Available
BMW
BMW F 850 GS
- Engine
- 853 cm³
- Type
- Trail bike
- Transmission
- 6-speed gearbox
- Licence
- A licence
Price on request
Motorcycle tour
Sahara crossing to Merzouga
The big one: gorges, palm valleys and the dunes of erg Chebbi.
Duration
5 days
Distance
1,200 km
Level
Sportif
Departure
Marrakech
This is the tour that makes most of our customers come to Morocco. Five days linking Marrakech to the erg Chebbi dunes, crossing everything the country does best: a 2,260-metre pass, two dizzying gorges, a palm valley over a hundred kilometres long, and finally an ocean of sand.
What you cross
Day one takes you over the Tizi n’Tichka, the great Atlas pass. The road has been rebuilt: wide, flowing, with some sixty kilometres of linked bends. You then drop onto the southern slope and the landscape changes completely.
Next come the Dades Gorges with their world-famous hairpins, then the Todra Gorges, where the road threads along the floor of a three-hundred-metre canyon. The Draa Valley then unrolls the longest palm grove in Morocco.
Level required
The route is entirely on tarmac: no off-road section is compulsory. What makes it demanding is the daily mileage and the heat in the south. Solid road experience is needed; off-road experience is not.
When to go
March to May and September to November are the best windows. In summer, temperatures in the Draa Valley regularly pass 45 °C — we frankly advise against July and August.
The route, stage by stage
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Marrakech → Ouarzazate
Crossing the Tizi n'Tichka.
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Dades Gorges
The famous hairpins and the kasbahs of the valley of roses.
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Todra Gorges
300-metre walls and a road along the canyon floor.
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Merzouga
Arrival facing the erg Chebbi dunes, night in a desert camp.
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Return via the Draa Valley
Palm groves and the ride back to Marrakech.
Recommended vehicles for this tour
Available
Royal Enfield
Royal Enfield Himalayan 410
- Engine
- 450 cm³
- Transmission
- 5-speed gearbox
- Licence
- A2 licence
Price on request
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.