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YOUR MOTORCYCLE TRIP IN MOROCCO, From the Atlas to the Sahara Dunes
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From the Atlas to the Sahara Dunes

4.6 (79 reviews) 8 days · 621 miles $2990
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On the agenda
Ride from the High Atlas to the edge of the Sahara on this Morocco motorcycle tour: 6 days on a Royal Enfield through the southern Atlas, a true land of adventure. Lunar landscapes unfold at every turn, on deserted roads and rolling tracks; you meet the Berbers, discover their oases, kasbahs and crafts, and spend a night in a camp among the dunes of Erg Lihoudi.

Looking for even more off-road? Try Berber Raid in the Central High Atlas.

From the Atlas to the Sahara Dunes

YOUR MOTORCYCLE TRIP IN MOROCCO

8 stages - 621 miles
Marrakech Airport - Ait Benhaddou Stage 1/8
Marrakech Airport - Ait Benhaddou
Salam! Welcome to Morocco! Your driver will be waiting for you at 2 PM at Marrakech airport to take you to Ait Ben Haddou (private transfer lasting 4 hours). Once settled in your Riad, head to the village Ksar, an 11th-century UNESCO World Heritage site. Take your time to get lost there, every viewpoint is a postcard. This first glimpse sets the tone for your Africa motorcycle tour. Meet the group in the evening for a briefing on the adventure that awaits you.
Ait Benhaddou - Foum Zguid Stage 2/8 112 miles
Ait Benhaddou - Foum Zguid
First day of our Moroccan adventure, we set off crossing Ouarzazate, the gateway to the desert, and continue south. A short stop in the authentic Fint palm grove to discover how this agricultural site operates. We then take on the winding roads through an exceptional mineral landscape, with villages forming oases in the hollows of these desert mountains. Travelers are rare on these roads, we feel privileged to cross the Atlas almost alone.
Foum Zguid - Zagora Stage 3/8 121 miles
Foum Zguid - Zagora
Today we head towards Zagora. We take the track in the early morning through a valley that seems abandoned, but gradually, we pass through a few villages where scenes of life unfold before us. We settle down for an impromptu picnic, an ideal moment to admire the landscape and stretch our legs. The entrance to Zagora is splendid, we then cross the Draa to reach our Riad.
Zagora - M’Hammid Stage 4/8 50 miles
Zagora - M’Hammid
Morning visit to the Zagora palm grove and the Jewish kasbah where some jewelers still work. We then hit the road for a short stage: heading towards the Erg Lihoudi dunes, which we reach at the end of the day. An authentic camp and dinner await us there. It's time to take off your shoes and wander through the dunes, appreciating the calm and immensity of the place. Welcome to the Sahara.
M’Hammid - N’Kob Stage 5/8 124 miles
M’Hammid - N’Kob
Let's have one last tea with our feet in the sand before hitting the road. We visit Tamegroute, its Koranic library where thousand-year-old manuscripts are preserved. Ahmed also offers us a village tour to discover the local potters, a craft known throughout Morocco. We then take the road via the Draa valley, crossing from one bank to the other. Once we arrive in Nkob, we will take a tour of this typical town in the region, which is home to over 40 Kasbahs.
N'Kob - Dadès Valley Stage 6/8 143 miles
N'Kob - Dadès Valley
A long and beautiful stage today: leaving N'Kob, we quickly gain altitude in the Jebel Saghro massif and cross the Tizi n'Tazazert pass, at about 7,500 feet. The views are incredible and continue until our descent towards the Dadès. We discover the shades of red of this emblematic valley and reach our favorite inn.
Dadès - Ait Ben Haddou Stage 7/8 129 miles
Dadès - Ait Ben Haddou
Last stage on the slopes of the High Atlas, beautiful tracks lead to Skoura. After a week at the handlebars of our Royal Enfields, these tracks become accessible and we cross them with confidence. It's hard to believe our eyes, the landscapes unfold one after another, shades of red and yellow succeed each other, it's a triumphant end to the adventure.
Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakech Airport Stage 8/8
Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakech Airport
Private transfer to Marrakech International Airport (4 hours transfer). End of our services. Please plan a flight after 3 PM minimum. (Consult our team to know possible departure times).
Price
From $2990,00 / rider
The price includes The price does not include

  • A Royal Enfield motorcycle and spare parts.

  • Fuel, parking, any tolls.

  • Third-party motorcycle insurance.

  • Mandatory insurance: insurance covering medical expenses on site. Repatriation assistance, which covers you in case of 2-wheel accidents (large displacement).

  • Legal insurance and cancellation insurance highly recommended.

  • International driving permit.

