Cycle Morocco

Intrepid Travel · 14 days
Cycle Morocco
Cycle Morocco
Cycle Morocco
Cycle Morocco
Cycle Morocco
Cycle Morocco
Cycle Morocco
Cycle Morocco
Cycle Morocco
Cycle Morocco
Cycle Morocco
Cycle Morocco
14 Days
From AUD $2750
Trip Type
Small Group
Activity Level
Demanding

Rating


(20 reviews)

Cycle Morocco

Cycle Morocco

Intrepid Travel · 14 days
Duration

14 days

Tour Type

Small Group

Accommodations

Moderate

Physical Rating

Demanding

Guide Language

English

Experience Overview

Desert sands, snow-capped mountains, green valleys, red cliff gorges and seaside paths – you'll explore them all on this 14-day cycling tour through Morocco.

Highlights

  • Cycling allows you to get closer to authentic Morocco, whether you're riding around the backstreets of Marrakech or stopping for tea with nomads in the Mgoun Valley.
  • Ride a camel through the dramatic red dunes of the Sahara Desert at sunset, then settle into your camp and enjoy a Moroccan feast under the stars.
  • Pedal through Morocco’s diverse terrain, from the lively medinas and the Mediterranean Coast to the iconic hairpins of the Dades Gorge.
  • Step back in time to the Middle Ages on a guided walk through the secret shortcuts and twisting alleyways of Fes’ Medina with a local leader who knows all the best spots.
  • End rewarding days in the saddle with hearty local meals, like the traditional goat dinner in Mgoun Valley and street food delicacies in Djemaa el-Fna.
  • By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Education for All. Donations help them support girls in the High Atlas Mountains through secondary school, bringing a generation of women out of the cycle of illiteracy, poverty and early marriage.

Trip Details

Duration

14 days

Transportation

Bicycle (e-bike option available,subject to availability),Support vehicle,Train,Camel

Tour Type

Small Group

Guide Language

English

Starts

Marrakech, Morocco

Finishes

Marrakech, Morocco

Accommodations

Moderate

Travel Style

Cycling

Physical Rating

Demanding

Itinerary

1
Day 1: Marrakech
Salaam Alaikum! Welcome to Morocco. Your adventure begins in Marrakech with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight. If you arrive early, why not visit the Dar Si Said Museum or nearby Saadian Tombs. Maybe chill out in the Marjorelle Gardens, luxuriate in a hammam or see Marrakech from above on a hot air balloon ride. After the meeting, head out to explore the city’s lively Djemaa el-Fna – one of the largest public spaces in the world, unique to Marrakech. When night falls it transforms into a hive of activity. Henna painters, performers and storytellers share the square with a street food bazaar packed with stalls. You’ll have an included welcome dinner here while the performers vie for your attention.

Optional Activities:

  • Dar Si Said Museum - Marrakech (30 MAD)
  • Marrakech - Saadian Tombs (70 MAD)
  • Marrakech - Marjorelle Gardens (165 MAD)
  • Marrakech - Luxury Spa Hammam & Massage (750 MAD)
  • Marrakech - Hot Air Balloon Ride (1999 MAD)

Accommodation:

  • (Number of Nights: 1)
2
Day 2: Marrakech
Fuel up with breakfast this morning, then get fitted for your bike – your transport and best friend for the next 13 days. Take a short test ride to make sure everything’s working properly, then begin a cycling tour in and around the city. Start near the royal olive groves of Menara Gardens and ride to well-known sites like Koutoubia Mosque and the Marrakech Medina. Finish your cycle in the Palmeraie – a palm tree oasis. Return to Djemaa el-Fna for an afternoon snack (a street stall pastry) with a glass of fresh orange juice. There will be ample time in the afternoon to freshen up before you board your sleeper train this evening for the journey to Tangier.

Included Activities:

  • Cycling Tour of Marrakech

Accommodation:

  • Overnight Train (Number of Nights: 1)
3
Day 3: Tangier
Arrive in Tangier this morning and check into your hotel, then meet up with your support crew and vehicle. Saddle up for today’s ride, which starts with an easy ride to the Grottes d'Hercules (Caves of Hercules). Legend says Hercules stayed in this cave before doing his 11th labour – collecting the golden apples from the Hesperides Garden. Its modern uses have been quite varied, from a brothel to a concert venue. From here, the road undulates and climbs as you jump back on the bike to explore Cap Spartel, known to the Romans and Greeks as the 'Cape of the Vines'. Stop by the 19th-century lighthouse and maybe climb up to the top for an amazing view across the Atlantic Ocean. Have lunch here, then a ride downhill back towards Tangiers' Mediterranean port. After, maybe relax with a mint tea at one of the many local cafes.

