35 km 400 m 2'100 m Guesthouse

Fired up by that opener, you fall for baghrirs at breakfast, the Berber « thousand-hole » pancakes cooked that very morning and drizzled with honey, before swinging into the saddle with the zeal of a Berber mounting his mule.

From the guesthouse, a lovely route unrolls the valley, its terraces irrigated by seguias and its authentic villages: you polish your « Salam Aleykoum », and the kids race you, amused to see you dropping down the trails. A timeless stop in one of these villages: a traditional olive oil press, its stone millstone turned by an unflappable mule while green oil trickles from the pressing mats. You taste it on still-warm bread: the real wealth of this trip also happens far from the trails.

A magnificent half-enduro, half-freeride finish then drops you into the heart of a village where you're received like kings: grilled kefta and Berber hospitality, the kind you don't refuse. In the afternoon, shuttle time on a small, deliciously technical trail with the valley as a backdrop. In the evening, a small lodge full of charm, a steaming teapot, and you fall asleep already won over: 35 km, 2'100 m of descent, a day etched for a long time.

 35 km 200 m 2'400 m Guesthouse

You're up at dawn, ahead of the rooster and the muezzin: today is full shuttle. Our sturdy 4x4s and their drivers, sons of the valley who know every track and every family, criss-cross the rocky slopes to serve you two long trail descents with more flow than you know what to do with. Your first two days have dialled you in: you now hold every card to play with the terrain and open new lines on these endless trails.

A gourmet stop, of course, at one of our best addresses for typical local cooking: tagine slow-cooked for hours, khobz bread out of the clay oven. Then one last taste of the Amizmiz region before the road climbs, late in the day, towards Ouirgane, our base camp for two days: olive trees, pisé villages and, above, the Toubkal massif, the roof of North Africa.

At the guesthouse, a nice surprise: a pool awaits to soothe your legs before dinner. Day's tally: 2'400 m of descent for 200 m of climbing. And tomorrow, the mules and their muleteers take the stage.

 35 km 900 m 2'450 m Guesthouse

Nearly 15 years of roaming the High Atlas have woven privileged bonds with the locals, and their know-how is what makes today magic. Enter the mule shuttles: the village muleteers haul your bikes up to a high pass while you climb light, on foot, free of the painful hike-a-bike. Here the mule is the 4x4 of the mountains: it carries harvests, wood, sometimes the sick... and today, your bike. 900 m higher, the pass marks the start of the trip's legendary run.

First the art of carving down a virgin slope of fine schist, a surf-like feeling you won't forget. Then a few pedal strokes and a second stretch of trail that brushes perfection, its flow is that good. 2'450 m of descent lower, you end the day grinning ear to ear: a highlight of your riding career, no doubt about it.

Icing on the cake, you ride straight into the guesthouse, where a gargantuan couscous awaits: hand-rolled and steamed, the sharing dish par excellence, the one for Fridays and big occasions, served from a single dish, as it always has been.

 35 km 400 m 2'100 m Hotel

Baghrir craving satisfied at breakfast, a quick transfer takes you to the Asni region, at the foot of Toubkal. From the car you already picture yourself freeriding the red-earth slopes lining the road, so surprising is the palette of colours. No worries: the day's two trails leave all the room for your creativity, on century-old mule paths laid down generation after generation to link the villages, and seemingly tailored for mountain biking.

Between the two runs, a stop on a lively terrace to tuck into a few succulent skewers, amid conversations in Tamazight and Arabic. Late in the day, a stop in a craft area: hand-woven carpets, pottery, Berber jewellery, and for those who fancy it, the art of haggling, a game played with a smile and often sealed over a glass of tea, for beautiful pieces far better made than those of the Marrakech souk.

In the evening, a step up in comfort: a lodge that skilfully blends modernity and tradition, and it's with your feet in the pool that you sip your mint tea, the « Berber whisky » as they laughingly call it here. The Ourika valley, the last mountain chapter, takes shape on the horizon.

 35 km 450 m 2'250 m Hotel

Departure on a first-class route from the Oukaïmeden ski resort. Yes, there is a ski resort in Morocco, perched above 2'600 m, one of the highest in Africa, on a plateau also known for its millennia-old rock engravings. The route crosses the colourful Ourika valleys: reliefs in unreal hues from which magnificent villages stand out, clinging to the slopes and still full of life despite their isolation.

At noon, bikes down in one of these villages: a charming traditional family opens its home and treats the table to extraordinary cooking, everyone around the same dish, bread serving as a spoon. At the end of the meal, the tea ceremony by the head of the household, teapot raised high to froth the glasses. Three glasses, says the proverb: the first bitter like life, the second strong like love, the third sweet like death.

