There's no doubt that the Atlas mountains in Morocco are a dream come true for all ambitious Gravel cyclists: plenty of dirt roads, little tarmac and awe-inspiring scenery everywhere... Starting in Marrakech, our route takes us in 6 stages twice across the mountain range twice, first heading south to the mineral plains between Ouarzazate and Tinghir, then north to the Al habid lake. Each day brings its own variety: we ride through breathtaking canyons, on dirt tracks along rivers and across fords, climb major but unkown cols, discover mineral tablelands, admire high mountain ridges, and meet locals in remote historic villages... there's definitely no monotony on this trip. Ochres, greens and carmine are the colours of this trip, in all their shades. Each pass reveals a new atmosphere, each gorge a new pass or valley. A simply amazing trip with riding at altitudes of between 2,000m and 3,000m a.s.l.!
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Start date | End date | Duration | Price |
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21/09/2025 | 28/09/2025 | 8 days | 1195 € |
12/10/2025 | 19/10/2025 | 8 days | 1195 € |
29/03/2026 | 05/04/2026 | 8 days | 1195 € |
19/04/2026 | 26/04/2026 | 8 days | 1195 € |
03/05/2026 | 10/05/2026 | 8 days | 1195 € |
20/09/2026 | 27/09/2026 | 8 days | 1195 € |
11/10/2026 | 18/10/2026 | 8 days | 1195 € |
Gravel bike Carbon or aluminium frame (Several brands and models: Giant TCX Advanced Pro 2, Bergamont Grandurance 6, Cube or equivalent, subject to availability) |
350 € / |
You will receive your chosen model from the our team on the first day of your tour. He will carry out an inventory of the bike with you, as well as a second inventory at the end of the tour. Bike “consumables" (tyres, tubes, brake pads, cables) are included in the rental price. Only parts and components that are broken due to a crash and/or misuse will be charged.
Vélorizons cycling jersey (shipping not included) |
75 € / |
see below for details
A timeless road cycling jersey produced in France, inspired by our team and our road cycling trips. High quality, made in France by a Savoy company and with a feel-good character for long days in the saddle. Offered at a great price.
- High-quality SIRTECH + LYCRA textiles
- 3 pockets, one with a central zip + 1 side pocket
- Full front zip
- Half-high cycling collar
- Short raglan sleeves in Lycra with seamless ends
- Gripper at the hem
Available sizes (EU sizing): XXS bis XL
Cut: Slim fit, unisex
Price: see above
Order and further information by e-Mail or ask our leaders while on tour.
You are a group of friends, a family, a company or a cycling club and you would like to organise a private cycling tour on the dates of your choice. This option is available for guided and self-guided tours.
For more information or to receive a quote, please contact us by phone at +33 458 140 435 or by email at info@france-bike-trips.com.
It is important to be correctly insured when embarking on a cycling holiday. We recommend checking the details of your travel insurance (if you have one) and, if necessary, subscribing to our contract below. Please note that France Bike Trips is simply an intermediary between you and the insurance company.
You can choose between these travel insurance contracts while completing your booking form:
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In order to make a booking please fill in the online booking form on the "booking" page of your chosen tour. At the end of the booking process you will be transferred to our bank's secure payment page in order to pay a 30 % deposit.
All self-guided bookings made within 21 days of tour departure will incur a surcharge of 15 € per person.
A dedicated team of travel specialists is available to offer you expert advice Monday to Friday from 9 am to 6 pm (French time) by phone - +33 458 140 435 or by mail - info@france-bike-trips.com.
In order to confirm our guided tours, we need to reach a minimum number of participants (usually 5 persons are necessary). Therefore booking a guided tour does not necessarily mean the tour is confirmed. In the unlikely event that we are unable to confirm your chosen tour, we will offer you the opportunity (no less than 21 days before departure) of switching to another (confirmed) tour, or receiving a full refund.
Self-guided or custom tours: We confirm bookings of self-guided tours and custom tours directly after booking.
In both cases, please await our final booking confirmation before making any travel arrangements.
Tour balance payment must be made no less than 30 days before tour departure. Your travel documents will be sent to you once we have received your balance payment. Road books and maps will be sent to you 3 weeks before departure.
In the event that you are obliged to cancel your tour France Bike Trips will reimburse the entire sum paid for the tour, minus the following cancellation charges:
Full details of our sales conditions are available here
Maximum group size to guarantee safety and conviviality: 14 riders
Our driver in the 4x4 support vehicle will handle your luggage and be your personal contact throughout your stay. Each morning, he’ll advise you on departure times, set meeting points, and make sure you have plenty of water. In the evening, take a moment to discuss the next day’s plans with him. With his deep knowledge of the terrain, you can rely completely on him to guide you through your itinerary.
Your driver is fully at your service and can adjust the schedule to suit your preferences. Just let him know if you’d like him to stay with you throughout the ride, meet you at junctions, wait every few kilometers, or anything else you need.
A cook travels with your group, preparing local dishes for you each day (see the "Food" section). Both the drivers and cooks are attentive and highly skilled, with a commitment to respecting the environment and fostering good relations with local communities.
