Raid Gravel Maroc - La Piste Berbère
📍 Sahara, Morocco
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Date
3-10 October 2026
Distance
503km
Elevation
6,530 m
Difficulty
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Atlas Mountain Race
Moroccan Atlas Mountains, Anti-Atlas, Middle Atlas, Morocco · 13-20 March, 2027
Difficulty: 5/5 — Brutal
The Atlas Mountain Race is an unsupported, fixed-route cycling challenge covering approximately 1331-1350km with 24,688m of climbing through the rugged Moroccan Atlas Mountains. Riders will traverse gruelling gravel, singletrack, and old colonial pistes, encountering remote landscapes and demanding conditions.
Visit official site →- Distances
- 1331km · 1350km
- Elevation
- 24,688 m
- Surface
- gravel, singletrack, dirt, tarmac
- Typical W/kg
- 3–4
Rider fit
Who it's for
This race is for highly experienced and self-reliant ultra-endurance bikepackers who thrive on multi-day, off-road adventures in remote and harsh mountain environments.
Who will struggle
Beginner cyclists, those without extensive multi-day off-road bikepacking experience, or individuals unprepared for extreme self-sufficiency and the physical and mental demands of a harsh environment will find this race exceptionally difficult.
Training focus
Training should prioritize sustained multi-day off-road endurance, significant climbing ability, navigation skills, and the mental fortitude required for self-reliance in remote, arid mountain conditions.
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FAQs
What is the race format and what are the participation categories?+
The Atlas Mountain Race is a fixed-route, unsupported, single-stage cycling race where the clock does not stop. Participants can enter either solo or as a pair.
What are the approximate distance and elevation gain for the route?+
The route is approximately 1331-1350km long and features around 24,688-25,000m of elevation gain. Most riders can expect to complete the route in about 8 days.
What type of terrain will riders encounter during the race?+
Riders will primarily navigate gravel, singletrack, double track, and old colonial pistes. Tarmac sections are minimal, and the route includes broken roads and remote paths through varying landscapes.
What is the cost to enter the race and what does the entry fee include?+
The entry fee is £375 per rider. Additionally, there is an optional £50 fee for GPS tracker rental (one tracker per participant, or shared for pairs) and a £50 sponsorship fee. The fee covers race logistics, a manual, GPX track, tracker service, a race T-shirt and cap, bike box transfer to the finish line, an after-party, and access to race photography.
What level of experience is necessary to participate in the Atlas Mountain Race?+
Participants are ideally expected to have previous experience with multi-day, off-road bikepacking trips in remote areas and demonstrate strong self-reliance skills in challenging environments. All applicants must complete an assessment of their decision-making ability in mountainous terrain.
Where does the Atlas Mountain Race begin and end?+
The race starts in Ouzoud and crosses through the Moroccan Atlas and Anti-Atlas mountain ranges before concluding in Essaouira.
