The Atlas Trail V - Kings of the Atlas: 7 Days from Mt Mgoun to Mt Toubkal
The Atlas Trail V - Kings of the Atlas: 7 Days from Mt Mgoun to Mt Toubkal
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The Atlas Trail V - Kings of the Atlas: 7 Days from Mt Mgoun to Mt Toubkal
7 routes
30:45
309km
8,420m
Kings of the Atlas is maybe one of the most iconic MTB traverses of the Atlas Mountains. Named after the two highest peaks of the Atlas: Mt Mgoun (4071m) and Mt Toubkal (4167 m) which dominate the landscape and mark the start and the arrival of the 7 day west-east traverse.
Starting in the shade of Mt Mgoun, crossing the famous “Happy Valley” of Aït Bouguemez, the tour quickly dives into the geographical and spiritual heart of the Atlas mountains.…
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Activities
39.8km
03:50
1,270m
790m
This thrilling route from Aït M’Hamed (1.800 m) to Zawyat Oulmzi (1.700m) takes you across one of Morocco’s most scenic high-altitude corridors, offering medium climbs, fast descents, and constant views of the Central High Atlas. It’s more than a ride — it’s a journey through landscapes carved by time and…
49.5km
03:47
950m
1,210m
This leg is a bit longer than the first day, but also rather easy, rolling through scenic landscapes of the Ait Bouguemez valley in the shadow of the Mt. Mgoun.
Until the village of Ifrane the trail follows the river, meandering through lush orchards and terraced fields. This section offers…
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46.7km
05:39
1,450m
1,550m
This is the first challenging day of the tour and leads you deep in the mountains, far off the beaten trails. Starting in Tiziatine/Rouguelt, we chartered two mules to carry our bikes the 11 km hike up to the Tisi n Rouguelt pass at almost 3.000 metres altitude. The path…
75.9km
06:28
1,750m
1,740m
Be prepared for a long day with radical changes in landscapes and temperatures. From Ifoulou we follow the Tassaout river downhill until we reach the N23 in Aît Alla, where we turn left. This road connects Ouarzarzate and Demnate, crossing the Atlas mountain chain. The first 15 km uphill are…
13.9km
00:57
230m
210m
Rest day, with just 14 km on the provincial road P1506. Enough to warm up the muscles and enjoy the colourful but arid landscape leading back to the Central Atlas high plains. We are back on one of the touristic attractions of the High Atlas as the road connects the…
51.6km
05:46
1,570m
2,040m
The different views you will catch into the rugged valley of Oued Tensift are one of the scenic highlights of the tour. Another highlight is undoubtedly the last downhill trail to the village of Assads that is better than any designed trail in a MTB Park in the Alps.
For…
32.0km
04:17
1,200m
1,200m
The last day of the tour leads you over the plateau Yagour, famous for its ancient stone carvings and high altitude pastures in the shade of the holy mountain Jbel Meltsene. In terms of statistics the tour looks like a rather relaxed end of the crossing, but a very steep…
Collection Stats
Activities
7
Distance
309 km
Duration
30:45 h
Elevation
8,420 m
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