1 day170 kmEasy
Fez → Ifrane and the Azrou cedar forest
A day in the Middle Atlas: forest switchbacks, Barbary macaques and a plateau at 1,600 metres.
Motorcycle rental in Fez
Pick up your motorcycle in Fez and head for the Middle Atlas, the cedar forests of Ifrane and the Sahara. Delivery to your riad in the medina or to Fès-Saïss airport.
Your starting point
Fez is the gateway to the Middle Atlas. Within an hour's ride you go from the largest medina in the world to the cedar forests of Ifrane and Azrou, where the air is cool and the roads empty. It is also the most direct start for the Sahara, via Midelt and Errachidia, without doubling back through Marrakech.
We deliver a prepped BMW GS, Yamaha Ténéré or Suzuki DR to you in Fez, with safety gear and a route briefing. The medina is pedestrian, so we agree a handover point you can reach on foot from your riad.
On the road
Rides starting from Fez
2 days470 kmIntermediate
Fez → Merzouga via Midelt
Two days due south to Erg Chebbi, over the Zad pass and down the Ziz gorges.
Stages
- Ifrane65 km
- Midelt205 km
- Errachidia340 km
- Erfoud415 km
- Merzouga470 km
Recommended bike
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Fez → Chefchaouen via Ouezzane
The foothills of the Rif and quiet country roads up to the blue city.
The fleet
Our motorcycles, delivered in Fez
The full Keni Rides fleet is available in Fez, serviced and delivered ready to ride.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where do I collect the bike in Fez?
At your riad or hotel, at Fès-Saïss airport, or at a meeting point in the Ville Nouvelle. Since the medina is pedestrian, we agree the nearest accessible point to your door.
Is Fez a good start for the desert?
It is the most direct route. Via Midelt, Errachidia and the Ziz gorges you reach Merzouga in two enjoyable days, with far less traffic than the Marrakech corridor.
Which bike for the Middle Atlas?
The roads are paved and flowing, so the Ténéré 700 and the BMW GS are perfect. In winter, be aware that it can snow above 1,500 metres — we will advise on timing and gear before you set off.
When is the best time to ride from Fez?
Spring and autumn are the best seasons. In winter the Middle Atlas is beautiful under snow but the passes demand care; in summer the medina and the plain easily pass 40 °C while the cedar forest stays cool.
How many days should I allow from Fez?
One day for Ifrane and Azrou, two days to Chefchaouen, and two to three days to reach Merzouga — so allow five to six days for a comfortable round trip to the Sahara.
Delivery & pickup
Rent your motorcycle in your city
We deliver anywhere in Morocco from our base in Kénitra. Pick your starting point:
Ready to ride out of Fez?
Send us your dates and route and we will prepare the right motorcycle and reply the same day.