Moroccan Mystery Tour–a motorcycle journey on the edge of the Sahara

I spent a glorious week on a motorcycle tour around the backroads of Southern Morocco with Chris Scott, author of Morocco Overland.

The trip was that rare beast – a guided tour with a spirit of adventure. Chris would withhold details from the itinerary with a glint in his eye, leaving an element of surprise to each day.

On this tour, you might find yourself riding switchbacks on high mountain passes, visiting Morocco’s oldest Mosque, sipping mint tea at a roadside cafe, cruising down empty desert highways, or visiting a film location.

The highlight of the trip was riding off-road to a remote village perched above a lush oasis – a magical place I couldn’t tell you the name of or locate on a map.

How to go

I travelled on Chris Scott’s Morocco Fly/Ride Tour of Southern Morocco. The tour lasts 6 days; starting and finishing in Marrakesh.