This tour comprises "back-to-base" day routes, allowing for a comfortable stay in the scenic town of Azrou. Due to the geographic location and altitude, these routes are best enjoyed between mid-May and the end of September.
Day by Day
The Itinerary.
Arrival
Fes (Easiest transfer), Rabat, or Casablanca Base: Azrou (Hotel Panorama / Palais des Cerisiers)
Day 1: Azrou to Imouzzer
Setting off from our base in Azrou, we head north into the heart of the Middle Atlas. The morning is spent under the canopy of the Forêt de Cedres, where the tracks are a mix of soft loam and firm gravel. We navigate the flowing trails toward Imouzzer Kandar, characterized by its fruit orchards and limestone ridges. The afternoon features faster, open tracks across the high plateaus before looping back to Azrou for the evening.
Total distance: 190 kms
Day 2: The Lakes & Jbel Hebri
Today’s ride takes us east into a dramatic volcanic landscape. We navigate toward Jbel Hebri, an extinct cinder cone that offers technical climbs and panoramic views of the region. From here, we explore a series of natural mountain lakes (Dayets), including Dayet Aoua and Dayet Ifrah. The terrain is a mix of volcanic ash tracks and fast, sweeping pistes across the plains.
Total distance: 210 kms
Day 3: Forêt de Jaba & The High Plateaus
A day focused on the incredible biodiversity of the region. We head into the Forêt de Jaba, a protected area where the riding is tight, technical, and immensely rewarding. We share the trails with local shepherds and the famous Barbary macaques. After a picnic lunch in the woods, we climb to the higher plateaus where the air is crisp and the vistas stretch toward the High Atlas peaks in the south.
Total distance: 185 kms
Day 4: Azrou to Sources Oum er-Rbia
We head southwest today toward one of the most scenic spots in Morocco. The tracks become more rugged as we approach the Cascades and Sources of Oum er-Rbia. We ride through red-rock canyons and past 40 different springs—both salty and sweet—that feed Morocco’s largest river. The return leg features some challenging rocky sections that will test your technical skills and stamina.
Total distance: 230 kms
Day 5: Azrou to Kerouchen
Our final day takes us to the southernmost point of the tour. The trails toward Kerouchen are remote and less traveled, offering a true "wilderness" feel. We traverse deep cedar valleys and climb over high mountain passes with spectacular drop-offs. We finish the tour with a choice: a fast-paced blast back to Azrou for a well-earned drink at the hotel, or an extra technical forest loop for those looking to maximize their time in the saddle.
Total distance: 240 kms
Included
- Accommodation (double occupancy) in hotels and auberges
- Full board — all meals included
- Enduro or trail bike hire
- Back-up vehicle and support team
- Local third party insurance cover
- Escorted off-road routes with bilingual guides
- GPS tracks + route briefings each morning
- Airport transfers (Marrakech RAK)
Not Included
- Flights to Ouarzazate or Marrakech
- Personal travel insurance — medical, repatriation and legal fees (required)
- Full motorcycle licence (required)
- Riding equipment — helmet, jacket, boots, gloves (available for rental at €20/day)
- Personal items from packing list — Camelbak, clothing, toiletries, medical
- Drinks, souvenirs and personal purchases
Packing List
- Camelbak hydration pack
- Small backpack
- Sweat-wicking tee shirts
- Cycling shorts
- Thermal underlayer (winter months)
- Waterproof rain gear (Dec–May tours)
- Medical tape for hands
- High SPF sun lotion
- Lip balm
- Head-torch (Petzl or similar)
- Bath towel + personal toiletries
- Diarrhoea medicine + pain killers
- Ear plugs
The Machines
Our Fleet.
Desert-prepped and maintained to spec. Pick your weapon.
KTM 450 EXC-F
- Capacity
- 449.9 cc
- Power
- 51 HP (38.0 kW)
- Fuel Tank
- 13 L (Long-Range)
- Weight
- 106 kg (Dry)
- Seat Height
- 960 mm
Ducati DesertX
- Capacity
- 937 cc
- Power
- 110 HP @ 9,250 RPM
- Fuel Tank
- 21 L
- Weight
- 202 kg (Dry) / 223 kg (Wet)
- Seat Height
- 875 mm
Triumph TF 450-E
- Capacity
- 449.9 cc
- Power
- 57.8 HP @ 10,500 RPM
- Fuel Tank
- 8.3 L
- Weight
- 116.7 kg (Wet)
- Seat Height
- 955 mm
Departures