Highlights
- On this motorcycle tour you will cross the former Berber empire in Spain and Morocco and follow the legendary path of the Moorish pearls for two weeks.
- In the motorcycling paradise of Andalusia, with its winding panoramic roads and rich and varied landscapes, you visit Ronda, the cradle of bullfighting.
- Discover Seville, the capital of Andalusia and flamenco, for 2 days.
- Visit Cordoba to discover the rich cultural heritage of the Moors and admire the Alhambra in Granada.
- Motorcycling pleasure at its finest awaits you in Morocco along the unique mountain and panoramic routes in the Middle and High Atlas Mountains.
- A walk through Fez, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the world's largest medieval old town.
- Immerse yourself in the colourful market hustle and bustle in Marrakech and get enchanted by the sunset in the square of the jugglers.
- The exciting routes to the Atlantic coast and the visit to the Hassan Tower in Rabat with the impressive mausoleum of the imperial family.
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At your lunch stop on the Atlantic Ocean, you look over to the African continent so close by and enjoy the delicacies from the sea. Follow Hemingway's footsteps through the whitewashed streets of Ronda and cool down with a glass of sherry.
Spend a very special night in an authentic Kasbah and get a little closer to the starry sky above the High Atlas mountains in its rose garden. Experience the Moroccan joie de vivre at first hand with music and colourful market life in the square of the jugglers in Marrakech.
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With the Moorish Pearls Tour we have made a dream trip for the motorcyclist come true. With so many motorbike routes and cultural treasures in both countries, you get the absolute best of Andalusia and Northern Morocco in a fortnight.
Daily stages
A crew member of the Hispania Tours team awaits you at the airport in Málaga and will transfer you to the comfy tour hotel. In the afternoon, after the handover of your motorbike, a detailed tour briefing takes place followed by a joint dinner where you meet the other riders and get in the mood for your Spanish-Moroccan adventure.
Destination: Málaga
Accommodation: 4* tour hotel in Málaga
Your first riding day kicks off with a spectacular coastal ride along the legendary Costa del Sol — endless curves with dazzling views of the Mediterranean. From the sea, you climb into the mountains via the famous Ruta de la Cabra, one of Andalusia’s most thrilling and scenic motorcycling roads. By afternoon, you roll into historic Granada, where the majestic Alhambra awaits — an unforgettable masterpiece of Moorish architecture.
- Destination: Granada
- Distance / Duration: 260 km / 5 h
- Accommodation: 4* Hotel in Granada
- Highlights: Costa del Sol, Ruta de la Cabra, Alhambra visit
Leaving Granada, you ride through the rural heart of Andalusia — landscapes painted with olive groves and golden hills. Stop at the striking fortress of Alcalá la Real and continue on to Montefrío, often listed among Spain’s most beautiful villages. Winding country roads lead you to Córdoba, where the stunning Mezquita — one of the world’s most extraordinary architectural treasures — captures the imagination.
- Destination: Córdoba
- Distance / Duration: 250 km / 4 h
- Accommodation: 4* Hotel in Córdoba
- Highlights: Montefrío, Alcalá la Real, Mezquita, Córdoba old town
Today’s ride leads you through the wild beauty of the Hornachuelos Natural Park, a landscape of deep forests and hidden valleys. You follow the sweeping curves through the Guadalquivir Valley and up into the Sierra Morena — a region that seems made for motorcycling, with endless olive groves, rugged cliffs, and pure riding joy around every bend. As evening falls, Seville welcomes you with its magical energy and timeless charm.
- Destination: Seville
- Distance / Duration: 245 km / 5 h
- Accommodation: 4* Hotel in Seville
- Highlights: Hornachuelos Natural Park, Guadalquivir Valley, Sierra Morena
Today is yours to dive into the rhythm of Seville. Feel the pulse of the city as you explore the magnificent cathedral and climb the Giralda tower for panoramic views. On the Plaza de España, one of Spain’s grandest squares, you might hear the echo of guitars and see the colors of flamenco dance right before your eyes. Stroll through the royal Alcázar and lose yourself in the maze-like streets of the Barrio de Santa Cruz.
- Accommodation: 4* Hotel in Seville
- Highlights: Plaza de España, Giralda, Cathedral, Alcázar
Leaving Seville, you head toward the breathtaking “Pueblos Blancos,” Andalusia’s white villages. Your first stop, Arcos de la Frontera, sits dramatically atop a cliff with spectacular views. From there, thrilling mountain roads guide you through the Sierra de Grazalema — a rider’s paradise of cork oak forests, limestone peaks, and endless curves. Crossing the Puerto de las Palomas pass, you reach Ubrique and continue toward the Atlantic, where wide horizons and the Strait of Gibraltar come into view.
- Destination: Atlantic Coast
- Distance / Duration: 300 km / 5 h
- Accommodation: 4* Hotel on the Atlantic Coast
- Highlights: Arcos de la Frontera, Sierra de Grazalema, Puerto de las Palomas
In the morning, you ride the coastal road towards the port of Algeciras, from where you take the ferry to Africa. By crossing the Strait of Gibraltar you reach the legendary port of Ceuta. After the border formalities to Morocco, beautiful riding through the Rif Mountains is on the schedule, and you start enjoying your first impressions on Moroccan ground before you arrive in the blue city of Chefchaouen in the evening.
- Destination: Chefchaouen
- Distance / duration: 300 km / 6 h
- Accommodation: Typical Riad in Chefchaouen
- Highlights: Tarifa, ferry crossing to Tangier, Strait of Gibraltar, Rif Mountains
The fields in the plains around the ancient imperial and university town of Fez are surprisingly green and fertile. At the Laou river you pass the check point of the former Franco-Spanish colonial border and later you cross the Oued Sebou, the biggest river in North-western Morocco. Once you have arrived at the old town of Fez, you will quickly realize why this place over centuries was a hub for most caravans from all over Africa.
