Morocco · Cycling Tour

1-Day High Atlas Cycling Tour from Marrakesh through Imlil

1 Day Round trip from Marrakesh Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cycle from Imlil, the gateway to the High Atlas
02 Ride through picturesque Berber villages such as Ait Souka and Tamatert
03 Take in breathtaking views over the Imnan Valley from Tamatert Pass
04 Explore Tachdirt, the highest village in the Imnan Valley
05 Enjoy a tea break with beautiful mountain scenery and lunch in Wanskra or Tamgist

Experience a full day of cycling in the High Atlas, starting from Imlil at 1,750 metres. Ride through picturesque Berber villages such as Ait Souka and Tamatert, then climb to Tamatert Pass for breathtaking views over the Imnan Valley and a refreshing tea break. Continue to Tachdirt, the highest village in the valley, before enjoying lunch in Wanskra or Tamgist. After the ride, return to Imlil and head back to Marrakesh.

From this point, you will enjoy another view of the Imnan Valley and have tea while taking in the beautiful scenery.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Marrakech, Imlil

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

High Atlas Cycling Adventure from Imlil

In the morning, your driver will take you from Marrakesh to the village of Imlil, located at an altitude of 1,750 metres. It is considered the starting point for mountain trips in the High Atlas.
There, you will meet your guide, who will accompany you on the tour and help you collect the bikes.
After that, you will begin riding from Imlil towards the Imnan Valley. Along the way, you will pass through several Berber villages, including Ait Souka and Tamatert. After the villages, you will continue through the forest to Tamatert Pass at an altitude of 2,297 metres. From this point, you will enjoy another view of the Imnan Valley and have tea while taking in the beautiful scenery.
After the tea break, you will continue to Tachdirt village, the highest village in the Imnan Valley at an altitude of 2,363 metres.
Then, you will go to Wanskra or Tamgist village to enjoy lunch.
After lunch, you will return to Imlil by the same route, where the driver will be waiting to take you back to Marrakesh.