Overview

Set off on an off-road trail adventure in Morocco with Desert Express, a 6-day riding circuit over 8 days total. From Marrakech, this motorcycle journey takes you from the Dadès and Todgha gorges to the first sandy tracks of the Merzouga desert and Erg Chebbi. The route continues through intense desert trails towards Zagora and Foum Zguid, revealing lunar landscapes worthy of the Moroccan Far West. Head back north via the iconic Ksar of Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO site. This circuit is designed for trail enthusiasts in the heart of the Moroccan desert.

Itinerary

1

Day 1 — Arrival in MARRAKECH

Arrival at Marrakech airport
Transfer to the hotel
Briefing on the route and meeting the support team
Welcome dinner
Overnight at the hotel

2

Day 2 — MARRAKECH → BOUMALNE DADÈS

Trail motorcycle handover
Departure for the Atlas foothills and Dadès gorges
Riding through mountain bends, arid plateaus and spectacular valleys
Arrival in Boumalne Dadès in the late afternoon
Dinner and overnight at the hotel

3

Day 3 — BOUMALNE DADÈS → MERZOUGA

Breakfast
Descent towards the desert via the Todgha gorges
First sandy tracks and Saharan landscapes
Arrival in Merzouga, facing the famous Erg Chebbi dunes
Dinner and overnight at the hotel or bivouac depending on the season

4

Day 4 — MERZOUGA → ZAGORA

Breakfast
Intense riding on desert tracks between regs, oueds and palm groves
Crossing Saharan villages and semi-arid landscapes
Arrival in Zagora, emblematic city of the Moroccan desert
Dinner and overnight at the hotel

5

Day 5 — ZAGORA → FOUM ZGUID

Breakfast
Wild stage on stony tracks, crossing remote areas and vast expanses
Stop in the heart of lunar landscapes worthy of the Moroccan Far West
Dinner and overnight in Foum Zguid

6

Day 6 — FOUM ZGUID → AÏT BEN HADDOU

Breakfast
Riding between rocky desert and isolated palm groves
Gradual ascent north towards the famous Ksar of Aït Ben Haddou (UNESCO)
Dinner and overnight at the hotel

7

Day 7 — Return to MARRAKECH

Breakfast
Final riding day through the Atlas passes
Arrival in Marrakech at the end of the day
Farewell dinner
Overnight at the hotel

8

Day 8 — DEPARTURE

Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to the airport
Return flight
End of program

Included

Certified multilingual motorcycle guide
Provision of a BMW F 800/850/900 GS or BMW R 1250 / R 1300 GS (optional)
Fuel
4x4 mechanical and logistical assistance vehicle
Full board
Accommodation in double room throughout the stay
Airport transfers on arrival and departure

Not included

Airline ticket
Drinks
Personal expenses
Entrance to cultural sites visited
Mandatory repatriation insurance
Motorcycle equipment

Pricing

OptionPrice

Standard Package2,700 €

Single Room Supplement+ 350 €

BMW R 1250 GS+ 500 €

Departure location

Koutoubia Moto MASSIRA 1 IMM EL AMAL C APPRT C 1 ETAGE 40000 Marrakech

Off-Road Trail Desert Express

Tour details