Traversing from west to east across the High Atlas Mountains by bike is a challenging but extremely rewarding feat. Saddle Skedaddle organise eight-day trips consisting of six days biking and two days sight-seeing.

You will ride along miles of tracks and trails without hardly ever meeting a vehicle as you follow the trail down to La Cathedrale. Along the way the scenery is stunning as you pass by the picturesque Ait Melloul river valley and the Ait Bougmez Valley, pedalling across olive groves, pine forests and towering rock faces.

This is a great trip for those experienced mountain bikers looking to explore authentic Morocco and meet a Berber or two along the way. Trips start at £795 per person without flights. Saddle Skedaddle also run an Atlas to Desert mountain biking holiday for those looking for less of a challenge but the same great views.