NORTH & SOUTH Fall 27 Edition

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NORTH & SOUTH Fall 27 Edition
Atlas Mountains, Desert, Canyons, Med Sea and Fes
Oct 15 - 28, 2027
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€4,700
Deposit: €500

About this trip

This tour takes you from Marrakesh through the grandiose landscapes of Morocco. You'll cross the vertiginous passes of the High Atlas before reaching Chegaga desert, where the golden sand dunes stretch out. Heading back up through the Middle Atlas, you'll reach the imperial cities of Fez and Chefchaouen, the blue pearl of the north, before skirting the Mediterranean coast. On the way back, you'll pass the Bin el Ouidane lake and the impressive Ouzoud waterfalls, for a grand finale in Marrakech.

What's included

Bike Rental for 12 Days

including Top case, and phone holder

Third party insurance

incl Premium Free Care Insurance

13 Nights accommodation

Guest houses, luxury camps and Riads

13 Breakfasts

13 Dinners

Incl. Welcome and Farewell Dinner

12 Lunches on tour

Professional Tourguide

Local and French/English Speaking

Support vehicle and team

Petrol

All Transfers

Water and Snacks on tour

Guided Tour

Fes

Camel Ride in Chegaga

Tips and Parking fees

Butterfly Gift Pack

What's not included

Flight

Drinks

Activities not mentioned

All Personal Expenses

Day 1 : Arrival day

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Exploring Marrakech, Welcome Dinner, Tour Briefing

After your transfer to the hotel, this first day is devoted to acclimatisation, Paper work and a general briefing of the tour. The earlier you arrive in Marrakech, the more time you will have to explore Jemaa El Fena square and its lively streets.  Welcome dinner.

Day 2 :

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Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou. 200 Km

Leaving Marrakech, the ascent to the Tichka Pass begins on a winding, panoramic road, revealing craggy peaks and verdant valleys. On the way down, a diversion to Telouet allows you to visit the famous Kasbah du Glaoui, an ancient building combining history and Berber architecture, nestled in the heart of the mountains. Continuing on to Aït Ben Haddou, the route passes through small villages and colourful landscapes before reaching this emblematic fortified village, a World Heritage site. The arrival in Ouarzazate brings this day rich in discovery to a close, offering a final glimpse of the spectacular landscapes and historic sites of southern Morocco.

Day 3

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Ait Ben Haddou - M'hamid. 240 Km

From Aït Ben Haddou to M’Hamid El Ghizlane, follow the legendary Draa Valley through Ouarzazate, Agdz and Zagora, riding between ancient kasbahs, palm groves and dramatic desert landscapes. As the road fades into the Sahara, reach M’Hamid — the gateway to the great dunes, where the real desert adventure begins. Diner under the stars, night in a desert camp, … let the magic begins !

Day 4

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M'hamid - Boumalne. 260 Km

After a day of pure desert freedom, we get back on the GS and ride from M’Hamid through Zagora and the spectacular landscapes of Nkob. We then tackle the legendary Tizi n’Tazazert, a remote mountain pass leading us back into the High Atlas and the dramatic Dades Valley. A big riding day, full of contrasts, winding roads and unforgettable scenery.

Day 5

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Boumalne Dadès - Erfoud. 290 Km

We leave Boumalne Dades to explore the spectacular Dades Gorges before looping through the High Atlas towards the dramatic Todra Gorges. From towering cliffs and winding mountain roads to the vast landscapes around Erfoud, we finish our southern adventure in the heart of Morocco’s desert country.

Day 6

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Erfoud - Timahdite. 270 Km

We leave the desert, heading north. Passing through the palm groves of Erfoud, and the breathtaking panoramas of the Ziz valley. After a break in Errachidia, the road climbs towards the Middle Atlas Mountains, offering breathtaking views before arriving in Timahdite at the end of the day, where we'll settle into a superb lakeside resort.

Day 7

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Timahdite - Fes. 140 Km

This half-day ride offers a picturesque route through the Middle Atlas Mountains, with stops to admire the cedar forests and alpine scenery of Ifrane, nicknamed the "Switzerland of Morocco". On the way down to Fès, the road winds through lush green valleys, offering a striking contrast before reaching the historic medina of Fès.

Day 8

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Rest Day in Fes

A well-deserved rest day in Fez, exploring its UNESCO-listed medina, historic madrasas and vibrant souks, while immersing in Morocco’s rich cultural heritage.
A cultural pause designed for BMW GS riders to recharge, connect, and experience the soul of the country beyond the ride

Day 9

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Fes - Chefchaouen. 190 Km

We leave our spiritual interlude and drive through the rolling countryside of the Rif, stopping off at Ouezzane, a town famous for its olives and crafts. The road winds through pine forests and picturesque villages before reaching Chefchaouen, the blue city nestled in the mountains, offering panoramic views and a unique atmosphere.

Day 10

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Chefchaouen - Med Loop

A day under the sign of the Mediterranean. A half-day excursion that will take us through the Rif mountains to a limpid blue sea where swimming and a fish lunch are on the agenda. The afternoon is given over to Chefchaouen, the real pearl of the north, for some well-deserved idleness before the return trip to Marrakech with its many surprises.

Day 11

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Chefchaouen - Azrou. 260 Km

An early start for a day packed with culture, with a stop to visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis, before passing through the imperial city of Meknes. The route continues through the mountainous landscapes of Ito, offering panoramic views of the Middle Atlas plateaux, before arriving in Azrou, renowned for its cedar forests and thousands of cherry trees.

Day 12

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Azrou - Binelouidane. 270 Km

We leave the cedar forests of Ain Leuh and head towards Khénifra along the Oum Er-Rbia river. After a break in Afourer, the road winds through the Middle Atlas Mountains, offering panoramic views before reaching the Bin El Ouidane lake and its spectacular dam (one of the largest in the kingdom).

Day 13

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Binelouidane - Marrakech. 230 Km

A final day on the bike before heading back to Marrakech. We leave the lake behind to reach the Ouzoud waterfalls for a coffee break with a view of the impressive falls (100m). We then leave the heights of the Atlas for good to reach the plains of El Haouz. We say goodbye to our mounts and return to the hustle and bustle of the Ochre city. The evening ends with a closing dinner where music and gastronomy are king. A final magical Moroccan evening.

Day 14

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Departure from marrakech

Free Morning before Airport Transfer. End of the tour

About your organizer

Butterfly Motorcycle Tours in Morocco began more than 20 years ago when Réda Jabri, a Moroccan native, after 5 years with an international audit and consultancy firm, decided to make a radical career change. “The various assignments I have carried out throughout Morocco as an auditor have enabled me to discover just how many treasures and wonders my country abounds in, so it seemed obvious to me that sharing these treasures was going to become my new career path”.

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