- Destination: Fez
- Distance / duration: 200 km / 4h
- Accommodation: 5* Hotel in Fez
- Highlights: Guided Tour in Fez, Visit leather tannery and Medresa
Today, a long and very eventful day of scenic riding awaits you . You will reach the high plateaus of central Morocco, where you can feel the wideness and beauty of this country, while the first foothills of the High Atlas Mountains appear on the horizon. You stay for the night in a small village in the heart of the Atlas Mountains.
- Destination: Ouzoud
- Distance / duration: 420 km / 7 h
- Accommodation: Typical Riad in Ouzoud
- Highlights: High Atlas, Ifrane, cedar forests, Berber villages
In the morning you visit the breathtaking magic of the «Cascades d'Ouzoud», very beautiful waterfalls in the Atlas mountains. Afterwards, the route takes you westward past ancient kasbahs, before you tackle one of the most legendary motorcycle routes in the world up to the Tichka Pass in the High Atlas. As the sun sets, you arrive at your destination in the «Greatest Oasis of Morocco» — Marrakech! For many, the most beautiful and oriental city in Morocco, the «Pearl of the South».
- Destination: Marrakech
- Distance / duration: 340 km / 6.5 h
- Accommodation: 4* Hotel in Marrakech
- Highlights: Cascades d'Ouzoud, Tizi-n-Tichka Pass, Marrakech Market Square
Due to the large number of architecturally significant buildings, including the Koutoubia Mosque dating from 1162, the 12th-century Kasbah and the 14th-century Ben-Jusuf Medersa, the old town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985, along with the Agdal Gardens and the Menara Gardens. The city's main attraction is the Djemaa el Fna (literally: Square of the Beheaded), the world-famous medieval market and executioner's square, today a lively place of oriental storytellers, snake charmers and jugglers. In the new town is the Jardin Majorelle, which impresses with its variety of plants and peculiar architecture. It's a good idea to take a break in one of the countless cafés in the medina and take in the colourful hustle and bustle. Don't miss the call to prayer of the muezine at sunset on the Djemaa el Fna square.
- Accommodation: 4* Hotel in Marrakec
- Highlights: Visit of the Medina, Koutoubia Mosque, Souks of the Old Town, sunset with the muezzin's call at the main square Djemaa el-Fna, Majorelle Gardens, Ben Youssef Madrasa
Today’s stage leads you toward the Atlantic, where the road winds along the coast, offering spectacular views. Upon reaching Casablanca, you visit the majestic Hassan II Mosque — an architectural masterpiece proudly standing above the Atlantic waves. The intricate craftsmanship inside is among the finest treasures Morocco has to offer – an unforgettable highlight of your journey. You then continue to the last imperial city of your adventure: Rabat, the elegant capital of Morocco.
- Destination: Rabat
- Distance / Duration: 330 km / 6.5 h
- Accommodation: Traditional hotel in Rabat
- Highlights: Visit to the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Atlantic coast
After a morning photo stop at the Hassan Tower — Rabat's iconic landmark — and a visit to the Mausoleum of the Royal Family, today's route takes you north along the Atlantic coast. Enjoy a meal of fresh ocean fish before reaching Ceuta in the afternoon, a historic port with a beautiful citadel, where you spend your last evening on African ground.
- Destination: Ceuta
- Distance / Duration: 300 km / 6 h
- Accommodation: 4* Hotel in Ceuta
- Highlights: Visit to the Royal Mausoleum and Hassan Tower, Citadel of Ceuta
In the morning you cross the Strait of Gibraltar back into Europe and enjoy the beautiful curves of the Serranía de Ronda before your Moroccan adventure gradually comes to an end and you return to your starting point in Málaga.
- Destination: Málaga
- Distance / Duration: 220 km / 4 h
- Accommodation: 4-star tour hotel in Málaga
- Highlights: Ferry crossing to Europe, farewell dinner
Your bags are packed. A taxi or self-arranged transfer will take you to the airport. We look forward to welcoming you again on one of our other motorcycle adventures!
Please note: We reserve the right to make small changes to the tour schedule.
Tourdates
We are also happy to organize this tour as a private tour! Your group, your private tour date. request a private tour
Included services
Accommodation
- Carefully selected accommodations that truly capture the character of the region and guarantee a relaxing break after your days of riding - including only first-class 4* and 5* star hotels and genuine boutique hotels.
- Your luggage will be transported by our tour bus
Meals
- The tour price includes daily breakfast and most of the dinners during the tour; we dine a varying number of times in the hotel or in local restaurants.
- We understand how important a healthy water balance is for the motorcyclist, therefore we provide you with sufficient drinking water on tour.
Activities
As described in the tour itinerary.
Service and support
- Tour guidance by experienced tour guide with extensive local know-how
- First-class motorbike when booked online(our rental fleet, additional equipment and clothing can be added during the booking)
- Tour bus with back-up motorbike and second tour guide (route escort, if necessary lift)
- Daily tour briefing, Road book with maps and highlights per day
- 24/7 WhatsApp support
- Gift package, Travel photo collection
- Airport transfer for tours from Málaga
Not included
- Flight, drinks, snacks, tips for tour guides, tips for porters, tips for hotel service, travel protection insurance
- Gasoline and tolls
- Entrance fees
- Everything not specifically stated in the included service
Gastronomic delights on tour:
Whether the tasty national dish tajine (stew with meat or vegetables), one of the many couscous variations or the sweet honey pastry - Moroccan cuisine satisfies every wish and surprises with an immense variety of spices. In Andalusia, on the other hand, your palate will be delighted by its Jamón Serrano (air-dried ham), olive oil and delicious Mediterranean fish.
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