12 days motorcycle tour from Tangier through Morocco’s diverse landscapes. Ride from the Rif Mountains to the Sahara Desert, explore the Middle and Anti Atlas Mountains, discover ancient kasbahs, palm valleys, and dunes, and enjoy authentic Moroccan culture along the way. This tour combines thrilling off-road tracks, scenic mountain passes, desert adventures, and cultural stops for a complete Moroccan motorcycle experience.
Tour Highlights 12 days from Tangier motorcycle tour
- Ride through the Rif, Middle, and Anti Atlas Mountains
- Explore the dunes of Merzouga and Erg Chebbi
- Discover the Paris-Dakar Rally tracks, Ouzina, and Ramlia dunes
- Visit iconic kasbahs: Aït Ben Haddou, Tamnougalt, Nkob Kasbah
- Explore Draa Valley, Zagora Desert, Todra and Dadès Gorges
- Cultural stops in Chefchaouen, Fez, Marrakech, Essaouira, Rabat, and Tangier
- Argan oil cooperative visit and traditional Moroccan cuisine experiences
Detailed Itinerary 12 days from Tangier motorcycle tour
Day 1 – Arrival in Tangier
Upon arrival in Tangier, you will be warmly welcomed by your guide and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, take a leisurely stroll through the colorful medina and soak in the vibrant streets of this historic port city. Overnight at your hotel in Tangier.
Day 2 – Tangier → Chefchaouen → Fez
After breakfast, pick up your motorcycles and begin the journey to Fez. The route takes you through the blue-painted town of Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains, a perfect spot for photos and a walk through its narrow alleys. Continue to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, then visit the imperial city of Meknes before reaching Fez. Check into your riad in Fez Bali for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3 – Fez → Ifrane → Azrou → Erg Chebbi
Start your motorcycle journey toward the Sahara Desert, passing through Ifrane, known as “Little Switzerland,” and the cedar forests of Azrou, where you can feed the Barbary monkeys. Continue to Midelt for a lunch stop before descending into the Ziz Valley. Ride through Erfoud, known for its fossil-rich terrain, and arrive at Merzouga. Dinner and overnight at a hotel near the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Day 4 – Merzouga → Paris-Dakar Track → Ouzina → Ramlia → Tafraout Sidi Ali
Enjoy a thrilling day riding the famous Paris-Dakar Rally circuit. Explore the rock carvings of Taouz and ride across the Ouzina and Ramlia dunes. Continue to the desert village of Tafraout Sidi Ali, surrounded by arid landscapes and traditional Berber life. Dinner and overnight in a local hotel.
Day 5 – Tafraout Sidi Ali → Alnif → Tinghir → Ikniouen Saghro → Nkob
Today’s route takes you through the stunning Anti Atlas Mountains. Pass through Alnif and Tinghir, then continue along tracks crossing the Ikniouen region and Bab N’Ali in the heart of Jbel Saghro. Witness dramatic granite landscapes and remote Berber villages. Overnight in a traditional kasbah in Nkob.
Day 6 – Nkob → Draa Valley → Zagora
Ride through the lush Draa Valley, dotted with kasbahs and palm groves. Stop for lunch in Zagora and continue to the Zagora Desert. Enjoy the desert ambiance at a desert camp, with traditional Moroccan dinner and overnight under the stars.
Day 7 – Zagora → Agdz → Ouarzazate
After breakfast, visit the Tamnougalt Kasbah in Agdz, then ride via the Ait Saouen mountains toward Ouarzazate. Explore this “Hollywood of Morocco” city, known for its film studios and desert landscapes. Overnight at a hotel in Ouarzazate.
Day 8 – Ouarzazate → Marrakech
Cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka pass and descend into the vibrant city of Marrakech. Drop off your motorcycles and transfer to your riad in the medina for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 9 – Marrakech → Essaouira
After breakfast, depart for the Atlantic coastal city of Essaouira. Stop at an argan oil cooperative to learn about traditional extraction methods, then explore Essaouira’s medina and historic port. Capture stunning seaside views and enjoy fresh seafood for lunch. Overnight at a riad in Essaouira.
Day 10 – Essaouira → Rabat
Ride along Morocco’s Atlantic coast toward Rabat, stopping in Safi and El Jadida along the way. Pass by Casablanca and its Hassan II Mosque before reaching the capital city. Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Rabat.
Day 11 – Rabat → Tangier
Depart Rabat and ride through scenic landscapes toward Tangier. Stop at Asila, known for its beautiful medina and whitewashed streets. Drop off your motorcycles and check into a hotel in Tangier for your final night.
Day 12 – Tangier Airport Transfer
After breakfast, transfer to Tangier airport for your departure, concluding your 12 days Moroccan motorcycle tour.
Included
- Airport transfers in Tangier
- Professional motorcycle tour guide and support vehicle
- Accommodation in hotels, riads, and desert camps
- Breakfasts and dinners throughout the tour
- Camel ride in the Sahara Desert
- Visits to local attractions, kasbahs, and argan oil cooperatives
Not Included
- International flights
- Motorcycle rental and fuel
- Lunches
- Personal expenses and drinks
- Tips and gratuities