Optional Activities:

  • Tangier - Cap Spartel Lighthouse - Free

Accommodation:

  • Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
4
Day 4: Chefchaouen
Leave Tangier behind and travel through the arid inland towards the beachside village of Azla. When you arrive you’ll hop on your bike and begin today's ride – follow the winding coastal road south to the small fishing town of Oued Laou. The shimmering waters of the Mediterranean will be on your left, steep mountains on your right and small coves dotted with beaches in-between. The climb will all be worth it when you stop for lunch at one of the beaches and take the opportunity to go for a swim. Later today, leave the saddle behind and let the support vehicle do the hard work of climbing the steep hills to the ‘Blue City’ of Chefchaouen. Your afternoon is free to explore at your own pace. Maybe shop for handicrafts in the ancient medina or find a spot at a local cafe and people-watch.

Accommodation:

  • Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
5
Day 5: Chefchaouen
Today is a free day to explore Chefchaouen. Maybe take it easy at a cafe in the Plaza Uta el-Hammam, chill out in a Hamman or stroll around town admiring the architecture of the 15th-century Grand Mosque (the interior closed to non-Muslims). If you’re still feeling energetic, you might prefer to take an optional guided tour of the Blue City or head out of town for a hike in the Rif mountains (which lasts approximately 4 hours).

Optional Activities:

  • Chefchaouen - Hammam (public baths) (150 MAD)
  • Chefchaouen - Walking Tour with Local Guide (350 MAD)
  • Rif Mountains Guided hike (Half Day) (400 MAD)

Accommodation:

  • Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
6
Day 6: Fes
This morning, drive from Chefchaouen to the outskirts of Bab Taza village. When you arrive, you’ll stretch your legs on a ride along a quiet undulating road and through sparce landscapes to Tabouda. As the roads get busier and the day heats up, retreat to the comfort of the support vehicle and leave the quiet of the Rif Mountains behind you. You’ll then drive to Fes – the spiritual and cultural heart of Morocco. When you arrive, you have the rest of the day free to rest and recharge.

Accommodation:

  • Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
7
Day 7: Fes
Leave your bike behind today and embark on a guided walk through the secret shortcuts and twisting alleyways of Fes. Pass donkeys piled high with goods and feel like you’re stepping back in time to the Middle Ages in the labyrinth of the medina. The rest of the day is free for you to explore at your own pace. Consider watching the sunset over the medina tonight and ask your local leader where the best local delicacies can be found.

Included Activities:

  • Fes - Guided walking tour

Optional Activities:

  • Pastry Cooking- Cafe Clock Fes (400 MAD)
  • Belghazi Museum - Entrance - Fes (40 MAD)
  • Fes - Medersa El Attarine (20 MAD)
  • Fes - Funduq al-Najjarin (20 MAD)

Accommodation:

  • Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
8
Day 8: Midelt
Avoid the traffic and the heat with an early start today. Leave Fes behind and drive into the Middle Atlas Mountains, arriving at Ifrane. Set at an altitude of 1,650 metres this charming ‘hill station’ town is the perfect pace for a quick coffee stop before starting your ride through the wooded hills of Ifrane National Park. Take in the unique view of the Middle Atlas Mountains as you coast gently downhill to the tiny town of Timahdite, pausing for a snack in one of the largest cedar forest in the world along the way. Be sure to keep a keen eye out for the local Barbary macaques and deer that frequent the forest. After lunch in Timahdite, continue the final 23 kms of your ride with the gentle climb up to Aguelmame Sidi Ali Lake (2080m) – a placid clear blue lake and wetland sanctuary. From here, drive to the Kasbah town of Midelt. Nestled in a valley, Midelt is surrounded by farmland and orchards. The rest of your day is free – maybe explore the town or visit a local embroidery co-operative run to benefit the local Amazigh women.

Optional Activities:

  • Midelt - Folklore Musical Performance (600 MAD)
  • Midelt - walking tour Berrem Village (200 MAD)

Accommodation:

  • Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
9
Day 9: Merzouga – Desert Camp
Midelt to Merzouga is a long journey, so you’ll embark early on the drive to the Tizi n Telghemt Pass (1900m), then get your wheels moving on a gentle downhill cycle through rugged canyons and arid plateaus to Er-rich for a coffee stop. From Er-rich you’ll continue downhill by bike to the banks of the Ziz River and the cavernous Tunnel Zaabal. Re-board the vehicle and drive through frontier towns like Erfoud that have been the setting for films like ‘The Mummy’ and James Bond’s ‘Spectre’. Arrive in Merzouga, leave your gear at your overnight camp and jump on a camel for a ride to the edge of the Sahara Desert. Enjoy a scenic sunset then return to camp for a dinner of delicious local cuisine and fall asleep under a sky dotted with North African stars.

Included Activities:

  • Merzouga - Camel safari

Optional Activities:

  • 4WD desert drive (600 MAD)

Accommodation:

  • Desert Camp (Number of Nights: 1)
10
Day 10: Todra Gorge
Start the day with a ride directly from your desert camp (it’s not every day you can say you’ve ridden a bike in the Sahara Desert!), following the flat off-road gravel tracks across the orange-hued open plains for almost 10kms before meeting the tarmac road that takes you to the nearby oasis town of Erfoud City. Known for its marble quarries and some of the best dates in Morocco it’s a great place to finish the ride before jumping into the vehicle for a short transfer to view the ancient underground water channels (khattarat) for a fascinating insight into the skills and ingenuity Morocco’s desert people. From here drive to Tinghir – your entry point to the remarkable Todra Gorge. This massive trench with sheer rock walls rises over 300 m to form one of the most dramatic and spectacular natural sights in Morocco as the Todgha River snakes into the canyon. The limestone stacks make this area best discovered on foot, so join in for a walk through the surrounding farmland and a ruined village. Afterwards, the rest of the day is free to take it easy at your Kasbah accommodation, which sits in the middle of the gorge surrounded by palm trees.

