MOTORCYCLE-TOURS · AFRICA
21-Day Motorcycle Expedition from Marrakech to Ghana
This motorcycle tour runs from Marrakech to the Ivory Coast. It is a 21-day trip across West Africa. You cross the Atlas Mountains and the huge Sahara. The route ends in Accra, Ghana. The trip is part one of our long Trans Africa trip. No time for the full 55-day ride? This short tour is for you.
The Journey
Africa Guided Motorcycle Tours: Marrakech to Ghana
The motorcycle trip starts in Marrakech. From here you climb the Atlas Mountains. Then you ride south into the Sahara. The trip covers about 5,555 km across West Africa. You have two ways to join. Ride your own bike to the start. Or let us ship your bike to Marrakech. Both options work well. We run guided motorcycle tours since 2016. Our team knows each mile of the Atlas and Sahara route. You are in safe hands with OVERCROSS. This is a real Ivory Coast trip, not a package tour.
Key Highlights of the Trip
Key Highlights of the Trip
1 – Marrakech: Motorcycle Tour Start
Your motorcycle tour starts in Marrakech. The bikes wait for you on arrival. You meet the group and the guide. Walk the old souks in the evening. Get ready for the Atlas Mountains ride tomorrow.
2 – Atlas Mountains Motorcycle Ride
Today you ride the Atlas Mountains. The road twists up high passes. The views are huge. You cross the Tizi n'Test Pass at 2,093 m. The Atlas is one of the best stages of the whole trip.
3 – Atlas to the Sahara
You leave the Atlas and roll south. The green hills fade. The sand starts. Soon you hit the real Sahara. Camp under the stars on day three of the trip.
4 – Trip to Mauritania
You ride into Mauritania today. First stop: Nouadhibou. Then you follow the Atlantic coast to Nouakchott. Nouakchott is the capital. You sleep in a cool spot on the city rooftops. Next the tour heads to the huge sand dunes.
5 – Tour to Senegal
You cross into Senegal. First stop is Saint-Louis, an old colonial town. You stay at the famous Zebra Bar. The trip then rolls through the Sahel zone. The Sahel sits between the Sahara and the savannah. You reach Dakar by evening.
Questions about the tour itinerary?
Our tour guide is happy to answer any questions about the day-by-day route, stops, and details.
6 – Dakar Rest Stop
Today you rest in Dakar. You visit the biggest mosque in West Africa. Walk the streets. Meet the locals. The next day, the tour heads to the Guinea border.
7 – Ride into Guinea
You cross into Guinea today. The roads here are rough. Fuel stops are small and rare. But our team knows the route well. Each year we reach the Ivory Coast border on the last drops of fuel. It is part of the trip charm.
Ivory Coast Motorcycle Tour
You enter the Ivory Coast. The tour rolls through Man and Gagnoa. The roads twist through green rainforest. Sandy paths lead you to the coast. You see the Atlantic Ocean again. The Ivory Coast stage is pure magic.
Ghana: End of the Ivory Coast Trip
Now comes the long ride to Accra in Ghana. The road is full of works and dust. Some days are long — up to 12 hours in the saddle. Accra is the end of your motorcycle tour. Riders who want more head south to Cape Town.
About This Motorcycle Trip
This is not a package tour. It is a real trip. The route above is only a guide. Plans can change. Roads can change. That is part of the fun. OVERCROSS runs the trip, but the real boss is Africa.
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Trip includes
- Pre-meeting of the motorcycle expedition at OVERCROSS Headquarters in Tübingen
- All camping overnight stays on the trip
- Every third night hotel and lodge overnight stays during stage changes
- Breakfast and dinner from the expedition kitchen
- Guide for the Africa tour
- Online guide, connected to us via satellite tracker
- Provision of a satellite phone specifically for the motorcycle expedition
- The tour operator OVERCROSS provides a 24-hour emergency and rescue service for the TransAfrica trip.
- Travel security certificate (insolvency protection according to BGB §651r) is mandatory for all OVERCROSS trips.
- Relatives and friends receive a location and status report from OVERCROSS (on request)
- Map material for the Africa tour
- Support with visa questions, as well as checklist and contact person
- Tour folder with travel information to prepare for the motorcycle expedition
- Equipment and packing list
- Support in applying for the Carnet de Passage for your motorcycle
- Container transport by land and sea
- Post-meeting of the tour
- Organizational support and contact person for Carnet de Passage
- Motorcycle loading organization and cost coverage, customs clearance, sniffer, security check, x-ray hand search.
- Airport transfer in Africa
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You can either travel to Algeciras by motorcycle yourself or use motorcycle transport and travel by airplane.
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There are camping and hotel accommodations. Every 3rd night should take place in a hotel to provide travelers with comfort and relaxation.
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