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Looking for a short but intense dose of Sahara adrenaline? This 3-day off-road tour through the Erg Chegaga dunes delivers. Set in the heart of southern Morocco, this experience blends rugged landscapes with serious riding thrills—expect everything from rocky mountain trails and riverbeds to dried lakes and towering dunes.
Ride across the surreal expanse of Lac Iriki, climb mid-sized dunes around Chegaga, and cool off in desert hotels with pools waiting at the end of a hard day’s ride. Whether you’re on a KTM 450 EXC or in a Can-Am buggy, this adventure throws you into the raw Moroccan wilderness—with expert support, backup, and GPS on board.
Arrive at Ouarzazate Airport for a short transfer to the group’s 4-star hotel in town. Guests arriving in Marrakech can request a minibus transfer, followed by an approximately four-hour journey across the High Atlas Mountains via the winding Tizi n’Tichka Pass, which reaches more than 2,000 metres in elevation.
After check-in, complete the motorcycle paperwork and prepare for the riding days ahead. The rest of the afternoon is free to relax by the hotel pool or explore Ouarzazate. Dinner is served as a buffet at the hotel.
Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Ouarzazate
Meals: Dinner
Distance: 203 km
After breakfast at 08:00, the ride begins at approximately 09:00. The first 17 km follow paved roads before the group turns onto the first off-road track of the tour.
The next 80 km deliver a twisting and undulating route with several loose, rocky sections, giving riders plenty of time to become familiar with the KTM 450 EXC and the desert terrain. After a refreshment stop at the tarmac, the route continues along a fast but winding 50 km section of hard-packed sand.
Lunch is served picnic-style beneath an acacia tree near the Bou Azzer gold mine. The afternoon continues through low desert hills before reaching the open plateau leading toward Foum Zguid.
At the hotel, riders can cool down in the pool and relax after the first full day in the saddle.
Accommodation: Hotel in Foum Zguid
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner
Riding distance: 203 km
Distance: 200 km
Following breakfast at 08:00, depart the hotel at approximately 09:00. The stage begins with a short 5 km paved ride into Foum Zguid, where the motorcycles are refuelled before heading back into the desert.
The route quickly enters rocky off-road terrain before reaching the vast dry expanse of Lac Iriki. Ride approximately 40 km across the lakebed, where the open landscape allows for a faster pace before arriving at the western edge of the Erg Chegaga dunes.
From here, riders take on approximately 40 km of medium-sized dunes leading toward a desert bivouac hidden among the sand. Stop inside the dunes for lunch and time to absorb the scale and silence of the Sahara.
After lunch, retrace the route through the dunes, across Lac Iriki, and over the rocky desert tracks back to Foum Zguid. The hotel pool provides a welcome place to cool down and unwind after the most dune-focused day of the tour.
Accommodation: Hotel in Foum Zguid
Meals: Breakfast, desert lunch and dinner
Riding distance: 200 km
Distance: 203 km
After breakfast, leave Foum Zguid and begin the return journey toward Ouarzazate. The morning follows the plateau through low desert hills, offering wide views across southern Morocco’s remote landscapes.
Stop again near the Bou Azzer gold mine for a picnic lunch beneath an acacia tree. The ride then continues along a fast and twisting 50 km section of hard-packed sand.
After a short refreshment stop at the tarmac, the final major off-road section begins. Riders tackle an 80 km twisting and undulating track with occasional loose rocky terrain before reaching the paved road.
The final 17 km follow asphalt into Ouarzazate, completing three full riding days through rocky mountain tracks, desert plateaus, dry lakebeds, hard-packed sand and the dunes of Erg Chegaga.
Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Ouarzazate
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner
Riding distance: 203 km
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before transferring to the airport or onward departure point.
Meals: Breakfast
Riding distance: 0 km
Arrive at Ouarzazate Airport for a short transfer to the group’s 4-star hotel in town. Guests arriving in Marrakech can request a minibus transfer, followed by an approximately four-hour journey across the High Atlas Mountains via the winding Tizi n’Tichka Pass, which reaches more than 2,000 metres in elevation.
After check-in, complete the motorcycle paperwork and prepare for the riding days ahead. The rest of the afternoon is free to relax by the hotel pool or explore Ouarzazate. Dinner is served as a buffet at the hotel.
Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Ouarzazate
Meals: Dinner
Distance: 203 km
After breakfast at 08:00, the ride begins at approximately 09:00. The first 17 km follow paved roads before the group turns onto the first off-road track of the tour.
The next 80 km deliver a twisting and undulating route with several loose, rocky sections, giving riders plenty of time to become familiar with the KTM 450 EXC and the desert terrain. After a refreshment stop at the tarmac, the route continues along a fast but winding 50 km section of hard-packed sand.