Included Activities:

  • Todra Gorge hike

Accommodation:

  • Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
11
Day 11: Dades Gorge & Mountain Gite Stay
This morning you’ll drive to the green-fringed Dades Valley. This is one of the most scenic stretches of road in Morocco and you’ll begin your ride downhill on the hairpins of the Dades Gorge. Leaving the greenery behind, take a small gravel road deep into the desolate Mgoun Valley near Bou Tharar, as you wind through the red rock scenery with the Dades River below. On the way, stop in at a local family's home and share a traditional cup of tea with your hosts. This is a genuine opportunity for local interaction with a nomadic family who spend their lives travelling this remote land. Your leader will be there at all times to help you communicate and understand each other. Later in the afternoon, bid farewell to your new friends and head to your accommodation in a mountain gite, where you’ll sit down for a traditional Moroccan dinner.

Accommodation:

  • Gite (Number of Nights: 1)
12
Day 12: Ait Benhaddou
Start your day in the cool morning air with a ride directly from the homestay, cycling through the beautiful landscapes of the M’Goun Valley. After a short time take a pause at a spectacular viewpoint with stunning views over the valley then continue through the rugged scenery along quiet undulating roads until you hit the smooth tarmac of the main road. From here begin your drive to mythical Ait Benhaddou, passing ancient Kasbah ruins, former military outposts and austere mountains. Pause for lunch in Ouarzazate, where ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ and ‘Black Hawk Down’ were filmed. If time permits, maybe tour the Atlas Movie Studios. Visit the Horizon Association for People with Disabilities – an organisation dedicated to the rehabilitation, health and empowerment of people living with disabilities. They provide essential services like prosthetic limbs, physio and social therapy, as well as training in skills like pottery or metal work. After, take a walk to Ait Benhaddou – centuries ago, this was an important stop for caravans carrying salt across the Sahara. Today, its grand Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the star of movies and TV shows like ‘Gladiator’, ‘Games of Thrones’ and ‘The Living Daylights’.

Optional Activities:

  • Ait Benhaddou - Cooking Demonstration & Dinner (313 MAD)

Accommodation:

  • Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
13
Day 13: Marrakech via Tiz n Tichka
Commence the long, winding ride up into the Atlas Mountains and the small town of Anmiter on your last cycle of the trip. You’ll then drive to the spectacular Tizi n'Tichka Pass. At 2260 m above sea level, this is the highest major mountain pass in North Africa. After a brief break for refreshments and photos, descend the High Atlas Mountains back to Marrakech. When you arrive, say goodbye to your support crew and settle in for some free time to relax. Tonight, you’ll likely be drawn back to the Djemaa el-Fna for a celebratory dinner.

Accommodation:

  • Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
14
Day 14: Marrakech
There are no activities planned after breakfast today and your adventure comes to an end. You're free to leave at any time after check out. If you'd like to extend your stay, just get in touch with your booking agent ahead of time to organise additional accommodation.
Exclusions
  • Flights to and from origin and destinations
  • Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
  • Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
  • Recommended gratuities/tipping
  • Optional activities/tours
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
Important Information
Meals

When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.

Luggage

You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.

Mobility

Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.

Fitness Level

This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.

Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.

If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).

Sightseeing

If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.

Visas

Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.

  • It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
  • Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
  • Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Departure Dates & Surcharges: See checkout for live dates and availability.
AUD $2,750
(Tour only)
Per Person Twin Share

Duration: 14 days

Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Demanding

Desert sands, snow-capped mountains, green valleys, red cliff gorges and seaside paths – you'll explore them all on this 14-day cycling tour through Morocco.

Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 12 Apr 2026

Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
Excellent
4.5
Guide
Excellent
4.5
Itinerary
Excellent
4.5
Accommodations
Excellent
4.5
Transportation
Excellent
4.5
Tour Operator
Excellent
4.5
Food
Excellent
4.5
4.0
Bob
Traveled, March 2024

04/01/2024

Really excellent trip. I was delighted with the organization and execution of the trip. Morocco is fascinating and has some excellent cycling.

4.5
Nora Joan
Traveled, March 2024

04/02/2024

My trip through Morocco was absolutely amazing. I am a solo female traveller and I was very fortunate to be part of a great group of travellers who connected quickly and enjoyed each other's company. Mohamed was instrumental in ensuring that everything ran smoothly, and that our entire tour was a positive experience. I am not as strong a biker as many of the others and chose to pay the extra for an e-bike, which was a great decision. Some of the elevations are intense, so if you are not a strong biker, this is a perfect solution to be able to enjoy the journey. If you are a woman travelling alone, and want to have a more meaningful experience of a country, then I would recommend this trip.

Tour Operator

Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.

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