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Adventure trip · Enduro · Southern Morocco · 4 nights / 5 daysErg Chebbi · Merzouga · Erfoud · Rissani

Enduro across Morocco.

Dakar-style tracks, dunes, oases and Berber villages on an enduro bike — Saharan freedom in its purest form.

Duration
4 nights / 5 days
Airports
In Errachidia · Out Errachidia
Highlights
Erg Chebbi · Merzouga · Tisserdimine · Jorf wells · Rissani
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Trip description

Follow the tracks of the Dakar riders.

If you are passionate about adventure, motors, adrenaline and crossing open, infinite landscapes, we propose a spectacular route in southern Morocco — several days on an enduro motorbike following the tracks of the true Dakar riders.

Desert tracks, dunes, oases, Berber villages and off-road routes await — an experience built for lovers of riding and adventure.

The sensations are simply indescribable.

Quick facts

The essentials.

Duration4 nights / 5 days
PlacesErrachidia · Erg Chebbi · Merzouga · Erfoud · Rissani
AirportsErrachidia / Errachidia
TypeEnduro · Erg Chebbi · Saghro · Anti Atlas
Experiences4x4 · camels · bivouac · Berber villages · gorges · oases
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Let us tell you the route.

A narration to picture every stage before you set off.

The whole route

Your journey on a single map.

Every stop connected — the full route, day by day, in a single image.

stops5
approximate km151

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  • City
  • Desert
Travel notes

Pack your bag

Handwritten notes from those who already did this route — what to pack to enjoy it surprise-free.

Gear up

Gear for the adventure

  • Breathable, quick-dry technical clothing for the routes.
  • Layers for the temperature swing between mountain and desert.
  • Gloves, a buff and protection against dust and wind on the trail.
  • Boots or sturdy, broken-in footwear.

— Your Xaluca team

Protection

Protection & safety

  • Wraparound sunglasses and SPF 50 sunscreen.
  • Protective gear for the activity: ask us what kit the agency provides.
  • Lip balm, moisturiser and hand gel.
  • A hydration pack or a high-capacity bottle.

— Your Xaluca team

On the trail

For the camp & the transfers

  • A head torch, a power bank and a dust-proof dry bag.
  • A small bag for the night; the big luggage rides in the support vehicle.
  • Something warm for the desert nights.
  • Cash in dirhams for extras along the way.

— Your Xaluca team

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  1. Day 01
    Arrival in Morocco

    Day route:Arrival

    Highlights
    • 01Erfoud, gate of the SaharaErfoud is the last large enclave before the Erg Chebbi dunes. Its mix of palm grove, medjool dates and Devonian fossils makes it unique in Morocco.
    • 02Kasbah XalucaBuilt in adobe following traditional architecture, the kasbah is an oasis with pool, hammam and Berber courtyards — the perfect base for enduro days.
    The day, in detail

    Departure from Barcelona at 19:40 on a flight to Casablanca. Arrival expected around 20:55, depending on the season and any time change. Connection with the Casablanca – Errachidia flight at 23:30. Arrival in Errachidia around 00:30. Airport pickup and transfer to Erfoud, known as «The Gate of the Desert». Accommodation at Kasbah Xaluca, considered one of Morocco's most singular kasbahs.

Full itinerary

Day by day, no shortcuts.

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Notes of the day
Don't miss it

Erfoud, gate of the Sahara

Erfoud is the last large enclave before the Erg Chebbi dunes. Its mix of palm grove, medjool dates and Devonian fossils makes it unique in Morocco.

Did you know

Kasbah Xaluca

Built in adobe following traditional architecture, the kasbah is an oasis with pool, hammam and Berber courtyards — the perfect base for enduro days.

Your night in the desert

Night at the bivouac

Bring a small bag with just the essentials for the night and something warm: the desert cools down after sunset. Your big suitcase stays in the vehicle.

Day 01

Arrival in Morocco

Departure from Barcelona at 19:40 on a flight to Casablanca. Arrival expected around 20:55, depending on the season and any time change. Connection with the Casablanca – Errachidia flight at 23:30. Arrival in Errachidia around 00:30. Airport pickup and transfer to Erfoud, known as «The Gate of the Desert». Accommodation at Kasbah Xaluca, considered one of Morocco's most singular kasbahs.

Cultural highlights

Erfoud, gate of the Sahara

Erfoud is the last large enclave before the Erg Chebbi dunes. Its mix of palm grove, medjool dates and Devonian fossils makes it unique in Morocco.

Kasbah Xaluca

Built in adobe following traditional architecture, the kasbah is an oasis with pool, hammam and Berber courtyards — the perfect base for enduro days.

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What travellers say about this day
We were welcomed with a smile and everything was ready on arrival. The first day already promised a great trip.