Lunch is served picnic-style beneath an acacia tree near the Bou Azzer gold mine. The afternoon continues through low desert hills before reaching the open plateau leading toward Foum Zguid.
At the hotel, riders can cool down in the pool and relax after the first full day in the saddle.
Accommodation: Hotel in Foum Zguid
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner
Riding distance: 203 km
Distance: 200 km
Following breakfast at 08:00, depart the hotel at approximately 09:00. The stage begins with a short 5 km paved ride into Foum Zguid, where the motorcycles are refuelled before heading back into the desert.
The route quickly enters rocky off-road terrain before reaching the vast dry expanse of Lac Iriki. Ride approximately 40 km across the lakebed, where the open landscape allows for a faster pace before arriving at the western edge of the Erg Chegaga dunes.
From here, riders take on approximately 40 km of medium-sized dunes leading toward a desert bivouac hidden among the sand. Stop inside the dunes for lunch and time to absorb the scale and silence of the Sahara.
After lunch, retrace the route through the dunes, across Lac Iriki, and over the rocky desert tracks back to Foum Zguid. The hotel pool provides a welcome place to cool down and unwind after the most dune-focused day of the tour.
Accommodation: Hotel in Foum Zguid
Meals: Breakfast, desert lunch and dinner
Riding distance: 200 km
Distance: 203 km
After breakfast, leave Foum Zguid and begin the return journey toward Ouarzazate. The morning follows the plateau through low desert hills, offering wide views across southern Morocco’s remote landscapes.
Stop again near the Bou Azzer gold mine for a picnic lunch beneath an acacia tree. The ride then continues along a fast and twisting 50 km section of hard-packed sand.
After a short refreshment stop at the tarmac, the final major off-road section begins. Riders tackle an 80 km twisting and undulating track with occasional loose rocky terrain before reaching the paved road.
The final 17 km follow asphalt into Ouarzazate, completing three full riding days through rocky mountain tracks, desert plateaus, dry lakebeds, hard-packed sand and the dunes of Erg Chegaga.
Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Ouarzazate
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner
Riding distance: 203 km
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before transferring to the airport or onward departure point.
Meals: Breakfast
Riding distance: 0 km
During this tour, you’ll stay in a mix of comfortable, authentic Moroccan lodges that reflect the raw beauty of the desert and local culture:
Day 1: Arrival at a 4-star hotel in Ouarzazate, complete with a pool to relax before the ride kicks off.
Day 2 & 3: Stay at a charming hotel in Foum Zguid, offering a desert oasis vibe and a refreshing pool—perfect for winding down after the day’s ride.
Day 4: Return to the same 4-star hotel in Ouarzazate to close out your adventure in comfort.
All accommodations are twin-share basis and include half-board (breakfast & dinner). Desert hospitality meets rider comfort, ensuring you’re rested and ready for each day’s terrain.
During this tour, you’ll stay in a mix of comfortable, authentic Moroccan lodges that reflect the raw beauty of the desert and local culture:
Day 1: Arrival at a 4-star hotel in Ouarzazate, complete with a pool to relax before the ride kicks off.
Day 2 & 3: Stay at a charming hotel in Foum Zguid, offering a desert oasis vibe and a refreshing pool—perfect for winding down after the day’s ride.
Day 4: Return to the same 4-star hotel in Ouarzazate to close out your adventure in comfort.
All accommodations are twin-share basis and include half-board (breakfast & dinner). Desert hospitality meets rider comfort, ensuring you’re rested and ready for each day’s terrain.
License & Insurance Requirements
A full motorcycle license is required to ride the KTM 450.
For buggy drivers, a standard driver’s license is sufficient.
Travel insurance that covers off-road motorcycle riding and includes repatriation is mandatory.
Damage Deposits (Refundable)
KTM 450 EXC: €700
Buggy upgrades:
Can-Am Sport 1000R 2-seater: €4000
Can-Am Sport 1000R 4-seater: €4500
Can-Am X3 2-seater: €6000
Can-Am X3 4-seater: €7000
Deposits can be made via credit card or cash on arrival.
Motorcycle Responsibility
You are expected to treat the KTM 450 like your own. Reckless handling or accidents that render the bike unrideable may result in finishing the tour in the support vehicle.
Luggage & Packing
Only one 40L soft barrel bag per person is allowed in the support vehicle (provided on arrival). Excess gear can be stored safely at base. You’ll be in riding gear most of the day, so pack light.
Gear to Bring
Full protective riding gear (helmet, gloves, jacket, boots)
Hydration pack (minimum 1.5L, with tube system)
Lightweight clothing for evenings
Swimwear (some hotels have pools)
Small headlamp for desert use
Painkillers, anti-inflammatory cream, lip balm, sunscreen, rehydration salts
Energy/glucose tablets for long rides
Medical
Please advise the team of any allergies or medical conditions before the tour. The support vehicle carries a full first-aid kit and oxygen supply.
