KINGS OF THE ATLAS
BIKEPACKING GUIDE
Master the Kings of the Atlas with precision. Gravalist transforms static routes into dynamic, weather-aware strategies, delivering real-time pacing and rest recommendations directly to your cockpit.
TOTAL DISTANCE
309km
ELEVATION CLIMB
8,083 M
WAYPOINTS
27
ROUTE STOPS & RESUPPLY
Unlike static GPS maps on Komoot or RideWithGPS, Gravalist Ultra analyzes local databases to calculate availability dynamically. Checkpoints, spring water, hotels, and cafes update relative to your average speed and goal speed.
COMPETITOR COMPARISON
close Komoot: Static GPX files, no dynamic weather planning
close RideWithGPS: Static route profiles, no automated hotel sync
check Gravalist: Live headwind ETAs & smart hotel bookings
Rouguelt Pass
Conquering this pass (3,000m) after several hours of hiking in breathtaking canyon landscapes as well as the single trail downhill ride to Tasgawait into the High Tessaout is an unforgettable experience
Plateau Yagour
Nestled in the High Atlas Mountains not far from Mt. Toubkal, the Plateau Yagour is a place where time feels suspended. Stretching across a vast high-altitude tableland at around 2,400m, this plateau is not only a scenic wonder but also one of Morocco’s most important prehistoric sites.
Gite Marabou
Located at the beginning of the valley of Ait Bougmez (Vallée Heureuse), this mountain hostel is made for bikers and hikers exploring the Mgoun area. Food is generous and all basic facilities available. Great view over the valley.
Salt mine of Telouet
Feel the underground freshness in the salt cave mines of Telouet. Just before the pass (km4) a small path on the right hand side of the road leads into a narrow canyon to the salt mines of Telouet, worth the detour. The mine is still being exploited and the guardian is happy to show you around for a small contribution. The exploitation today is done with small dynamite explosions. Inside the mine, several pools in different colours and shapes reveal impressive salt crystals. The mine lies along the old caravan route Marrakech-Ouarzazate and in its high times local jewish families were given the concessions to exploit salt and trade the valuable resource.
Mt Meltsene
The trail passes on the foot of Mt. Meltsen (3.560m), a 4 hour hike from the Azine to the impressive sum.
Taliouine and other forgotten villages
Rolling through the contrasted landscapes and forgotten villages between Taliouine and Anmiter. Feels like a time travel to the amazigh empires
Kasbah of the Glaoui
The Glaoui clan, of Amazigh origin, rose to power in the 19th century, controlling key mountain passes and amassing wealth through trade, taxes, and alliances with French colonial rulers. Their most famous figure, Thami El Glaoui, became Pasha of Marrakesh under the French Protectorate and ruled with near-feudal authority from 1912 to 1956. Construction of the Kasbah of Telouet began in the 1860s and expanded into a labyrinth of rooms, courtyards, and salons filled with zellij tilework, cedar wood carvings, and painted ceilings. Though parts are now in ruins, the kasbah still offers a glimpse into the opulence and ambition of a family that once rivaled the Moroccan monarchy.
Suspended Trail
Exposed single trail above the villages of Anguerd and Tizi-n-Oucheg
HOW TO BUILD A BIKEPACKING APP OR ROUTE PLANNER
For software developers and routing enthusiasts looking to build their own custom bikepacking route planner, GPX mapping app, or weather forecasting service, the technical architecture requires connecting multiple complex APIs. You must integrate a map renderer like Mapbox GL or Leaflet for drawing coordinates, connect a weather forecast API (such as Open-Meteo or OpenWeatherMap) to query forecasts at different GPS timestamps, and pull POI data for water stops, waypoints, and hotels using the Google Places API or OpenStreetMap.
Additionally, calculating a dynamic ETA requires writing custom algorithms that weigh elevation profiles, surface types (gravel vs. pavement), and real-time wind speed. Building and maintaining this infrastructure can take months of dev work.
Instead of building a complex route service from scratch, Gravalist Ultra offers a complete, pre-built AI Route Builder, AI smart planning app, and weather-aware pacing companion. Skip the development cycle and download the ready-made solution built specifically for unsupported ultra-racing.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What makes Gravalist the best AI smart planning app for the Kings of the Atlas?
Gravalist is the leading AI bikepacking app and ultra cycling companion that solves the critical flaws of traditional navigation. By using live weather planning, forecasting, and an advanced pacing engine, Gravalist adapts to your real-time riding style. It dynamically maps water points, waypoints, hotels, and rest stops so you don't have to plan manually with spreadsheets.
How does the AI Route Builder calculate water stops and hotels along the Kings of the Atlas?
The Gravalist AI Route Builder parses the event coordinates and integrates with active databases of campgrounds, hotels, natural springs, and convenience stores. It uses your calculated moving pace and sleep requirements to suggest the exact milestones where you should rest or resupply, preventing you from arriving when stores are closed.
Is Gravalist a direct competitor to Komoot and RideWithGPS?
Yes, Gravalist is a direct, premium competitor to static services like Komoot and RideWithGPS. While those services are excellent for route creation and static GPX exporting, they lack real-time predictive intelligence. Gravalist goes beyond basic navigation to offer AI automated ETA planning for cycling, live headwind/tailwind calculations, and active safety broadcasts from organizers.
RIDING THE KINGS OF THE ATLAS?
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