Venant de France j'envisage de rejoindre le Sénégal en passant par le Maroc , la Mauritanie , a moto , en Janvier .
Il y a t il des difficultées d'approvisionnement en essence sur certaines portions de routes ?
Quelle autonomie est la plus raisonnable ?
Certaines stations prennent elles la carte bleue ?
bonjour , l'essence est dispo partout au Maroc ... ne connaissant surtout que le diesel , je ne veux pas m'aventurer en disant n'importe quoi !! jusqu’à Tiznit voir Tan tan c'est ok il y en a partout ... enfin autonomie 200 kms entre 2 stations maxi ... après Laayoun c'est bon , Tarfaya , Boujdour il peut y avoir 300 / 350 kms sans ... Dakhla faire les réserves jusqu’à la frontière !! il y a des stations intermédiaires surtout destinées aux camions et un peu l'essence pour les vieux land des Sahraouis mais bon ... je n'ai pas goûté . a la frontière il y a des stations , je pense qu'il y a coté Maroc de l'essence ... après soit on en prend a Nouadhibou , soit on continue jusqu’à la gare du nord ( station Total ) a 280 kms je pense qu'il y en a mais la qualité ??? après c'est Nouakchott donc frontière -NKC c'est 450 kms ... après pour aller sur Rosso ou diama il y a un peu plus de 200 kms donc c'est jouable ...après au Sénégal on en trouve facilement ... attention a la qualité a partir de Boujdour ... jeff
pour la CB je ne tente jamais , je paie en monnaie locale ( dirham , ouguiya , CFA ) mais dans les villes ça doit être possible surtout au Maroc .
si vous pensez que l'aventure est dangereuse ... essayez la routine ! elle est mortelle . P. Coelho
Je suis passé par le Maroc, Mauritanie, Sénégal. l'année passée. Mon réservoir fait 13 litres et j'ai fait jusqu'à 240 km ( peut être que j'avais le vent dans le dos ).
Paresse et inconscience, je n'ai pas acheté pour le sud Maroc un petit estagnon au cas ou !
Tente pas le diable pousser sa moto chargée sous le soleil... En Mauritanie il y a toujours du diesel l'essence c'est pas garanti !!!
Il n'y pas que les stations, le marché noir peut dépanner, ce que j'ai fait pour arriver depuis Nouakchott au Sénégal par Diama. ( Les douaniers de Rosso sont asser riches merci ! )
Choisi bien ta carte bleu mais pour retirer du cash à moindre frais aux ATM !!!!! C'est facile au Maroc au Sénégal. Pour traverser la Mauritanie j'ai changé 50 Euros au marché noir à la douane côté Mauritanien.
La qualité quand le prix baisse (sud Maroc) la qualité aussi ! Un filtre supplémentaire c'est bien si encore c'est installé dans les règles de l'art.
Superbe voyage le carburant et les visa c'est 80% de ton budjet ! Plus cher que l'avion, mais c'est quand même mieux que de s'acheter une veste en cuir ou une Rolex !
Merci pour tes renseignements !!!
Sur ma vieille Transalp , j'ai 300 kms d'autonomie et je prendrais un jerrican de 5 litres , au cas ou !!
une question , comment as tu fait pour gérer ton budget ( argent liquide ) ?
As tu retirer du liquide en distributeur bancaire au fur et à mesure du voyage
ou es tu partie avec ton budget sur toi ?
Entre la frontière marocaine (une station) et Nouakchott, il y a deux stations avec des pompes pour essence. Mais pas forcement approvisionnées :-).
Mon autonomie était de 300 km, 5 ou 10 litres te donneront un peu plus de tranquillité d'esprit (beaucoup de vent de coté après la frontière mauritanienne).
Entre Nouakchott et la frontière sénégalaise (passe par le barrage de maka diama et non par rosso), il y a une station essence juste avant de rentrer sur la partie piste du trajet, avant l'entrée dans le parc (village de keur macene, de tête).
Aucun problème avec la qualité d'essence sur tous le trajet.
Pour le budget : argent sur toi, oublie la carte sauf dans les grandes villes marocaines. Une fois dans la partie "Maroc du sud", les espèces sont beaucoup plus simples.
