Marrakech to Dakar: Offroad Expedition to Lac Rose

Motorcycle trips · Africa

Marrakech to Dakar Motorcycle Expedition – 16 Days

This Marrakech to Dakar motorcycle expedition is a 16-day alternative to the historic route of the legendary Paris-Dakar Rally, built for riders who only have two weeks. Along large stretches you follow the rally's original course all the w...


How long?
16 days
When?
Herbst
Price
€ 5.439 / person

At a glance

The key facts of this tour

Duration
16 days
Terrain
On- & off-road
Guiding
Guided
Start
Marrakech
Finish
Lac Rose, Dakar
Group
6–12
Support vehicle
Yes

Character of the trip

  • Nature & Landscape 5/5
  • Culture & Encounters 4/5
  • Remoteness 5/5
  • Technical Riding 4/5
Accommodation
Hotel & camping
Motorcycle
Own or rental bike

Marrakech to Dakar: Offroad Expedition to Lac Rose

Your Marrakech to Dakar motorcycle expedition begins with a flight to Morocco, where your motorcycle or off-road vehicle is already waiting. After crossing the Atlas Mountains, the route leads into the desert and over long offroad stretches into Western Sahara. Along the wild Atlantic coast you continue into Mauritania, where asphalt becomes rare. On day 14 you reach Dakar, the vibrant capital of Senegal. We have explored this route anew every year since 2015 and adjust it for safety, so the description above is a rough guide to the on- and offroad stages rather than a fixed plan.

Highlights

Atlas Mountain Adventure

Your Marrakech to Dakar motorcycle tour opens with a spectacular crossing of the Atlas Mountains – the start of every enduro expedition heading toward the Sahara, before desert and almond valleys take over.

Crossing the Sahara

On this Sahara motorcycle expedition you ride long offroad stretches through the majestic desert and Western Sahara, past dunes, pistes and the sun-bleached traces left behind by past rallies.

Along the Atlantic Coast

You ride along the rugged Atlantic coast into the interior of Mauritania – a central stretch of any Mauritania motorcycle tour, shaped by wind, sand and an endless horizon, far from any town.

Reaching the Oasis of Atar

After two days on the old iron-ore route you reach the oasis of Atar in the heart of this Mauritania motorcycle expedition – sand, rock and gravel test rider and machine alike under the desert sun.

Finish Line at Lac Rose

This Senegal motorcycle tour ends at the pink waters of Lac Rose near Dakar. From coast to dune you experience Africa on- and offroad, close to its culture, nature and local food – a fitting finish to the expedition.

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Services

All services of this motorcycle trip at a glance — a transparent breakdown of what is and isn't included in the tour price.

Included in the price

14
  • German-speaking tour guide
  • All accommodation (hotel and camping) as advertised
  • Support vehicle for the expedition
  • Technical assistance for vehicle repairs
  • Driving and off-road briefing
  • Provision of tools and equipment
  • Spare-parts logistics
  • Expedition kitchen and cooking equipment
  • All ferry passages for riders and motorcycles to Africa
  • All entrance fees for sightseeing
  • Toll fees
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • GPS tracking for relatives at home
  • Travel security certificate (insolvency protection under German law, BGB §651r)

Not included

5
  • Bar and restaurant visits
  • Mandatory foreign health, travel, luggage, transport and vehicle (Green Card) insurance
  • Rental motorcycle and deposit
  • Customs documents, visa, carnet and security deposit
  • Everything not listed under included services

Included in the price:

  • German-speaking tour guide
  • All accommodation (hotel and camping) as advertised
  • Support vehicle for the expedition
  • Technical assistance for vehicle repairs
  • Driving and off-road briefing
  • Provision of tools and equipment
  • Spare-parts logistics
  • Expedition kitchen and cooking equipment
  • All ferry passages for riders and motorcycles to Africa
  • All entrance fees for sightseeing
  • Toll fees
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • GPS tracking for relatives at home
  • Travel security certificate (insolvency protection under German law, BGB §651r)

Not included:

  • Bar and restaurant visits
  • Mandatory foreign health, travel, luggage, transport and vehicle (Green Card) insurance
  • Rental motorcycle and deposit
  • Customs documents, visa, carnet and security deposit
  • Everything not listed under included services

On the road

Who leads this tour

Tour languages German

Your Marrakech to Dakar motorcycle expedition is led by a German-speaking guide from our team, who has ridden this route fresh every year since 2015 and knows it in detail, from the summit of the Tizi n'Test to Lac Rose. A support vehicle with technical equipment accompanies the whole expedition, handling breakdowns, spare-parts logistics and the safety of the group.

Meet our team

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

After booking you receive several documents about the Marrakech to Dakar expedition, organised by topic with a timeline through to departure.

Motorcycle transport back to Europe is organised in a 40-foot container from Dakar – we handle the logistics for you.

Officially, a yellow fever vaccination is required for entry into Senegal if you are arriving from a yellow fever area. In practice, it is often requested on entry regardless.

The Heidenau K61 or Ranger has proven itself on this route over the last ten years.
Motourismo rider on a travel enduro

Erlebe die Marrakesch Dakar Motorradreise hautnah – sichere Dir jetzt Deinen Platz für die Expedition durch die Sahara!

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