Gravel Morrocco

Gravel Morocco is an all-in travel experience designed by Squad.

From local transport and lodging to daily meals, on-bike support, and recovery sessions — every detail is handled so you can focus on the ride, the landscapes, and the crew.

November 18 to December 3rd, 2026

Pricing: $7,299.00 cad

DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY (16 DAYS)

DAY 1 – Arrival in Marrakech → Tamakoucht (transfer + optional ride)

Arrival in Marrakech, followed by a transfer toward the High Atlas Mountains (via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass). Arrival in Tamakoucht, bike assembly, and optional warm-up ride.

Ride: 0–30 km (optional) | Elevation gain: 200–400 m

Terrain: 80% secondary roads / 20% gravel tracks

Altitude: 1,700–1,800 m | Difficulty: ★☆☆☆☆

Overnight: guesthouse

DAY 2 – Tamakoucht → Fint Oasis → Ouarzazate (ride)

A gradual descent toward the desert plateaus. Lunch at the stunning Fint Oasis before reaching Ouarzazate.

Ride: 50 km | Elevation gain: 800–900 m

Terrain: 60% gravel / 40% road | Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆

Overnight: guesthouse

DAY 3 – Gravel loop around Ouarzazate (ride)

Desert plateaus featuring hard-packed reg, dry riverbeds (oueds), and lunar landscapes.

Ride: 60 km | Elevation gain: 600–900 m

Terrain: 90% gravel / 10% road | Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆

Overnight: guesthouse

DAY 4 – Second gravel loop – Ouarzazate region (ride)

Exploration of the foothills of Jbel Kissane, alternating between paved roads and gravel tracks.

Ride: 70 km | Elevation gain: 700–1,000 m

Terrain: 50% road / 50% gravel | Difficulty: ★★★☆☆

Overnight: Ouarzazate

DAY 5 – Aït Saoun → Tizgui Waterfalls → Agdz (ride)

Morning transfer to Aït Saoun Pass, followed by a ride toward the Tizgui waterfalls and the Agdz palm grove.

Ride: 65 km | Elevation gain: 850–1,050 m

Terrain: 60% road / 40% gravel | Difficulty: ★★★☆☆

Overnight: guesthouse (Drâa Valley)

DAY 6 – Agdz → Zagora (ride)

A scenic ride along Route P1519, following lush palm groves and traditional villages.

Ride: 96 km | Elevation gain: 500–650 m

Terrain: 85% road / 15% optional gravel | Difficulty: ★★★☆☆

Overnight: hotel

DAY 7 – Gravel loop around Zagora (ride)

First true Saharan immersion: reg plains, sandy tracks, and dry riverbeds.

Ride: 55 km | Elevation gain: 300–450 m

Terrain: 90% desert gravel / 10% road | Difficulty: ★★★☆☆

Overnight: hotel

DAY 8 – Zagora → Tamegroute → gravel track → M’Hamid → Bivouac Nour (ride)

Ride along National Road N9 to Tamegroute, then leave the pavement for rolling desert tracks toward M’Hamid and the dunes. Arrival at Bivouac Nour.

Ride: 98 km | Elevation gain: 250–320 m

Terrain: 80–85% road / 10–12% gravel / ~5% desert sand

Difficulty: ★★★☆☆

Overnight: Bivouac Nour (private room)

DAY 9 – Bivouac Nour → Rasserich → Bivouac Nour (desert ride)

A 100% desert stage following ancient caravan routes.

Ride: 45 km | Elevation gain: 50–120 m

Terrain: 100% desert | Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ to ★★★★☆

Overnight: Bivouac Nour

DAY 10 – Bivouac Nour → Wild Reserve → Bivouac Nour (desert ride)

Rougher, more remote desert terrain: dry riverbeds, sand, and reg. Return by bike or 4×4 depending on conditions and group dynamics.

Ride: 45 km | Elevation gain: 80–120 m

Terrain: 100% desert | Difficulty: ★★★★☆

Overnight: Bivouac Nour

DAY 11 – Large Drâa Valley loop – return to Bivouac Nour (ride)

A varied loop combining cultivated valleys, ksour, palm groves, and desert tracks.

Ride: 85 km | Elevation gain: 250–350 m

Terrain: 60% road / 40% gravel | Difficulty: ★★★☆☆

Overnight: Bivouac Nour

DAY 12 – Rest day / free day – Bivouac Nour

Full rest day or optional activities: easy ride (0–30 km), guided desert hike (~3 hours), relaxation, hammam.

Ride: 0–30 km (optional) | Difficulty: ★☆☆☆☆

Overnight: Bivouac Nour

DAY 13 – M’Hamid → Ouarzazate (transfer + optional ride)

Transfer back to Ouarzazate. Optional free ride around the hotel.

Ride: 0–30 km (optional)

Overnight: hotel

DAY 14 – Ouarzazate → Skoura Palm Grove → Ouarzazate (ride)

Gravel loop through the Skoura palm grove and historic kasbahs.

