Overview
Morocco is not only a destination for avid motorcyclists seeking off-road adventure—it can also be explored entirely on paved roads. This guided motorcycle tour reveals a captivating country of contrasting landscapes, from the Atlas Mountains to the Sahara Desert, passing ancestral kasbahs, gorges, and vibrant Berber villages over ten days.
Highlights
- Starts and ends in Marrakech
- Explore iconic landscapes: Marrakech, Aït Ben Haddou, Dadès and Todra gorges, and Drâa Valley
- Camel trek in the Merzouga desert with an overnight in a Berber tent
- Visit the historic Atlas Studios in Ouarzazate as part of your journey
- 9 nights’ accommodation on a half‑board basis in 3‑star hotels and a desert tent stay
- Airport–hotel transfers on arrival and departure
- Digital information pack and GPX files for route planning
- Bilingual Ride in Tours leader guiding riders throughout the trip
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech
Arrival at Marrakech airport followed by transfer to the hotel. Motorcycle handover and free time to wander through the colourful souks of the medina. In the evening, group briefing and welcome dinner to begin the Moroccan adventure.
Day 2: Marrakech - Ouzoud (275 km / 170 mi)
Departure towards the famous Ouzoud waterfalls, among the highest in North Africa, followed by a ride to Lake Bin el Ouidane, nestled between mountains and green valleys. A route combining nature and wide open spaces.
Day 3: Ouzoud - Aït Ben Haddou (300 km / 186 mi)
From Ouzoud, the road climbs towards the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, offering exceptional panoramas over the High Atlas. Along the way, a stop at the natural bridge of Imi n’Ifri before reaching the famous Aït Ben Haddou kasbah, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A legendary stage between mountains and desert.
Day 4: Aït Ben Haddou - Dadès (170 km / 106 mi)
Departure from Aït Ben Haddou towards Ouarzazate to discover the Taourirt kasbah and the famous Atlas Studios, filming locations for many movies. The route continues through the Skoura palm grove and the Amridil kasbah before reaching the beautiful Dadès Valley and its spectacular gorges.
Day 5: Dadès - Tineghir (180 km / 112 mi)
Departure by motorcycle through the impressive Dadès gorges, followed by the Todra gorges, true cathedrals of rock. The stage continues towards the Tineghir oasis, with its palm groves and kasbahs, before time to wander through the lively souks of the town.
Day 6: Tineghir - Merzouga (200 km / 124 mi)
Riding towards eastern Morocco through palm groves and the Berber underground irrigation channels (khettaras) of Jorf. Meeting with a local community and delivery of school supplies to the children. Then on to Merzouga, at the gateway to the Sahara, for a unique experience: a camel trek in the dunes and an overnight stay in a Berber tent. Optional quad excursion in the dunes.
Day 7: Merzouga - Ouarzazate (370 km / 230 mi)
Departure from the Merzouga desert to ride up through the magnificent Drâa Valley. Passing through Agdz and the Tamnougalt kasbah, a jewel of rammed-earth architecture, before following the palm groves and fortified villages of the Ksar El Kébir region and Nkob, the city of kasbahs. Crossing the Tizi n’Tinfifft Pass (1,660 m), offering a grand panorama, before reaching Ouarzazate and its historic ksar.
Day 8: Ouarzazate - Taroudant (260 km / 162 mi)
Departure from Ouarzazate heading west through the arid, mineral landscapes of the Anti-Atlas. A stop in Tazenakht, renowned for its colourful Berber carpets, followed by Taliouine, the saffron capital. The road then crosses beautiful mountain reliefs before reaching Taroudant, nicknamed “Little Marrakech”, with its ochre ramparts and lively historic centre.
Day 9: Taroudant - Marrakech (225 km / 140 mi)
Departure from Taroudant for a spectacular day through the High Atlas. The road climbs towards the Tizi n’Test Pass, offering grand panoramas over green valleys and the mountain ranges of the massif. After crossing Berber villages clinging to the mountainsides, arrival in Marrakech for a friendly and festive closing dinner.
Day 10: Marrakech
Participants depart after breakfast.
Ride Details
- Terrain
- 100% asphalt
- Bike
- personal or rental bike
- Mileage
- 2,000 kilometers / 1,243 miles
- Daily rides
- 170 - 370 kilometers / 105 - 230 miles
- Riding gear
- not included (helmet, jacket, gloves)
- Meals
- half board
What's included
- Airport–hotel transfers on arrival and departure
- A bilingual Ride in Tours tour leader
- 9 nights accommodation on a half-board basis in 3-star hotels, including one night in a tent in the dunes of Merzouga (4-star)
- Digital information pack and GPX files
- Visit to the Atlas Studios in Ouarzazate and a camel trek in the desert
- For rental motorcycles: insurance and unlimited mileage
Not included
- Flights and travel arrangements from France
- Any meals not included in the tour
- Drinks and other personal expenses
- Fuel, tolls, ferry crossings, parking
- Equipment (helmets, jackets, gloves, etc.)
- Optional travel insurance
Accommodation
You will stay in 3- and 4-star hotels meeting local standards on a half-board basis, including one night in an exceptional hotel and one night in a high-comfort tent in the Merzouga desert, with accommodation in single, double, or twin rooms depending on the selected package.
Food
The package includes half board meals.
Getting There
Morocco is not only a land of adventure for off-road enthusiasts: it is also an exceptional destination to experience entirely on paved roads. Through this guided motorcycle tour, discover a fascinating country of exotic and contrasting landscapes, between powerful mountain ranges and vast desert expanses. In one week, you will cross the Atlas Mountains and the wide-open spaces of southern Morocco
