Designed for riders who crave both on-road thrills and off-road challenges, this tour offers a perfect mix of asphalt curves, desert pistes, and cultural immersion. You’ll experience Morocco’s dramatic contrasts: from snow-capped Atlas peaks to palm-filled oases, from fortified kasbahs to starlit desert camps. Each day brings new discoveries, panoramic views, and the true freedom of riding through one of the world’s most diverse and captivating landscapes.
5 days motorcycle tour from Marrakech to the Chegaga Desert
Day 1: Marrakech → Tizi n’Test Pass → Taliouine → Taznakht
Your journey begins by leaving behind the buzz of Marrakech as you ride into the heart of the High Atlas Mountains. The road winds dramatically through the Tizi n’Test Pass, offering breathtaking views at every turn—perfect for motorcycle enthusiasts seeking thrilling curves and panoramic landscapes. At the summit (2,100 m), take a break to admire the vast Nfiss Valley below before descending through isolated Berber villages. Continue toward Taliouine, Morocco’s saffron capital, where fields of purple crocus bloom in season. The ride ends in Taznakht, a peaceful town known for its Berber carpets and rich artisan traditions. Overnight in a local kasbah or guesthouse surrounded by rugged hills.
Day 2: Taznakht → Foum Zguid → Lake Iriki → Erg Chegaga Desert
From Taznakht, you ride south into ever-changing terrain as the asphalt slowly fades into dirt and sand. Reach Foum Zguid, the last outpost before entering the Sahara, and prepare for a true off-road adventure. The route cuts across Lake Iriki, a vast dry lakebed shimmering under the desert sun, creating surreal mirage-like vistas. This is pure wilderness—no villages, no power lines, only silence and sand. By late afternoon, the golden dunes of Erg Chegaga rise ahead like ocean swells. Here, the riding becomes exhilarating as you navigate desert pistes and soft sands. Settle into a traditional desert camp, enjoy a sunset camel ride, and dine under a canopy of stars with Berber music around the fire.
Day 3: Chegaga → Mhamid → Tamgroute → Zagora
After a desert sunrise and hearty breakfast, ride east through dunes and arid trails toward Mhamid, the last oasis town before the “Great Empty” of the Sahara. This stretch mixes sand riding and winding pistes along dry riverbeds. After reconnecting with paved roads, continue north, stopping at Tamgroute, home to a 16th-century Quranic library and its distinctive green pottery workshops. You’ll reach Zagora, the fabled “Gateway to the Desert,” where ancient caravans once set off toward Timbuktu. The ride is smoother here, offering time to relax, explore, or visit a kasbah. Overnight in a charming riad with palm groves as your backdrop.
Day 4: Zagora → Draa Valley → Agdz → Ouarzazate
Today’s route follows the Draa Valley, a lush ribbon of palm trees, kasbahs, and ksour stretching through the desert. Ride through the oases, where mud-brick villages and ancient irrigation systems still support life as they have for centuries. Stop in Agdz for lunch and a short walk among the Kissane Mountains, then continue toward Ouarzazate, the cinematic hub of Morocco. You can visit the Kasbah Taourirt, once a Glaoui stronghold, or tour the nearby Atlas Film Studios, where scenes from Gladiator and Game of Thrones were shot. Spend the night in a hotel or traditional riad, relaxing before your final ride back to Marrakech.
Day 5: Ouarzazate → Aït Benhaddou → Tizi n’Tichka → Marrakech
On your final day, head to the world-famous Aït Benhaddou, a fortified ksar and UNESCO site with maze-like alleys and earthen towers—one of the most photogenic stops of the journey. After exploring its film-worthy setting, ride into the High Atlas once more via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m), the highest road pass in Morocco. The descent offers sweeping turns, jaw-dropping views, and a chance to reflect on your desert adventure. Return to Marrakech by late afternoon, completing a loop that took you through mountains, deserts, oases, and ancient trade routes all from the seat of your motorcycle.
Included in 5 days motorcycle tour from Marrakech
- Motorcycle rental (suitable for both paved and off-road terrain — typically a dual-sport or trail bike)
- Fuel for the entire route
- Helmet and basic protective gear (subject to availability)
- 4 nights accommodation in local guesthouses, kasbahs, and a desert camp
- 4 dinners and 4 breakfasts (half-board)
- Camel ride at Erg Chegaga dunes
- Motorcycle tour guide
- Support vehicle (for luggage, mechanical support, and assistance)
- Off-road riding assistance and navigation through pistes and dunes
- Bottled water during riding hours
- Entrance to key sites (such as Aït Benhaddou and Tamgroute library, if part of guided stops)
- Airport transfer in Marrakech (on request)
Excluded in 5 days motorcycle tour from Marrakech
- Lunches and drinks (outside of included dinners and breakfasts)
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Tips for guides and staff
- Optional activities (e.g., studio tours in Ouarzazate, pottery workshops in Tamgroute)
- Flights to/from Marrakech
- Protective riding gear beyond basics (e.g., full body armor, off-road boots – bring your own for safety)