In the afternoon, a few pedal strokes to savour this breathtaking landscape, then an incredible zone, part pumptrack, part flow trail, that you fly down at Mach 12. Once again you're stunned by the quality of the trail and, without daring to say it, you're already dreaming of riding it again. Who knows?

 16 km 300 m 1'000 m Hotel

The week has flown, and here already is the last ride before Marrakech. We leave our royal lodge for a half day of riding, one last taste of the dust of Moroccan trails. After a superb run through a dense forest, a plateau looks familiar: your guide, attentive to your wishes all week, kept a little option up his sleeve to reach the stretch of trail that marked you so much the day before. All that's left is to open the throttle and enjoy this first-class finish.

We meet our friendly drivers again and leave the High Atlas for the urban life of Marrakech. After the hotel, the last evening happens in town: the souk and its spice-scented alleys, then the mythical Jemaa el-Fna square, a UNESCO intangible heritage, where snake charmers, storytellers, Gnaoua musicians and trinket sellers put on the show beneath the Koutoubia minaret. Bslama mountains, hello party.

 Airport transfer according to your flight times

Your Moroccan journey ends, and you're delighted to have discovered the High Atlas from the saddle. Depending on your flight times, our staff takes you to the airport, your head full of schist trails, mules loaded with bikes, freshly pressed olive oil, a rooftop facing the Atlas and tea poured from on high. Choukran, or Tanmirt in Tamazight, the language of your Berber hosts: thank you for these simple, authentic moments of life, for the faces of the muleteer, the Ourika family and the tea master.

Beyond exceptional and varied riding, you leave with magnificent memories, and you're probably only moderately looking forward to seeing your work colleagues again after so much authenticity... but don't worry, that stays between us, promise!

Ready to live the Endu'Rock the Casbah? Spots go fast: book yours and join us on the magical trails of the High Atlas.

Yes, and it's a commitment: every date we open is a guaranteed departure. No « minimum number of participants » clause: if the date is published, the trip runs. Book your flights and your holidays with peace of mind.

A professional Swiss MTB guide, Swiss Cycling certified and a High Atlas specialist, who opened this route and has led over 30 groups on this programme. You're in good hands!

On average 30 to 55 years old: regular riders with good fitness and a taste for real adventure.

Of course: our groups are regularly mixed, and plenty of women riders have enjoyed this destination.

Mostly rolling terrain, moderate gradients and most of the riding on trails: dry, often smooth, sometimes rockier, but easy to get the hang of. Be comfortable walking a little beside your bike too: on day 4, the mules carry the bikes up to the pass while you climb on foot.

No: during the day you only carry your riding gear. Luggage travels by car with our drivers.

Most nights are spent in comfortable guesthouses, plus charming hotels in the Ourika valley and Marrakech. And one unusual night in a renovated shepherd's shelter, with a rooftop facing the High Atlas.

Yes, all meals are included except the last day in Marrakech, where you pick your own table in town. The rest of the trip, we take you to the best local spots for Morocco's most traditional dishes, often with local families. Brace yourself: Moroccan food is a delight!

Nothing beyond a well-prepared enduro MTB, e-bikes welcome. The full list is under « Your bike » and « Your gear ».

Yes, e-bikes are very welcome. If you plan to fly in with yours, be aware that flying with an electric bike and its battery is very complicated: some airlines accept the bike, but the battery has to travel separately by road transport. In that case, we can safely receive it in Marrakech. Other options: rent an e-bike in Morocco for the week, or take advantage of the times we drive down to Morocco to transport your e-bike directly. Get in touch to find out more.

No: Morocco strictly forbids the use of drones on its territory, and the authorities carry out very strict checks, starting at customs. Leave it at home.

The programme was built with safety first. At any time you can rejoin our support vehicles or skip a run if you feel tired: the 4x4 is never far away.

Yes, washing and drying are possible mid-week thanks to the hotel's laundry service. Still, plan enough for the whole trip.

Swiss and EU citizens don't need a visa for stays under 90 days: a valid passport is enough. Check the requirements for your nationality before departure.

Very little! The last day's meal is easily paid by card in Marrakech. For the rest, plan the equivalent of about a hundred Swiss francs in dirhams for drinks, souvenirs and crafts along the way: in the mountains, cash is king.

No insurance is required to enter Morocco, but we strongly recommend full cover: health and accident abroad, cancellation and repatriation. Check with your insurer that you're covered for mountain biking in Morocco, for accidents as well as cancellation due to force majeure.

If in doubt, talk to your insurer before signing up.