We Gravel Morocco: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is We Gravel Morocco?

We Gravel Morocco is a local tour operator based in Marrakech and Azilal. Our team of licensed guides, drivers, cooks and muleteers runs guided gravel bike, mountain bike, e-bike and trekking tours across Morocco, from the High Atlas and the Happy Valley to the Draa Valley and the Sahara Desert. Our founder, Marouane, trained at the mountain guide school in the Ait Bouguemez valley.

Where are you based?

In Marrakech, where all our tours start and finish, and in Azilal, in the Central High Atlas, close to the Ait Bouguemez (Happy) Valley.

Are your guides licensed?

Yes. All our guides are licensed by the Moroccan government after passing their exams.

What tours do you offer?

Five bike tours and six treks. Bike tours: the Caravan Road Gravel Bike Tour, the Atlas Mountains and Sahara cycling tour, two hike and bike tours (Happy Valley, Lake and Waterfall and Toubkal and the Agafay Desert) and a private Atlas mountain bike tour on request. Treks: the Classic Toubkal Trek, Toubkal via the Berber villages, Toubkal and Essaouira, Mount M’Goun, the Happy Valley trek and the Sahara desert trek with camels.

How much do your tours cost?

Per person: Classic Toubkal Trek (3 days) from 380 €, Toubkal via the Berber villages (6 days) from 600 €, Toubkal and Essaouira (7 days) from 680 €, Happy Valley trek (8 days) from 890 €, M’Goun trek (8 days) from 950 €, Sahara desert trek (8 days) from 1,050 €, hike and bike tours (8 days) from 1,050 €, Caravan Road and Atlas to Sahara bike tours (8 days) from 1,100 €, private Atlas mountain bike tour (7 days) from 800 €.

What is included in the price?

Licensed local guides, accommodation (hotels, riads, guesthouses or camps), the meals listed in the itinerary, mineral water, transport including airport transfers from Marrakech and, on bike tours, a 4×4 support vehicle every day. On treks, mules and muleteers carry the luggage. Flights, visas, tips, drinks and travel insurance are not included. Bike hire is not included.

Where do the tours start and end?

All tours start and end in Marrakech, with transfers from and to Marrakech Menara Airport.

How big are the groups?

From 2 to 16 travellers. Every tour can also be booked as a private trip for a couple, a family or a group of friends, on your own dates.

Can you make a tailor-made tour?

Yes. Tell us your dates, level and ideas and we will build a private bike or trekking tour around them.

Do I need to bring my own bike?

No. You can rent a gravel bike, a mountain bike or an e-bike through us, or bring your own.

Can I join a bike tour on an e-bike?

Yes, on the Atlas to Sahara cycling tour and on both hike and bike tours. See our e-bike tours guide.

How far do we ride each day?

Between 30 and 68 km a day, with 2 to 6 riding days depending on the tour.

Is there a support vehicle?

Yes. A 4×4 support vehicle stays with the riders every day, carries the luggage and water, and you can rest in the car whenever you need to.

Do I need a guide to climb Toubkal?

Yes. Trekkers in the Toubkal National Park are expected to be accompanied by a licensed mountain guide. Read our Toubkal trek guide.

Do I carry my luggage on a trek?

No. Mules carry the main luggage and the camping gear, so you only carry a small day pack.

How fit do I need to be?

Our treks range from easy (the Happy Valley and the Sahara treks) to moderate to hard (Toubkal and M’Goun). Each tour page shows its grade and daily walking times.

When is the best time for a tour in Morocco?

Bike tours run from March to November, with spring and autumn the best seasons. Sahara treks run from September to May. High-mountain treks like M’Goun are best from June to October, and Toubkal from April to June and September to October. See our month-by-month guide.

How do I book a tour?

Send us your dates and the tour you like through the contact form, by WhatsApp at +212 660 435 569 or by email at marouanguide@yahoo.fr. We reply within 24 hours.