During riding you carry only your day pack. All your luggage is transported each day by the support vehicle.
After breakfast, the support vehicle driver will pack your luggage in the van, distribute cereal/energy bars, and announce the time slot for lunch. The driver can also hand out picnics to any participants who do not wish to stop at the designated picnic lunch stop.
Once all the participants have passed the picnic stop, the driver transports your luggage directly to the following nights accommodation, before returning to wait at the foot of the last climb of the day. He is then available to help any members of the group in difficulty or who encounter a mechanical problem. You'll usually meet the van driver several times during the day, offering the opportunity to fill up with water, change clothing, etc.
Each participant is free to ride at his or her own pace, using the road book and GPS route to navigate during the day. However, the driver is equipped with a mobile phone, and can be reached at any time during the day if a particpant encounters a problem. The driver is also available throughout the trip to provide information and advice.
You will receive an email 2 weeks before departure, containing all the information necessary for your upcoming tour, including the following navigation tools:
Follow your route with comfort and ease! Thanks to the Velorizons navigation app, download the full trip itinerary to your smartphone, view route maps and profiles, access the list of booked accommodation, services and useful contacts, and use the integrated route guidance (visual and vocal) for navigation.
►See the mobile app presentation video
To benefit fully from the app navigation system, we strongly recommend attaching your smartphone to the bicycle handlebar using a dedicated mount. An example can be viewed here.
Operating system | Android | Apple | Windows Phone | Blackberry |
Compatibility | Version 8.0 minimum | iOS 8.0 minimum. iPhone compatible, iPad compatible if GPS equipped | Non compatible | Non compatible |
Your tour road book will be available to download in your My France Bike Trips customer area. The road book contains:
Tour GPS tracks will be available to download in your My France Bike Trips customer area. The tracks are in .gpx format, compatible with all GPS devices/apps.
By plane
Marrakesh airport, airport transfers included in the programme
We favour locally run, comfortable accommodation with warm hospitality.
At the restaurant (lunch and dinner not included in Marrakech)
We advise you to keep up to date with all standard vaccinations (diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis, typhoid), as well as the hepatitis A vaccine.
Before you leave, we strongly recommend having a check-up before your holiday.
Transfers and overland travel in vehicles reserved for the group (4x4).
These 4x4s are equipped with a gallery with a special bicycle attachment (the front wheel of the bicycle is removed to attach the fork to the gallery). Please specify the diameter of your front wheel axle on your registration form.
.For EU and Swiss citizens: a passport valid for at least 3 months after the return date of your trip; for other nationalities, please contact the Moroccan consular authorities in your country.
- A "group" tour: If you join a guided tour, you will be part of a group for several days. This is a superb opportunity to meet new people and share some magical moments. However, a group tour requires that each person show friendliness, openness and mutual respect for their fellow travellers.
- An "adventure" tour: despite the most careful preparation, adventure tours can present unforeseen events. Accepting these risks will help you enjoy your trip to the full, in the knowledge that your guide, our local partners and the entire France Bike Trips team will offer you the most suitable solutions to any given situation.
If you decide to bring your own bike, be aware that transporting a bike by plane or train is no longer an issue. However a few simple guidelines help to optimise the transport and avoid potential damages that could occur.
Your bike must be transported in a designated bike bag (standard size 120x90cm). This maximal size allows you to travel with your bike as "hand luggage" in any high-speed trains.
It is very important that you protect your bike in the bag. After having deflated the tires, removed the wheels (by removing the quick release mechanisms), pedals and rear derailleur (which is left hanging on the chain), we recommend you wrap your bike inside the bag in a sheet of dense foam (thickness of 3 to 5 cm). A piece of cardboard or rigid plastic positioned between the foam and the inside of the cover can be beneficial to provide more rigidity.
Once folded up the bike bag will take up very little space and will be transported by the assistance vehicle during your tour.
Bike bags are available directly from France Bike Trips at a cost of 70 euros, plus postage.
All your luggage must be distributed in two bags: a backpack and a travel bag:
This is the bag or saddlebag (saddle or handelbar) you use every day while cycling, if you choose to take a picnic lunch (see paragraph "Food"). This bag should not be too large (up to 20 litres).
It will contain: a picnic for lunch, snack food, camera, waterproof and extra clothing and sunglasses, ...
This is the bag that will be transported from one accommodation to the next by vehicle. It will contain all the belongings you will not use during the day. You will find it at the accommodation in the evening (or sometimes for lunch).
Pick a date of your choice and book for as few as 2 people. We take care of the reservation of your accommodation (with breakfast and dinners), the transport of your luggage for each stage and provide you with detailed travel documents (reservation list, detailed road book with highlighted maps, our navigation app for smartphones and GPS tracks).
An adventure with support.
With our travel documents, our advice and a thorough travel preparation on your part, nothing should stand in the way of a wonderful, trouble-free cycling trip.
Note: On our self-guided tours you ride on your own and without a cycling guide. The tours are specifically aimed at people who want to be independent and have experience in navigation. We cannot be held liable for navigation errors, personal misconduct, carelessness, insufficient timing or misjudgement of weather conditions or emergency situations. Any change of itinerary on your part is your own responsibility.
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