Located in the heart of the desert and the legendary dunes of Merzouga, the Ténéré Center Morocco is run by Jordi Arcarons, a rally-raid legend and multiple Dakar participant. This center, certified as a Ténéré Center by MBSM, is the essential destination for anyone who wants to learn to ride in the desert, improve their off-road riding skills, or prepare for a rally-raid in real conditions.
Jordi offers excursions into the heart of the desert and dunes, allowing you to enjoy yourself, get started, or improve your off-road riding. These excursions can last from 1 to 5 days, and are conducted in groups of 2 to 10 people.
Available services
- Initiation and improvement of roadbook reading
- Introduction and advanced training in riding on different types of terrain: tracks, oueds, chotts, dunes, sand rivers, fesh-fesh…
- Introduction and advanced training in orientation, navigation, and bearings
- Ride safely
Formats adapted to all levels
- Desert discovery: introduction to sand and dune riding, with the motorcycle suited to your goals: WRF 450 for sporty and precise riding, or Ténéré 700, ideal for training in rally-raid configuration.
- Roadbook training in the desert: learn to navigate as you would in competition, solo or in a group, on iconic tracks and terrain.
Rates: they vary depending on the number of excursion days and the number of participants. Contact the center for a quote.
Rally-raid Morocco course – 3 days
Get ready to experience the rally-raid adventure with Jordi Arcarons, Dakar legend and off-road training expert. This three-day course gives you all the essential foundations:
- Motorcycle roadbook interpretation
- Using a GPS and navigation by bearings
- Riding on all types of terrain, with a focus on sand and dunes
Day 1 – Theory & warm-up
- Presentation and theory: reading a roadbook, using a GPS, managing bearings.
- First practical session: fast tracks, sand, wadis, soft sand.
- 120 km loop for practical application.
Day 2 – Advanced Navigation
- 150 km route with GPS and navigation work.
- Intensive training in the sand and dunes of Merzouga.
Day 3 – Rally raid immersion
- Rally-style course on different terrains.
- Techniques for overcoming difficulties and avoiding falls.
- Work on endurance and pace in rallying.
- Personalized coaching with Jordi to optimize your progress.
Rate
€3,500 per person – all-inclusive package.
The package includes:
- Yamaha Ténéré 700 motorcycle
- Instructor (Jordi Arcarons)
- Accommodation (4 nights)
- All meals
- Support truck
- Mechanic available
The package does not include:
- Airfare
- Extra drinks at the hotel
- Accident and repatriation insurance
- Motorbike fuel
- Taxi to the airport
