Marrakech to Merzouga by Motorcycle
A turn-by-turn breakdown of Morocco's quintessential motorcycle route connecting the red imperial city to the edge of the Sahara.
Stage 1: Marrakech to Ouarzazate via Tizi n'Tichka
Departing Marrakech's palm groves to climb 2,260m across the High Atlas, stopping at Taddert before descending to Aït Ben Haddou.
Stage 2: Ouarzazate to Dades Gorge via Skoura
Cruising through the Thousand Kasbahs road, refueling in Skoura oasis, and ascending into the winding serpentines of Dades Gorge.
Stage 3: Dades to Tinghir & Todra Gorge
Short transfer across the barren Tinghir plateau into the jaw-dropping 300m limestone canyon of Todra Gorge.
Stage 4: Tinghir to Merzouga & Erg Chebbi Dunes
Heading south-east through Erfoud and Rissani, watching the asphalt yield to sand tracks as the golden orange dunes of Erg Chebbi rise on the horizon.
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