Tu peux changer des euros contre des dhirhams dans n'importe quelle banque marocaine, J'ai changé des euros contre des ouguiyas au poste frontière mauritanien à un changeur. Surement pas officiel, mais les douaniers ne disent rien et le taux est meilleur que l'officiel (regarde sur un site comme XE.com pour avoir une idée du taux avant d'arriver sur place).
300 km c'est ok ! Le jerrycan de 5l c'est 5 kg ! Mais fais surtout gaffe aux infos qui date de plus de 2 mois et aux menteurs au bord de la route.
Pour l'argent, j'utilise une carte de débit à la Société Générale, sauf pour la Mauritanie ou j'ai changé 50 Euros à la frontière. A cette frontière tu payes ton visa 65 Euros en cash. Plus loin le passavant et l'assurance en monnaie que tu as.
Avoir du cash c'est aussi une assurance en cas de coup dur !
A partir de Agadir, calcule bien ton budjet et tes ravitaillements en essence les stations sont toujours présentent à proximité des grandes villes, mais les villes pas forcement sur la route.
Je ne me suis pas arrêté à Laayoun, Dakhla, Nouhadibou, j'avais déjà fait le trajet en voiture (1998). Même pas visité l'Adrar, une moto chargée c'est pas cool dans le sable !
Si tu t'arrêtes à Nouakchott, regarde si tu trouves une agence "Delta" pour faire ton assurance CEDEAO carte brune.
Moi j'ai payé 20'000 CFA pour trois mois dans la petite cabane à Diama frontière Sénégalaise. C'est toujours moins cher dans une agence et surtout officiel.
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Hello, I’m retired and planning a roughly 3-week motorcycle trip (1200gs). The dates aren’t set in stone yet, and everything’s open to discussion—I’m pretty flexible with the planning.
I’d like to ride from Mahajanga to Morondava, sticking as close to the coast as possible—using roads and tracks—in September 2026. If you’ve got any suggestions, let me know! 😉
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planning to ride through Rajasthan on a motorcycle in January 2027 and I’d love to hear about the road conditions.
I’ll be riding with a buddy on a Royal Enfield that I’ll rent in Delhi.
Thanks for your tips!
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I’m planning a 3-week motorcycle road trip in Rajasthan, renting a Royal Enfield in Delhi in January 2027.
I’d love to get some tips on a fun itinerary and hear your thoughts on the roads up north.
I’ve ridden a motorcycle in southern India—Kochi to Madurai—about 10 years ago.
Thanks for sharing your experience, and I’m all ears for any great tips you’ve got!
Best regards
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I’d like to ride the RN 12 by motorcycle in September.
I’d love to know the main challenges—I ride a 300cc and do enduro in France.
Thanks for your tips!
I’m planning a motorcycle road trip to Armenia and Georgia in September 2026 or May 2027. I’m looking for one or more riders (male or female) who’d like to explore these countries with me.
Along the way, we’ll visit Cappadocia, the capitals Yerevan, Tbilisi, Sofia, Skopje, and other cities—we can finalize the route and roadbook later.
This trip requires experience with long motorcycle journeys, as we’ll cover around 7,000 km over 5 or 6 weeks (or more, depending on sightseeing and time spent).
I don’t expect dozens of applicants, since motorcycle riders are few and far between on this forum, but I’m putting this out there anyway.
I’m starting to think about a trip that’s really close to my heart: Algeria by motorcycle, specifically the southern part of the country. It’d be for January 2025, and I’ve got two main questions:
Is it possible for an individual on a motorcycle to travel freely, outside of any organized tour, or does the regulation require some kind of supervision in the Algerian Sahara region?
Is the Hoggar massif accessible by road or by (rideable) tracks?
Beyond the official recommendations, I’m really looking for your firsthand experiences.
Thanks so much for your answers, and sorry if my questions are a bit newbie!
Hi, I’d like to take a 15-day "break" to get away from the surrounding hustle and bustle.
Why not explore the Peloponnese!
I’m not particularly drawn to museums, ruins, or monuments.
I want to experience local life—small villages, seaside spots, beaches, and the interior if the landscapes are extraordinary.
