Marrakech - Montagne - Mer - Dunes

This 8-day road trip is a complete immersion in Morocco's most beautiful landscapes, specially designed for motorcycle enthusiasts and lovers of the great outdoors.

We offer an exceptional and challenging motorcycle road trip, designed for riders who want to ride long distances, enjoy varied routes and discover Morocco in all its geographical and emotional diversity.

This itinerary takes you along the most beautiful roads in the Moroccan mountains, through mineral valleys and desert plateaus, along the Atlantic coastline, and then offers you a unique interlude in the desert before plunging back into the spectacular Atlas Mountains.

The contrasts are constant and spectacular: mountains, desert, canyons, palm groves.

This tour is for motorcyclists who are comfortable with long days of riding and are looking for impeccable organization, exceptional roads, and authentic, people-oriented stops.

This itinerary crosses the roads of the Atlas Mountains, runs along the Atlantic coast, crosses the open valleys of southern Morocco, desert plateaus, before reaching the sand dunes for an unforgettable night in a bivouac, then plunging back into the legendary canyons of the Dades and Todgha gorges.

RM-801 stands out for three major highlights:

• A night facing the sea in Taghazout, a fishing village that has become a mecca for surfers from around the world

• A night in a luxury bivouac in the dunes, accessible by 4x4, with a crossing of Lake Iriki, dinner around the fire, and a timeless night • Passing through the Dades and Todgha Gorges, true icons of motorcycle road trips, known and traveled by thousands of bikers from around the world

This road trip is for motorcyclists who are comfortable riding, looking for impeccable organization, spectacular roads, and perfectly managed logistics.

The daily distances are balanced, with an average of around 240 to 260 km per day, allowing you to fully enjoy the riding, the scenery, and the stops along the way.

All our road trips and motorcycle tours are offered on an all-inclusive basis.

With the exception of alcoholic beverages in the evening at each stop, you will have absolutely nothing to spend during your stay.

All your overnight stays are booked in single rooms for maximum comfort.

And if you snore at night, no problem... you won't disturb anyone!

The organization includes full logistical assistance, luggage transport, and permanent technical support for your motorcycle.

Accommodations are carefully selected for their quality, comfort, and authenticity.

You will benefit from professional guidance throughout your stay, with carefully planned and secure itineraries, and premium service from start to finish.

Groups are deliberately limited in size to guarantee an exclusive experience, tailored to your level. 

Personalized welcome upon arrival at the airport. 

Private transfer to your charming, authentic riad, practically reserved exclusively for your group.

Check-in, free time to relax by the pool or explore the surrounding area on foot.

Dinner at the riad and your first night in Marrakech.

Marrakech – Taroudant (via the Tizi N’Test pass)

First morning in Marrakech and a hearty breakfast at the riad.

Around 8:40 am, our private driver will pick you up directly from the riad and take you to the Rider Maroc base.

At 9:00 am, arrival at the base and welcome by your guide.

A welcome snack awaits you: tea, coffee, orange juice, dried fruit, and pastries.

A complete briefing with your guide: safety instructions, specifics of driving in Morocco, and the itinerary of the road trip.

Checking of mandatory administrative documents (copies of passports and driver's licenses),

then signing of the rental and insurance documents.

Choice of helmets and gloves, familiarization with the motorcycles.

The 4x4 support vehicle will take charge of your luggage and set off ahead.

Departure no later than 10:00 am. Gradual departure from Marrakech, along the road to Tahanaout, then ascent towards the Tizi N’Test pass.

Winding roads, breathtaking landscapes, your first immersion in the Atlas Mountains, and a chance to get acquainted with your new motorcycles.

Lunch at the Tizi N'Test pass (2,100 m), at our friend Mustapha's restaurant, enjoying your first tagine.

In the afternoon, a descent southwards offers a complete change of scenery.

The panoramas open up onto the Souss Valley, an absolutely stunning landscape bathed in incredible light, giving the feeling of stepping into another Morocco.

Arrival in Taroudant around 5:30 pm.

 Check-in at the riad, a true oasis of greenery, a haven of peace and tranquility.

