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map of Morocco (loading...), the must see in Morocco
MotoTouring organizes tours in Africa since 1985 and Morocco has been one of the very first destination at that time: the country has not changed a lot, some very good hotels have been built in the meanwhile and we will use them, of course!!. The riding is spectacular like the landscapes and the local people, always very friendly and helpful in case of needs, it will be a memorable tour remaining in your mind for the rest of your life.
Day 1 - Málaga.
Day of arrival in Málaga and meeting at the Parador de Golf, jet lag recoup afternoon. Welcome dinner at the hotel.
Day 2 - Málaga - Rabat.
Pick-up motorcycles ride west to 150 km to Tarifa, ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar to Tangiers, Morocco. Ride 280 km to Rabat on back roads and highways through the beautiful maroccans landscapes. (420km/250mi).
Day 3 - Rabat - Safi - Marrakech.
Ride south along the Atlantic Ocean coast stopping for a great fish & oysters lunch and continuing then to Marrakech and arriving by late afternoon. Dinner in a typical restaurant. (450 km /280mi).
Day 4 - Marrakech.
Visit Marrakech; see tombs of ancient Moroccan Rais; explore the souk and Jema El Fnaa Square. Overnight and dinner at hotel.
Day 5 - Marrakech - Ouarzazate - El Kelaa de Mgouna.
Fantastic ride up to Tizi'n Tichka Pass at 2260 mt over the serpentine Atlas Mountains then to Ouarzazate and El Kelaa des Mgouna through the Dades Valley . Dinner at the hotel (300 km/190 mi).
Day 6 - El Kelaa - Merzouga.
Explore the Dades Valley and Todrha Valley, after lunch ride southeast to Erfoud, heading into the Erg Chebbi desert to Merzouga. Dinner and overnight in a nice, typical hotel by the dunes. Camel ride at sunset and dinner with local food (mechui, the sheep local way cooking) accompanied by local dancers. (300km/190mi) ).
Day 7 - Merzouga - Fes.
Early morning departure and mountain riding to Fes, over the 2700 meter passes, Fes is one of the Imperial cities and a magical place just like Marrakech. Overnight at the Palais Jamai Hotel, an old king residence in the Medina. Dinner at the hotel. Try the 'Turkish Bath' and the massage at the hotel! (350km/220mi
Day 8 - Fes.
Day of relax and visits in Fes.
Day 9 - Fes - Málaga.
Last day of a long and beautiful ride north to Chefchaouen across the Rif Range on to Tanger, clear Customs in Morocco, and cross the Straights of Gibraltar back to Tarifa then head back to Málaga passing close by the Rock of Gibraltar. Overnight at the Parador de Golf; farewell dinner at hotel. (480km/300mi).
Day 10 - Málaga.
Transfer to Malaga airport for flights back home.
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Video
| Some pictures of the west and south side of the Morocco trip until the beginning of the Dades Gorges | A few places crossed from the south of Morocco to Fes, just before the point of embarkation for Europe |
points of interest
El Jadida
The Portuguese citadel overlooking the harbor and one of the most beautiful beaches of the Atlantic Ocean.
Marrakech: Djema'a el-Fnaa
The appearance of the square changes a lot during the day: open-air market in the morning and afternoon with snake charmers, dentists, henne decorators; in the evening the square becames a restaurant with a myriad of stalls that cook everything; and later you can find musicians and storytellers.
Aït Ben Haddou
Fortified town (Ksar) on the caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech. Built between a hillside and river Ouarzazate. Listed by UNESCO as World Heritage and used as a set of famous movies as Lawrence of Arabia and The Gladiator.
On the Road: Ait Aissi
The Dades Valley is the most spectacular and fascinating that you can find in Morocco, along with the Todra gorges create a beautiful circuit that can be covered in a day by giving a clear and suggestive vision of the Atlas range.
On the Road: Ait Aissi
Dades Valley is, together with the Todra Valley, a spectacular Gorges system, linked in a loop that can be ridden in one day, giving the perfect feeling of the High Atlas Mountain Range.
On the Road: Ait Aissi
Mototouring van for support and luggage transfer, giving security to the customers and the chanche to load the bike in case of troubles.
Dadès Gorges
Stunning gorges in the mountains of Atlas. Berbers have built several Kasbah near the gorges for defensive purposes. Today these Kasbah, along with natural beauty in which they appear, are a major tourist attraction. [...]
Merzouga
Periodically near Merzouga appears an ephemeral lake stopover for flocks of flamingos and other migratory birds.
Erg Chebbi
A Saharan erg: an area (22x5 km) of large dunes (up to 150 meters high) formed by wind-blown sand. The village of Merzouga is located near the edge of the dunes that are a popular tourist destination.
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