Arrive at Ouarzazate Airport for a short transfer to the group’s 4-star hotel in town. Guests arriving in Marrakech can request a minibus transfer, followed by an approximately four-hour journey across the High Atlas Mountains via the winding Tizi n’Tichka Pass, which reaches more than 2,000 metres in elevation.
After check-in, complete the motorcycle paperwork and prepare for the riding days ahead. The rest of the afternoon is free to relax by the hotel pool or explore Ouarzazate. Dinner is served as a buffet at the hotel.
Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Ouarzazate
Meals: Dinner
Distance: 203 km
After breakfast at 08:00, the ride begins at approximately 09:00. The first 17 km follow paved roads before the group turns onto the first off-road track of the tour.
The next 80 km deliver a twisting and undulating route with several loose, rocky sections, giving riders plenty of time to become familiar with the KTM 450 EXC and the desert terrain. After a refreshment stop at the tarmac, the route continues along a fast but winding 50 km section of hard-packed sand.
Lunch is served picnic-style beneath an acacia tree near the Bou Azzer gold mine. The afternoon continues through low desert hills before reaching the open plateau leading toward Foum Zguid.
At the hotel, riders can cool down in the pool and relax after the first full day in the saddle.
Accommodation: Hotel in Foum Zguid
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner
Riding distance: 203 km
Distance: 200 km
Following breakfast at 08:00, depart the hotel at approximately 09:00. The stage begins with a short 5 km paved ride into Foum Zguid, where the motorcycles are refuelled before heading back into the desert.
The route quickly enters rocky off-road terrain before reaching the vast dry expanse of Lac Iriki. Ride approximately 40 km across the lakebed, where the open landscape allows for a faster pace before arriving at the western edge of the Erg Chegaga dunes.
From here, riders take on approximately 40 km of medium-sized dunes leading toward a desert bivouac hidden among the sand. Stop inside the dunes for lunch and time to absorb the scale and silence of the Sahara.
After lunch, retrace the route through the dunes, across Lac Iriki, and over the rocky desert tracks back to Foum Zguid. The hotel pool provides a welcome place to cool down and unwind after the most dune-focused day of the tour.
Accommodation: Hotel in Foum Zguid
Meals: Breakfast, desert lunch and dinner
Riding distance: 200 km
Distance: 203 km
After breakfast, leave Foum Zguid and begin the return journey toward Ouarzazate. The morning follows the plateau through low desert hills, offering wide views across southern Morocco’s remote landscapes.
Stop again near the Bou Azzer gold mine for a picnic lunch beneath an acacia tree. The ride then continues along a fast and twisting 50 km section of hard-packed sand.
After a short refreshment stop at the tarmac, the final major off-road section begins. Riders tackle an 80 km twisting and undulating track with occasional loose rocky terrain before reaching the paved road.
The final 17 km follow asphalt into Ouarzazate, completing three full riding days through rocky mountain tracks, desert plateaus, dry lakebeds, hard-packed sand and the dunes of Erg Chegaga.
Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Ouarzazate
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner
Riding distance: 203 km
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before transferring to the airport or onward departure point.
Meals: Breakfast
Riding distance: 0 km
License & Insurance Requirements
A full motorcycle license is required to ride the KTM 450.
For buggy drivers, a standard driver’s license is sufficient.
Travel insurance that covers off-road motorcycle riding and includes repatriation is mandatory.
Damage Deposits (Refundable)
KTM 450 EXC: €700
Buggy upgrades:
Can-Am Sport 1000R 2-seater: €4000
Can-Am Sport 1000R 4-seater: €4500
Can-Am X3 2-seater: €6000
Can-Am X3 4-seater: €7000
Deposits can be made via credit card or cash on arrival.
Motorcycle Responsibility
You are expected to treat the KTM 450 like your own. Reckless handling or accidents that render the bike unrideable may result in finishing the tour in the support vehicle.
Luggage & Packing
Only one 40L soft barrel bag per person is allowed in the support vehicle (provided on arrival). Excess gear can be stored safely at base. You’ll be in riding gear most of the day, so pack light.
Gear to Bring
Full protective riding gear (helmet, gloves, jacket, boots)
Hydration pack (minimum 1.5L, with tube system)
Lightweight clothing for evenings
Swimwear (some hotels have pools)
Small headlamp for desert use
Painkillers, anti-inflammatory cream, lip balm, sunscreen, rehydration salts
Energy/glucose tablets for long rides
Medical
Please advise the team of any allergies or medical conditions before the tour. The support vehicle carries a full first-aid kit and oxygen supply.
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