10 Days "Heavenly" Morocco Motorbike Tour

Day 1: Arrival to Marrakesh

Transfer to your hotel, where you will be able to settle in and relax by the pool to prepare for your trip the next morning. You will meet your tour guide and go through a welcome briefing as well as the formalities required before the start and you will receive your welcome pack.

Day 2: Marrakesh - Essaouira (approximately 190 kilometers / 118 miles)

Today, you will discover the vast planes that lay between the Atlas and the ocean. Your ride will take you through smaller country roads to your first stop - the stellar coastal town of Essaouira. In the afternoon, you will visit the city, exceptional example of a late 18th-century fortified town, built according to the principles of contemporary European military architecture in a North African context and the favorite city of Bob Marley.

You will have the chance to explore the old medina, walk on the wide sandy beach, make a nice Segway ride or enjoy the laid back souks and stellar seafood.

Day 3: Essaouira - Agadir (approximately 150 kilometers / 94 miles)

Today’s ride will take you on one of the most amazing coastal roads of Morocco. You will ride through the Souss-Massa National Park, where you will have the chance to spot the many goats climbing on the Argan trees. In the afternoon, you will arrive at your paradise for the next two days, a fantastic surf and yoga retreat hotel with beautiful spa facilities and on-site surf school.

Day 4: Rest day in Agadir, an optional visit of Paradise Valley

You can either enjoy your rest day taking surf or yoga lessons at the beach, or opt for a short day-trip on the bike to Paradise Valley and the Cascade of Immouzer.

Day 5: Agadir - Mirleft (approximately 140 kilometers / 87 miles)

Day 6: Mirleft - Tafraoute (approximately 150 kilometers / 93 miles)

An early start will take you back towards Tafraoute through small winding roads of the Anti Atlas once again. You will ride the smaller national roads where twists and turns become more and more frequent as you approach the mountains. You will thoroughly enjoy this ride on roads where traffic is less common than around cities. Before getting to your accommodation and a well deserved dinner, you will take the pistes to explore the blue rocks near Tafraoute.

Day 7: Tafraoute - Taroudant (approximately 150 kilometers / 93 miles)

Another wonderful touring day awaits you full of twists and turns on less frequented roads, combined with beautiful surroundings as you ride to Taroudant. Your stop for the day will be in a riyadh in the village of Taroudant, where you can take a nice walk and there would be great opportunity to buy some Argan oil and the legendary Moroccan saffron growing around this area.

Day 8: Taroudant - Ouirgane (approximately 160 kilometers / 100 miles)

Everyone will love this day as you will ride on Morocco’s famous Tizi n’Test pass to climb over 2,200 meters in the Atlas. Your ride will take you through the High Atlas National Park, where there will be plenty of turns and switchbacks to enjoy before you arrive to your next stop, Ouirgane.

Day 9: Ouirgane - Marrakesh (approximately 80 kilometers / 50 miles)

Today, you will continue your journey through the Atlas before descending to Marrakesh. During today’s leg, you will enjoy the amazing view of the High Atlas and the ride through the curvy roads on a perfect tarmac. You will spend the afternoon on a guided tour in Marrakech, to explore the Old Medina, the Jamaa el Fna square with the snake-charmers and its food stalls, the Jarding Majorelle, and there will be plenty of opportunity to buy some gifts and souvenirs. You can also opt for a relaxing afternoon by the pool, or refreshing spa treatments at the hotel.

Day 10: Departure from Marrakesh

Depending on your flight time, you might take the opportunity to relax or visit the city before the arranged pick-up takes you to the airport.

Skill level(s) required for this tour:

Beginner

• can ride for two to three hours
• minimal riding experience
• assistance required
• comfortable with curves and leans
• basic experience with unsurfaced roads
• short distance ascents and descents

Intermediate:

• can ride for 3-4 hours
• average riding experience
• little assistance required
• comfortable with extreme curves and leans
• average experience with unsurfaced roads
• steep ascents and descents

Advanced:

• can ride for 5-6 hours
• extensive riding experience
• assistance on demand (if required)
• experienced with riding a variety of motorcycles
• comfortable with any terrain and weather conditions

The tour will start and end in Marrakesh, and your journey's highlights include Atlantic Coast of Morocco, Essaouira, National Park of Souss-Massa, Paradise Valley, National Park of the High-Atlas Mountains, the Blue Rocks of Tafraoute, and the imperial city of Marrakesh.

• Enjoy the laid back souks and stellar seafood
• Enjoy traditional Moroccan hammam treatments
• Explore the old medina in Essaouira
• Make a nice Segway ride
• Opt for a short day-trip on the bike to Paradise Valley and the Cascade of Immouzer
• Opt for relaxing spa treatments
• Settle in and relax by the pool at your hotels
• Take a nice walk in Taroudant
• Take surf or yoga lessons at the beach
• Walk on the wide sandy beach in Essaouira

• Airport collection / drop-off
• 9 nights accommodation
• BMW bike rental for the 8 riding days, including comprehensive insurance cover
• All breakfasts and dinners during the journey
• Multilingual BMW Motorrad certified guide on a motorbike
• Support vehicle for assistance and to transport your luggage - for a group of 5 or more
• Information pack and souvenir
• Photo CD of the trip
• Road tolls where applicable
• Full gear on request
• Guided tour exploring the Marrakesh

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.