Morocco Bike + Adventure Tour

Welcome to the Kingdom of Morocco, a country rich in history, culture, and beauty. Your guides will meet you at your pre-night hotel in Marrakech or at the airport. Our day begins with a transfer into the valley of Ourika, where we’re welcomed with traditional mint tea in an inviting garden setting. After a bike fitting and safety briefing, head out on our first ride towards the Kik Plateau, a limestone outcropping in the High Atlas Mountains. This fertile region is crisscrossed with trails that connect Berber villages, and we’re sure to encounter shepherds, villagers, and school children about their daily business. After a sumptuous Moroccan tajine lunch, share the road with donkeys on a rolling climb to Asni and stop to admire panoramic views of the lush and abundant valley below. Feel the breeze on the descent to our home for the next two nights, a luxurious kasbah with idyllic gardens and sweeping views of the snow-dusted Atlas Mountain. This evening, toast to a fantastic week ahead over dinner prepared from the hotel’s organic garden.

Meals: Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: Ourika, Tahanout, Asni
Accomplished: 25 miles / 40 km, elevation gain: 2,585 feet / 788 meters
Accommodations: Kasbah Tamadot

Wake to sunrise bathing the Atlas Mountains in morning light, and enjoy the warm glow during breakfast on the hotel’s terrace. Today’s ride takes us towards the foothills for a gradual climb with progressively more awe-inspiring views of the valley. Stop at a local co-op farm for a closer look at Moroccan argan oil, a plant-based beauty elixir as golden as this morning’s light. After, the table is set for lunch in a tent surrounded by glorious, fragrant gardens. From here, choose to finish riding or let the van bring you directly back to the hotel for some pampering at the spa, a game of tennis, or a little extra time to relax before we regroup for dinner.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: Sidi Fares, Tahanout, Asni
Accomplished: 29 miles / 46 km, elevation gain: 3,143 feet / 958 meters
Longer Option: 39 miles / 63 km, elevation gain: 4,692 feet / 1,430 meters
Accommodations: Kasbah Tamadot

Leave the bikes behind and take a short transfer into the foothills of Morocco’s famous Toubkal Mountain. At 4,167 meters, majestic Toubkal is the highest peak in North Africa and a popular destination for mountain climbers. We won’t be trying to summit, but the scenery on today’s four-hour hike is no less remarkable: follow a meandering river trail to the mountain’s base, then enjoy a picnic lunch before we make our way back to Imlil. The markets in this village are overflowing with hand-crafted tapestries, linens, leather, and pottery—a wonderful place to practice your shopping before we hit the medina in Marrakech later this week. Back at the hotel, wind down with a stroll through the manicured gardens and a sundowner in hand.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: Imlil, Toubkal
Accomplished: 9 miles / 14 km hiking
Accommodations: Kasbah Tamadot

Our last breakfast at Tamadot offers a taste of ripe and exotic fruits—you’ll recognize the flavors as our morning ride winds through a tapestry of almond, cherry, and olive trees. Throughout the seasons, families (and their donkeys) use the farm roads we’re riding to tend and harvest these orchards. Continue cycling through Moulay Brahim, a town named for a Moroccan Sufi saint, and arrive in lakefront Lalla Takerkoust for lunch. This afternoon, transfer less than an hour to Marrakech where we meet our local guide Mohamed. He knows this city intimately and weaves stories of its cultural traditions and heritage that are as artful as the Berber rugs for sale in its souks. Be captivated by the Islamic and Moroccan architecture at Bahia Palace, browse the jewel-toned textiles displayed in market stalls, and end with a visit to Ben Youssef Madrasa, a 14th-century Islamic college. As the day draws to a close, savor the city’s culinary delights and enjoy dinner at your leisure. Our guides will gladly share their recommendations.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch
Destinations: Moulay Brahim, Lalla Takerkoust, Marrakech
Accomplished: 28 miles / 45 km, elevation gain: 1,804 feet / 550 meters
Accommodations: La Villa des Orangers

After a traditional breakfast of fruit, dates, juices, and freshly baked breads, it’s another full day of exploring vibrant Marrakech. First, head to Yves Saint Laurent’s iconic Jardin Majorelle—the French fashion designer’s Deco and Moorish gardens are as meticulous as you’d expect. We’ll then set our sights on the southern part of the medina to visit the Jewish Quarter, home of the humbling Saadian Tombs. After a short transfer out of the old city, we meet our friend Eric, a local chef who treats us to a cooking lesson. Learn to prepare some of the most essential Moroccan dishes that showcase the flavors, fruits, and spices of North Africa, then enjoy our creations for lunch. The bustling souks and bazaars beckon, and we’ll spend the afternoon seeking out souvenirs—perhaps a clay tajine, silver tea kettle, or beautiful box of honey-soaked pastry. Tonight, gather for our final dinner to celebrate a memorable week in Morocco.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: Marrakech
Accomplished: Walking tour of Marrakech
Accommodations: La Villa des Oranger

After one more lovely breakfast—and perhaps a last mint tea—it’s time to say farewell to this intoxicatingly beautiful hotel and city. Your guides will transfer you to the Marrakech airport, beginning your journey home.

Meals: Breakfast