10 Day "Heavenly" Morocco Guided Motorbike Tour

Overview

This 10-day motorbike tour will provide a unique experience, combining an amazing insight to Morocco’s most stunning landscapes with the unique experience of spa and hammam treatments at awesome hotels and also combined with visits to the legendary cities of Essaouira and Marrakesh. Unwind your soul as you wind your way across Morocco!

Highlights

• Starts and ends in Marrakesh
• Ride through the High-Atlas National Park
• Ride on Morocco’s famous Tizi n’Test pass to climb over 2,200 meters
• Ride through the Souss-Massa National Park, an amazing coastal road
• Spot the many goats climbing on the Argan trees
• Time to explore the imperial city of Marrakesh
• Explore the blue rocks near Tafraoute
• 9 nights accommodation

Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival to Marrakesh

   Transfer to your hotel, where you will be able to settle in and relax by the pool to prepare for your trip the next morning. You will meet your tour guide and go through a welcome briefing as well as the formalities required before the start and you will receive your welcome pack.

2. Day 2: Marrakesh - Essaouira (approximately 220 kilometers / 136 miles)

   Today, you will discover the vast planes that lay between the Atlas and the ocean. Your ride will take you through smaller country roads to your first stop - the stellar coastal town of Essaouira. In the afternoon, you will visit the city, exceptional example of a late 18th-century fortified town, built according to the principles of contemporary European military architecture in a North African context and the favorite city of Bob Marley. You will have the chance to explore the old medina, walk on the wide sandy beach, make a nice Segway ride or enjoy the laid back souks and stellar seafood.

3. Day 3: Essaouira - Agadir (approximately 150 kilometers / 94 miles)

   Today’s ride will take us on one of the most amazing coastal roads of Morocco. We will ride through the Souss-Massa National Park, where you will also have the chance to spot the many goats climbing on the Argan trees. The afternoon we will arrive to our Paradise for the next two days, a fantastic surf and yoga retreat hotel with beautiful SPA facilities and on-site surf school, right on the beach.

4. Day 4 : Rest day in Agadir – optional visit of Paradise Valley

   You can either enjoy your rest day taking surf or yoga lessons at the beach or opt for a short daytrip on the bike to Paradise Valley and the Cascade of Immouzer. This ride goes through small twisty roads along the river, offering unique scenery. We will then park the bikes and go for a short hike to explore the natural water ponds and even go for a swim if we want to.

5. Day 5: Agadir - Mirleft (approximately 140 kilometers / 87 miles)

   In the morning, we’ll leave our hotel and cross the city of Agadir to reach the southern coastal road that leads us to Mirleft. We will head to Legzira beach where you can walk on the vast sand beaches and beneath the beautiful arches sculpted by the sea in the cliffs.

6. Day 6: Mirleft - Tafraoute (approximately 150 kilometers / 93 miles)

   An early start will take us towards Tafraoute through small winding roads of the Anti-Atlas. We will ride the smaller national roads where twists and turns become more and more frequent as we approach the mountains. You will thoroughly enjoy this ride on roads where traffic is less common than around cities. Before getting to our accommodation and a well-deserved dinner, we will take the pistes to explore the famous painted rocks and enjoy an unparalleled sunset.

7. Day 7: Tafraoute - Taroudant (approximately 150 kilometers / 93 miles)

   Another wonderful touring day awaits you full of twists and turns on less frequented roads, combined with beautiful surroundings as you ride to Taroudant. Your stop for the day will be in a riyadh in the village of Taroudant, where you can take a nice walk and there would be great opportunity to buy some Argan oil and the legendary Moroccan saffron growing around this area.

8. Day 8: Taroudant - Ouirgane (approximately 160 kilometers / 100 miles)

   Everyone will love this day as we’ll ride on Morocco’s famous Tizi n’Test pass to climb over 2,100 metres in The Atlas. Our ride will take us through the High-Atlas National Park, where there will be plenty of turns and switchbacks to enjoy before we arrive to our stop for the night, the remote village of Ouirgane. A real chill out place, also offering endless hiking opportunities in the area.

9. Day 9: Ouirgane - Marrakesh (approximately 80 kilometers / 50 miles)

   Today, you will continue your journey through the Atlas before descending to Marrakesh. During today’s leg, you will enjoy the amazing view of the High Atlas and the ride through the curvy roads on a perfect tarmac. You will spend the afternoon on a guided tour in Marrakech, to explore the Old Medina, the Jamaa el Fna square with the snake-charmers and its food stalls, the Jarding Majorelle, and there will be plenty of opportunity to buy some gifts and souvenirs. You can also opt for a relaxing afternoon by the pool, or refreshing spa treatments at the hotel.

10. Day 10: Departure from Marrakesh

    Depending on your flight time, you might take the opportunity to relax or visit the city before the arranged pick-up takes you to the airport.

Ride Details

Terrain

0% trails and dirt tracks, 100% road

Bike

rental bike (BMW F 700 GS, BMW F 750 GS, BMW R 1200 / 1250 GS, Yamaha T7)

Mileage

1050 kilometers / 634 miles

Daily rides

between 80 - 220 kilometers / 50 - 136 miles

Riding gear

included: full gear (on request)

Meals

all breakfasts and dinners

Accommodation

Your accommodations throughout the tour will be in 4/5-star spa hotels and riyads.

Getting There

The tour will start and end in Marrakesh, and your journey's highlights include Atlantic Coast of Morocco, Essaouira, National Park of Souss-Massa, Paradise Valley, National Park of the High-Atlas Mountains, the Blue Rocks of Tafraoute, and the imperial city of Marrakesh. [+](https://www.tripaneer.com/wheels-of-morocco/10-days-heavenly-retreat-morocco-motorbike-tour# "Zoom in") [−](https://www.tri