Imlil - At the foot of Toubkal
1 Day - 205 Km - (RM04)
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.
The climb
to Imlil n will make you discover the mountainous landscapes of the Atlas,
breathtaking throughout the day.
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 Atlas.
After 30
minutes maximum we will have left Marrakech and we will start the road towards
Tahannaout.
This
mountain ride is the most difficult outing from Marrakech (some bends are very
tight).
Before
arriving at Imlil the road has not much tar left and it becomes off-road….
After about
an hour and a half of driving your guide will offer you a coffee break, in
Asni, first break to exchange first impressions.
This ride
takes all day winding mountain roads where experienced drivers will be able to
enjoy themselves in complete safety.
Your guide
accustomed to Moroccan roads will know how to adapt the speed of the group
according to the levels of the drivers and the traffic conditions.
Lunch will
be taken in the mountains, in the middle of nature in a totally improbable
restaurant/inn after about 3 hours of driving.
You will be
able to taste traditional tagines… Enjoy this magical and relaxing culinary
break after a 'busy' morning.
The return
will be towards Asni by taking another mountain slope, just as magical as the
morning road.
Before
finding the national road that leads to Marrakech, we will go up to Moulay
Brahim and head towards Lake Lalla Takerkoust.
Arriving at
Lake Lalla Takerkoust we will stop in the village for a drink or a coffee.
You will be
able to enjoy yourself again in the many bends of the roads that we have
selected for your greatest pleasure.
For us,
motorcycling is that... Right, left, right, left, and we start again all day
long, without ever stopping.
After about
3 hours of driving you will be back at our base, with we hope images full of
eyes and a 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 up to Imlil.
It offers a concentration of spectacular landscapes and small mountain roads in the High Atlas.
This trip is reserved for more experienced riders because the climb to Imlil is quite technical. Even though we are riding on roads, the hairpin turns are sometimes very tight and gravelly.
The highlight of the day will be lunch in the mountains at an inn/restaurant where the river serves as a refrigerator.
This trip is recommended for all motorcyclists who want to ride on a technical and demanding route.
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 – Imlil – At the foot of Toubkal
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 specificities 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 fun 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 take the Tahanaout road towards the Tizi n'Test pass.
The first few kilometers of mountain climbing are a first immersion into the spectacular world of the Atlas Mountains, a winding road ideal for getting to grips with the motorcycles and enjoying the landscape to the full.
Whatever your riding level and comfort, your professional motorcycle guide, who is well-versed in group riding, will adapt their 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 tell us your first and inevitable anecdotes about the traffic in Marrakech.
After this break, we will get back on the road and turn left at the exit of Asni to take the mountain road that climbs towards Imlili.
From this point on, the ride begins on the tiny mountain roads of the Atlas Mountains.
We will hardly see any cars and will enjoy magnificent wild landscapes where you will feel tiny in the midst of these majestic mountains.
You will need to stay focused on your driving and the condition of the road, as the quality of Morocco's small mountain roads is not far off from off-road conditions in Europe.
Lunch in a sheepfold in the middle of the mountains is a highlight of this day of motorcycling.
On the menu is a traditional tagine prepared especially for you (we will order it the day before).
After the meal, we will head back down to Marrakech, with another two hours of mountain roads and a final hour of flatter terrain to reach Marrakech and rejoin the city traffic.
Return to base around 6pm, marking the end of this day of motorcycling, fun and conviviality.
A moment of sharing over 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 the private transport service.
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 : Rider Maroc - Imlil - 205 km
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