14 days Morocco Motorcycle Tour
This once in a lifetime journey takes you from the warm waters of Mediterranien sea, to the blue Village of Chefchaouen, through the visual splendor of the Rif Mountains before ascending the High Atlas to bask in the natural beauty of Erg Chebi , the biggest dune area in south Morocco. From the thousand Palm tree Oasis of the Draa Valley and the spectular scenary around Oarzazate, and it´s film studios, .our journey culminates with a ride through one of the most stunning landscapes in Morocco,The Tizi-n-Tichka mountain Pass, before ending in bustling city of Marrakech.We reach the Atlantic coast to explore the French fortification,today favourite surfing destination with endless white beach, Essaouira and our visit of Morocco finishes with the last night in the capital of Morocco,Rabat, where we can do some last shopping and celebrate the end of the trip with a feast.
Day 1. Arrival Day Malaga
Arrive in Malaga,transfer to Alhaurin el Grande, relax by the pool or explore this beautifull white village.Evening get together and disscuss the tour over dinner.
Day 2. Malaga - Chefchaouen
From the hotel we drive to the ferry port in Tarifa. Once in Africa, we complete the paperwork with customs - an experience of itself. We cross the Moroccan frontier and head towards Tetouan and onto Oued-Laou along the Mediterranean coast, for lunch in a beach restaurant. We turn away from the coast and start to climb over Jebel-Tisouka, to finaly arrive at the village of Chefchaouen.
143 Miles / 230 Kilometers
Day 3. Chefchaouen - Fez
We start south on the N13 along riverbeds and gorges onto Ouazzane,then we continue our route to Volubilis, roman settlement from the 3rd century BC.Volubilis continued inhabited for many years after the romans left,and was forst abandoned in 18th century, when it was demolished to provide building materials for the constructions of palaces of Moulai Ismail in nearby Meknes.If the demolition had not arrived, Volubilis could have become one of the best preserved Roman sites anywhere.After a short visit, we continue to our destination-Fez.
118 Miles / 190 Kilometers
Day 4. Fez - Day off -Guided visit of Medina, tannery,pottery,traditional farmacy, the Fort etc...
We take a guided excursion through Fez, visiting the Kings palace (outside only) the Southern military fort above the town, the Potteries and the amazing Medina.Fez is the medieval capital of Morocco and a great city of high Islamic civilization.Fez has the best preserved old city in the Arab world, the sprawling,labyrinthe medina of Fes el Bali, which is incidentally also the worlds´s largest urban zone. Transport of goods is provided by donkeys and carriages.Afternoon relax by the pool or try a traditional hammam.
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Day 5. Fez - Er Rachidia
Today we have some spectacular and dramatic scenaries ahead. We head up onto the vast plateau of the Middle Atlas, some 200kms wide and averaging 5000ft high.We stop for Capuchino in Ifran, Moroccos ski resort, then continue through Cedre forrest south onto the plateau de l´Arid around Middelt, our lunch stop. Later we cut over the High Atlas, pass through the spectacular Gorge do Ziz – an African Gran Canyon, and finally arrive in Er-Rachidia – famous exDakar staging post.
215 Miles / 345 Kilometers
Day 6. Er Rachidia - Merzouga
Continuing along the Ziz Valley, we arrive to Merzouga, after shower and lunch, out of riding gear, we arrange a 4x4 excursion deep into the mighty Sahara Dessert. Seeing this landscape and the dunes, the remote Bedouin and Berber nomad villages is simply unforgettable experience. Evening by the pool in front of the dunes, the dessert sky full of stars will be one of the most memorable days of the trip..
100 Miles / 160 Kilometers
Day 7.Merzouga - day off
Today is free to choose from variety of activities organized by the hotel. You can also just relax by the pool or explore dunes on foot.In the evening we go for a camelride to the top of the dunes to see the sunset.
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Day 8. Merzouga - Ouarzazate
Today is a long day, we start heading west to Alnif, where we turn north and reach The famous Todra Gorge, a dramatic split many 100´s of feet high in the High Atlas. After cafe we continue west to Valley du Dades- the road of 1000 Kashbas, and later throught the Rose Valley to Ouarzazate with it´s famous Taourite Kasbah, the Unesco heritage site, and the film studios.
267 Miles / 430 Kilometers
Day 9. Ouarzazate – Marrakech via Tizi-n-Tichka
This is the point where it gets difficult to come up with a fresh description for our day of riding other than to keep saying that we are in for some incredible scenery! After a free morning to explore the town, we leave around noon to do, what will be for many the best riding day of the whole trip. The mighty Tizi-n-Tichka mountain pass expects us on our way to Cosmopolitan Marrakech. Tonight is bellydancing on program.
124 Miles / 200 Kilometers
Day 10. Marrakech - Day off
Day off to explore Marrakech, visit of Place Djemma El Fna is the highlight of any Marrakech visit. Musicians, dancers and story tellers pack this square at the heart of the medina, filling it with a cacophony of drum beats and excited shouts. Scores of stalls sell a wide array of Moroccan fare (see the Eat section) and you will almost certainly be accosted by women wanting to give you a henna tattoo. In the souks (suuqs) or markets of Marrakech, just adjacent to Place Jema El Fna, you can buy most anything. From spices to shoes, jalabas to kaftans, tea pots to tagines and much, much more.
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Day 11.Marrakech - Essaouira
Today another exciting destination expects us. We head west out of Marrakech on a busy road , passing busy markets, Argan trees and little Moroccan towns on our way to the Atlantic ocean. Essaouira is an exceptional example of a late 18th century fortified town, build according to the principles of contemporary European architecture in a North African context. Since its foundation, it has been a major trading seaport,linking Morocco and its Saharan hinterland with Europe and the rest of the world. We arrive early for a fresh seafood and fish lunch in the fisher port and spend afternoon between the white beach and ancient medina...
131 Miles / 210 Kilometers
Day 12. Essaouira - Rabat
Today we head north along the Atlantic coast with miles of glorious sand formations and dunes, the road is a dream of any biker with good thermac and beautifull scenary.. We will pass many fisher villages , lagoons and rock cliffs with the waves crushing into them.There are also couple Phosphate companies along the cost, that spoil the idilic views but support local economy. Finaly we arrive to Rabat, the capital of Morocco for our last night on this exciting continent.
236 Miles / 380 Kilometers
Day 13. Rabat - Alhaurin el Grande
Travelling north, we head back to Tangier to catch the fast ferry. We will take the national road along the Atlantic coast and then back to the highway as we don't want to miss the ferry. We arrive to Tarifa in Spain from and go along the Mediterranean coast or around the white village area depending on the time and weather, to arrive at our hotel where we drop the bikes, give you time to relax and shower before we meet again for a good-bye dinner.
211 Miles / 340 Kilometers
Day 14. Departure day
Departure day. After breakfast relax untill you will be taken to the airport for your flight.
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