Overview
Málaga, Spain; Tetouan - Ifrane - Tinerhir - Merzouga - Dades - Marrakech - Tanger, Morocco
Highlights
- Starts and ends in Malaga, Spain
- Have a unique experience in a Desert Bivouac
- Discover the blue waters of Lake Tislit and Isli
- Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime ride through the Atlas Mountains
- Ride Tizi n'Tichka Mountain Pass, Dades Gorge, and Todgha Gorge
- See the famous UNESCO World Heritage site, Ait Benhaddou
- 8 nights accommodation
- Meals & non-alcoholic drinks included
Itinerary
Day 1: From Spain to Morocco (approximately 250 kilometers / 155 miles)
The meeting point for the tour will be in Málaga in a location to be shared as soon as you book your tour. You should arrange to be at the location (Guadalmar area) around 10 a.m. for a tour briefing, load all the luggage and gear on your bike, and start the journey. You should start riding by 12 p.m. You will ride through the coast from Málaga to Tarifa, where you will take the ferry to Morocco. After the customs formalities in Tanger, you will head out to your first destination in Morocco, the town of Tetouan. In the evening, you will have dinner at the hotel and there will be a briefing abo
Day 2: Tetouan - Fez - Ifrane (approximately 350 kilometers / 217 miles)
Early in the morning, you will ride towards Fez. The terrain is perfect for motorcycles and it offers a fantastic atmosphere in which you will taste sheer driving on a scenic route with little traffic. Narrow roads, and lots of animals to watch out for. Behind the Rif Mountains, you will reach the vibrant city of Fez, the first of the imperial cities of Morocco. You will have a stop for lunch in Fez. Expect a long day with impressive scenery. You will reach the high plains of Central Morocco, where the vastness and beauty of this country emerge while on the horizon the first foothills of the H
Day 3: Ifrane - Imilchil - Tinerhir (approximately 350 kilometers / 217 miles)
Today, you will pass the first crossing of the High Atlas Mountains, heading towards Imilchil. It is a small town in Midelt Province, located at an elevation of 2119 meters in the valley of Assif Melloul ("White River"). After a quick break in Imilchil, you will head to Todgha Gorge. It is a canyon in the eastern part of the High Atlas Mountains in Morocco, near the town of Tinerhir, where you will stop for the night and have dinner in the hotel.
Day 4: Tinerhir – Merzouga (approximately 200 kilometers / 124 miles)
Get ready for an early breakfast and ride to the desert. You leave the mountains behind and enter the Sahara Desert. The ride will be mostly flat as we approach the amazing Sahara desert dunes. You will have a stop for pictures with the dunes on our back and head to a desert camp where you will have a unique experience in a desert bivouac. Depending on the hour you arrive at the camp, you might be able to enjoy a sunset camel ride.
Day 5: Merzougha - Dades
If you are up for a very early wake-up, you will be able to enjoy the unique sun rising behind the dunes e from the desert camp. Afterward, you will enjoy breakfast on the camp and start heading north heading to Boumalne Dades. You will leave the desert on your back and start heading to the twisty mountains. You will cross the Saghro Mountain between N´Kob and Dades where you will ride a high pass at 2800 meters with an amazing view. You will have a stop at a very small and traditional Te shop on the High Pass for a break, Te and Pictures. Afterward, you head to your final destination of the d
Day 6: Dades - Ouarzazate - Ait Benhaddou - Tizi n'Tichka - Marrakech (approximately 360 kilometers / 224 miles)
Get ready for an early breakfast and ride to Dadès Gorges, which offers a spectacular scenic route formed by a series of rugged wadi gorges carved out by the Dadès River in the Atlas. After a stop on top of the Dades Gorges, you will continue your journey towards Ouarzazate, while enjoying the view of the Atlas on your right. Head north in the direction of Marrakech. About 35 kilometers / 22 miles out of the city of Ouarzazate, you will find the Ksar (fortified town) of Ait Ben Haddou, a well-known UNESCO World Heritage site. From here, you will pass the Atlas through the Tizi n'Tichka Mountai
Day 7: Rest and explore Marrakech
Day 8: Marrakesh – Tanger (approximately 448 kilometers / 279 miles)
Ride, ride, ride… Heading back to Europe… You will overnight in Tanger.
Day 9: Tanger - Malaga (approximately 419 kilometers / 260 miles)
After breakfast, you have a small ride towards Tangier Port to catch the ferry ride back to Europe. Once in Spain, the group will head out to Málaga where you will finish the tour. Say goodbye to your fellow travelers, hoping that this tour will be an unforgettable experience and remain a long and pleasant memory for all participants. Please note that there is no guarantee about weather conditions; overnight destinations and meal plans can be changed.
Ride Details
- Bike
- personal or rental (BMW, Honda and Benelli models) bike
- Terrain
- mix terrain
- Mileage
- 2800 kilometers / 1740 miles
- Daily rides
- approximately 200 to 400 kilometers / 124 to 249 miles
- Riding gear
- not included
- Meals
- breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and non-alcoholic drinks
What's included
- 8 nights accommodation
- BMW or Honda motorcycle rental
- Walking Tour with local guide at the Marrakesh Souk
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner (from dinner first day to breakfast last day)
- Ferry fares
- Information pack and souvenir
- Multilingual tour guide
- Non-alcoholic drinks (during meals)
- Third-party liability insurance
Not included
- Airfare
- Lunch and Dinner on the rest day in Marrakesh
- Alcoholic Drinks
- Fuel
- Medical and accident insurance
- Bike accidental damage deposit (to be returned if no damage was caused)
- Personal expenses
- Personal travels
- Repatriation insurance
- Visa
- Riding gear
- Things that are not listed as included
Accommodation
Accommodation will be in a double room at various high-quality hotels and riads.
