From November 11 to 15-16
Crossing the Moroccan desert, from North to South, along the eastern side of the country near the border with Algeria to the dunes of Erg Chebbi, is one of the motorcycle journeys that has impressed me the most. Anyone who has already been to Morocco, and has not made this journey, will discover another side of the country and other sensations. If otherwise you have not yet visited the Alawite kingdom, this will undoubtedly be a good start.
It was the beginning of my trip through West Africa, a section chosen to test all the new Red Zebra (BMW R1200 GS Adventure) equipment and camping equipment.
Camping in the desert
Making this journey and not spending the night in your tent, under the stars and moon of the desert, is not a complete experience. We will buy food on the way and cook it at night with a good fire. There will be no shortage of hot tea and we will surely enjoy good conversations and anecdotes.
Accommodation
Four years living in the Moroccan Sahara have allowed me, among other things, to learn how the hostels and hotels in the area work. The most important thing, for me, is that the accommodations have warmth, maintain tradition and have quality. In short, special places that, due to their location, service, facilities and food, are worth knowing.
Meeting point
The meeting place for all participants will be at the Paris café in Nador at 9 a.m., next to the border. It is a great location to get to know each other and do the briefing while we have breakfast.
You can check some recommended schedules for traveling by ferry to/from Morocco at this link.
Estimated price of the ferry per passenger per trip, in seat + motorcycle, from 75 Euro.
From November 11 to 14
Nador – Merzouga OFFROAD. 650 KM.
- 4 days route to Merzouga.
- 3 nights in a tent.
- 1 night in a hostel (Merzouga), half board (double room).
- 1 4×4 assistance Pickup.
- 1 tour-guide (Eduard López Arcos). Tormenta BMW F800GS.
November 15
Erg Chebbi OFFROAD. 140 KM.
- Unusual lap around the Erg Chebbi, also making stone tracks, further west of the dune range.
- Dune raid.
- Night in a hostel, half board (double room).
- 1 4×4 assistance Pickup.
- 1 tour-guide (Eduard López Arcos). Tormenta BMW F800GS.
PRICE 5 DAYS OFFROAD: 740 Euros (ferry NOT included).
* MINIMUM GROUP OF 4 PEOPLE/MOTORCYCLES.
EXTRA ROUTE Saturday, November 16
- Route to Bgaa Mountain. 150 KM.
- Night at the hostel, half board (double room).
- 1 4×4 assistance Pickup (only available for 4 participants or more).
- 1 tour-guide (Eduard López Arcos). Tormenta BMW F800GS.
PRICE 1 DAY OFFROAD: 120 Euros (ferry NOT included).
* MINIMUM GROUP OF 2 PEOPLE/MOTORCYCLES.
YOUR PHOTOS
At each event I take photographs of the participants that I have always shared through messaging systems such as WhatsApp and Telegram. This year I will use my new photography website www.tusitalapix.com, so you can download in high resolution or print in different formats such as canvas, poster or aluminum dibond, the photos that you like the most. To access the photos of the event I will provide you with an address for the special section during the week of November 21.
REQUIREMENTS
- TRAIL or MAXI-TRAIL motorbike.
- Tent, sleeping bag and mattress.
- Cup, cutlery and plate.
- Suit with protections.
- OFFROAD tires.
- Be open to new experiences.
- Basic OFFROAD level, at least.
- Tools for your motorcycle, the spare parts you think are necessary and at least one spare inner tube.
- Motorcycle insurance and green card.
- Motorcycle documentation.
- Passport with at least six months validity.
- IT IS NO LONGER NECESSARY to present a valid COVID-19 vaccination certificate or a negative PCR test result.
RECOMMENDED
- Bag with hydration system (type Camelbak, Kriega, etc.).
- Reinforced Enduro boots.
REGISTRATION
** Prices subject to change without notice **
For more information and to formalize registration, write to eduard@ridetoroots.com.
Some images of the original route: