Atlas WeekendThe Great High Atlas Loop
The tour at a glance
The Great High Atlas Loop
The format for those who don't have a full week, and who still don't want a mere taster. In three riding days we loop the entire High Atlas over its two great passes. The Tizi n'Test first, above 2,000 metres: a narrow road cut into the mountainside, stringing hairpins together for tens of kilometres. Then Taroudant, known as little Marrakech, entirely enclosed by ochre mud ramparts and without the crowds of its bigger sister. The second day crosses the Jebel Siroua, an isolated volcanic massif between the High Atlas and the Anti-Atlas, via Taliouine and its saffron fields. The road climbs above 2,500 metres — the highest point of the tour. This is a Morocco very few travellers see: lava plateaus, stone villages, empty horizons. We finish with the ksar of Aït Ben Haddou and the return to Marrakech over the Tizi n'Tichka at 2,260 metres. Two major passes, two mountain faces, a loop that never covers the same ground twice. 100 % tarmac, with 15 to 30 % easy off-road on request. BMW F 800, F 850 or F 900 GS fully equipped, support vehicle carrying the luggage, certified guide riding ahead. Small group built by matched ability. Pillion welcome.
Your adventure day by day
Une boucle fermée au départ d'Ouarzazate, sans jamais repasser deux fois au même endroit.
Program
5 days, including 3 riding days heading due south.
- day 1
Day 1 — Arrival in Marrakech
Met at Marrakech-Menara airport and transferred to the hotel. Briefing with the team and practical information. Welcome dinner and overnight at the hotel.
- day 2
Day 2 — Marrakech to Taroudant over the Tizi n'Test (riding day 1)
tours.riding_day_numBikes handed over and straight up into the High Atlas over the Tizi n'Test. The road climbs above 2,000 metres in a succession of hairpins cut into the mountainside, with views plunging into the Nfis valley and Berber villages clinging to the slopes. The descent to the Souss plain is spectacular. Arrival in Taroudant, enclosed by its ochre mud ramparts. A lap of the walls by bike at the end of the day, when the light turns them orange. Terrain: high mountain pass, hairpins, narrow mountain road.
- day 3
Day 3 — Taroudant to Aït Ben Haddou via the Jebel Siroua (riding day 2)
tours.riding_day_numA day of its own. We climb to Taliouine, Morocco's saffron capital, then cross the Jebel Siroua: an isolated volcanic massif of lava plateaus and stone villages, where you meet more herds than cars. The road climbs above 2,500 metres — the highest point of the tour. Then down towards Ouarzazate and on to the ksar of Aït Ben Haddou. A walk through the old lanes and a climb to the collective granary for the view over the whole valley. Terrain: volcanic plateaus, mountain roads, southern valleys.
- day 4
Day 4 — Aït Ben Haddou to Marrakech over the Tizi n'Tichka (riding day 3)
tours.riding_day_numThe second great pass to finish. The Tizi n'Tichka climbs to 2,260 metres, stringing corners together for tens of kilometres with views across the whole range, before dropping to the Haouz plain. Arrival in Marrakech in the evening and farewell dinner. Terrain: high mountain pass, continuous corners.
- day 5
Day 5 — Departure
tours.riding_day_numBreakfast, transfer to the airport and return flight.
Upcoming departures
Choose your date. Departure is guaranteed as soon as 4 riders are booked.
- November 2026Thu. 26 → Mon. 30 nov.Open8 seats remaining€1,600
- December 2026Thu. 17 → Mon. 21 dec.Open7 seats remaining€1,600
- February 2027Thu. 4 → Mon. 8 feb.Open8 seats remaining€1,600
- March 2027Wed. 24 → Sun. 28 mar.Open8 seats remaining€1,600
- April 2027Wed. 28 apr. → Sun. 2 may.Open8 seats remaining€1,600
What is included
No surprises: all on-site trip logistics and support are covered.
Included
- Certified Guide
- Recent Motorcycle
- Fuel Included
- Support Vehicle
- Luggage Transport
- Full Board
- Charming Accommodation
- Airport Transfers
Not Included
- Flights
- Drinks
- Personal Expenses
- Site Entrance Fees
- Repatriation Insurance
- Personal Equipment
Photo gallery of the tour
Discover the crossed landscapes, bivouacs and riding sensations.
Videos & Immersion
Relive the adventure on video in the heart of Moroccan tracks and dunes.
What riding level is required?
Frequently asked questions
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