Gravel bike tour Day rides

Agafay Desert Gravel Loop

Rolling stone-desert tracks with the snow-capped High Atlas on the horizon, finishing with lunch in a desert camp.

from €85 per person

Moderate
Agafay Desert Gravel Loop
Distance45 km
Duration5 hours
DifficultyModerate
Elevation gain520 m
Highest point790 m
TerrainGravel, hardpack, short sandy sections
Group sizeUp to 8 riders
Minimum age14+ years

Highlights

  • Moon-like stone desert just 40 minutes from Marrakech
  • Flowing gravel descents with Atlas views
  • Lunch in a Berber desert camp
  • Optional sunset finish

What awaits you

Rolling stone-desert tracks with the snow-capped High Atlas on the horizon, finishing with lunch in a desert camp.

Your guide adapts the pace to the group, with regular stops for photos, water and stories about the places you ride through. The route can be shortened or extended on the day.

All bikes are serviced after every ride and fitted to you before the start.

Itinerary

  1. Transfer from Marrakech to Agafay

  2. Gravel bike set-up and skills check

  3. Northern loop over the ridgelines

  4. Lunch and rest at a desert camp

  5. Southern loop towards Lalla Takerkoust

  6. Transfer back to Marrakech

Timings are a guide. Your guide adapts the pace to the group and the weather.

Route

Starts at Lalla Takerkoust road, Agafay

Watch the ride

A lone rider crossing a red plain beneath the mountains

What’s included

  • Pick-up and drop-off at your riad or hotel in Marrakech
  • Certified local guide
  • Bike and helmet rental
  • Water and seasonal fruit
  • Photos from the ride

Not included

  • Lunch unless stated
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Tips for your guide

What to bring

  • Closed shoes
  • Sunglasses and sunscreen
  • Light layer for the mountains
  • Small backpack
  • Cash for tips and souvenirs

Season

September to June. Summer rides start at sunrise.

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