Ride: 90 km | Terrain: 60% road / 40% gravel

Difficulty: ★★★☆☆

Overnight: hotel

DAY 15 – Ouarzazate → Marrakech (optional ride + transfer)

Free morning with optional ride. Bike packing and transfer to Marrakech.

Ride: 0–30 km (optional) | Difficulty: ★☆☆☆☆

Overnight: hotel / riad

DAY 16 – Departure to Canada

Private transfer to Marrakech airport and return flight.

OVERALL SUMMARY

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  Total riding distance: ~900 km (+ 200–300 km optional)
  
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  Total elevation gain: 4,000–6,000 m
  
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  Terrain: 40% road / 60% gravel & desert
  
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  Most rolling stages: Days 6 & 8
  
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  Most technical stages: Days 9 to 11
  
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  Most physically demanding stage: Day 5
  
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  Full rest day: Day 12

Hotel, Bivouac, and more

Bring Your Own Bike (Standard Option)

Riders can bring their own bikes for this trip. We recommend arriving with a bike you know well, properly fitted, and fully serviced.

Before departure, make sure your bike is:

• In excellent mechanical condition
  
• Recently inspected/serviced (brakes, drivetrain, bearings, tires)
  
• Set up for reliability and comfort over multiple days
  

Optional: Ride a Squad Bike

If you’d like to ride Morocco on a Squad build, you may also order a Squad bike ahead of the trip.

This option is ideal if you want:

• A gravel setup optimized for the route
  
• A fresh, dialed build prepared in advance
  
• A ride experience matched to your position and preferences
  

Availability depends on production timeline. If you’re considering a Squad bike for the trip, we recommend reaching out as early as possible.

Recommended Setup (Tires & Gearing)

This is a gravel-focused adventure with mixed terrain. A dedicated gravel setup will make the trip safer and more enjoyable.

Recommended:

• Gravel bike
  
• Disc brakes
  
• Tubeless setup (strongly recommended)
  
• Gravel-ready tires suited to mixed terrain... 40 mm is the minimum recommandation
  
• Climbing-friendly gearing recommended to maintain cadence and reduce fatigue
  

Helmet & Essentials

Each rider should bring:

• Helmet (mandatory)
  
• Pedals + cycling shoes you’re comfortable with
  
• Hydration (bottles and/or hydration pack)
  
• Riding kit for variable conditions (sun + cooler mornings/evenings)
  
• Sunglasses + sunscreen and personal essentials
  

On-Ride Support

Every ride includes:

• Guides and a support crew
  
• Technical/mechanical support
  
• A managed daily flow so you can focus on riding and the experience

What’s Included

Your Gravel Morocco experience is fully supported and fully managed — from day one to the final ride.

Included in the trip

• Round-trip airfare + Bike Cargo Fees
  
• All accommodations, including a desert bivouac experience
  
• All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
  
• Personal chef traveling with the group
  
• Professional cycling guides and on-ride leadership
  
• Support crew on every ride
  
• Full technical / mechanical support
  
• All domestic transportation (airport transfers + travel between locations)
  
• Photography coverage (a dedicated photographer capturing the trip)
  
• Yoga + stretching / recovery coaching (mobility, breathing, recovery sessions)
  

The Squad difference

We take care of the route design, logistics, timing, and daily flow, so you can focus on riding, recovering, and enjoying Morocco — with a strong team supporting you throughout.

SUPPORT, GUIDANCE & SAFETY

Guide / Leadership

The group is accompanied by a professional cycling guide, responsible for group management, pacing, breaks, safety, and day-to-day logistical coordination.

Support Vehicle (present on every riding day)

A support truck follows the group throughout each ride:

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  allowing any participant to hop in at any time if they feel unwell or wish to shorten their day,
  
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  providing on-route nutrition and hydration (water, food, electrolytes as needed),
  
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  and serving as a logistics and universal support vehicle on the road and gravel tracks.
  

On-ride Mechanical Support

In addition to the support vehicle, mechanical support is integrated directly within the riding group.

This allows for:

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  quick adjustments and minor repairs on the move,
  
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  efficient handling of mechanical issues,
  
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  and keeping the group safe, fluid, and moving throughout the journey.
  

Decision-making in Case of Accident or Emergency

In the event of an incident or accident:

1. The guide makes the immediate on-site decision (securing the area, stopping, evacuating, or continuing),
   
2. coordinates with the support vehicle,
   
3. and, if necessary, organizes transport to a local clinic or hospital, depending on the situation.
   

The priority is always:

safety → rapid care → clear communication with the group.

Pre-departure Rides (Group Synergy)

Before departure, we will also organize two preparatory rides for all registered participants:

• one ride in August
  
• one ride in September
  

The goal is to build group cohesion, validate equipment, answer remaining questions, and ensure that everyone departs confident, prepared, and aligned.