Berber Raid: Challenge the Moroccan Atlas

It is our most demanding tour in Morocco: 7 days with 5 days of riding, on a loop from Marrakech through the heart of the High Atlas (Bin El Ouidane, Imilchil, the Dadès Gorges, Tabant), with dirt roads every day. From the Atlas to the Sahara Dunes also mixes dirt and sand, over 8 days, all the way to the desert. If you have never ridden off pavement, The Wonders of the Atlas crosses some of the same mountains almost entirely on pavement, as do At the Gates of the Desert and The Argan Tree Route.

The tour is rated Intermediate and is for riders who have already ridden on dirt roads and are physically fit: it is more tiring than technical. A one-day off-road training course is good preparation if you are new to riding off pavement. Some stages are far from medical help: the support vehicle follows the group.

About 652 miles over 5 riding days, from 87 to 162 miles a day, including 9 to 55 miles of dirt depending on the stage and the options suggested by the guide. Expect at least 3 hours off-road each day, setting off around 8:30 am and arriving around 5 pm.

A Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, built for dirt roads, serviced by our mechanic, who follows the group with the spare parts. If your height makes you hesitate, talk to your travel advisor before booking.

We advise against it: the days off-road are long and physical, and this raid is not designed for riding two-up. If you are set on riding two-up, talk to your travel advisor first. To discover the Atlas as a couple, The Wonders of the Atlas is made for it.

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.

$2,390 per rider. The price includes the motorcycle, gas, the team, lodging, all meals from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 7 and transfers from Marrakech airport. You pay for your flights, drinks, tips and a $708 deposit per motorcycle.

The tour starts and ends in Marrakech, and you book your own flights. Our team meets you at the airport on day 1 and takes you back on day 7, according to your flight times. Day 1 is free to explore the city: arriving early gives you time to enjoy it. To arrive earlier or stay longer, ask your travel advisor about the options.

Departures run in spring and fall, when the mountain trails are passable: the dates are shown on this page. Days are warm but mornings and evenings are cold, especially above 6,560 ft, where we spend one night: bring a warm layer and rain gear.

In standard hotels, guesthouses or a camp. The support vehicle carries your luggage: bring a soft duffel bag rather than a hard suitcase.