9 Days Private Morocco Motorcycle Tour from Fes

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Arrival to Fes⌄

   Upon arrival in Fes, meet your tour leader and fellow riders. Receive a detailed briefing about the journey ahead and prepare your motorbike for the adventure. Take a short orientation ride through the outskirts of Fes to get accustomed to Moroccan roads and landscapes.

   Overnight: Overnight stay in a riad at Fes .

2. 2Full-Day Guided Tour of Fes⌄

   Explore the UNESCO-listed old medina, one of the world’s largest car-free urban areas. Wander through narrow alleys lined with artisans’ workshops, mosques, and colorful souks.

   Visit the famous Chouara Tannery to witness centuries-old leather-making techniques from rooftop viewpoints.

   Admire the intricate architecture and zellige tilework of one of Morocco’s most beautiful madrasas.

   Ride up to Borj Nord for a stunning panoramic view of the entire medina, ideal for photography.

   Overnight: Overnight stay in a riad at Fes .

3. 3Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Merzouga⌄

   Depart from Fes toward Ifrane, often called the “Little Switzerland” of Morocco, with its alpine-style houses and clean streets.

   Ride through the scenic cedar forests, home to Barbary macaques. Stop to rest and enjoy the fresh mountain air.

   Continue through mountain passes toward Midelt, nestled between the Middle and High Atlas ranges.

   Descend into the Ziz Valley, famous for its palm groves and stunning gorges, before continuing to Erfoud, known for fossils and desert culture.

   Arrive at the edge of the golden Erg Chebbi dunes for your first glimpse of the Sahara Desert.

   Meals: Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight stay in a desert Camp

4. 4Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Boumalne Dades⌄

   Enjoy a short desert morning ride, passing Berber villages and panoramic dune views.

   Stop in Tinghir, an oasis town surrounded by lush palm groves at the entrance to the Todra Gorge.

   Ride through the spectacular Todra Canyons, where 300-meter cliffs rise dramatically on both sides of the road.

   Continue through the Dades Valley, known for its winding road and red-rock formations.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight stay at a riad in Boumalne Dades.

5. 5Boumalne – Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – Marrakech⌄

   Follow the scenic route through the Valley of Roses, famous for its blooming fields in spring and fragrant distilleries.

   Visit Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Africa,” and see its old kasbahs and film studios.

   Explore this UNESCO World Heritage ksar, a striking example of southern Moroccan earthen architecture.

   Ride over one of Morocco’s most scenic mountain passes, offering panoramic views across the Atlas.

   Arrive in the Red City by evening and check into your accommodation.

   Meals: Breakfast

6. 6Marrakech – Essaouira – Marrakech⌄

   Ride across the argan tree plains toward the Atlantic coast. Explore the charming walled port city of Essaouira with its blue boats, medina, and beach.

   Visit the 18th-century seafront ramparts with ocean views and local artisans’ workshops.

   Ride back to Marrakech through scenic countryside roads.

   Overnight: Overnight stay in Marrakech.

7. 7Marrakech – Casablanca⌄

   Depart Marrakech and head north along a smooth coastal road to Morocco’s largest city.

   Visit one of the largest mosques in the world, standing dramatically over the Atlantic Ocean.

   Ride along the seaside promenade lined with cafés and palm trees.

   Overnight: Overnight stay in Casablanca.

8. 8Casablanca – Rabat – Chefchaouen⌄

   Stop in Morocco’s capital to visit the Hassan Tower and Mausoleum of Mohammed V.

   Explore this picturesque kasbah with its Andalusian gardens and blue-and-white alleys.

   Ride through the Rif Mountains to reach the famous Blue City, with its peaceful medina and photogenic streets.

   Overnight: Overnight stay in a riad in Chefchaouen.

9. 9Chefchaouen – Tangier⌄

   Enjoy a relaxed morning wandering the blue-painted alleys or shopping for local crafts before departure.

   Scenic ride through the Rif Mountains to Tangier, marking the end of your Morocco motorbike journey.