6 Days Motorcycle Tour from Tangier to Marrakech – Ride Morocco’s Legendary North to South Route
Ready to ride across Morocco’s spine and soul? This epic 6 days motorcycle tour from Tangier takes you from the coastal charm of the north to the golden dunes of the Sahara, all the way to the chaos and color of Marrakech. Along the way, you’ll roll through mountain passes, ancient cities, hidden valleys, and wide-open desert – each turn offering a brand-new story.
This isn’t just a bike trip. It’s a real adventure — a mix of culture, adrenaline, history, and raw beauty that can only be experienced from the seat of a motorcycle. If you’re a rider who craves diversity and wants to feel Morocco in your bones, this route delivers.
Tour Highlights – 6 Days Motorcycle Tour from Tangier
- Ride the winding roads of the Rif Mountains and Middle Atlas
- Explore Chefchaouen, the peaceful blue town in the mountains
- Discover the ancient Roman city of Volubilis
- Ride into Fes, Morocco’s cultural heart
- Camp in a luxury tent under the stars in the Sahara Desert
- Tackle the majestic Todra Gorge and twisty Dades Valley
- Visit the legendary Kasbah Aït Benhaddou
- Cross the epic Tizi n’Tichka Pass into lively Marrakech
Day-by-Day Itinerary – 6 Days Motorcycle Tour from Tangier
Day 1: Tangier → Chefchaouen (120 km / ~3 hours riding)
You’ll start your ride in Tangier, Morocco’s gateway to Europe. After meeting your guide and support crew, the engines roar to life and your journey kicks off with the green curves of the Rif Mountains. These roads are a joy to ride – smooth, scenic, and far from the crowds.
By late afternoon, you roll into Chefchaouen, the world-famous blue-painted mountain town. Grab a mint tea in the medina, wander the alleys, and just enjoy the mountain air.
Overnight: Local guesthouse or riad in Chefchaouen
Included: Dinner
🛣️ Day 2: Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fes (200 km / ~5 hours riding)
Today’s ride blends history with road adventure. After a short ride, you reach Volubilis, Morocco’s best-preserved Roman ruins. You’ll explore its intact mosaics, crumbling arches, and panoramic views.
Continue riding toward Meknes, once the imperial capital. We pause here for a short break and a look at its grand gates and city walls before cruising to Fes, a city bursting with energy, history, and sensory overload.
Overnight: Charming riad in Fes
Visits: Volubilis, Meknes
Included: Breakfast and dinner
🛣️ Day 3: Fes → Ifrane → Azrou → Midelt (265 km / ~6 hours riding)
Leave the medina behind as we head into the Middle Atlas Mountains. The air gets crisp and pine-scented as we pass through Ifrane, nicknamed “Little Switzerland,” and the cedar forests of Azrou, where Barbary macaques often appear by the roadside.
It’s a scenic day, packed with bends, forests, and mountain plateaus. You’ll arrive in Midelt, a peaceful town set between the Middle and High Atlas ranges.
Overnight: Hotel in Midelt
Included: Breakfast and dinner
Stops: Ifrane, Azrou, scenic photography points
🛣️ Day 4: Midelt → Ziz Valley → Erfoud → Merzouga (270 km / ~6–7 hours riding)
Your descent toward the desert begins. The landscape turns golden as you ride through the dramatic Ziz Valley, dotted with palm groves and remote villages. It’s one of the most photogenic rides of the tour.
You pass through Erfoud, famous for fossils and desert vibes, before reaching Merzouga at the foot of the towering Erg Chebbi dunes. By sunset, trade your bike for a camel (optional) and glide over the dunes to your desert camp.
Overnight: Luxury desert camp in private tents
Optional: Camel trek at sunset
Included: Breakfast and dinner
🛣️ Day 5: Merzouga → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley → Ouarzazate (360 km / ~7 hours riding)
This is a long ride, but every kilometer is pure magic.
You’ll ride west through ever-changing terrain to reach the Todra Gorge, where 300-meter-high cliffs tower over a narrow canyon road. It’s an epic place to stretch your legs and take in the scale.
From there, wind into the Dades Valley, famous for its switchback roads (nicknamed the “Monkey Fingers”) before continuing to Ouarzazate, Morocco’s “Hollywood of the Desert.”
Overnight: Traditional riad or hotel in Ouarzazate
Included: Breakfast and dinner
Highlights: Todra Gorge, Dades Valley
🛣️ Day 6: Ouarzazate → Aït Benhaddou → Tizi n’Tichka → Marrakech (200 km / ~5–6 hours riding)
Your final day of our 6 days motorcycle tour from Tangier, kicks off with a visit to Aït Benhaddou, the iconic earthen kasbah used in countless films. After that, get ready for the Tizi n’Tichka Pass — a thrilling ride across the High Atlas Mountains with sweeping views and exciting curves.
By late afternoon, the energy shifts as you descend into vibrant, colorful Marrakech, where your journey ends. You made it — across mountains, desert, and time.
Tour ends in Marrakech (extra night optional)
Included: Breakfast
Highlight: Ride over Tizi n’Tichka Pass
✅ What’s Included in This 6-Day Morocco Motorcycle Tour
- 5 nights’ accommodations (mix of riads, guesthouses, and desert camp)
- Daily breakfast and dinners (except lunch)
- Experienced local motorcycle guide (English/French speaking)
- Support vehicle for luggage and assistance
- Fuel during the tour
- Camel ride in the Sahara (optional)
- Entry fees to listed attractions
❌ Not Included in this 6 days motorcycle tour from Tangier
- Motorcycle rental (available separately – KTM 450 or similar)
- Flights to/from Morocco
- Lunches, drinks, and snacks
- Travel insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
- Airport transfers (can be added upon request)
🧭 Who is This Tour For?
This 6 days motorcycle tour from Tangier is best suited for intermediate to experienced riders looking to cover varied terrain and distances each day. If you love a mix of curvy mountain roads, off-road challenges, and wide desert views, this tour has it all.
Group tours typically include 4 to 10 riders, ensuring a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, and you’ll always be supported by a professional team.
📸 Why Ride with Sahara Moto Tours?
We’re not just about bikes. We’re about real Morocco, the places you don’t find in guidebooks — small towns, kind locals, warm tajines, and moments of quiet awe in the middle of nowhere. Our guides are from the regions we ride through. They know the hidden trails, the real stories, and they ride like they mean it.
Visit our homepage at SaharaMotoTours.com to explore more epic rides, tips for desert riding, and practical motorcycle travel advice in Morocco.
Want a shorter route? Check out our 2-Day KTM Off-Road Desert Tour for a quick Sahara hit.
🌅 Final Thoughts – Morocco from the Saddle
This 6 days motorcycle tour from Tangier gives you more than just a ride – it offers a total immersion in Morocco’s layers. The landscapes, the smells, the flavors, and the unexpected detours… these are the memories that stay long after the trip ends.
So pack your helmet, prep your gear, and get ready to ride Morocco the way it was meant to be ridden. lets start this 6 days motorcycle tour from Tangier
