Marrakech - Taghazout - Essaouira

4-day trip, Atlas Mountains and Atlantic coast.

This road trip takes you from Marrakech to Taroudant via the Tizi N'Test pass, then on to the legendary surfing spots of Taghazout and Essaouira, before returning to Marrakech via the desert plains and the Agafay Desert.

Charming accommodation, varied landscapes and a friendly atmosphere: a concentrated dose of the Atlas Mountains, the ocean and freedom.

All our motorcycle road trips and stays are offered as all-inclusive experiences.

With the exception of alcoholic drinks in the evenings at the overnight stops, you will have absolutely nothing to spend during your stay.

All overnight accommodations are provided in single rooms, ensuring maximum comfort and complete privacy.

The organization includes full logistical support, luggage transport, and continuous motorcycle technical assistance.

Accommodation is carefully selected for its quality and comfort.

You benefit from professional guidance throughout the entire trip, with well-planned and safe routes, and a premium service from start to finish.

Groups are deliberately kept small to guarantee a high-quality experience, tailored to your riding level.

Personalized welcome at the airport exit.

A private transfer will take you directly to a carefully selected riad.

Check-in and first moments of relaxation by the pool.

Dinner is served at the riad before your first night in Morocco.

Marrakech → Taroudant (via the Tizi N'Test pass)

First wake-up call in Marrakech and hearty breakfast at the riad.

At around 8:40 a.m., our private driver will pick you up and take you to the Rider Maroc base.

At 9 a.m., arrival at the base and meeting with your guide.

A welcome snack will be waiting for you: tea, coffee, orange juice, dried fruit, and cakes.

Full briefing with your guide, safety instructions, specifics of driving in Morocco.

Check of mandatory administrative documents (copies of passports and driver's licenses) and signing of rental and equipment insurance documents.

You choose your helmet and gloves and get acquainted with your motorcycle, ready to share these few days of road trip.

The 4x4 support vehicle takes care of your luggage and sets off ahead of you.

Departure no later than 10 a.m. for a motorcycle road trip dedicated to fun and discovery.

We ride along 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 climb to the pass is our first immersion into the spectacular world of the Atlas Mountains: winding roads and magnificent landscapes.

When we arrive at the Tizi N'Test pass, at an altitude of 2,100 meters, we are expected for lunch, where we enjoy our first tagine at our friend Mustapha's restaurant.

The afternoon is then spent in a more relaxed spirit, with the descent to Taroudant.

From the summit, the view over the Souss Valley, between the High Atlas and Anti-Atlas mountains, is simply breathtaking.

Arrival in Taroudant around 5:30 p.m., check-in at Riad Le Jasmin, a green oasis with a magnificent swimming pool.

Aperitif, dinner at the riad, and a well-deserved night's rest after this first day of mountain roads and breathtaking scenery.

Taroudant → Taghazout (via Anti-Atlas)

Wake up at 8 a.m. and depart at 8:45 a.m. for downtown Taroudant.

After a few minutes' drive, our local guide Ahmed will be waiting for you for a tour of the city by horse-drawn carriage, lasting about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Around 10:30 a.m., tea break in Taroudant, then departure for Taghazout via the Anti-Atlas.

After about an hour's drive, we arrive at the foot of the Anti-Atlas mountain range.

The support 4x4, which left ahead of us, will be waiting for us in the mountains at a strategic point offering an exceptional panorama.

There, the table will be set for a 5-star picnic, prepared by the chef from Riad Le Jasmin.

Cold drinks will be available, as well as beer for those who wish (to be consumed in moderation).

After this break in the heart of nature, we set off again to cross the Anti-Atlas towards the Atlantic coast.

On the agenda: nearly 4 hours of small, almost deserted mountain roads, where we will encounter very few vehicles.

The landscapes are exceptional: canyons, palm groves, dams, and mineral reliefs.

As we round a bend, the sea suddenly appears: a magical moment guaranteed.

We arrive around 5:30 p.m. at our friend André's house, Le Jardin de l'Océan, facing the sea.

We enjoy an aperitif and dinner facing the ocean in a warm atmosphere, with a memorable sunset.

Dinner is a generous barbecue prepared by the chef, whose menu you will have chosen with us the day before.

Spend the night in your oceanfront rooms, lulled by the sound of the waves if you leave the windows open.

Taghazout → Essaouira (via Imsouane and Sidi Kaouki)

The next day, we head to Essaouira via the coastal road.

We stop for coffee in Imsouane, where we guarantee an unexpected spectacle: you will no longer be in Morocco but in Australia.

Imsouane is a magnificent bay and a mecca for surfers; it is a legendary surfing spot, with waves that can roll out for nearly 1.5 km across the bay, a truly mind-blowing and totally improbable sight.

Lunch will be in Sidi Kaouki at a restaurant with a Spanish atmosphere; we will be a few kilometers from Essaouira.

We will arrive in the middle of the afternoon; if you wish, you can take your motorcycles to visit Essaouira on foot.

The less adventurous can spend the late afternoon by the pool.

The third night will be spent in Essaouira, a city famous for its white houses. 

Essaouira → Marrakech (via the desert plains and the Agafay Desert)

The return trip to Marrakech will take us along small roads through villages and rural landscapes.

Before lunch in Chichaoua, we will cross desert plains stretching as far as the eye can see.

Finally, before reaching Marrakech, we will drive along the Agafay Desert to arrive at Lake Lalla Takerkoust and then the base.

We will return to the base at the end of the day, marking the end of four days of motorcycling, fun, and camaraderie.

A moment of sharing over a drink at the base bar will allow you to relive the highlights of the road trip.

Private transfer to your riad for the last night in Marrakech.

Dinner and overnight stay at the riad.

Our private driver will pick you up at the riad 2.5 hours before your departure time, regardless of your flight time, to take you to Marrakech airport (you'll end up becoming friends with him, he'll have accompanied you so much).

Our greatest satisfaction: your smiles at the end of the road trip.

If your flight is late, you can leave your luggage at the riad and enjoy a last stroll through Marrakech.

For those who wish to extend the adventure, we can arrange additional nights in Marrakech or elsewhere, notably at 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.

We can also organize a half-day cultural tour with an official guide to discover the history, architecture, and iconic sites of Marrakech:

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

Approximately 990 km