About the expedition
Morocco is the ideal country for a mixed expedition. Riders get the hairpins of the Atlas and the gravel tracks of the gorges, while the 4x4 crews get comfort, room for luggage and the option to head off where a motorcycle would give up. In the evening, everyone sits down at the same table.
We set off from Marrakech, cross the Tizi n’Tichka pass, stay in the kasbahs of the Dades valley and reach the edge of the Sahara. We spend two days among the dunes of Merzouga — at sunset on the crest of a dune, and at night by the campfire in a Berber camp.
It’s a good choice for couples and friends where one rides a motorcycle and the other prefers a car. Everyone has their own option, and the adventure is shared.
Off-road sections, sand or gravel, longer days. You need to be a confident rider or driver.
Route journal
The programme may change depending on the weather, road conditions and the pace of the group — on the road, common sense and a good atmosphere come first.
Marrakesz
Highlight Vehicle handover and dinner on Jemaa el-Fnaa square
Arrival, allocation of motorcycles and vehicles, safety briefing and our first dinner together.
Marrakesz → Tizi n’Tichka → Aït Benhaddou
Highlight The hairpins of the Tizi n’Tichka pass (2260 m)
The most beautiful road in the Atlas and, at the end of the day, the ksar of Aït Benhaddou in golden light.
Aït Benhaddou → Ouarzazate → Wąwóz Dades
Highlight The famous Tisdrine hairpins in the Dades gorge
Via Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses to the Dades gorge. An optional gravel loop above the gorge for those who fancy it.
Wąwóz Dades → Wąwóz Todra → Merzouga / Erg Chebbi
Highlight First view of the Erg Chebbi dunes
A walk between the 300-metre walls of Todra, then across the stony hamada to the edge of the desert.
Merzouga / Erg Chebbi
Highlight Sunset on the crest of a dune and a night by the campfire
Sand loops for motorcycles and vehicles, a visit to a Gnawa village, and a rest day for those who prefer. In the evening, drums and stars.
Merzouga / Erg Chebbi → Zagora, dolina Draa
Highlight Desert pistes along the edge of the Sahara
A day for off-road enthusiasts — with a tarmac alternative for those who prefer a gentler pace.
Zagora, dolina Draa → Ouarzazate
Highlight Palm groves and mud-brick villages of the Draa valley
A relaxed day among kasbahs and oases.
Ouarzazate → Taroudant
Highlight City walls and a souk without the tourists
Across the Siroua plateau to walled Taroudant.
Taroudant → Tizi n’Test → Marrakesz
Highlight The wildest road across the Atlas
A narrow, winding and spectacular road back to Marrakech. Farewell dinner.
Marrakesz
Highlight One last mint tea
Return of the vehicles and transfer to the airport.
Dates, options and prices
27 December 2026 – 7 January 2027
Confirmed date| Option | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| The organiser’s motorcycle | Adventure touring bike (model to be confirmed), fuel and insurance. | €1,999 / person |
| A seat in a 4x4 vehicle | Comfort, room for luggage and the same route as the motorcycles. | €1,199 / person |
13 – 23 March 2027
Confirmed date| Option | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| A seat in a 4x4 vehicle | Comfort, room for luggage and the same route as the motorcycles. | €1,199 / person |
Mixed expedition: each participant chooses their own option (motorcycle, pillion, seat in a 4x4) — with its own price and requirements.
Practical
Kasbahs, riads and hotels with breakfast and dinner, 2 nights in a camp in the Sahara.
The organiser’s motorcycles or ones hired locally (model to be confirmed), 4x4 vehicles with a driver or to drive yourself. Luggage travels in the support vehicle.
8–16 participants, looked after by a MotoGadabout leader.
October – April. Full preparation guide: FAQ and preparation.
Gallery
Photos and films from our expeditions — from the cameras, phones, action cams and drones of the MotoGadabout crew.
Your hosts
Frequently asked questions
Yes — with the pillion option there is always a seat in the support vehicle, for example on the sandy sections.
This programme does not include transporting your own motorcycle. Ask us — we can arrange it for private groups.
Yes. One person can submit the booking for the whole group and settle the payment for the trip. Participants’ details can be added later in the central MotoGadabout account.
Usually not — we help you choose a flight so that everyone meets on location at roughly the same time. Full details are always in the “What’s included / not included” section.
Most participants come on their own or in pairs. We’ll help you find a room-mate, and if you’d prefer a single room, just ask about the supplement.