Óscar & Nuria

Oviedo, Spain

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  • Town
  • XALUCA HOTEL
Day map

Day's landmarks

3 landmarks

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Ruta de los Oasis · Erfoud – Tisserdimine – Hassilabied
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Notes of the day
Don't miss it

Tisserdimine

Small nomadic village in the north of the Erg Chebbi, hidden among palm groves and traditional wells.

Did you know

Sand riding

Lower tyre pressure, stand on the pegs, keep steady throttle: the three secrets to avoid getting stuck in a dune.

Tip of the day

Sun, wind & sand

A cap, sunglasses, SPF 50 and a scarf (cheche) for the wind and fine sand. Drink water often.

Day 02

Oasis route · Erfoud – Tisserdimine – Hassilabied

After breakfast, meet your guide and first contact with the bikes and the terrain. We start the route across desert tracks, sand rivers and varied terrains ideal for off-road riding. The route takes us to the north of the Erg Chebbi where we stop for traditional Moroccan tea. Picnic lunch in Merzouga. In the afternoon we ride around the sea of dunes while the guide teaches techniques and instructions to become familiar with sand riding. Return to Erfoud. Dinner and accommodation at Kasbah Xaluca.

Cultural highlights

Tisserdimine

Small nomadic village in the north of the Erg Chebbi, hidden among palm groves and traditional wells.

Sand riding

Lower tyre pressure, stand on the pegs, keep steady throttle: the three secrets to avoid getting stuck in a dune.

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What travellers say about this day
The palm grove, green and endless amid arid mountains, was a beautiful surprise. A true oasis.

Lucía F.

Cáceres, Spain

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  • Dunes
  • Town
  • XALUCA HOTEL
Day map

Day's landmarks

4 landmarks

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Jorf wells · khettaras

Khettaras are a Persian-origin irrigation system brought to Morocco in the 14th century. They enabled agriculture in the Tafilalet for centuries.

Did you know

Rissani market

Heir to ancient Sijilmasa, the Rissani market keeps its famous «donkey parking» and is the meeting point of the Saharan nomads.

For the photo

Golden light & stars

Sunrise and sunset turn the dunes orange in minutes. At night, with no light pollution, the Milky Way is spectacular: switch on night mode.

Day 03

Mummy route · Erfoud – El Jorf – Rissani – Erg Chebbi

After breakfast we resume our motorbike adventure to keep discovering desert landscapes. We visit the famous «German Monuments», works by artist Hannsjörg Voth set in raw desert. We then continue to the historic Jorf wells — an ancient Persian irrigation system whose underground tunnels can be explored. The route continues to the «Mummy mountain». Picnic lunch in Rissani — we recommend visiting its traditional market, one of the most authentic in southern Morocco, where desert tribes and nomads come to stock up. The famous «donkey parking» is a curious sight. In the afternoon we continue to the Erg Chebbi for a night in an authentic bivouac of camel-hair tents in the nomadic style. Dinner and night under the stars to the rhythm of the tam-tam.

Cultural highlights

Jorf wells · khettaras

Khettaras are a Persian-origin irrigation system brought to Morocco in the 14th century. They enabled agriculture in the Tafilalet for centuries.

Rissani market

Heir to ancient Sijilmasa, the Rissani market keeps its famous «donkey parking» and is the meeting point of the Saharan nomads.

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What travellers say about this day
The Erg Chebbi dunes and the night at the camp were the best of the trip. The starry sky is simply indescribable.

Sara & Diego

Málaga, Spain

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  • Historic site
  • Market
  • Dunes
  • Desert camp
Day map

Day's landmarks

4 landmarks

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Ruta por las Grandes Dunas · Erg Chebbi – Merzouga – Erfoud
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Notes of the day
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Merzouga salt flat

Seasonal salt flat west of the Erg Chebbi. In spring it draws thousands of pink flamingos from the Mediterranean.

Pack smart

The day's essentials

Light layers, comfortable broken-in shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen. A reusable bottle always helps.

Tip of the day

Cash & pace

Bring some cash in dirhams for tips, tea and small purchases. Travel calmly and enjoy the journey.

Day 04

Great dunes route · Erg Chebbi – Merzouga – Erfoud

Today is a true Dakar-style day. Sand, dunes and more dunes accompany us all the way as we cross hidden oases in the heart of the Erg Chebbi. Arrival in Merzouga and picnic lunch at Kasbah Tombouctou. In the afternoon we keep riding on the Merzouga salt flat until returning to Erfoud. Free time to relax after several days of motorbike adventure. Enjoy the pool, the jacuzzi, or an optional traditional Moroccan hammam with massage. Dinner and accommodation at Kasbah Xaluca.

Cultural highlights

Merzouga salt flat

Seasonal salt flat west of the Erg Chebbi. In spring it draws thousands of pink flamingos from the Mediterranean.

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What travellers say about this day
The Erg Chebbi dunes and the night at the camp were the best of the trip. The starry sky is simply indescribable.

Claudia R.

