Best Cycling Destinations in Morocco: Top 10 Routes

Karim Zouiten · 12 min · Cycling

Morocco's top 10 cycling destinations — Atlas gravel, mountain singletrack, road passes and desert pistes.

Morocco is one of North Africa's best cycling destinations — a country of smooth mountain passes, remote gravel pistes, technical singletrack and desert roads, all within reach of Marrakech. From High Atlas gravel adventures to road climbs over the Tizi n'Tichka, here are the 10 best cycling destinations and routes in Morocco.

1. The High Atlas Gravel Pistes

Remote gravel pistes through Berber villages, walnut groves and terraced fields in the High Atlas foothills — long, flowing routes with big mountain views and minimal traffic. Our High Atlas Gravel Bike Adventure and Atlas Gravel Bike Tour 4-Day cover the best sectors.

2. The Tizi n'Tichka Road Pass

The highest paved road pass in the High Atlas (2,260m), on the Marrakech–Ouarzazate road — a classic road-cycling climb with sweeping switchback views. Part of our Atlas Mountains Cycling tour.

3. The Marrakech Foothills Singletrack

A huge network of mule tracks and singletrack descents through Berber villages and terraced fields in the foothills above Marrakech — ideal for intermediate to advanced mountain bikers. Our Mountain Biking Trails tour covers it.

4. The Ourika Valley Road

A smooth paved road climbing south from Marrakech into the Ourika Valley — a rewarding road-cycling climb with river and mountain scenery, quiet outside weekends.

5. The Agafay Desert Pistes

Gravel and dirt pistes across the Agafay stone desert, close to Marrakech — flowing desert riding with Atlas backdrops, ideal for a half or full day.

6. The Atlas E-Bike Foothills

An easy, assisted electric-bike ride through Atlas foothill trails and palm groves — built for every fitness level. Our E-Bike Atlas Tour is the gentle option.

7. The Dades Valley Road

A scenic paved road through the "Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs" — rewarding road cycling with kasbah and gorge scenery, best in spring and autumn.

8. The Tizi n'Test Pass

A dramatic, quieter paved pass over the High Atlas on the Marrakech–Taroudant road — a challenging road climb with sweeping views over the Souss plain.

9. The Atlantic Coast Road

A rolling coastal road between Essaouira and Agadir — scenic touring cycling with sea breeze, best in spring and autumn.

10. The Anti-Atlas Around Tafraoute

Quiet, dramatic paved and gravel roads through the pink-granite Anti-Atlas — remote, scenic and uncrowded cycling, best in spring and autumn.

Plan Your Cycling Trip

Morocco's cycling destinations suit gravel, mountain, road and touring riders. Tell us your discipline, fitness, dates and whether you need a bike via the plan-my-trip form, and we will build a cycling itinerary with a support vehicle and guiding.

Frequently asked questions

Where are the best cycling destinations in Morocco?

The High Atlas (gravel pistes and road passes around Imlil and Ourika), the Marrakech foothills (mountain bike singletrack), the desert pistes around Agafay and the south, and the Atlantic coast road. Each suits a different cycling discipline — gravel, mountain, road or touring.

Is Morocco good for road cycling?

Yes. The High Atlas offers smooth paved mountain passes with sweeping scenery and quiet roads — the Tizi n'Tichka and the Ourika road are highlights. A support vehicle is standard on guided rides. Our Atlas Mountains Cycling tour covers the best road routes.

Is Morocco good for mountain biking?

Excellent. The High Atlas around Marrakech offers a huge network of mule tracks and singletrack through Berber villages, walnut groves and terraced fields — ideal for intermediate to advanced riders. Our Mountain Biking Trails tour covers the best singletrack.

Do I need to bring my own bike to Morocco?

Not necessarily. Our cycling tours provide quality gravel, mountain and road bikes, helmets and spares, with a support vehicle. If you prefer your own bike, you can bring it — we arrange the support vehicle and guiding.

When is the best time for cycling in Morocco?

Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) offer the best conditions — comfortable temperatures and dry roads. Summer heat at lower elevations is punishing, so guided rides shift higher into the mountains. Winter is cold at altitude.

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