Ideally, coming from Athens, I’d take a bus or train to get as close as possible to a starting point, then rent a scooter (125cc) to explore by taking secondary roads or even coastal paths. I’d stay in 2-3 places for a few days each to discover their surroundings.
Do a loop.
What do you think would be the ideal itinerary?
From Athens, the best option would be to take either a flight or a bus to Kalamata. Rent a scooter and head either west or east. Is there a tertiary road (very lightly trafficked) or a path where I can ride slowly, take it easy, and enjoy the scenery without being bothered by traffic? I’d like to go all the way to Monemvasia, still hugging the coast. I need to find a way to avoid returning to Kalamata to drop off the scooter and catch a flight—maybe a small town where the train stops so I can head back to Athens.
Thanks in advance for your tips.
I want to rent an off-road style motorcycle to get around the coast during my trip to Ecuador. I’m only finding options in Quito. Do you have any suggestions for me?
Hi there,
I’m planning a sidecar trip to South America for 4 or 5 months at the end of this year.
I’m looking for info on shipping my vehicle by sea—possibly to Uruguay or another destination, as I haven’t finalized anything yet.
How do you get visas for the countries I’ll be crossing: Uruguay, Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, and Chile? Are they e-Visas, obtained at the border, or through embassies?
Where can I get vehicle insurance?
Lastly, if any bikers want to join us (my partner and me), we’re open to that possibility too.
Patrick
I’ve got 15 days off in June and I’m pretty undecided about where to go for a motorcycle road trip. Two strong desires are pulling me in different directions: Corsica or Norway.
Corsica has been a dream of mine for a long time: legendary roads, stunning landscapes, a unique vibe, and the perfect mix of sea and mountains. At the same time, I’m wondering if 2 weeks might be *too much* for Corsica—risking feeling like I’ve seen it all too quickly, especially on a bike.
Since I also have an extra week free in May, I could use that specifically for Corsica. Maybe splitting it into two trips would make more sense? If so, which routes or regions would be the most interesting to plan for a 7-day trip?
On the other hand, Norway is *super* appealing. The landscapes look incredible, totally different from anything I’ve experienced, and it’d be a real “wow” trip. I know 15 days is still short for such a vast country. Getting all the way to the North Cape seems pretty much impossible in that time, but I’m curious about what realistic routes could be planned.
So I’m wondering:
Is it better to save Norway for next year, take 3 weeks off, and do it *properly*?
Or are 15 days enough for a first amazing taste of the country?
I’d love to hear about your experiences—whether it’s Corsica (ideal duration, routes) or Norway (what’s realistic in 2 weeks on a bike).
Thanks in advance for your thoughts!
Hello,
I'm thinking of buying a used small motorcycle to travel around the country for a month and a half.
I've done this in other countries without putting the registration in my name—is that possible in Guinea given the apparently frequent checks, or do I have to go through the paperwork?
Thanks.
Hello,
My dream is to ride Route 66 by motorcycle. I have a disability—while I’m not in a wheelchair, my walking mobility is reduced.
The ideal scenario would be to have a motorcycle driver and ride as their passenger on an organized trip.
Are there any guides or services like this offered by travel agencies?
Thanks for sharing your experiences!
Hello,
I’ve got a plan with a friend to go on a motorcycle road trip in 2028 or 2029, starting in Santiago de Chile and ending in Ushuaia, for about a month.
Has anyone done a trip like this before, and what’s the best time of year?
I’ve heard there can be quite a bit of wind depending on the season.
Thanks for any tips!
Cheers,
PA
I'm seriously considering heading to Nepal to do some nice motorcycle loops... my goal is also to do the Kailash Yatra round trip from Kathmandu, in a small group with a guide, in May '26... but here's the thing—I'm solo! So if you're up for sharing a similar adventure, hit me up... Cheers, Frankoys
tout est dans le titre: me rendant prochainement a Krabi, et désirant louer un scooter pour quelques semaines, mais lisant des commentaires de risques d'arnaques en tout genre, je m'adresse a vous pour savoir ou et comment (lire ''la bonne facon'') de louer un scooter.
