The Journey

Motorcycle Expedition from the Eiffel Tower to Dakar

The start of the motorcycle journey is in Paris. From there, we will travel with our own motorcycle or a rental enduro towards Dakar in Senegal in 22 days. We will ride to Gibraltar in just a few days and then cross over to Africa. Through the green north of Morocco, we will cross the Atlas Mountains and finally reach the desert. We will travel long stretches off-road towards Western Sahara. Along the wild Atlantic coast, we cross the border into Mauritania. In Mauritania, it will be even more challenging for both man and machine. We will rarely see asphalt - and when we do, it will be only to cover distances. The route chosen by OVERCROSS largely follows the original track. When selecting the waypoints, we paid close attention to the adventure enduro aspect to experience the adventure in the footsteps of the legendary Paris Dakar Rally. The route includes both on-road and off-road segments. The connecting stages partially take normal roads to the scenic and driving highlights of the route, which leads off-road far from civilization through rugged canyons and sandy passages along the Atlantic Ocean to Dakar. The destination of the journey is Dakar, the thriving metropolis and capital of Senegal. If you're still up for more adventure, you can join us for the connecting tour through Senegal and Gambia. Your time is limited? Or do you only want to ride the African part of the tour? Then you can also book the stage from Marrakech to Dakar separately with us.

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22 Days from 12 Intermediate

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04 Oct. 2026 to 26 Oct. 2026

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Motorradmiete Yamaha XTZ 700 Ténéré one-time / per person

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Motorradtransport von Dakar nach Tübingen ohne Versicherung one-time

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Motorradmiete Yamaha XTZ 700 Ténéré 3059€ Motorradtransport von Dakar nach Tübingen ohne Versicherung 400€ €

Rider with own motorcycle - Base price of the tour 6229€

Passengers in the Overcross support vehicle 2989€

Days 1–17

Motorradreise Paris Dakar Start Eifelturm mit dem Motorradreiseveranstalter OVERCROSS

Meeting at Place Jacques Rueff in front of the Eiffel Tower - Paris

On the first day of travel, we meet with our motorcycles in the morning in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The official start will be there. Of course, you have the option to join the guide already in Germany and arrive as a group in Paris. After a short introduction and a few instructions, we’re off. The day's destination is the highest dune in Europe, the Dune du Pilat, near Bordeaux in Arcachon.

Motorradreisen Von Paris nach Dakar in Afrika Mauretanien

On the motorcycles and off to Spain

After we saw the Atlantic for the first time on our journey, which will meet us again much warmer thousands of kilometers further south, we head over the foothills of the Pyrenees to Spain. After a small mountain pass, we continue over the high plateau Iberian Meseta to Burgos, our day's destination.

Motorradreisen Marokko Foum Zguid Filmkulisse Enduroerlebnis Marokko

Day 3 & Day 4: on the Road Day: Over the Siera de Gredos to Seville, the call of Africa

One does not know where one is at the moment. Northern Spain is sparsely populated and the vastness of the landscape and the surroundings remind one of images known from motorcycle trips in America. It is important to cover kilometers so that we reach the goal of the 4th day early and still have a few hours for the beautiful Seville.

Motorradreisen Marokko die Blauen Felsen.
Enduro Pur by OVERCROSS

Off the Road Day: The first kilometers in Morocco

In the morning we set off and cover the last kilometers to the ferry port in Gibraltar. After we have crossed over, we need to clear our motorcycles through customs before we can move onto African soil for the first time. Since this usually takes some time, we will set up our campsite just beyond the port of Tanger Med.

Motorradtour Marokko Westsahara mit Camel by Trophy

Africa on the Paris-Dakar Track: Moroccan Roads and the Cascades of Ouzoud

Along the coast, it goes to Rabat and then along small roads towards the Atlas Mountains. The traffic takes some getting used to, and riding a motorcycle requires a lot of concentration. We will make our way leisurely through the foothills of the Atlas towards Ouzoud. The first mountain passes are already waiting for us.

Like at the Paris_Dakar paddock: on the 7th day you shall rest & work on the motorcycle said the bike god

On the seventh day you shall rest and that is exactly what we will do. It is time to hike in the beautiful landscape around Ouzoud, to visit the 120 m high waterfalls or to care for your motorcycle. After all, we have already covered about 2500 km.

Motorradreisen und eines der Land Rover Defender Begleitfahrzeuge on Tour.

