Ascent to the Tizi N'Test pass
1 Day - 296 Km - (RM05)
Program
Meet at
9:00 am at our base (our address is available on Google - Rider-Maroc), your
motorcycles will be ready to go.
We will
have a quick breakfast together, in our bar, with tea, coffee, dried fruits,
pastries to get to know each other.
Meet your
experienced guide with whom you will discover the pleasures of riding a
motorcycle on the magnificent roads of the Atlas.
You will
choose your helmet and gloves in our reception lounge, your guide will advise
you in your choices.
All
motorcycles are equipped with Top Case for your personal belongings - Don't
forget your sunglasses, you will need them.
Your guide
will then give you the safety instructions so that you can ride serenely in
Moroccan traffic.
And here we
go…. At 10 am at the latest we will hit the road… If you are ready, your guide
will try to leave earlier so that you can enjoy yourself better.
This 1-day
ride is a round trip, condensed by the most beautiful fabulous mountain roads
of the Atlas.
We will go
around Marrakech and you will be able to appreciate the architecture of the
ramparts of the Medina.
We will
cross the popular and authentic districts of Marrakech before heading towards
the Ourika road.
After 30
minutes maximum we will have left Marrakech and we will start the road towards
Tahannaout.
This is the
longest of our 1-day rides, it will allow you to ride on mountain roads with
breathtaking landscapes.
Throughout
the day we will climb, descend, turn on mountain roads of the Atlas.
Your
motorcycles are adapted for this beautiful ride and particularly comfortable
for the pilot and his possible passenger.
After an
hour and a half of driving your guide will offer you a coffee break, in Asni,
first break to exchange the first impressions.
The climb
to the Tizi N'Test pass in the morning, is magical, canyon, mountain road,
crossing Moroccan villages.
At the end
of the morning, arrival at the Tizi N'Test pass to eat a traditional tagine on
the terrace.
After the
meal it is the descent towards Marrakech via the same mountain road always as
winding and magnificent.
The descent
by the same road will allow you to admire the same landscape but in the other
direction and the spectacle is totally different.
Your guide,
familiar with Moroccan roads, will be able to adapt the speed of the group
according to the level of the drivers and the traffic conditions.
You will
once again be able to enjoy the many bends of the roads that we have selected
for your greatest pleasure.
After about
3 hours 30 minutes of driving, you will be back at our base, with, we are sure,
images in your eyes and a big smile on your lips.
At the
base, at our bar you can have a drink (non-alcoholic drinks), and start telling
the best moments of this day of motorcycling.
We will contact a private driver to then take you back to your accommodation (preferential rate) and the 'motorcycle ride' day will be over (we have others in the catalog ....)
Presentation
A day trip to climb the Tizi N'Test pass.
It offers a concentration of spectacular landscapes and small mountain roads in the High Atlas.
This trip is a round trip that remains captivating, with the landscapes changing completely in both directions.
The highlight of the day will be lunch in the mountains at the Tizi N'Test pass in our friend Mustapha's mountain restaurant.
We recommend this trip for motorcyclists who have already ridden in Marrakech and want to ride at higher altitudes to discover the landscapes of the High Atlas Mountains.
Exclusive Rider Signature
All our full-day rides are offered as all-inclusive packages.
You won't have to spend a single penny during your day.
Your lunch is booked at a restaurant or a typical, authentic, and noteworthy spot.
Your guide will provide complete logistical and mechanical support in all circumstances.
Your guide carries everything needed to repair a puncture, the necessary tools for emergency repairs, and essential spare parts in their top case.
You'll benefit from professional support throughout your ride, with a carefully planned and safe route, and premium service from start to finish.
Group sizes are intentionally limited to guarantee a high-quality experience, personalized to your skill level.
We can offer a private transportation service that will pick you up directly from your accommodation and take you to the Rider Maroc base. The same private driver will bring you back in the evening.
The ride - 205 km - Ascent towards the Tizi N'Test pass
Meet at 9 a.m. at our base and meet your guide.
A welcome snack awaits you, including tea, coffee, orange juice, dried fruit, and cakes.
Full briefing with your guide, who will explain the safety instructions and the specifics of driving in Morocco so that you can leave Marrakech with complete peace of mind.
Check of mandatory administrative documents (copies of passports and driver's licenses) and signing of rental and equipment insurance documents.
You will choose your helmet and gloves from those provided and familiarize yourself with your motorcycles, which are waiting for you, ready to share these few days of road trip.
Departure no later than 10 a.m. for this day of motorcycle riding dedicated to pleasure and discovery.
We will ride along part of the ramparts of Marrakech and through working-class neighborhoods before leaving the city.
After about 30 minutes, we will take the Tahanaout road towards the Tizi n'Test pass.
The first few miles of mountain climbing are your first immersion into the spectacular world of the Atlas Mountains, a winding road ideal for getting to grips with the motorcycles and enjoying the scenery to the full. Whatever your riding level and comfort, your guide, a true motorcycle professional who is perfectly accustomed to group riding, will adapt his speed to your pace.Once we arrive in the village of Asni, we will stop at a café on the outskirts of town for tea or coffee.
We can discuss your impressions of riding your new motorcycles, and you can share your first, inevitable anecdotes about the traffic in Marrakech.
After this break, we will continue on our way to the Tizi N'Test pass.
The first ten kilometers or so consist of a series of wide, successive bends on magnificent asphalt, where the more experienced riders can really lean into the corners.
We then arrive at Lake Ouirgane and begin the climb to the pass, from where we start our ride on the tiny mountain roads of the Atlas Mountains.
You will need to stay focused on your driving and the condition of the road, as the quality of small mountain roads in Morocco is not far off from off-road conditions in Europe.
Lunch at Mustapha's restaurant at the Tizi N'Test pass, the table is set and they are waiting for us with a traditional tagine, which we ordered for you the day before.
After the meal, we descend back to Marrakech with another three hours of mountain roads and a final hour of flatter terrain to reach Marrakech and rejoin the city traffic.
We return to base around 6 p.m., marking the end of a day of motorcycling, fun, and camaraderie.
We'll share a drink at the base bar to relive the highlights of the day.
Our greatest satisfaction: your smiles at the end of this little road trip
Private transfer to your riad or hotel if you have opted for private transportation.
For those who wish to extend the adventure, we can arrange additional nights in Marrakech or elsewhere, notably on the shores of Lake Lalla Takerkoust, at our friend Jean-Charles's place, Le Flouka, for a totally relaxing stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
It is also possible to organize a half-day cultural tour with an official guide to discover the most beautiful sites in Marrakech.
Route : Montee vers le col de Tizi N'Test
Accommodations
Price includes
- Professional guide
- Loan of gloves and helmet with Gopro support
- Lunch
- Morning coffee break
- Afternoon snack break
- Fuel
Price does not include
- Alcoholic beverages at the stages