Food
You will be served daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner with non-alcoholic drinks. Non-alcoholic drinks included during the meals.
Getting There
Your motorcycle tour will start and end in Málaga, Spain. This trip will take you from Spain to Morroco: Tanger, Tetouan, Fez, Ifrane, Imilchil, Ouarzazate, Tinerhir, Merzouga, the valleys of Dades, Ait Benhaddou, Tizi n'Tichka, Marrakech. [+](https://www.tripaneer.com/motorentour/9-days-cross-country-motorcycle-tour-in-spain-and-morocco# "Zoom in") [−](https://www.tripaneer.com/motorentour/9-days
Rider Reviews
What a fantastic experience! A real mix of personalities from all around the world came together with one goal, to experience Morocco by motorbike, and with Joao as our guide, we did just that! From the peaks of the Atlas Mountains, to the sands of the Western Sahara and the Bazaar’s of Marrakesh, JG guided us seamlessly through it all! With scenery off the scale, traditional lunches and dinners and accommodation above expectations, if you’re planning a motorcycle trip to Morocco, I highly recommended you go with Joao @ MotoRentour. 5+ stars
Joao planned a fantastic trip, with enjoyable riding and cool things to see while arranging great accommodations and delicious meals. A real pleasure to follow around the country he obviously had intimate knowledge of the ins and outs of the country including local restaurant owners outside the normal tourist heavy areas. Definitely would do another tour with Joao if I have the chance
Simply scroll up and down the accompanying reviews and you will have this adventure in a nutshell ..... "arrive with no expectations and you will leave with nothing but experiences". Joao and Rafael are seasoned guides and were proven to cater to every riding style (yes Kiwi's can fly :))) I had a blast in a beautiful country with a group of like minded people from varied walks of life and friendships made, which is as much of a draw as the tour itself. And as has been mentioned, if Joao recommends the trout.... order the trout. Oh, and you had better like olives.
The tour was well organized and specially tailored for unseasoned motorbike riders. The communication with the organizer was excellent and all questions prior to our arrival to Spain were responded quickly and clearly. The itinerary included all major locations (Tanger, Tetouan, Fes, Ifrane, Marrakesh, Quarzazate, Zagora, Edge of the Sahara desert, Casablanca and many others). We rode more than 1,800 miles and the bikes provided, although not new, were in excellent conditions. Both Joao Gomez and Rafael Pires deserve utmost compliments for guiding us safely through rain, fog, desert storm, wind gusts, and heat. Our guides were patient, courteous, and accommodating in any way. The hotel accommodation was very good and carefully selected. Neither of us had any objection. Except for the breakfast that was typically buffet-stile, all other meals were à la carte. Although we ate in restaurants recommend by our guide, we did not feel that the organizer looks to save a dime on our accommodations or food. I have been around and in the past I visited more than 80 counties. This trip was one of the most memorable ones.
-Amazing adventure day on gravel roads over mountain pass. -Spectacular scenery’s. -A lot of winding roads. -Very good food. -Tip top Motorbikes! -The guides were very nice and helpful. -Good coffee breaks 😉
We were a group of 5 participants and two guides - and this turned out to be a great size; easy on road logistics/travelling, fun enough for the relaxed evenings. Other participants were a gem - guys this was fun as hell! The guides were super friendly and really listening to our needs. If -- for a part of the day -- we wanted to have different adventure, we'd split; one guide leading one group and the second guide the other group. Also when on the same road, the group was allowed to split and we could drive according to our wishes (and itches ;-) ). Stops for food were well planned and quality of the food was great - once you see the variety of the quality Morocco can offer, you begin to appreciate that one tests the restaurants for you beforehand and you get only the 'approved' ones ;) I especially liked the fact that we ate also on unusual places; e.g. near the lake in the middle of nowhere because our guides knew the old local lady that welcomed us very warmly. And damn good was that chicken tagine. Riding coastal road, Atlas mountains, Sahara dunes, seeing monkeys, camels, donkeys and all the kids waving at you... makes really memorable experiences. Bikes were serviced and in good shape.
Everything about the trip was outstanding. We were never pushed to go faster or to ease up on the throttle. We ate twisties for breakfast lunch and dinner. Customized days for off road or on road adventure. If given the choice, always choose adventure and if Joao says the trout is good, order the trout.
The most surprising thing was the diversity of the country. The northern region was green and fertile whilst the southern region was the desert that I most identify as Morocco. The trip took in a gentle loop around the country about 3500 kilometres. The differences between the cities and the countryside is quite an eye opener. Seeing first hand how people make a living in some desolate areas was quite amazing, how they use the fertile land between the barren mountain ranges quite extraordinary. The bike was good and the company of JG and the other guys on the trip was great.
