6-Day Motorcycle Expedition from Marrakech to Chgaga Dunes
Tour Overview
Duration
6 Days
Difficulty
Intermediat
Daily Riding
3–6 Hours
6-Day Motorcycle Expedition from Marrakech to Chgaga Dunes
This 6-day off-road motorcycle expedition takes you from the bustling streets of Marrakech to the remote Chgaga Dunes in the Sahara Desert. Traverse the High Atlas Mountains, explore ancient kasbahs, ride through dramatic gorges, and conquer desert pistes on this adrenaline-fueled journey. Experience Morocco’s raw beauty, from the lush Draa Valley to the endless golden dunes of Chgaga, far from the tourist crowds.
Experience Highlights
Detailed Itinerary
Marrakech → Ait Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate
Kick off your adventure with a thrilling ride over the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, offering breathtaking High Atlas views. Stop at Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO-listed ksar and famous filming location (Gladiator, Game of Thrones). End in Ouarzazate, the "Hollywood of Africa," where you can visit Atlas Film Studios or the Taourirt Kasbah.
Ouarzazate → Dades Gorge → Tinghir
Ride through the Valley of Roses and into the dramatic Dades Gorge, known for its winding "Monkey Fingers" rock formations. Continue to Tinghir, the gateway to the stunning Todgha Gorge, where 300m-high cliffs tower above a narrow river canyon.
Tinghir → N’Kob → Zagora
Today's ride takes you from the dramatic gorges into Morocco's pre-Saharan region. Departing Tinghir, you'll head south through lunar landscapes to N'Kob, a traditional Berber village surrounded by an astonishing 52 ancient kasbahs. Continue through the breathtaking Draa Valley, where endless palm groves create a striking contrast against the arid mountains. Your day ends in Zagora, the official "Gateway to the Sahara," where the first road signs pointing to Timbuktu appear.
Zagora → M'Hamid → Chgaga Dunes
Venture beyond civilization into Morocco's deep desert! From Zagora, ride your motorcycle to M'Hamid, the last village before the open Sahara. Here, you’ll leave your bikes behind and switch to 4x4 vehicles for the 60km off-road journey across rugged desert pistes (sand tracks) to the Chgaga Dunes. These remote, golden dunes stretch over 40km with no permanent settlements nearby—just endless silence and starry skies. Arrive at your luxury desert camp for a sunset camel trek and an unforgettable night under the Milky Way. The next morning, return by 4x4 to M'Hamid to continue your motorcycle adventure.
Chgaga → Zagora → Agdz
Wake up to a Saharan sunrise before retracing your route back to Zagora. Ride up the stunning Draa Valley, stopping at Tamegroute to visit its ancient Quranic library and green pottery workshops. End the day in Agdz, nestled between the Anti-Atlas Mountains and palm groves.
Agdz → Ouarzazate → Marrakech
The final ride takes you through the Anti-Atlas Mountains, with a possible stop at Ait Ben Haddou for last photos. Cross back over the Tizi n’Tichka Pass before descending into Marrakech, arriving by late afternoon.
Included
Not Included
Requirements
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From solo explorations to guided group adventures, your unforgettable journey through Morocco begins here.