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1 day· Challenging· ▲ 2279 m

Atlas Mountain Biking Day Trip

A wonderful combination of mountain biking, spectacular scenery and authentic Berber culture in the heart of the High Atlas: from Imlil over the Tizi n’Tamatert pass (2,279 m) and down the Imnane valley to the market town of Asni.

Mountain bikers above an Atlas valley
Duration
Full day (6–7 hours)
Difficulty
Challenging
Max. altitude
Tizi n’Tamatert pass (2,279 m)

Highlights

  • Climb to the Tizi n’Tamatert pass (2,279 m) with views over the High Atlas
  • Descent through the Imnane valley and its Berber villages
  • Picnic lunch by the river near Arg
  • Finish in Asni, with its weekly market on Saturdays

Day by day

  1. 01
    Day 1Marrakech – Imlil – Mountain Biking to Asni
    • Distance About 40–45 km by bike
    • Transfer About 65 km Marrakech – Imlil
    • Meals Picnic lunch

    Start your adventure with a 9:00 AM private transfer from Marrakech to Imlil (1,740 m), approximately 65 km away. Meet your professional mountain biking guide and begin cycling uphill towards the Tizi n’Tamatert pass, enjoying spectacular panoramic views of the High Atlas Mountains.

    After a short break, descend into the beautiful Imnane valley, passing traditional Berber villages such as Ouanskra, Tamguist, Ikiss and Amsakrou. Discover authentic mountain life, terraced fields, walnut orchards and traditional Berber houses.

    Around midday, enjoy a picnic lunch beside the river near Arg village. In the afternoon, continue through the valley towards Imsker before finishing your ride in Asni, a traditional Berber market town. If you visit on a Saturday, you can also explore its lively weekly souk.

    At the end of your ride, your private vehicle will be waiting for your comfortable return transfer to Marrakech.

Included

  • Private 4WD transport (Marrakech ↔ Imlil / Asni)
  • Very good quality mountain bike & helmet
  • Local English-speaking mountain biking guide
  • Picnic lunch by the river in Arg village

Not included

  • International flights & visas
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Tips & personal expenses
  • Drinks & snacks not mentioned

Options

  • A night at Riad Berber Towers, our mountain riad in the heart of Imlil, before or after your ride: contact us to check availability

Photos

  • Bike trail through a Moroccan valley
  • Mountain biker on a desert track in Morocco
  • Imlil valley and the Toubkal massif under clouds, High Atlas
  • Yellow wildflowers below the snowy Atlas near Marrakech
  • Berber village on green slopes below the High Atlas
  • Stone walls along a mule path in an Atlas valley

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