the harvests. After this beautiful walk through terraced gardens and adobe villages, the track quickly goes up to begin our descent on the village of Asni, then transfer to Imlil valley 17km.
Dinner and overnight at Riad Jnane Imlil.
* Drive 25km.
* Mountain biking: 32 km, uphill: 1047m / downhill: 580m
* Elevation Gain: - 460m / 1460m -
DAY 2: Asni Valley - Tadmamt valley, Ourika valley.
After breakfast at the Riad, we will drive back to Asni valley and we will start with a short flat section before testing our physical abilities on a long and arduous climb to Tadmamt, a pass located at 1800m altitude. As we climb, we will enjoy the magnificent view of the Haouz plain, contrasting with the imposing Atlas peaks just above us.
In the afternoon, we will make a beautiful track overlooking the beautiful Ourika Valley. A mix of trails and trail that will take us to our hostel, a pleasant place surrounded by gardens and terraced crops, typical of this beautiful valley
Dinner and overnight at the Berber house.
Mountain biking: 40 km, uphill: 1120m / Descent: 970m
Elevation Gain: -1160m / +1865m
DAY 3: Ourika valley -Atlas Trays of Toubkal Massif.
For our last day of the mountain bike, we will climb up to Timenkar plateau. We will start our equipped on mountainside trails connecting the many valley villages of the valley. A high mountain route up to 2450m altitude with breathtaking views of the peaks of the High Atlas and landscapes. A beautiful descent overlooking over the Ourika Valley will take us between trails and tracks to Setti Fatma or we will end this beautiful mountain bike trek. Installation of our bikes on the 4X4 and return to Marrakech. END OF OUR SERVICE
* Drive 46km.
* Mountain biking: 32 km, uphill: 1120m / downhill: 970m
* Elevation Gain: - 1160m / +1865m.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS
SERVICES INCLUDED
- DURATION: .......................3 days / 2 nights.
- PERIOD:............................ All year
- GRADE:............................. Sportive.
- PICK UP DETAILS:.............Pick up at 8:00am (from your hotel in Marrakech / Agadir / Meeting point)
- DROP OFF DETAILS:.........4-5pm at the hotel (day 3)
- ACCOMMODATION:.........Riads/Camp / Hotel .
- FOOD & DRINKS:...............Fresh Salade & Hot meals Moroccan tagines will be provided.
SERVICES INCLUDED
- English speaking MTB guide.
- Meals during the tour.
- Bottled water.
- Transfer from & to Marrakech with private car & Safe driver.
- Asisstance 4x4 to carry the lugagge and help the riders.
- 2 nights accommodation (Riad Jnane Imlil & Berber house in Ourika valley).
- Bikes and Equipments hire, typically from 30-40€/bike /day (you can choose your preferred bike type, required equipments & pay locally).
- Soft drinks.
- Tipping.