Towards Dakar: Meeting in Assni and crossing the Tizi n'Test

In Assni at the foot of Jebel Toubkal, the highest mountain in North Africa, we set off together towards the summit of Tizi n'Test. Even though it's not too many kilometers, it takes almost a day until we reach Taroudant on the other side with our motorcycles. On the single-lane road, anything from a donkey to a 40-ton truck can come towards you.

Paris Dakar Zieleinlauf auf den alten Spuren der Rallye vor dem Ziel Lac Rose

Adventure Day with the Bike: African culture and delightful riding fun with the motorcycle

It goes through a beautiful valley full of almond trees towards Tafraoute. The road winds continuously along the valley wall, causing the motorcyclist's heart to race. The first dromedaries will be visible, and the desert slowly begins to appear. Upon arriving in Tafraoute, we can stock up on provisions for the next few days and admire the giant monoliths that look as if they were built by human hands.

Motorradreisen Frankreich Sahara Wüstenstadt Mentalität

Day 10 & Day 11: Enduro and Adventure Day: Through the Sahara to Smara

The first major off-road stage lies ahead of us. We will drive for two days through the western foothills of the great Sahara towards the desert town of Smara. On the way is the disputed border between Morocco and formerly Spanish Sahara. This is still noticeable today in the mentality of the inhabitants and the language. While French is very widely spoken in Morocco, now suddenly Spanish is more useful.

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Motorradreisen Marokko Atlas Taliouine Safrananbau

Goo West Day: To the Metropolis of Western Sahara

It goes along a dusty track always by Seguiet el Hamra, which also carries water for most of the year. The daily goal El Aaiún is not far away and there is time to let the motorcycle rest, stretch the legs in the afternoon, or take a bath in the sea.

Motorradreisen Frankreich Dakhla offroad Küste

Day 13 & Day 14: No Man's Land Day: Sahara, Sahara and Sahara

For two days, we will travel around 500 km on the N1 to Dakhla. To our right is the blue Atlantic Ocean and to our left stretch the endless expanses of the Sahara. We will have time to make stops along the beautiful coast and drive off-road along sections of the beach. Optionally, we can drive faster and take a rest day in the surfer town of Dakhla.

Motorradreisen Frankreich Dakar Grenze Einreise

Dakar is calling: Off to the unknown

While Morocco is known to everyone, Mauritania, despite its size, is rather unknown. From Dakhla we drive to the border and cross the no man's land. Then we will spend the rest of the day dealing with entering Mauritania. There it is said: Europeans may have invented the clock, but Africans invented time. We set up our camp after the border in the idyll of the dunes.

Motorradreisen Frankreich Wüste Oase Tage

Day 16 & Day 17: Desert Days in the Desert: The Oasis Atar as Destination

We follow the route of the iron ore train Off Road to Atar. The route is challenging and we will need two days to reach the oasis. Atar was once an important city in the high culture of the Moors, who are the namesakes of the country.

Motorradreisen Marokko Anreise Taxitransfer Camp

Out of the desert and off to Dakar

We are heading back to the sea and will be on the road half-on and half-off in the Sahara one last time before the Sahel zone begins. We will spend the night on the beach, and those with just a thread will already be successful in fishing. The sea off Mauritania is considered one of the richest fishing grounds in the world.

Motorradreisen Frankreich Dakar Strand Nuakchott

The Legend Dakar: On the Beach

Before the road was built in 2006, the official way to Nouakchott was along the beach. Due to the tides, the surface is smooth, and one can still make better progress than on the road. We take advantage of this and continue our motorcycle journey on this route. Our daily goal is the capital Nouakchott, where half of the Mauritanian population lives.

Motorradreisen Frankreich Grenzübertritt Volgelschutznationalpark Saint-Louis

last border crossing: Over the Senegal River

Whoever does not know Fech Fech will get to know him today. We will travel on overly coated slopes to the border of Senegal at the Senegal River. There are again trees along the road and noticeably more animals. Our path takes us through a bird protection national park where many of our European birds winter. The day's goal is Saint-Louis. The city is on an island in the delta of the Senegal River and has a very beautiful colonial city center.

Motorradreisen Peru Ankunft Hotel Stadtteil

Dakar Day: Finish line in Dakar

We set off from Saint-Louis in the morning and will reach Dakar around noon. Like the Paris Dakar, our journey ends on the shores of Lac Rose, the pink salt lake on the outskirts of Dakar. We will spend the last evening together and celebrate our arrival with good food. The next day marks the official end of this tour after we have handed over the motorcycles to customs for shipping.

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