Book with peace of mind

  • Payment : A 50% deposit when you book and the balance 45 days before departure, by secure online payment. A $41 registration fee applies to your first trip with us only. Learn more
  • Cancellation : Fees depend on the date, from 15% of the price more than 60 days before departure to 100% less than 8 days before, plus handling fees. Learn more
  • Insurance : Medical and repatriation insurance is mandatory. Bring your own policy or take our partner's, at $24 per day. Learn more
  • Riding gear : Helmets and riding gear are not provided. Bring a DOT or ECE approved helmet, jacket, gloves and boots. Learn more
  • Traveling solo : You share a twin room with another participant, or book a single room for a supplement, subject to availability. Learn more
Important
Documents requested :
International motorcycle license if necessary
Motorcycle Driving License
Passport valid for the whole trip
Valid Visa, if required

This tour follows deserted roads and rolling tracks, about a quarter of the riding time, which are not complex; but there are a few technical passages and some sand, so it is not suited to complete off-road beginners (an off-road course beforehand is a plus). Riding with a passenger is discouraged on this tour. Mornings and evenings are cold and days are warm: bring rain gear. One night is spent in a basic camp in the dunes, where a shower is not guaranteed.

The tour starts in Aït Ben Haddou: a shared transfer leaves Marrakech airport at 2 p.m. on day 1, so plan to land before noon, and book your return flight after 3 p.m. on the last day (the transfer back takes about 4 hours). Some stages are far from medical facilities: first assistance is provided by our support vehicle, and the phone network can be unstable. As on any mountain route, road conditions depend on the weather, during and before the tour.

From the Atlas to the Sahara Dunes: your questions

How is this tour different from your other Morocco tours?

It is our Morocco tour that goes all the way to the desert: 8 days with 6 days of riding, on a loop from Aït Ben Haddou via Ouarzazate, Foum Zguid, Zagora, the Erg Lihoudi dunes, the Jebel Saghro and the Dadès Valley, with about a quarter of the riding time on dirt roads. The Berber Raid stays in the High Atlas, with dirt roads every day. If you have never ridden off pavement, The Wonders of the Atlas, At the Gates of the Desert and The Argan Tree Route are almost entirely on pavement.

What riding level do I need, and is there much off-road?

The tour is rated Intermediate and is for experienced riders: about a quarter of the riding time is on rideable dirt roads, with a few technical sections and some sand. You should already have ridden off pavement, for example on a one-day off-road training course. Some stages are far from medical help: the support vehicle follows the group.

How far do we ride each day?

About 685 miles over 6 riding days, from 50 to 143 miles a day. The stage to the M’Hamid dunes is short; the longest crosses the Jebel Saghro by the Tizi n’Tazazert pass, at nearly 7,550 ft, before dropping down to the Dadès.

Which motorcycle will I ride, and will it suit my height?

A Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, built for dirt roads and serviced by our mechanic, who follows the group with the spare parts. A lowered seat is available for this motorcycle: if your height makes you hesitate, talk to your travel advisor before booking.

Can I bring a passenger?

We advise against it: the dirt and sand sections are hard work two-up, and this tour is not designed for passengers. If you really want to ride two-up, talk to your travel advisor first. To discover Morocco as a couple, The Wonders of the Atlas is made for it.

Who leads the group, and how many of us are there?

An English-speaking motorcycle tour leader, a mechanic and the driver of the support vehicle, which carries your luggage and the spare parts. The group is limited to 10 motorcycles.

How much does it cost, and what should I budget for on top?

$2,990 per rider. The price includes the motorcycle, gas, the team, lodging, all meals from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 8 and transfers between Marrakech airport and Aït Ben Haddou. You pay for your flights, drinks, tips, entrance fees for visits and a $708 deposit per motorcycle.

How do I get to the start?

The tour starts and ends in Aït Ben Haddou, about 4 hours by road from Marrakech, and you book your own flights. Land at Marrakech airport by noon on day 1 at the latest: a shared shuttle leaves at 2pm. On day 8 the return transfer also takes about 4 hours, so book a flight after 3pm. To arrive earlier or stay longer, ask your travel advisor about the options.

When does the tour run, and what is the weather like?

The season runs from March to May and from September to November; the next published departures are in late April and May, then in late October and November, and other dates are possible on request through your travel advisor. Days are warm but mornings and evenings are cold, in the desert as in the mountains: bring a warm layer and rain gear.

Where do we stay, and what is the night in the desert like?

In standard and comfort hotels and riads, with one night in a camp at the foot of the Erg Lihoudi dunes: a real bed with sheets and a comforter, but basic comfort, often without a shower. The support vehicle carries your luggage: bring a soft duffel bag rather than a hard suitcase.

Reviews on this trip
4.6/5 · 79 reviews
From the Atlas to the Sahara Dunes

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From 08 May 2027 to 15 May 2027
2 registered • Motorcycles available: 8
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