Marrakech - Tissint - Ouarzazatte

This 4-day trip is a condensed version of mountain roads, desert areas, Saharan landscapes, and traditional villages in southern Morocco.

You will ride between Marrakech, Taroudant, Tissint, and Ouarzazate, before making a spectacular return to Marrakech via the mountain roads of the Atlas.

Highlights of the trip include the variety of landscapes, the lack of traffic on the roads, and the discovery of Tissint and Ouarzazate, natural and cinematic highlights.

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 at the airport exit.

Private transfer to your carefully selected riad.

Settle in and relax by the pool.

Dinner is served at the riad.

First night in Marrakech.

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 at the riad and take you to the Rider Maroc base.

At 9 a.m., arrival at the base and meeting with 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 specifics of driving in Morocco so that you can leave Marrakech with 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 available and familiarize yourself with your motorcycles, which are waiting for you, ready to share these few days of road trip.

The 4x4 support vehicle will take your luggage and go ahead as a scout.

Departure no later than 10 a.m. for this motorcycle road trip 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 climb to the pass is our first immersion into the spectacular world of the Atlas Mountains: a winding road that is ideal for getting to grips with the motorcycles and enjoying the landscape to the full.

When we arrive at the Tizi n'Test pass, at an altitude of 2,100 m, we are expected for lunch, starting with a tagine at our friend Mustapha's restaurant.

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

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

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

In Taroudant, the pool is at your disposal all evening and even all night...

Aperitif, dinner at the Riad, and a well-deserved night's rest after this first day. 

Taroudant – Tissint

Departure at 8:30 a.m. for the center of 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.

Duration: approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, exploring the ramparts, the medina, the squares, and the lively alleyways.

At 10:30 a.m.: tea break in Taroudant, a convivial moment before hitting the road again.

Then, head for the Anti-Atlas via little-used mountain roads, with landscapes worthy of the American West:

• long curves

• mineral reliefs

• remote villages

• immensity of the plateaus

An exceptional day for lovers of motorcycles and wide open spaces.

Arrival in Tissint, check-in at the Kasbah Tissint.

Swimming pool to relax while waiting for aperitifs, local atmosphere, traditional dinner, overnight stay. 

Tissint – Ouarzazate

Departure through magnificent desert landscapes, heading up towards the foothills of the Atlas Mountains.

Lunch will be served in a typical mountain inn, with a terrace offering beautiful views of a rural environment that is largely untouched by tourism.

Arrival in Ouarzazate, check-in at an intimate guest house with a swimming pool.

Depending on your preferences:

– relax by the pool,

– or visit Ouarzazate on foot (cinema city, kasbahs, narrow streets, etc.).

The third night will be spent in Ouarzazate, a city famous for its film studios and numerous legendary film shoots.

Dinner and overnight stay at the guest house.

Ouarzazate – Marrakech

Morning:

Option to visit the film studios in Ouarzazate, discover film sets, legendary scenes, and behind-the-scenes action.

For the more adventurous, it is even possible to participate in a short scene in a gladiator arena... guaranteed memories!

The return trip to Marrakech will then take us along the mountain roads of the Atlas, with superb views.

We will pass through Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The last stretch of mountain road is a little busier and we will encounter many motorcyclists, especially on weekends, which adds to the biker atmosphere of this last day.

Arrival at the Rider Maroc base in the late afternoon.

A convivial moment over a drink at the bar, to relive the best moments of this trip together.

Our private driver will then take you back to your riad for your last night in Marrakech.

Dinner and overnight stay at the riad.

Our private driver will pick you up 2.5 hours before your flight.

After spending so much time together, you'll almost become friends with him!

Our greatest satisfaction: seeing you smile when we say goodbye.

If your flight is late:

You can leave your luggage at the riad and enjoy one last stroll around Marrakech.

To extend your stay, we can arrange:

– additional nights in Marrakech,

– or a stay at Lake Lalla Takerkoust, at our friend Jean-Charles's place in Flouka,

for a relaxing break 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 940 km