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Atlas Mountain Race

about 8 (race) days · 1,349 km (in 2026; 1,331 km in 2027) · bicycle · expert

Atlas Mountain Race

The stops, in order

  1. Beni Mellal (2026 start)
  2. Ouzoud (2027 start)
  3. Essaouira (2026 finish)

When to ride it

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Unsupported single-stage race on gravel and old pistes, about 25,000 m climbing (24,688 m in 2027). 2026 ran 6–14 February from Beni Mellal (organiser says 18:00 start, bikepacking.com says 8:00 am). 2027 runs 13–20 March from Ouzoud; 2027 finish not found.

Sources, checked 2026-11-15
  1. www.themountainraces.cc/amr2026
  2. bikepacking.com/event/2026-atlas-mountain-race/
  3. www.themountainraces.cc/atlas-mountain-race

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