Morocco

Mototouring have been organizing motorcycle tours in Africa since 1985 and Morocco has been one of the very first destinations on our itinerary at that time. The country hasn’t changed a lot except for some very good hotels that have been built in the meanwhile (we will use them, of course!!). The riding is as spectacular as the landscapes and the local people - always very friendly and helpful in case of need. The combination of these factors will make it a memorable experience and something you will remember for the rest of your life. Our bike tours will help you see the country in a unique and exciting way.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Malaga
Day of arrival in Malaga and we meet at the Parador de Golf, jet lag recuperation in the afternoon. Welcome dinner at the hotel.

Day 2 - Malaga - Rabat
Pick-up motorcycles and begin to ride west, 150 km to Tarifa. Take the ferry across the Straights of Gibraltar to Tangiers, Morocco. Ride 280 km to Rabat on back roads and highways through the beautiful Moroccan landscapes. (420km/250mi)

Day 3 - Rabat - Marrakech
Ride south along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, stopping for a great fish & oysters lunch before continuing to Marrakech. Arrival will be in the late afternoon and dinner will be at an authentic Moroccan restaurant. (450 km/280mi)

Day 4 - Marrakech
Visit Marrakech; see the tombs of ancient Moroccan Rais; explore the souk and Jema El Fnaa Square; overnight and dinner at the hotel.

Day 5 - Marrakech - El Kelaa de Mgouna
The day starts off with a fantastic ride up to Tizi'n Tichka Pass at 2260 mt over the serpentine Atlas Mountains. Then we go to Ouarzazate and El Kelaa de Mgouna through the Dades Valley where we will have dinner at the hotel. (300 km/190 mi)

Day 6 - El Kelaa - Merzouga
Explore the Dades Valley and Todra Valley in the morning, after which we will have lunch. Afterwards we ride southeast to Erfoud, heading into the Erb Chebbi desert to Merzouga. Dinner and overnight in an authentic hotel by the dunes with a camel ride at sunset and a dinner of mechui, a local way of cooking lamb, accompanied by local dancers. (300km/190mi)

Day 7 - Merzouga - Fes
Early morning departure, riding over the 2700 meter passes in the mountains to Fes. Fes is one of the Imperial cities and a magical place just like Marrakech. We will overnight at the Palais Jamai Hotel, an old king’s residence in the Medina. Dinner at the hotel. Try the 'Turkish Bath' and a massage at the hotel! (350km/220mi)

Day 8 - Fes
A day of relaxing and visits in and around Fes.

Day 9 - Fes - Malaga
The last day starts with a long and beautiful ride north to Chefchaouen, and across the Rif Range on to Tanger. Clear Customs in Morocco, and cross the Straights of Gibraltar back to Tarifa before heading back to Malaga, passing close by the Rock of Gibraltar, and the overnight destination at the Parador de Golf. Farewell dinner at hotel. (480km/300mi)

Day 10 - Malaga
Transfer to Malaga airport for flights back home.

Map

Marocco trip

Dates and Cost

Dates:

1) in Spring from Friday 23 April to Sunday 2 May

2) in Autumn from Friday 22 October to Tuesday 2 November

(the date of arrival is the one of meeting and overnight in Malaga, the date of departure is the departure from Malaga, so make sure your flights match these dates)