Travel by gravel bike through Morocco

Morocco: a captivating and fascinating gravel destination!

Morocco is undoubtedly a land of contrasts. Between the high mountains of the Atlas, the long beaches of the Atlantic and the vast spans of sand in the Sahara, cycling through Morocco means choosing to be part of a whirlwind of colours and emotions! Here's a closer look at a gravel destination with a thousand and one reasons to ride there.

Choosing Morocco for your next gravel trip means letting yourself be enveloped by another world and transported to another time, by the gentleness of the Saharan winds, by landscapes inherited from ancient times, by an outstretched hand or a half-open doorway inviting you in.

Here, every road is an invitation to adventure and every village you pass through an immersion in the past.

Morocco, a land of light and shadow, is not only a land of breathtaking landscapes, but also a place where you’ll find a new sense of self, through adventure, immersion and contemplation.

Why choose Morocco for your next cycling holiday?

Travelling with GravelUp means enjoying personalised support at every stage of your adventure. Our passionate local guides will enable you to discover another side of Morocco, as well as to get off the beaten track with their knowledge of the region and its many traditions.

We're 100% committed to creating gravel trips that guarantee all our guests not only an incomparable adventure, but lifelong friendships and memories too. Here's our magic ingredients for a fantastic bike trip:

Unique routes

Our routes are carefully considered and planned by our expert team, allowing you to explore Morocco from as many facets as possible. They are extensively tried and tested, and can be adapted according to the wants and needs each group.

Authentic accommodation

At GravelUp, we take the task of choosing your accommodation very seriously. In fact, we make it a point of honour to find quality accommodation that stands out for its comfort, quality and a certain “je ne sais quoi!”

Each and every meal is an chance to try local flavours and specialities, and also to refuel and recover for what the next day has in store! We organise everything on all of our trips for your total peace of mind and well-being, so you can relax and enjoy your adventure.

Quality equipment

You can of course bring your own gravel bike to Morocco, but if you’d rather travel light or don’t have a gravel bike yet we have both electric and traditional bikes available to rent.

In partnership with the French brand Origine, we have two great options for you - the Graxx carbon gravel bike (8.1 kg) or the Help electric gravel bike (12 kg).

Voted gravel bike of the year on several occasions, both bikes combine performance and versatility so you can enjoy a quality ride!

Passionate local guides

All our gravel trips are supervised by passionate and qualified local guides who hold additional first aid qualifications. Our guides are there to ensure that you have an unforgettable experience, through their experience, knowledge and good conversation of course!

Open your eyes wide and soak up your surroundings, we'll take care of everything else!

Who is gravel riding in Morocco for?

How we ride:

Whether you're just getting into riding, ride regularly but want to try gravel, or are already a gravel convert, we have a level of adventure that’s right for you! There’s 3 different formats that increase with time and distances each day. Most importantly, here at GravelUp we put aside any form of competition - we start together and finish together, no racing, no pressure, just smiles and pure pleasure.

Where we ride:

Our trips are either point to point rides to make a journey or day rides from our Basecamp, depending on the level and destination that you choose. Daily distances are between 40-80km, again depending on the level of adventure, and have some built in flexibility to take into account the weather and energy levels/wants of the group etc. They have been carefully crafted by our team, with input from the local Tourist Offices and Regional Natural parks where we often travel.

What we ride:

We aim to ride on as many types of trail as a gravel bike allows (without getting too technical of course), which is a lot thanks to their incredible versatility! We prioritise dirt and gravel paths and the trail less travelled, to get you as close to the locals and nature as possible.

Ready to come explore Morocco?

If you’re planning a bike trip to Morocco get in touch with us here to tell us about your plans or to request a tailor-made trip.

We have plenty of other cycling trips across Europe available in our Trip Directory. We love to chat cycling so get in touch with us for more information that you need!