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Motard sur la route en lacets de la vallée de l'Ourika, villages berbères en terrasses et sommets enneigés du Haut Atlas
Motorcycle tour

High Atlas and Ourika Valley

A day of passes and Berber villages less than an hour from Marrakech.

Duration

1 day

Distance

160 km

Level

Facile

Departure

Marrakech

One day, a hundred and sixty kilometres, and already the feeling of having changed country. The Ourika Valley starts forty minutes from Marrakech and climbs towards the first High Atlas summits.

The climb

The road follows the river, shaded by poplars. You pass villages clinging to the slope, pottery stalls and cafés terraced above the water. Traffic is heavy at weekends: leave early, or pick a weekday.

Setti Fatma

The village marks the end of the driveable road. From there, a path leads in an hour’s walk to the waterfalls. It is the natural lunch stop.

Who it suits

This is the ideal first day out: doable on a scooter or a motorcycle, with no technical difficulty, and short enough to be back in Marrakech before dark.

The route, stage by stage

  1. Leaving Marrakech

    Out on the Ourika road, first bends in the foothills.

  2. Setti Fatma

    Lunch by the river and waterfalls reachable on foot.

  3. Return via Tnine Ourika

    Back through the pottery villages and gardens.

Recommended vehicles for this tour

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

What documents do I need to rent a motorcycle in Marrakech?

A valid driving licence for the relevant category, an ID card or passport, and a deposit. No motorcycle licence is required for 50cc scooters and bicycles.

Do you deliver the bike to my hotel?

Yes. We deliver free of charge to your hotel or riad in Marrakech (Gueliz, Hivernage, medina). Just give us the address in your booking request.

How much is the deposit?

It depends on the vehicle. It is shown on each listing and confirmed before you arrive. The deposit is returned in full when the vehicle comes back in good condition.

Is insurance included?

All our vehicles are insured. Full cover details are given to you when you pick up the bike.

Are helmets provided?

Yes, helmets come with every motorcycle and scooter rental. Give us your sizes in your request.

Can I ride outside Marrakech, towards the Sahara or the Atlas?

Absolutely — that is our speciality. Let us know your route so we can recommend the right vehicle and arrange any support you need.

Ready to hit the road?

Tell us your dates and the vehicle you have in mind: we reply quickly and deliver the bike to your hotel.

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