Free time to relax by the magnificent pool while waiting for aperitifs.

Dinner and overnight stay.

Taroudant – Taghazout

After breakfast, departure for the center of Taroudant.

Once there, our local guide Hassan will be waiting for you for a horse-drawn carriage tour of the city.

The tour lasts about 1 hour and 15 minutes, allowing you to discover the ramparts, narrow streets, history, and unique atmosphere of Taroudant.

At 10:30 a.m., we will take a friendly tea break before hitting the road again.

We will then drive for about an hour to reach the foothills of the Anti-Atlas Mountains.

The journey continues with an exceptional immersion in the Anti-Atlas.

For nearly four hours, we drive along magnificent, wild and completely unspoiled mountain roads, where we will encounter no more than five cars throughout the morning.

The landscapes are spectacular, the series of bends constant and the driving pleasure total.

The 4x4 that went ahead to scout the area is waiting for us in the mountains and has set the table for a picnic in a spot with a breathtaking view.

Lunch is prepared by the chef from Riad Mazal, a special moment out of time.

After lunch, we set off again on extraordinary mountain roads, crossing palm groves and arid valleys, then passing close to the Moulay Abdellah dam.

As we round a bend, the sea suddenly appears before our eyes.

We stop at a parking area overlooking the sea and take a coffee break at a coffee truck (typical of post-Covid Morocco).

The day ends with a 60 km drive along the coastline, facing the Atlantic Ocean.

We arrive at the end of the day at our friend André's small guest house, which is often reserved exclusively for our group.

We relax in the jacuzzi, enjoy an aperitif and dinner facing the sea, and watch a magnificent sunset.

Those who sleep with their windows open are lulled to sleep by the sound of the waves.

Taghazout - Tata

At 8 a.m., breakfast on the terrace facing the sea.

We take the time to watch the first surfers, already in the water, much braver than us, as the ocean slowly comes to life at sunrise. Then we head inland.

The road gradually leaves the coast behind and enters more rugged, wild landscapes.

The terrain becomes spectacular, reminiscent of the wide open spaces of the American West, with rock formations worthy of Monument Valley.

The mountains, sculpted by wind and time, reveal superimposed natural strata, true geological signatures that bear witness to the erosion and transformation of the landscape over the years and centuries.

Smooth driving, long straight roads, open panoramas, and a constant feeling of freedom.

Lunch en route.

Arrival in Tata at the end of the day, check-in at accommodation, dinner, and overnight stay.

Tata / Foum Zguid / Camp in the dunes

Last morning of riding before the desert.

The road crosses increasingly arid landscapes, with ochre and mineral colors.

Arrival at Foum Zguid, gateway to the desert.

Change of scenery and pace:

we leave the motorcycles behind and climb aboard 4x4s, heading for the dunes.

The start of an exceptional experience: three hours in a 4x4 across desert tracks, crossing the dry Lake Iriki, a vast mineral expanse offering a feeling of total freedom.

The landscapes are lunar, wild, silent, and the contrast with the previous days is striking.

Arrival at the luxury camp, set up in the heart of the dunes.

Comfortable tents, private bathrooms and toilets, quality bedding.

Late afternoon in the dunes, contemplating the sunset, golden light and magical atmosphere.

In the evening, dinner in the dunes around the fire, accompanied by authentic Moroccan singers.

A timeless, simple, warm, and unforgettable evening.

Night at the camp, in the absolute silence of the desert, a moment out of time.

Bivouac - Foum Zguid - Ouarzazate 

Waking up in the desert, a unique and silent atmosphere.

Breakfast facing the dunes, with that special feeling of leaving an unreal place.

Many leave with a touch of nostalgia, such is the impact of this night.

Return by 4x4 along different tracks, new light, new landscapes.

Lunch in Foum Zguid at our friend Barid's house, a dip in the pool for those who wish.

Back on the bikes and on the road to Ouarzazate.

Arrival at the end of the day, check-in at a guest house, chosen for the charm of its rooms.

A small establishment with 7 rooms, very often privatized for our group.

Relax by the pool while waiting for cocktail hour.

