Atlas Descent

8 days - from $1280

Exciting trails through the Atlas Mountains, Berber villages and ancient kasbahs
The scenery is wild and varied; we cycle through tiny Berber villages, beautifully cultivated valleys, lush palm-filled oases, and explore numerous crumbling kasbahs. The riding itself is just as spectacular with endless descents on fast gravel pistes, singletrack and donkey tracks. This route is the product of over 10 years research and fine-tuning, offering an unrivalled off road experience through a striking landscape of jagged mountains and gorges. The combined use of four wheel drives and bikes allows us to see a substantial part of the region and gain a fascinating insight into the traditional Berber life. Great riding and good hotels ensures both adventure and comfort on this exhilarating ride through the challenging Anti Atlas Mountains.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Start Agadir. 2 Transfer to Tafraoute in the heart of the Anti Atlas. Introductory ride through a lunar landscape, passing the famous painted Blue Rocks. 3 Spectacular ride through impressive gorges and lush palmeries around Ait Mansour. A rough and rocky day with 35km descent and optional climb. 4 Circular route to Tizi Mlil Pass for a exhilarating descent to Tahala. 5 Ride down to the old walled town of Tiznit. Optional visit to silver markets and traditional Hamman. 6 Drive into High Atlas where the landscape is very different; ride through pine forests and mountain villages of the Tiqqi Gorge to Immouzzer. 7 The ultimate off road finale, through remote villages down to the Atlantic Ocean for a swim; drive to Agadir. 8 End Agadir.

Group size: Min. 5, max. 15, plus leader and driver. Additional local cycling guide for groups of 12 or more.
Accommodation: 7 nights hotels, some with swimming pools. All accommodation is clean and functional although the rooms and facilities may be basic.
Food: All breakfasts, 6 lunches and 4 dinners included.
Optional Single Supplement: from $192.50
Trip Reference: MMA
Reverse Itinerary: trips that run in reverse are specified with an 'R' in the dates and prices table below.
Notes: Local Bike Hire: Trek 4900 Disc mountain bikes with front suspension GBP95, paid on booking
Trip Reference: MMA