Motorcycle road trip in Morocco – A night in the dunes

This 6-day road trip is a complete immersion in Morocco's most beautiful landscapes, specially designed for motorcycle enthusiasts and lovers of wide open spaces.

It combines mountain passes, legendary winding roads, green valleys, desert landscapes, and spectacular gorges.

This road trip is a complete immersion in the most spectacular regions of southern Morocco, specially designed for motorcycle enthusiasts in search of wide open spaces, a change of scenery, and rare experiences.

It combines mountain roads, desert plateaus, mineral landscapes, and sand dunes, in a perfectly balanced progression between riding, discovery, and emotion.

The highlight of the trip is a night in the heart of the dunes, in a luxury bivouac, for a timeless experience combining authenticity, comfort, and total safety.

You will ride from the High Atlas to the Anti-Atlas, cross the Tizi N'Test pass, discover Taroudant and Ouarzazate, before ending the road trip at Lake Bin El Ouidane and the Ouzoud waterfalls, then gradually returning to Marrakech.

The daily distances are balanced, with an average of around 150 to 160 miles per day, allowing you to fully enjoy the driving, the landscapes, 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 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 directly from the riad and take you to the Rider Maroc base.

At 9 a.m., arrival at the base and welcome by your guide.

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

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

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

then signing of rental and insurance documents.

Choose your helmets and gloves, and get to grips with the motorcycles.

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

Departure no later than 10 a.m.

Gradual exit from Marrakech, road to Tahanaout, then climb to the Tizi N'Test pass.

Winding road, magnificent landscapes, first immersion in the Atlas Mountains and familiarization with your new motorcycles.

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

Spectacular descent southward and panoramic views of the Souss Valley.

Arrival in Taroudant around 5:30 p.m.

Check-in at Riad Le Jasmin, a green oasis with a magnificent swimming pool.

Free time, aperitif, dinner, and overnight stay at the riad. 

Taroudant - Tata

After breakfast, departure for the center of Taroudant.

Tour of the city by horse-drawn carriage with our local guide Hassan, followed by a friendly tea break.

The road then continues south through absolutely spectacular landscapes.

The relief takes on astonishing forms, reminiscent of the wide open spaces of the American West, with panoramas worthy of Monument Valley.

Ochre cliffs, arid plateaus, and natural mesas offer a smooth and hypnotic drive in a totally exotic atmosphere.

Lunch en route.

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

Tata - Foum Zguid - Sand Dunes 

After breakfast, departure for Foum Zguid, gateway to the desert.

The landscapes become mineral, open, and wild.

As we approach the dunes, the motorcycles are left at the designated point and the group boards 4x4s for an exceptional three-hour experience.

Crossing the sand dunes and the dry Iriki Lake offers spectacular, totally extraordinary landscapes.

The choice of 4x4s guarantees total safety and allows you to fully enjoy this desert immersion.

Arrival in the late afternoon at the luxury bivouac, set up in the heart of the dunes.

Each participant has a comfortable private tent with a bathroom and toilet.

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

A timeless, deeply moving moment.

Spend the night at the camp in the absolute silence of the desert.

Camp - Ouarzazate

Wake up in the heart of the dunes, in a peaceful and surreal atmosphere.

Breakfast facing the desert.

Leaving the camp is always a special moment, tinged with nostalgia, as this timeless night leaves a lasting impression on the mind.

Return by 4x4 through the dunes and the dry Iriki Lake. The 4x4 will take other tracks to discover other landscapes of the Moroccan desert, then we will resume our motorcycles.

Lunch upon arrival by 4x4 in Foum ZGuid at our friend Bari's house, with a dip in the pool for those who wish.

After this special moment out of time, we will resume our journey towards Ouarzazate.

Arrival in Ouarzazate in the afternoon.

Check-in at a city guest house, selected for the charm of its rooms, its comfort, and its location.

The guest house has a swimming pool, ideal for relaxing after this exceptional day.

Depending on your preferences, you can enjoy the pool, rest, or take your first stroll around Ouarzazate.

After drinks by the pool, dinner and overnight stay at the guest house.

Ouarzazate– Bin El Ouidane

After breakfast, we set off for a gentler day, alternating between mountains and plateaus.

The road alternates between a series of bends, rolling sections and wilder passages, with very little traffic.

We travel along roads at altitudes exceeding 2,800 meters, crossing plateaus and unspoiled landscapes, with vast panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.

An ideal day to enjoy riding in a calm and spectacular environment.

Lunch break in a typical mountain inn, an opportunity to recharge your batteries and chat about this beautiful morning of riding.

In the afternoon, we continue our journey along equally pleasant roads before gradually descending towards the Lake Bin El Ouidane region.

The contrast between the mountainous terrain and the arrival in this natural setting surrounded by water is striking.

Arrival at Lake Bin El Ouidane at the end of the day.

Check-in at the hotel, ideally located on the lake shore, offering a peaceful and relaxing setting after a day of motorcycling.

Free time to relax by the pool, enjoy the natural surroundings, or simply admire the view.

Aperitif, dinner, and overnight stay at the hotel. 

Bin El Ouidane – Ouzoud Waterfalls – Marrakech

After breakfast, departure for the Ouzoud Waterfalls, considered to be the most beautiful waterfalls in Morocco.

The road is winding at first, passing through beautiful mid-mountain landscapes, before becoming smoother as we approach the site.

Arrival at the Ouzoud Waterfalls around 10 a.m.

Our local guide will be waiting for us there for a walking tour of about 1.5 hours, allowing us to discover the different levels of the waterfalls, the shaded trails, the spectacular views, and the very special atmosphere of the site.

After the tour, we have lunch in a restaurant located directly on the site, with a bird's eye view of the waterfalls.

It is not uncommon for the little monkeys living in the area to come and join us at the tables, adding a playful and typically Moroccan touch to the moment.

After lunch, we'll hit the road again, heading back to 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 p.m.

Return the motorcycles, then enjoy a final drink together at the base bar, a convivial moment to share your last memories, recount the latest anecdotes from 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 last night in Marrakech. 

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 1228 km