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New Year's Eve Morocco Motorcycle Trip: Atlas & Sahara
This New Year's Eve motorcycle trip to Morocco takes you to the mild south at the edge of the Sahara. We organise the motorcycle transport, you start in Málaga on your own enduro, cross the Strait of Gibraltar with the group and ride to the highest dune belt of Morocco.
How long?
15 Days
When?
December
Price
€ 2,989
/ Person
The Journey
New Year on the motorcycle between Atlas and Sahara
This guided motorcycle tour between kasbahs and small hotels is the perfect winter escape: mild temperatures in the south, ideal for enduro riding over the turn of the year. Following in the footsteps of the caravans, the route leads through the High Atlas to the Sahara.
From Málaga, you take the ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar and ride through the dunes of Erg Chebbi, past oases, kasbahs and Berber villages. Between mountain passes over 2,000 m and vast hamada deserts, this New Year's Eve motorcycle tour through Morocco becomes an intense off-road experience for skilled riders.
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Key Highlights of the Trip
Key Highlights of the Trip
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New Year's Eve in the desert
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New Year's Eve in the desert
You don't celebrate the New Year at home, but between the dunes: New Year's Eve in the desert, under the starry sky of the Sahara. Those who seek Morocco over New Year's experience the turn of the year far away from cold and commotion.
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Start in Málaga & ferry
02
Start in Málaga & ferry
This motorcycle trip starts in Málaga: on the second day, you cross the Strait of Gibraltar by ferry, the beginning of your enduro adventure between Europe and Africa.
03
Sand dunes of Erg Chebbi
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Sand dunes of Erg Chebbi
Erg Chebbi is the second largest dune area in Morocco with sand dunes up to 150 m high. Those who love off-roading in deep sand will find the riding challenge of this tour here.
04
Kasbahs & the blue city
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Kasbahs & the blue city
From the blue city of Chefchaouen to the royal city of Fès and the kasbahs in the south: this route connects off-road stages with culture, medinas and traditional architecture.
05
Film sets of Ouarzazate
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Film sets of Ouarzazate
Near Ouarzazate, the "Hollywood of the Desert", the enduro route passes locations from "Gladiator" and "Kingdom of Heaven": film sets and riding fun on one stage.
Morocco
This New Year's Eve motorcycle trip takes you from Málaga through the High Atlas to the Sahara. From the ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar you ride your enduro over off-road trails, dunes and caravan routes and celebrate New Year's Eve in the desert between kasbahs and starry skies.
Days 1-11
Málaga, arrival & tour briefing
You land in Málaga and meet your enduro travel group as well as the 4x4 group, which will cross the Strait of Gibraltar to Africa together the following day. Málaga was an important gateway to the Arab world during the time of Moorish rule. In the evening, the tour briefing with the guide takes place, the start of your New Year's Eve motorcycle trip. After that, it's early to bed.
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Algeciras → Chefchaouen, ferry across Gibraltar
At sunrise, you ride to Algeciras, from where the ferry crosses the strait. After the customs procedures at the port, the group rolls to the kasbah accommodation near Chefchaouen. The former defensive fortress is now known for its blue houses as the "blue city". In the evening, you explore the old town and enjoy dinner above the rooftops, an atmospheric start on African soil.
_1024_1024.jpg "A rider on a yellow off-road motorcycle beside an Arabic road sign on a rocky desert plateau")
Fès, on- and off-road stage
After the first Moroccan coffee, you get on the motorcycle and ride south, both on- and off-road. The destination is Fès, one of the oldest cities in North Africa. A short stop at the tanners in the medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcases intricately crafted leather accessories. This off-road stage ends in a winding alley of the old town.
Day 4 & 5: Zagora, gateway to the desert
The oasis town of Zagora is the gateway to the desert. Just like the caravans of old, you pass through the town on a historic route and steer the enduro out into the dunes. Sand and hamada tracks now become the challenge. Here begins the loop around the table mountain Jbel Wadi: rocky and sandy passages alternate until you reach the accommodation in the afternoon. Pure enduro fascination in the deep south.
Erg Chebbi, off-road to the dunes
From Zagora, the route leads back into unpaved terrain after just a few kilometres: the off-road track to Erg Chebbi, the second largest dune area in the country with dunes up to 150 metres high. Here, nomads and caravans once rested. Deep sand tracks, wide plains and hard rocky passages test you and your motorcycle, a highlight for everyone who loves deep sand.
