Ultimate Sahara Adventure
Join Our Exclusive Pearl Marrakesch Gravel Tour
Experience the thrill of cycling through Morocco’s breathtaking landscapes, from the vibrant city of Marrakech to the serene dunes of the Sahara Desert.
Discover the Pearl Marrakesch Gravel Tour
Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech
Upon arrival at Marrakech Menara Airport, you will be met by our team and transferred to your hotel.
After check-in, time to relax and recover from your journey. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided walk through the historic Medina of Marrakech, discovering souks, palaces, and lively squares.
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Meals: Dinner
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Overnight: Marrakech
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Accommodation: Comfort or Luxury hotel according to selected package
Day 2: Marrakech → Ouarzazate (Atlas Mountains Ride)
After breakfast, depart Marrakech and cross the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass in the High Atlas Mountains. Continue through the scenic Ounila Valley, famous for its kasbahs, to reach Aït Ben Haddou (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Meet your cycling guide and support team. Bike fitting, safety briefing, and warm-up ride along an ancient caravan route with views of the Noor Solar Power Station, the largest in Africa. Continue riding toward Ouarzazate.
- Cycling: Old caravan road
- Uphill: 100 m | Downhill: 230 m
- Meals: Breakfast – Lunch (prepared by tour chef) – Dinner
- Overnight: Ouarzazate
Day 3: Ouarzazate → Kalaat M’Gouna (Roses Valley)
Early breakfast followed by transfer to Toundout Village, where the cycling stage begins. Ride through canyons and dry riverbeds, passing nomadic caves and water wells. Ascend to a high plateau with views of Mount M’Goun, Morocco’s second-highest peak.
Visit Amazigh nomads still living traditionally in caves before descending through colorful geological landscapes into the Roses Valley, reaching Kalaat M’Gouna.
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Cycling: Canyon trails, plateaus, descent to valley
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Uphill: 860 m | Downhill: 1,060 m
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Meals: Breakfast – Lunch (tour chef) – Dinner
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Overnight: Traditional Amazigh kasbah
Day 4: Kalaat M’Gouna → Nkoub (Volcanic Landscapes)
After breakfast, short transfer to the starting point. Begin a full off-road ride through a volcanic mountain range historically used as a caravan route between Sub-Saharan Africa and Marrakech.
Enjoy panoramic views of the High Atlas behind you and the Sahara ahead. Encounter nomads living in goat-hair tents and descend along Asiif Nowdraz, a dry riverbed used for traditional agriculture. Final stretch on road to Nkoub, the town of many kasbahs.
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Cycling: Off-road mountain and desert terrain
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Uphill: 1,230 m | Downhill: 1,580 m
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Meals: Breakfast – Lunch (tour chef) – Dinner
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Overnight: Desert kasbah in Nkoub
Day 5: Nkoub → Zagora (Draa Valley)
Breakfast followed by a gentle cycling day through Nkoub, also known as the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs. Ride through acacia trees, oases, and Saharan villages along ancient caravan paths.
Continue toward Zagora, located at the edge of the Draa Valley, Morocco’s longest river, famous for its date palms and historic sign pointing to Timbuktu.
- Cycling: Desert tracks and oasis routes
- Uphill: 520 m | Downhill: 840 m
- Meals: Breakfast – Lunch (tour chef) – Dinner
- Overnight: Hotel in Zagora
Day 6: Zagora → Erg Lihoudi (Sahara Desert)
After breakfast, transfer to Tamgroute Village. Visit the oldest Quranic library in Morocco, explore the old kasbah, and discover traditional Saharan pottery workshops.
Continue to the cycling start point. Ride along the Draa Valley, passing Amazigh Saharan villages and agricultural fields. The final section leads through sandy and gravel tracks into the heart of the Sahara, arriving at Erg Lihoudi.
In the evening, enjoy a traditional Berber dinner, music, and a starlit night in the desert.
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Cycling: Valley roads and sandy desert tracks
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Uphill: 210 m | Downhill: 320 m
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Meals: Breakfast – Lunch (tour chef) – Dinner (Sahara camp)
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Overnight: Desert camp (Comfort or Luxury)
Day 7: Erg Lihoudi → Marrakech
Early wake-up to enjoy the sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, meet your team and begin the return journey to Marrakech (approximately 9 hours of driving with breaks).
Arrival in Marrakech in the late afternoon or evening.
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Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
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Overnight: Marrakech
Day 8: Departure
Breakfast at the hotel. At the appropriate time, private transfer to Marrakech Airport for your onward journey.
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Meals: Breakfast
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Comprehensive Tour Services
Accommodation
Enjoy 7 nights in carefully selected guest houses, traditional kasbahs, and luxury desert camps, tailored to your comfort preferences.
Gourmet Meals
Indulge in full-board meals prepared by our private tour chef, featuring traditional Moroccan cuisine and special dietary options.
Daily Adventure Highlights
Included Service
Accommodation
- 7 nights accommodation according to the selected package:
- Comfort Package: Guest houses, traditional kasbahs, and local hotels.
- Luxury Package: 4★ and above hotel or riad in Marrakech, best available boutique kasbahs, and luxury Sahara desert camp where possible
- Standard or luxury Sahara desert camp (Erg Lihoudi), depending on selected package
Meals & Catering (Full Board)
- All meals included from dinner on Day 1 (arrival) to breakfast on Day 8 (departure)
- Daily breakfasts at accommodations
- Daily lunches freshly prepared on route by a private tour chef
- Daily dinners at hotels, kasbahs, or desert camp
- Traditional Berber dinner in the Sahara Desert
- Bottled water during cycling stages
- Daily nuts, fresh fruits, and snacks during rides
- Special dietary requirements accommodated upon advance request
Transportation & Logistics
- Airport pick-up on arrival and airport drop-off on departure in Marrakech
- All private ground transportation in comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles
- Support vehicle accompanying all cycling stages
- All transfers to and from Biking start/end points during the trip
- Luggage vehicle will be with you during the trip
- Full-day return transfer from the Sahara Desert to Marrakech
Comprehensive Cycling Support
Expert Guidance
Our professional cycling guides are with you every step of the way, providing daily briefings and safety instructions to ensure a smooth ride.
Safety and Comfort
A support vehicle accompanies all cycling stages, offering hydration, rest stops, and basic mechanical assistance to keep your journey seamless.
Technical Assistance
Our team provides basic bike maintenance and helmets, ensuring your equipment is in top condition for the adventure ahead.
Embark on Your Sahara Adventure Today!
Don’t miss out on the adventure of a lifetime with our Pearl Marrakesch Gravel Tour. Experience the magic of the Sahara Desert, the rich culture of Morocco, and the thrill of cycling through breathtaking landscapes. Secure your place now or contact us for more details. Let GRAVEL BIKES.cc guide you on an unforgettable journey!