Santander, Spain

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  • Dunes
  • Town
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Day map

Day's landmarks

5 landmarks

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Regreso
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Return

At the agreed time, transfer to Errachidia airport for the return flight Errachidia – Casablanca at 07:30. Arrival expected in Casablanca around 08:30 and connection with the Casablanca – Barcelona flight at 09:40.

Tip of the day

Cash & pace

Bring some cash in dirhams for tips, tea and small purchases. Travel calmly and enjoy the journey.

Local culture

Mint tea

If you're offered a mint tea, accept it: it's the most genuine welcome in Morocco.

Day 05

Return

At the agreed time, transfer to Errachidia airport for the return flight Errachidia – Casablanca at 07:30. Arrival expected in Casablanca around 08:30 and connection with the Casablanca – Barcelona flight at 09:40. Arrival in Barcelona around 12:40.

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What travellers say about this day
We were welcomed with a smile and everything was ready on arrival. The first day already promised a great trip.

Jorge M.

Tarragona, Spain

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Day's landmarks

1 landmark

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Postcards from the journey

Handwritten memories

What travellers like you wrote to us after this route.

A postcard from the trackPure adrenaline

Hello from the adventure,

We've spent days on the bike crossing Atlas tracks, dry riverbeds, adobe villages and seas of dunes. Every bend is a new landscape and every night we crash out, exhausted and happy. Morocco on an enduro is pure adrenaline.

Covered in dust and smiles,

Rubén

Atlas tracks
Xaluca ToursATLAS

Atlas tracks

A postcard from a southern villageNever alone

Dear family,

At every stop they greet us with tea and curiosity, the children come out to wave and, when a bike breaks down, someone always turns up willing to help. Riding here is also discovering its people. We never feel alone on the trail.

Thank you for so much, Morocco,

Dani

Southern Berber village
Xaluca ToursMARRUECOS

Southern Berber village

A postcard from the bivouacThe desert rewards

For those who live on the edge,

After a hard day on the trails, reaching the camp among the dunes, switching off the engine and hearing only the wind is priceless. The desert rewards those who cross it. I'll be back with my bike and hungry for more.

Throttling up memories,

Víctor

Camp in the dunes
Xaluca ToursSÁHARA

Camp in the dunes

Visual trip summary

The full journey, at a glance.

Every landmark and the trip's timeline — so you have the big picture before requesting a quote.

Overview map
Timeline
Timeline
Indicative climate

Average indicative temperatures in °C, day and night.

August · Real data · Open-Meteo

Live
Atlas range · 1,612 m
Day

34°C

Night

21°C

Live
Sahara · Erg Chebbi
Day

40°C

Night

27°C

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Errachidia
Errachidia
Erfoud
Erfoud
Kasbah Hotel Xaluca
Kasbah Hotel Xaluca
Erg Chebbi
Erg Chebbi
Merzouga
Merzouga
Jorf Khettara Wells
Jorf Khettara Wells
Rissani
Rissani
Luxury Bivouac
Luxury Bivouac
Kasbah Hotel Tombouctou
Kasbah Hotel Tombouctou
Errachidia
Errachidia
Erfoud
Erfoud
Kasbah Hotel Xaluca
Kasbah Hotel Xaluca
Erg Chebbi
Erg Chebbi
Merzouga
Merzouga
Jorf Khettara Wells
Jorf Khettara Wells
Rissani
Rissani
Luxury Bivouac
Luxury Bivouac
Kasbah Hotel Tombouctou
Kasbah Hotel Tombouctou
Errachidia
Errachidia
Erfoud
Erfoud
Kasbah Hotel Xaluca
Kasbah Hotel Xaluca
Erg Chebbi
Erg Chebbi
Merzouga
Merzouga
Jorf Khettara Wells
Jorf Khettara Wells
Rissani
Rissani
Luxury Bivouac
Luxury Bivouac
Kasbah Hotel Tombouctou
Kasbah Hotel Tombouctou
Pricing

Prices per person

Accommodation & excursions package by chauffeured 4x4. Two seasons, per-person rate based on the number of travellers.

Accommodation & excursions packageBy 4x4 vehicle
Travellers
Low season
High season
2people*
€1010per person
€1085per person
3people*
€865per person
€920per person
4people*
€790per person
€835per person

* Prices per person based on double and triple room occupancy. Please consult us for alternative room configurations and children's discounts.

Provisional indicative prices — subject to confirmation.

Season definitions

High season

AprilAugustOctoberEaster WeekChristmasNew Year's EveSpanish national holidays

Low season

All dates not included in high season.

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  • International flights with connection via Casablanca
  • Private 4x4 with driver-guide throughout the circuit
  • Xaluca hotels and traditional bivouac
  • Full board according to itinerary
  • Camel ride in Erg Chebbi
  • Cultural visits with local guide
  • 24/7 assistance from Xaluca Tours
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