Green Morocco, technical and wild, handlebars in hand
The Middle Atlas and Rif motorcycle tour in Morocco is for bikers who want to get away from the classic desert itineraries to discover a greener, more mountainous and just as demanding Morocco. Here, the terrain changes radically: cedar forests, volcanic plateaus, steep passes, winding roads and technical tracks. A motorcycle raid that demands commitment, vision and true mastery, while offering spectacular scenery and deep cultural immersion.
Motorcycles are rented on site, prepared for trail and raid riding, with the possibility of bringing your own motorcycle via the ports of northern Morocco.
The Middle Atlas: forests, volcanoes and rolling tracks
The Middle Atlas is a region that is often overlooked by motorcyclists, yet it is exceptional. It’s a volcanic massif with seemingly gentle slopes, but with real surprises in store on the handlebars. Trails alternate between dirt, gravel, forest passages and open plateaus.
Trails include :
- Ifrane and Azrou, surrounded by vast cedar forests
- areas where the famous Barbary macaques graze
- the Zad pass, renowned for its changes in grip
- Midelt, strategic crossroads between Atlas and pre-Saharan zones
- the Ziz valley and the Ziz gorges, more mineral in character
High-altitude lakes and sulphurous hot springs are an integral part of the scenery. Grip varies, piloting adapts, and the long trails allow you to roll, sometimes standing on the footrests, with a real sense of freedom.
The Rif: Mediterranean mountains and winding roads
Further north, the Moroccan Rif offers a totally different atmosphere. This Mediterranean mountain range is covered with cork oak forests, terraced fields and hilltop villages.
The Rif is :
- narrow, winding roads, perfect for driving pleasure
- little-used off-road trails
- a strong jebala and rifarian identity
- appreciable coolness in summer
The circuit passes through or along emblematic sites such as :
- Chefchaouen, nestled in the mountains
- Ketama, high plateau region
- Al Hoceïma, with its opening onto the Mediterranean
- Tetouan, at the gateway to the north
Between two stages, you’ll also discover wild beaches, steep rivers and ridges offering spectacular views of the sea.
A technical but accessible motorcycle circuit
Despite its mountainous nature, this Middle Atlas and Rif tour remains accessible to bikers with a first experience of trail or off-road riding. Most of the route is on :
- rolling tracks
- small secondary roads
- one-off technical sections
The pace is adapted to the group, with constant supervision to guarantee safety and riding pleasure.
Bring your own motorcycle
It’s also possible to join this Middle Atlas and Rif motorcycle raid with your own machine. You can arrive by :
- the port of Tanger Ville
- Tanger Med
- Ceuta
- Nador
The team then provides an accompanying mechanic service, with logistical support and assistance throughout the tour.
A different kind of motorcycle raid, far from clichés
The Middle Atlas and Rif motorcycle tour in Morocco is an intense, more confidential adventure, where the riding counts as much as the scenery. A wild, verdant Morocco, sometimes demanding, but always spectacular. A real playground for bikers in search of authenticity.
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.