Erg Chebbi, loop & New Year's Eve
The day is at your disposal. If you haven't had enough yet, join us for an enduro loop through the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Alternatively, a dune hike to Bedouin sites or a visit to the oasis town of Merzouga are tempting. Relaxing at the accommodation is also possible, just the right moment to enjoy New Year's Eve in the desert.
Questions about the tour itinerary?
Our tour guide is happy to answer any questions about the day-by-day route, stops, and details.
Day 8 to 10: Erg Chigaga, Foum Zguid & Lac Iriki
Early in the morning you pass the military base and ride towards the dried up salt lake Lac Iriki. In this region shaped by stony deserts and oases, hard rocky trails and wide plains alternate. Small dune fields await you in Erg Chigaga, Morocco's largest dune area. Near the dunes you check into the accommodation before continuing to the Berber village of Mhamid. Pure desert life.
Ouarzazate, new trails & film city
Today a new trail leads to Ouarzazate, which was founded during the French colonial period. The city is known as the "Hollywood of the Desert" and a filming location for the Moroccan film industry. Depending on the arrival time, a visit to the film studios is possible, where classics like Gladiator, The Mummy and Kingdom of Heaven were made. A cultural highlight of the New Year's Eve motorcycle trip.
Aït-Ben-Haddou → Marrakech
A final highlight: the fortified village of Aït-Ben-Haddou, UNESCO World Heritage Site and film set for over 20 Hollywood productions. After the visit, you ride over the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass through the High Atlas to the red city of Marrakech. Once at the hotel, you toast to the enduro experience together. The evening belongs to Jemaa el-Fnaa, the vibrant heart of the medina.
Atlantic, connecting stage north
You leave Marrakech in the early morning for the marathon stage heading north along the Atlantic. It is one of the less spectacular sections of this trip. Its advantage: at this time of year, it is warmest here, and there was plenty of time beforehand for the highlights of the enduro tour between the Atlas and the Sahara.
Tangier → Málaga, return by ferry
The last kilometres in Africa are in the roadbook. After breakfast, you ride towards winter on small on- and off-road stages to Tangier for the ferry. In the late afternoon, the group leaves the country across the Strait of Gibraltar and reaches Málaga before sunset. Here ends a New Year's Eve motorcycle trip full of sand, culture and freedom.
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PRICE
from
€ 2,989
/ person
Price Options
Rider on their own motorcycle (base price)
€ 2,989
Rider on rental motorcycle YAMAHA 700 or similar
€ 4,430
Additional Options
Book your FERRY with us and benefit from our exclusive GROUP RATE* (price per vehicle)
€ 400
Motorcycle transport from Tübingen to Málaga and back
€ 500
Trip includes
- German-speaking guide throughout the tour
- Accompanying and support vehicle (Pick-up Defender)
- All permits and entrance fees
- All overnight stays in kasbahs and small hotels in double rooms
- Technical assistance with motorcycle repairs on the way
- Transport of your speedbag
- Tour folder including packing list
- Travel security certificate according to §651r BGB, mandatory for all OVERCROSS trips
FAQS
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Which tyres do you recommend for the Ténéré 700, original or off-road?
For the off-road stages of this New Year's tour, we recommend off-road tyres such as the Continental TKC 80 or the durable Heidenau Scout K60 or K60 Ranger. -
When do I need to bring my motorcycle to Tübingen?
No later than one week before the start of the tour. You will receive the exact address and times along with the tour folder. -
When should I arrive and depart?
Depending on the meeting point, we recommend arriving on the first tour day or a day earlier. You should always depart one day after the end of the tour. -
Why New Year's in Morocco instead of at home?
New Year's in the south means mild temperatures instead of winter cold. You celebrate New Year's Eve in the desert between dunes and kasbahs, a turn of the year away from hustle, bustle and fireworks. -
Who is this New Year's motorcycle trip to Morocco suitable for?
This guided enduro tour is aimed at experienced riders. Technical trails through the Atlas and Sahara, deep sand and long stages demand solid off-road skills and stamina.
OVERCROSS note on itinerary
The above travel description is a non-binding online proposal and does not represent a binding travel itinerary. We expressly reserve the right to make changes to the route, schedule, and accommodations (§ 651d BGB in conjunction with Art. 250 EGBGB). The terms and conditions of OVERCROSS apply.Terms and Conditions of OVERCROSS
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