It’s said that you can only really discover Marrakech from the back of a motorbike. It certainly seems to be the preferred mode of transport in the city, with a rumoured one million bikes on the roads.
Hiring one is easy and cheap, and you’ll soon find yourself powering from one city attraction to another surrounded by fellow bikers. As with most ancient cities the roads can narrow to the size of alleyways – no-go areas for cars, but no problem for bikes.
When you want to find a bit more space to ride, hit the open roads outside the city and explore the local area. Well-kept roads take you past traditional villages, desert oases and climb into the Atlas Mountains where the Amazigh farm on traditional stepped fields and the views stretch for a miles and miles. And for experienced and confident riders, rough and rugged terrain awaits you, from the soft sand of the desert to rocky mountain trails – don’t miss the Tizi-n-Test pass.