Dinner and overnight stay at the riad.

Ouarzazate - Tinghir

After breakfast, we head east for one of the most beautiful days of driving on the trip.

Very quickly, the road climbs and the landscape becomes rocky.

We enter the Dadès Gorges, world-famous for their legendary hairpin bends, true works of art carved into the rock.

The road winds along the bottom of the canyon then climbs in spectacular hairpin bends, offering breathtaking views of the valley.

These hairpin bends are frequented by thousands of motorcyclists from all over the world, who come especially to enjoy this unique experience.

The riding pleasure is exceptional, the sequences are technical but fluid, in an absolutely magnificent setting.

After leaving the Dades Gorge, the road continues towards the Todgha Gorge, an impressive canyon with vertical cliffs several hundred meters high, narrowing in places to just a few dozen meters.

The contrast between the road, the rock, and the palm grove below is striking.

We take the time to enjoy the site before heading to Tinghir.

Arrival in Tinghir at the end of the day.

We check into a five-star hotel, in suites reserved exclusively for our group.

Free time to relax by the pool before meeting up for an aperitif around the pool.

In the evening, a sumptuous dinner, served on the terrace weather permitting.

Tinghir - Bin El Ouidane

After breakfast, we hit the road again, crossing the Todgha Gorge once more, this time in the opposite direction, which is even more impressive.

The view changes completely, the cliffs seem even higher, and the morning light enhances the colors of the rock.

A highlight of the trip, different from the day before and just as spectacular.

The road then gradually climbs to join the mountain roads of the High Atlas.

The landscapes open up, the valleys widen, and the altitude increases.

We reach areas up to 2,800 meters above sea level, offering magnificent panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.

There is virtually no traffic and the pleasure of driving is constant.

Lunch break along the way.

At the end of the day, we arrive at Lake Bin El Ouidane, a true natural gem that contrasts strikingly with the mountainous terrain we have just crossed.

Check-in at the lakeside hotel, relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.

Bin El Ouidane – Ouzoud Waterfalls – Marrakech

After breakfast, we depart for the Ouzoud Waterfalls, considered the most beautiful waterfalls in Morocco.

The road is initially winding, traversing stunning mid-mountain landscapes, before becoming smoother as we approach the site.

We arrive at the Ouzoud Waterfalls around 10:00 AM.

There, our local guide awaits us for a 1.5-hour walking tour, allowing us to discover the different levels of the waterfalls, the shaded paths, the spectacular viewpoints, and the unique atmosphere of the site.

After the tour, we have lunch at a restaurant located directly on the site, with a breathtaking view overlooking the waterfalls. It's not uncommon for the small monkeys living in the area to come and join us near the tables, adding a playful and typically Moroccan touch to the experience. After lunch, we hit the road again towards Marrakech.

The roads gradually become less winding, giving way to the plains of Marrakech, marking the end of this magnificent road trip.

Arrival at the Rider Maroc base around 6:00 PM.

Return the motorcycles, then enjoy a final drink together at the base bar, a convivial moment to share last memories, recount the final anecdotes of the road trip, exchange photos and stories, and bring this adventure to a close in a warm atmosphere.

Private transfer to your riad.

Dinner and final night in Marrakech.

Depending on your flight schedule, our private driver will pick you up at the riad 2.5 hours before your flight departure.

As the days go by, our private driver will accompany you, transport you, and chat with you, and you will almost feel like you are saying goodbye to a friend when it is time to part ways.

Our greatest satisfaction comes from your smiles, your enthusiastic feedback, and the moments we share throughout your stay.

If your flight is late, you can leave your luggage at the riad and enjoy Marrakech, its souks, and its terraces one last time.

To extend the experience, we can also organize:

additional nights in Marrakech,

or a stay at Lake Lalla Takerkoust, at our friend Jean-Charles's place in Flouka, a peaceful spot far from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Finally, for those who wish, it is possible to organize a complete cultural tour with an official guide:

Jemaa el-Fna Square, Ben Youssef Madrasa, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, traditional souks, Majorelle Gardens. 

Approximately 1803 km