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5-days & 4 nights KTM-Desert Adventure from Ouarzazate to Iriki & Erg Chigaga: Explore the famous Road of the Dakar-Ralley

5 days
Start and end in Ouarzazate
5.0 (3 reviews)

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Adventure & Adrenaline
Seek thrilling adventures that keep you moving
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
High Intensity
Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: French, Spanish
Group Size 2 - 20
Ages 17+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Desert Riding Introduction

    Desert Riding Introduction
    Start point
    Ouarzazate, Souss - Massa - Draâ, Morocco (All Hotels and Riads in Ouarzazate, 08:00 - 16:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Desert riding on fast, smooth tracks
    • Gravel cornering skills practice
    • Deep gravel river bed crossing
    • Picnic lunch
    • Traverse of large plain on packed clay tracks
    • Riding tips throughout the day
    Landmarks
    Dades Valley
  3. Day 2

    High Atlas Foothills to Draa Valley

    High Atlas Foothills to Draa Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch on trail), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tarmac road through High Atlas foothills
    • Fuel and coffee stop
    • Hilly dirt tracks with increasing difficulty
    • Steep mountain pass
    • Picnic lunch on trail
    • Dramatic canyon descent
    • Ride through ancient mud-walled villages in Draa Valley

    Optional Activities

    • Follow assistance vehicle on road to hotel instead of riding through villages
    Landmarks
    High Atlas
    Draa Valley
  4. Day 3

    Jbel Zagora to Chegaga Sand Dunes

    Jbel Zagora to Chegaga Sand Dunes
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch while refueling bikes), Dinner (Evening meal at bivouac)

    Included Activities

    • Ride to top of Jbel Zagora mountain
    • Old Rallye tracks for high-speed practice
    • Picnic lunch and bike refuel
    • Fast and flowing tracks to Chegaga sand dunes
    • Dune practice in the afternoon
    • Evening meal at bivouac
    • Campfire with Tuareg drummers entertainment
    Landmarks
    Jbel Zagora
    Chegaga Sand Dunes
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  5. Day 4

    Desert Traverse to Foum Zguid

    Desert Traverse to Foum Zguid
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at hotel), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Desert ride to Foum Zguid
    • Traverse of Lac Iriki dry lake bed
    • Old Dakar piste riding
    • Lunch at hotel

    Optional Activities

    • 3-hour riding loop after lunch
    • Relax by pool with refreshments
    Landmarks
    Lac Iriki
    Foum Zguid
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  6. Day 5

    Anti-Atlas Crossing to Ouarzazate

    Anti-Atlas Crossing to Ouarzazate
    End point
    Ouarzazate, Souss - Massa - Draâ, Morocco (All Hotels and Riads in Ouarzazate, 08:00 - 16:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Tazenakht)

    Included Activities

    • Tarmac liaison through Anti-Atlas mountains
    • Riding through date-growing gorge village
    • Dramatic uphill climbing on mountain tracks
    • Descent across agricultural plains
    • Return to Ouarzazate on smooth gravel tracks
    • Lunch in Tazenakht
    Landmarks
    Anti-Atlas Mountains
    Tazenakht
    Ouarzazate

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Rating
5.0 (3 reviews)
Response time
within 3 days
Response rate
100%
Cancellation policy

Reviews from other tours by Explore Morocco Travel

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    My husband and I just returned from a private tour, Moroccan Express: From Marrakech, Merzouga, Fes and back in 4...
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  • Andreas5.0October 2024
    We had a great trip with our guide Hassan and his well-maintained 4x4 Defender. Although some areas of our tour were...
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  • Ian5.0May 2024
    My wife and I had the pleasure of a 4 day tour, driven and escorted by IBrhaim. We were fortunate in that we ended...
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    Tom

    Asked on June 18th, 2026

    What are the best months weather wise to do a Dakar type experience tour. We were thinking 5 days or what would you recommend?

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    Tour Details
    • Explore Morocco TravelOperatorWritten June 2026

      Regarding the best time of year, our 4x4 tours start again in September, while our KTM and ATV expeditions operate from October until the end of April, when the weather conditions are perfect for riding in the desert and mountains.
      For a Dakar-style experience, I would personally recommend:
      October and November – pleasant temperatures and beautiful landscapes.
      March and April – warm days, green valleys and excellent riding conditions.
      We offer different itineraries depending on your interests, riding level and budget:
      5-day adventure – perfect for a first Dakar experience.
      8-day expedition – a great balance between riding and discovery.
      10, 12 or 15-day tours – for a complete Moroccan adventure, including the Atlas Mountains, desert tracks and remote landscapes.
      We can also create a tailor-made itinerary especially for your group.

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    Peter

    Asked on January 5th, 2026

    We are a group of guys from Norway who have long dreamed of riding motocross in the desert. We are currently in the planning phase and see that you require an unrestricted motorcycle license — is that correct? I hold an A2 license, as it is called in Norway (medium motorcycle). I have owned and am, for example, legally allowed to ride an EXC 500.

    Tour Details
    • Explore Morocco TravelOperatorWritten January 2026

      For off-road riding only, an unrestricted (full A) motorcycle license is not required. An A2 license is acceptable for our tours, as long as riding is limited to off-road areas and does not involve public roads. Please note: riding off-road motorcycles on public roads or inside villages is not permitted, and we strictly respect Moroccan regulations. We do not use public roads, villages, or paved areas. The routes are strictly off-road (desert tracks, dunes, and trails), which is allowed for guided tours.

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    Fiona

    Asked on July 19th, 2024

    Is fuel and gear included in the tour price? What is the extra cost for these?

    Price / Availability
    Tour Details
    • Explore Morocco TravelOperatorWritten July 2024

      Extra cost for fuel and gear is 700 euro per person, total 1400 euro for 2 people. November is best weather, but we have limited 12 KTM motorbikes available.

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    Jay

    Asked on November 20th, 2022

    What is the refund policy if we cannot travel to a country due to government travel advisories?

    Travel Support
    • Explore Morocco TravelOperatorWritten November 2022

      If you have an official proof from the government restricting travel, you can cancel free of charge up to 48 hours before the tour starts. Without official documentation, normal cancellation charges will apply.

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Tour ID: 200119

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