A perfect blend of mountain biking, sightseeing, culture and desert magic, specially crafted for adventurous women. Ride through Berber villages, wander Marrakech’s colourful souks, and spend a night under the Sahara stars — all with supportive female-focused guiding and boutique accommodation.
While the main focus is on riding the best trails possible, that doesn’t mean sacrificing the rest of your holiday. Like any truly great mountain bike trip, we combine epic riding with fantastic food, warm hospitality and a genuine mountain bike and mountain experience you’ll never forget.
Think big mountains, unforgettable singletrack, incredible food, rich culture — and much more.
Ride distance: 25–35 km (flexible according to group/indevidual comfort).
Ride distance: 35–45 km.
Ride distance: 20–30 km.
You will need to be able to corner and use your brakes instictively. Confidence on lose rocky sections is an advantage but we do not do big jumps or drops. This adventure does have sections where there is a level of exposure and you should expect to be challenged on some sections. However, if you're not comfortable riding anything, don't! It's a holiday, not a training camp!
The fitter you are the more fun you'll have. But that does not mean you need to be a pro/elite rider. There are sections where you will need to carry your bike and some large climbs of 30-40 minutes. Whilst there is a support vehicle we try not to use it except when really needed.
The airport to fly into and out from is Marrakech Menara (RAK).
Arrival and departure transfer will be arranged at the time of booking or when we have your flight details.
The accommodation is comfortable, clean and luxurious!
All accommodation will have wi-fi, en-suit shower and bathroom, and the price is based on two sharing.
The food is quite simply exceptional! Breakfast is a selection of bread, pancakes, omelette, cheeses, jams, chocolate spread, tea, coffee and juice. Lunch is a very good `picnic` which consists of mint tea, pasta, a stew of some kind (usually pulses), chopped salads, tinned fish, bread and fruit desert. Dinner consists of three courses: Soup starter, main course (Tajine, Cuscus or similar traditional Berber food) and fruit desert. Camomile tea is also served after dinner.
We can cater for vegetarians but please let us know in advance
You do not need any inoculations to travel to Morocco
You must have your own insurance which should include helicopter evacuation and repatriation. A search on the internet will reveal a host of insurers to choose from, but please ensure that it includes extreme sports. We do not go above 3000m. In the past we have used companies like Sports Cover Direct who seem to have a good reputation. Other recommended companies are Ski Card and the Austrian Alpine club although they may not include baggage insurance. If you're not sure, please check.
Yes, 100%. We have NEVER experienced any form of hostility towards any member of any group. Morocco is an incredibly safe country and by far the safest muslim country you can visit.
It can be very challenging getting Moroccan Dirhams outside of Morocco. When you land in Marrakech there are several locations in the arrivals lounge where you can exchange your currency for Dirhams (DHS). There are also cashpoints/ATMs just outside the arrivals lounge near the exit
You will need in the region of 1500dh (£110 / 125€ / $135) for the week plus whatever you chose to buy in Marrakech when we finish. This is for tips, water and other snack type treats along the way.
This is an all-inclusive trip while you're out in the mountains. However, we do not include the purchase of water, drinks or any tips you chose to leave during the week. The average water bill, per person is usually in the region of 30€ and we recommend a tip of 300-400Dh for the guides and chef who are with you throughout the week.
You will also need money on your return to Marrakech for your lunch and evening meal. Breakfast on the final day is included at the hotel.
We are in the process of finding an insurance partner to offer the best coverage for our guests. As soon as we have these details we will update the website.
Global Bike Adventures was previously trading as Freeridespain. We have rebranded as the company has expanded to enable us to encompass all our websites 'under one roof'. These included Freeride Oman, Freeride Morocco, Road Ride Spain and Freeride Spain. We have been running trips in Morocco since 2004
We recommend a 140mm+ full suspension bike (All Mountain Bike) for the most fun. However, that does not mean if you don't have one you should rush out and buy one. Yeti, Santa Cruz, Trek and other 'enduro' style bikes are very popular but lots of guests also ride bikes with much less travel and some even use hardtails. Please, don't bring a DH rig! You can do these trails with a single front ring but do make sure you've got a large cassette on the rear, otherwise it'll be a struggle in some places!
We've used a selection of tyres over the years from semi-slick 1.8 to DH 2.4 The best, in our opinion is without a doubt the Maxxis High Roller II 2.35 or High Roller LUST 2.35 or something similair. The terrain is very rocky and technical in areas and the chance of a pinch flat is quite high. Thorns are not usually an issue but you do need to watch out for cactus! I'm a big fan of tubeless tyres in Morocco where it seems to be ok to just fit, inflate and leave them alone.
These are not compulsory but are most definitely recommended. If you have them you might as well bring them!
The bars and nightlife outside Marrakech is very limited. However, Marrakech is a vibrant cosmopolitan city despite its magical and mysterious charm. The nightclubs and bars are incredible and there is type of club/bar to suit every style and taste in Marrakech!
We try and use hotels and lodges that are more tolerant to alcohol consumption. Buying beer and wine outside Marrakech is almost impossible except in a few hotels. As a result of this we often buy a 'stash' and bring it long in the support vehicle.
Bike parts in Morocco are VERY expensive compared to Northern Europe or the USA. They can also be very challenging to get hold of so despite cycling undergoing an enormous boom in Morocco
We have a good selection of spares in the support vehicle but the items we carry are usually fairly generic to enable us to keep most guests on the trail until they get home. Therefore, if you have anything specific to your bike, for example a rear mech hanger, bring a spare!
If all else fails we can ALWAYS get you a spare bike...
All riding is optional and you are welcome to take a day off and rest. We have a support vehicle which can take you to the next nights accommodation where you can relax and wait for the rest of the group to arrive.
We always recommend bringing your own bike unless you're coming on one of our eBike adventures.
If you do need to hire a bike, please let us know well in advance and we can arrange bike hire for you.
When out on the trail there are some items you should always take with you as you would if you were going out for the day on your bike at home. Please see the list below
A good book, favourite chocolate or any other creature comforts you can't live without!
We have NEVER cancelled a ride although there have been times when we have changed the route. Your safety is our prime concern and your guide will always have the final say. The mountains here go to 3500m and we know them well and as Mountain Biking is a dynamic sport and influenced by many factors such as fitness, ability, weather and other potentially unforseeable events there may be a need at some point to amend or change a route or the itinerary.
Unless you're coming as part of a group or on a private tour/adventure the maximum group size is 10. We need a minimum of four to run a tour.
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