07 Nov 2026
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Escorted tour
Morocco Hike & Bike: Atlas Mountains to the Sahara – 9 Days
Cycling and hiking from the High Atlas to the Sahara, with a gite stay and a desert camp, in a group of up to 16.
9 days
From £825
Tour overview
This 9-day active trip explores Morocco on foot and by bike, from the peaks and valleys of the High Atlas to the dunes of the Sahara and the red canyons of the Todra Gorge. Groups have up to 16 travellers aged 15 and over, with a leader throughout. You stay eight nights: five in hotels, two in a traditional gite with private bathrooms in the mountain village of Imlil, and one in a desert camp with shared tents and bathrooms. Breakfast is included daily, with two lunches and six dinners, many of them in local homes and gites.
From Marrakech you head into the Atlas Mountains for a day of cycling and hiking among Amazigh villages, walnut groves and terraced fields, arriving in Imlil at the foot of Mount Toubkal. The next morning you learn to bake traditional Moroccan bread with a local family before setting out on another day in the mountains.
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A drive over the Tizi n'Tichka, the highest mountain pass in Morocco, brings you to Ait Benhaddou, the famous mudbrick ksar on the old caravan route and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You then ride your bike along the edge of the Draa Valley to Agdz, an oasis town surrounded by palm groves and kasbahs.
Continuing south as rocky desert plateaus give way to the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi near Merzouga, you spend a night at a desert camp under the stars. After sunrise over the dunes, you travel to Tinghir and hike with your leader through the towering limestone walls of the Todra Gorge before returning across the mountains to Marrakech for a final night.
The physical rating is medium, with daily rides and hikes on varied terrain. This trip suits active travellers who want to see Morocco's landscapes up close, with the variety of cycling, hiking and a night in the Sahara. Bikes are provided, and the leader adapts each ride to the group's ability. The desert camp has no power for charging, so bring a spare battery for your phone and camera. Helmets are provided, and the support vehicle carries your main luggage.
Trip highlights
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Cycling and hiking in the Atlas (Day 2)
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Bread-making with a local family (Day 3)
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The Tizi n'Tichka pass and Ait Benhaddou (Day 4)
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A ride in the Draa Valley (Day 5)
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A night in a Sahara desert camp (Day 6)
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Hiking the Todra Gorge (Day 8)
Your route
9 stops from Marrakech to Marrakech
- Marrakech Day 1
- Imlil Days 2–3
- Tizi n'Tichka Pass Day 4
- Ait Benhaddou Day 4
- Agdz Day 5
- Merzouga Day 6
- Tinghir Day 7
- Todra Gorge Day 8
- Marrakech Days 8–9
Why choose this tour
Cycling and hiking from the mountains to the desert in nine days. A gite in the Atlas and a night in the Sahara.
Best suited to
- Active travellers
- Travellers who enjoy cycling and hiking
- Solo travellers looking for a group
- First-time visitors to Morocco
Day-by-day itinerary
9 days from Marrakech, Morocco to Marrakech, Morocco
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Day 1 · Marrakech Arrive in Marrakech
A welcome meeting.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 2 · High Atlas, Imlil Imlil
Cycle and hike into the mountains.
- Hotel
- Traditional gite
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3 · Imlil Imlil
Bake bread and explore the valleys.
- Hotel
- Traditional gite
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 · Tizi n'Tichka, Ait Benhaddou Ait Benhaddou
Over the highest pass to the ksar.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 5 · Draa Valley, Agdz Agdz
Cycle to an oasis town.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 6 · Merzouga, Erg Chebbi Sahara
Into the dunes for a night in camp.
- Hotel
- Desert camp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 7 · Merzouga, Tinghir Todra Gorge
Sunrise over the dunes, then to Tinghir.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Todra Gorge, Marrakech Marrakech
Hike the gorge, then return to Marrakech.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 9 · Marrakech Trip ends
The trip ends after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Marrakech (1 night) Hotel
- Imlil (2 nights) Traditional gite
- Ait Benhaddou (1 night) Hotel
- Agdz (1 night) Hotel
- Merzouga (1 night) Desert camp, shared tents
- Todra Gorge (1 night) Hotel
- Marrakech (1 night) Hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 5 nights in hotels, 2 in a gite and 1 in a desert camp
- Meals 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 5 dinners
- Private transport and bike hire
- Atlas cycling and hiking day
- Bread-making with a local family
- Draa Valley ride and Ait Benhaddou
- Sahara camp and Todra Gorge hike
- Leader throughout
Not included
- Flights
- Meals not included 5 lunches and 3 dinners
- Optional activities such as camel rides
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You have never cycled
- You want luxury — the desert camp is simple
- You want a relaxed holiday
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–9 · Lunch: Days 2–3 · Dinner: Days 2–6
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Morocco
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
How much cycling is there?
Rides on several days on varied terrain. Bikes are provided.
What is the desert camp like?
Shared tents with shared bathrooms and no power for charging.
Do I need hiking experience?
No, but you should be comfortable walking for several hours.
Do I need a visa?
UK visitors do not usually need a visa for a holiday stay in Morocco. Check before you travel.
What is the minimum age?
The minimum age is 15.
How many people travel together?
Up to 16 travellers, with a leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary