Cross-country tour Day rides

Imlil & Toubkal Foothills XC

Earn your views below Toubkal, climbing mule paths between walnut groves and Berber villages before a fast descent.

from €105 per person

Challenging
Distance32 km
Duration6 hours
DifficultyChallenging
Elevation gain1,100 m
Highest point2,300 m
TerrainMule paths, singletrack, dirt road
Group sizeUp to 8 riders
Minimum age15+ years

Highlights

  • Views to Toubkal, North Africa's highest peak
  • Walnut and apple orchards of the Mizane valley
  • Lunch on a village rooftop
  • Hardtail XC bikes with dropper posts

What awaits you

Earn your views below Toubkal, climbing mule paths between walnut groves and Berber villages before a fast descent.

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 to Imlil

  2. Climb to the Tizi n'Tamatert pass

  3. Ridge traverse

  4. Rooftop lunch

  5. Descent through the orchards

  6. Transfer to Marrakech

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

Route

Starts at Imlil

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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