Name: Untamed Morocco Rally Training
SKU: MRT
Availability: InStock

Ride the dunes of Merzouga, Erfoud Oasis and legendary Moroccan Wadies.
Prepare for any rally in a safe and supportive environment.

The Moroccan desert is more than just a landscape – it is the birthplace of rally dreams. The golden dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga Desert, the wide gravel pistes around Erfoud, the dry lakebeds and palm valleys, all create the perfect playground for learning rally navigation.

You don’t need previous desert experience to join. What you need is curiosity, enthusiasm, and the desire to ride. Our job is to guide you, support you, and make sure you feel confident in every step.

The training progresses step by step so riders without desert experience feel supported while experienced riders stay engaged. Distances and terrain are adjusted to the group each day.

Day 1 • Warm up and fundamentals

About 200 km of gravel tracks, small dunes and mountain views. Introduction to roadbook reading, navigation basics and sand entry techniques.

Day 2 • Speed, camel grass and line choice

Fast tracks between low dunes with patches of camel grass. Emphasis on reading terrain at speed, safe line choice and momentum management.

Day 3 • Merzouga dunes

First big dunes in Erg Chebbi. Split into two levels if needed. Focus on throttle control, dune faces, sidehilling and safe descents. Optional easier variant is available.

Day 4 • The Merzouga loop

About 300 km around Merzouga. A varied day includes dunes, dry riverbeds, palm oases and village passages. A highlight with plenty of navigation.

Day 5 • Finale

About 150 km through some of Morocco’s most striking desert landscapes, combining sand and open plains to consolidate confidence and skills.

The Merzouga area in Morocco is a world class place to lear rally navigation and desert riding. Erg Chebbi offers large dunes and soft sand, while the Erfoud surroundings provide fast gravel, hamada plateaus and dry riverbeds. This mix makes a perfect classroom for roadbook work, bike control and decision making in changing terrain.

Price: €2,950 per rider

Options: Bike rental, single room

Dates: March 7 to March 11, 2026

Region: Erfoud, Risani and Merzouga, including Erg Chebbi

Focus: Roadbook navigation, dunes technique and safe group riding

Format: Small groups, two riding levels if needed, daily briefings and evening roadbook reviews

Skill level needed: Rally basic training or at least 10.000 of offroad experience

Accommodation

Included: Double room with breakfast.
Optional: Single room surcharge €300 extra.

Safety and Support

Small groups: limited headcount for personal attention and clear supervision.
Instructors always present: experienced rally riders guide on terrain and in evening sessions.
Dedicated safety team: on-terrain presence with support and recovery vehicles.
Daily briefings: route, hazards, fuel and water planning, communication protocols.
Mechanic assistance: basic maintenance and quick repairs to keep you riding.

Riding Locations

Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga for progressive dune skills.
Hamada plateaus outside Erfoud for fast gravel practice and navigation rhythm.
Dayet Srji dry lakebed near Merzouga for orientation and linking sections.
Villages and waypoints around Hassi Labied and Khamlia for precise roadbook work.

Logistics and Inclusions

Base: Hotel Xaluca in Erfoud, half board. Single room available for an extra fee.
Included: guiding and instruction, snacks and water, daily briefings, evening roadbook analysis, support and assistance on terrain.
Not included: flights and local transfers, fuel, bar drinks, travel insurance. International health insurance with emergency repatriation is required
Suggested arrival route: Flight via Casablanca to Errachidia, then about 45 minutes by taxi to the base in Erfoud.

Rider Skill Level

Off-road experience is mandatory.
Participants must be confident in handling common off-road challenges to ensure safety and smooth rally participation.

If riding skills differ, two groups will be formed.

Riders who have never completed a roadbook training should first attend an introductory course at UNTAMED Riding Academy before training in Morocco.

Mike Wiedemann

Mike is a two-time Dakar finisher, and Original by Motul stage winner. He is 2025 Dinaric Rally overall winner, with his Ténéré 700!!

He grew up in Germany around bikes, got his first PW50 at four, and broke his femur a few weeks later, which did not slow him down for long. After enduro titles as a teenager, he moved into rally raid and became the youngest German to finish Dakar in 2022. The way he tells it, rally changed his mindset and became his life, and he funds it by coaching and training riders between races.

On the ground he is calm and direct, he builds speed through clean roadbook work, CAP discipline, and trip calibration, then layers in decision making under pressure. He likes working with big twins as much as with lightweight enduros, and he proves the point by winning on a Ténéré 700 in the Dinaric mountains. His style is simple, ride smart, ride smooth, become the best version of yourself.

Perica Matijević

Perica is Search and Rescue professional, member of Croatian Mountain Rescue Service, alpinist, rally organizer and rider, adventurer and forever restless spirit. Since 2011 he has been a passionate off-road motorcyclist. He is actively improving himself and transferring his knowledge through UNTAMED Academy training and mentoring. Founder and organizer of UNTAMED and the Dinaric Rally, organizer of Zagreb Rally and The Witch Rally. Designs and leads the Untamed Riding Academy program.

Riders with no prior desert experience who want a structured and safe introduction to dunes and roadbook.

Off road riders who want to add navigation skills and confidence on sand to their toolbox.

Rally enthusiasts preparing for larger events who want realistic Morocco terrain and steady coaching.

Your own rally or enduro bike in good technical condition.
Transporting of your bike with ATA Carnet read instructions
Rental options

Yamaha Ténéré 700 – €1,500
KTM 450 Rally Replica – €1,900 or
KTM 450 Enduro – 1,200,

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If you want us to transport your bike you have to leave it at one of two possible locations in Europe.

Germany.
Fabrikstraße 8, 79361 Sasbach am Kaiserstuhl.

Croatia
Zadravečka 11, 10040, Zagreb.

Luggage & Spare Parts

• Riders must bring along their gear and spare parts.
• Spare tires cannot be transported.

ATA Carnet

ATA Carnet is a customs document that facilitates the temporary duty-free importation of goods, including motorcycles and equipment, into non-EU countries like Morocco.

If we transport your bike to Morocco, ATA Carnet is needed! Read ATA Carnet detailed instructions here

Do I need previous desert experience?

No. The program is designed for all levels, with small groups and two levels if needed. You progress step by step.

Is the training very physically demanding?

The desert always requires respect, but this camp is paced for learning. Routes and distances are adapted to the group, with frequent guidance and breaks.

How is safety managed?

Instructors and a dedicated safety team are always present. We use support vehicles, clear briefings and constant communication. You are never left alone.

Which bikes can I ride?

Bring your own well prepared bike or request a rental option such as Yamaha Ténéré 700, KTM 450 Rally Replica or KTM 450 Enduro, depending on availability.