Merci de vos réponses et conseils.
Hello everyone! Like every year, a winter migration is on the horizon (revised plan): this time, it’ll be Dakar, or even Abidjan, via Morocco, Mauritania, and Senegal.
Looking for an experienced motorcyclist or pillion rider—small build preferred—on a GSA 1250 with a comfy seat and luggage setup, available from early November to late December 2025. I’d like to plan the trip together (important to me) to make sure we’re on the same wavelength.
Don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Didier
Looking for travel companions to ride from France to Senegal by motorcycle.
I’m Paul, 37, and I’ve already done a bit of riding in Morocco.
For now, I’m solo, riding a 1998 SUZUKI DR 650 with some basic gear to keep things smooth. I’ll have a tent so we can do a few nights under the stars.
We’ll need to coordinate departure dates—"ideally in November."
I’m currently checking out routes to take. Any tips would be welcome! :)
I’m heading to Vietnam and Laos with a buddy next week for a month.
We’re thinking of renting motorbikes, especially to do the Ha Giang Loop. We don’t have an international license, just our Belgian one. Is that enough? If not, is it risky?
In November, we’re planning to do the Ha Giang loop and the RC4 by motorbike without a guide. 😎
We’re looking for a decent place to stay/rent in Ha Giang.
If anyone has any info, we’d be really interested.
Hello! We’re planning a motorcycle trip that will include a visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau in June 2026.
We’re unsure (still debating) whether we should stay at a hotel on-site and get to the memorial with an Uber (leaving our bikes at the hotel) and book a guided tour, or base ourselves in Kraków and take a tour that includes transport.
One thing’s for sure—we’d prefer a guide in French since we don’t speak English 😅.
Could you share your experiences or advice?
I understand we need to book online rather than on-site.
Thanks in advance for your replies!
Hello,
Next October we’re planning to ride the Ruta de la Plata by motorcycle—a historic Spanish route that runs from Gijón to Seville, also known as the N630.
Has anyone here already ridden it?
Unfortunately, I’m worried that parts of the N630 may have disappeared or merged with the A66 motorway, forcing us to ride long stretches of highway, which we’d rather avoid.
Thanks in advance for any tips or details about this route!
Hi there!
I’m currently planning a 9-day route starting from Marrakech with my husband. We land on the morning of June 13th—so soon! 😊
And we’re flying back to France on June 21st at 9 PM!
We’ve rented two Royal Enfield 450s.
This is our first motorcycle trip in Morocco. I got my license two years ago with the dream of taking this kind of trip, and here we are! ✌️😍
In France, we usually ride between 300 to 400 km per day on roadsters. We’re not used to off-road tracks, so we’re looking for easy ones 😅—especially for me 😅.
For Morocco, I’ve planned stages of 200 to 300 km per day.
Here’s the idea:
Day 1 (departure at noon): Marrakech - Tizi n Test - Tafingoult (165 km - 4h15)
Day 2: Tafingoult - Amzarkou - Telouet (200 km - 4h34)
Day 3: Telouet - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate - Boumalne (200 km - 3h30) (+ Vallée des Roses maybe)
Day 4: Boumalne - Dades Gorges - Agoudal - Todra Gorges - Tinghir - Goulmima (291 km - 6h)
Day 5: Goulmima - Midelt - Cirque Jaffar - Agoudim (280 km - 4h45)
Day 6: Agoudim - Imilchil - Aghbala - El Ksiba (280 km - 4h45)
Day 7: El Ksiba - La Cathédrale - Zaouiat Ahansal (212 km - 4h20)
Day 8: Ahansal - Ouzoud Waterfalls via R 302 (188 km - 4h22)
Day 9: Ouzoud - Marrakech (160 km - 2h43)
End of the trip 😮.
What do you think?
We haven’t booked any hotels—is that a problem? We were thinking of deciding day by day based on our progress.
Can we take our helmets with us in the cabin, or should we pack them in the checked luggage surrounded by clothes to avoid damage?
Hey there, fellow riders,
I’m really keen on a motorcycle trip to Morocco, specifically the Middle Atlas. Does anyone have any info or tips on this idea? Planning to go in September or October...
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Christine