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Tangier to Marrakech Motorcycle Tour – Rif, Sahara & High Atlas
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Tangier to Marrakech Motorcycle Tour

Ride from Morocco’s Mediterranean north through the Rif Mountains, Middle Atlas, Sahara Desert and High Atlas to Marrakech.

  • 10 days
  • 9 nights
  • ~1,600 km
  • Tangier → Marrakech
  • Intermediate

Tour description

A 10-day Morocco motorcycle tour from Tangier to Marrakech through the Rif Mountains, Fes, the Middle Atlas, Merzouga and the High Atlas. Primarily paved roads, with a flexible start date and motorcycle choice by request.

Discover Morocco from north to south on a 10-day motorcycle journey from Tangier to Marrakech. This Morocco adventure motorcycle tour begins on the Mediterranean coast, crosses the Rif to Chefchaouen and Fes, then climbs through the Middle Atlas before descending through the Ziz Valley to Merzouga.

Continue west via Tinghir, Todra Gorge and Dadès Gorge to Ouarzazate and Aït Ben Haddou. The final mountain crossing follows Tizi n'Tichka into Marrakech. This Morocco motorcycle road trip brings together mountain roads, historic medinas, oasis landscapes and the Sahara, with a primarily paved route and a riding level suited to experienced touring riders.

Start dates are flexible and the reference departure of 19–28 October 2026 is illustrative, not the only departure. Motorcycle, accommodation, guide and support services are confirmed in a tailored quotation. High Atlas roads and daily stages may change with weather, road works and local conditions.

Itinerary

Day 1 — Tangier to Chefchaouen · approximately 115 km

Collect the motorcycle in Tangier and enjoy a relaxed first ride through the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen. Explore the medina, kasbah, Ras El Maa and nearby mountain viewpoints.

Suggested hotel: Hotel Alkhalifa or equivalent, subject to availability.

Day 2 — Chefchaouen to Fes · approximately 200 km

Ride through the Rif countryside to Fes. Visit Fes el Bali, Bab Boujloud, the traditional tanneries and the historic medina.

Suggested hotel: Palais Medina Riad Resort or equivalent, subject to availability.

Day 3 — Fes, Ifrane, Azrou and Midelt · approximately 220 km

Cross the Middle Atlas via Ifrane and Azrou, with cedar forests and mountain roads along the way, before reaching Midelt.

Suggested hotel: Kasbah Izoran or equivalent, subject to availability.

Day 4 — Midelt, Ziz Valley and Merzouga · approximately 270 km

Ride via Errachidia, the Ziz Gorge and palm-filled Ziz Valley, continuing through Erfoud and Rissani to Merzouga and the edge of Erg Chebbi.

Suggested hotel: Riad Chebbi or equivalent, subject to availability.

Day 5 — Merzouga and Erg Chebbi · exploration day

Take a rest day to discover Khamlia village, Rissani and the Sahara sunset. Optional camel or 4×4 excursions can be arranged separately. Motorcycles may only be ridden on routes authorized by OXBikers: no dune riding or prohibited terrain.

Suggested hotel: Riad Chebbi or equivalent, subject to availability.

Day 6 — Merzouga, Tinghir and Todra Gorge · approximately 200 km

Travel west through desert landscapes and Tinejdad to the Tinghir oasis, Todra Valley and the dramatic walls of Todra Gorge.

Suggested hotel: Auberge Le Festival Todra Gorge or equivalent, subject to availability.

Day 7 — Todra, Dadès Gorge and Ouarzazate · approximately 190 km

Follow the valley to Boumalne Dadès and the famous Dadès hairpin road, then pass through the Valley of Roses and Kelaat M'Gouna before arriving in Ouarzazate.

Suggested hotel: Riad Dar Daïf or equivalent, subject to availability.

Day 8 — Ouarzazate and Aït Ben Haddou

Enjoy a relaxed sightseeing ride to the UNESCO-listed ksar of Aït Ben Haddou. Depending on opening times, visit Kasbah Taourirt and the Atlas Film Studios in Ouarzazate.

Suggested hotel: Riad Dar Daïf or equivalent, subject to availability.

Day 9 — Ouarzazate, Tizi n'Tichka and Marrakech · approximately 200 km

Cross the High Atlas via Tizi n'Tichka, stopping at mountain viewpoints and traditional villages before descending to Marrakech. Mountain access and the exact route remain subject to weather, road works and local conditions.

Suggested hotel: an OXBikers partner hotel if available, otherwise Kenzi Rose Garden or equivalent, subject to availability.

Day 10 — Marrakech · motorcycle return

Return the motorcycle. Depending on your departure schedule, explore Jemaa el-Fna, the medina, souks, Koutoubia or Menara Gardens.

Services and route conditions

Motorcycle rental, insurance, roadside assistance, equipment, guide, support vehicle, hotels, transfers, luggage transport and meals are included only when explicitly listed in the confirmed quotation. Optional services depend on availability and the selected offer.

Distances, roads, hotels and stages may be adjusted according to weather, road conditions, motorcycle availability and operational requirements. Motorcycles must remain on routes authorized by OXBikers; dunes and prohibited terrain are excluded.

Tangier to Marrakech route

  1. Tangier
  2. Chefchaouen
  3. Fes
  4. Ifrane
  5. Azrou
  6. Midelt
  7. Ziz Valley
  8. Merzouga
  9. Tinghir
  10. Todra Gorge
  11. Dades Gorge
  12. Ouarzazate
  13. Aït Ben Haddou
  14. Tizi n'Tichka
  15. Marrakech
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