Two massifs, two atmospheres, one biker adventure
The High Atlas and Anti-Atlas motorcycle tour in Morocco is an exceptional raid designed for bikers who want to experience the Moroccan mountains in all their diversity.
This is a complete, demanding and spectacular itinerary, combining mythical mountain roads, technical trails, authentic Berber villages and breathtaking scenery. Here, riding is at the heart of the trip: you’ll ride over one pass after another, play with altitude, read the terrain and savor every bend.
Motorcycles are rented on site, prepared for trail and raid riding, to guarantee reliability, safety and riding pleasure on all types of terrain.
Two massifs, two characters
The High Atlas: altitude, passes and Alpine scenery
The High Atlas is the highest massif in North Africa. On its greener, cooler northern slopes, the ride is sometimes reminiscent of Alpine roads: tight hairpins, long climbs, technical descents and changes in grip. Mythical passes such as Tizi n’Tichka and Tizi n’Test are world-famous for their spectacular routes and breathtaking panoramas.
Ideal terrain for :
- lovers of precise driving
- long days on the road
- winding mountain roads
The Anti-Atlas: mineral, wild and committed
In contrast, the Anti-Atlas offers a totally different atmosphere. Lower in altitude, drier and more mineral, it gives a real sense of exploration. The roads here are often deserted, the trails more rugged, and the landscapes take on a lunar appearance.
Here, the biker is often alone in the world, with :
- long, stony tracks
- deep valleys
- relief carved by erosion
An itinerary designed for driving pleasure
This High Atlas and Anti-Atlas motorcycle raid cleverly alternates roads and tracks to keep the pace balanced and avoid monotony. Depending on conditions and group level, the route can include :
- Ouarzazate – Skoura – Kelaat M’Gouna, with trails through palm groves and plateaus
- Boumalne Dadès and the region’s spectacular landscapes
- the Todra Gorge, with its impressive sheer walls
- passages to Demnate, including trails and an archaeological site known for its dinosaur footprints
- the Demnate – Imilchil – Azilal route, with views of Lake Bin el Ouidane
For more experienced groups, some variants offer :
- technical aspects of the Jaafar circus
- the Jbel Ayachi massif
- more challenging sections towards Agoudim and Midelt, with an advanced level of difficulty
Return to Marrakech via:
Zaïda, Timahdite, Khénifra
or through the Oum Er-Rbia valley, with its varied rolling trails
A true Berber immersion
Riding in the Atlas Mountains also means passing through isolated Berber villages, meeting a population attached to its traditions and discovering another way of experiencing the mountains. Stops in local inns allow you to recuperate after the technical stages and share authentic moments, far from the usual tourist circuits.
A typical stay
On arrival
Welcome at Marrakech airport, transfer to accommodation, collection and adjustment of motorcycles, dinner and planning.
Following days
A series of High Atlas and Anti-Atlas stages, alternating pass roads, technical trails and isolated valleys.
Last day
Overnight at the hotel, time to relax, then transfer to the airport.
Mountain Morocco, biker's version
The High Atlas and Anti-Atlas motorcycle tour in Morocco is a complete adventure: technical, immersive and deeply exotic. A raid where one pass follows another, where dust follows asphalt, and where each day of riding reminds us why the Atlas is a mythical terrain for motorcyclists.
Organization, safety and professional support
With tours organized and supervised by morocco-rides.com, you can drive with complete peace of mind.
Framing
Lodgings
Every morning begins with a safety and route briefing, and every evening a debriefing to adjust pace, analyze difficulties and prepare for the next stage.