Motorcycle trip

Morocco

Morocco’s geography is a combination of mountains, plains and deserts. The country is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. The country’s north is marked by high mountains, with the Rif mountains running along the Mediterranean coast. In the inland areas, Atlas is the only mountain range in Maghreb. Middle Atlas, the land of hot springs, is a true playground for a motorcycle tour in Morocco. The country’s highest peak, Djebel Toubkal, reaches an altitude of 4,187 m in the High Atlas. This mountain is characterised by two major sites: Todgha Gorge and Dadès Gorge. These locations are Meccas for those who take motorcycle trips in Morocco. The Rif is the extension of the Betic Cordillera in southern Spain. It is a very beautiful green region, covered with forests. Across the Anti-Atlas Mountains to the south is the Chebbi desert, with sand dunes reminiscent of the Sahara Desert. Characterized by rocky and sometimes sandy terrain, this region has mountains dotted with life-giving oases. Here you will find nomadic herders living and working on the date harvests.

The Berbers were the first peoples known to occupy Morocco. Today the Berbers, also known by the contemporary name Amazigh, comprise the principal indigenous population living in these mountains and deserts. In the 7th century, the Arabs who landed from Tunisia enforced the Islamic religion in the region. In 788, Idris I, a descendent of the Prophet, was elected local head and created the city of Fez. His son later designated the city as the imperial capital. Later in the 12th century, the Berbers seized power and established Marrakesh. The perimeters of the empire extended from Spain to Libya through Timbuktu. During a motorcycle trip in Morocco, you will have the opportunity to discover the wonders of the cities of Casablanca, Fez and Marrakesh. France set up its protectorate in 1912 and colonisation continued till the Second World War when France became weak. During this time, the idea of a nation emerged in Morocco and its independence was recognised in 1956. The Kingdom of Morocco entered the modern world with the reign of Hassan II. The country seized Western Sahara, which was till then in the hands of the Spanish. Then it was the turn of Mohammed VI to ascend to the throne in 1999. He is still heading this constitutional monarchy and is immensely popular in Morocco. With a history extending back many centuries, you will have a thrilling time exploring on a Morocco motorbike tour.