Sahara
Sahara Ride is a Marrakech-based motorcycle rental and adventure tour company that rents adventure motorcycles to international tourists for self-guided exploration of Morocco's Atlas mountains, desert, and Atlantic coast, with guided circuits in development.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2019
- HeadquartersKathmandu, Nepal
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Sahara does
Sahara Ride is a motorcycle rental and guided adventure tour company headquartered in Marrakech, Morocco. It serves international adventure motorcycle tourists — primarily visitors from Europe — who want to explore Morocco's diverse terrain, including the Atlas mountains, desert regions around Merzouga, the Tizi n'Tichka pass, the Todra gorges, and the Atlantic coast near Essaouira. The company operates a fleet of adventure motorcycles for daily rental, currently listing two available models (Honda X-ADV from €119/day as the best-seller, and CF Moto 450MT from €75/day), with four additional models (CF Moto 800 MTX, Voge 800 Rally, KTM 390 Adventure R, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450) marked as "Coming Soon." All rentals include comprehensive insurance, a helmet and gloves, 24/7 local assistance, and eliminate the need for a security deposit via a refundable insurance deductible. No proprietary technology platform is described; the business runs as a direct-to-consumer operation with bookings handled through its website and demand generation via Instagram (@sahara.ride) and an email newsletter.
The business model is straightforward unit-based daily rental revenue, supplemented by planned guided motorcycle circuits ("circuits guidés") through Atlas, desert, and coastal routes that are currently in preparation. The company does not disclose revenue, funding, or employee headcount beyond what can be inferred from the small fleet size. Customer testimonials from riders in France, Morocco, and Spain rate the service 4.8–5.0/5.0, though the website's displayed average rating shows 0.0/5.0 (likely a rendering or data issue). Sahara Ride holds no patents, certifications, or disclosed partnerships, and operates as a privately held, unfunded single-country business.
Sahara firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Sahara
- Legal name
- Sahara Ride
- Website
- https://sahararide.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2019
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Sahara Ride is a Marrakech-based motorcycle rental and adventure tour company that rents adventure motorcycles to international tourists for self-guided exploration of Morocco's Atlas mountains, desert, and Atlantic coast, with guided circuits in development.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Sahara industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Adventure Motorcycle Rental Services
- NAICS
- Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing (5321)
- SIC
- Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Adventure & Dual-Sport Motorcycle Rentals (THADAHAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Guided & Packaged Motorcycle / Powersports Rental Tours (THADAHAL), Cruiser & Touring Motorcycle Rentals (THADAHAB)
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Where Sahara is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kathmandu
- HQ country
- Nepal
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices1 record
Markets served
Sahara business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others
Revenue model
- Motorcycle Rental: The company generates revenue through daily motorcycle rentals. Customers pay per day rates to rent adventure motorcycles (Honda X-ADV, CF Moto 450MT, and other models) for exploring routes across Morocco including the Atlas mountains, desert regions, and Atlantic coast. Pricing is tiered by motorcycle model with daily rates starting from 75 EUR. Insurance is included in the rental, and no security deposit is required as an insurance deductible is paid before rental and refunded upon damage-free return.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Honda X-ADV adventure motorcycle rental |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | CF Moto 450MT adventure motorcycle rental |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
Sahara product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Sahara Ride rents adventure motorcycles to international tourists visiting Morocco from a Marrakech-based fleet of multi-brand bikes (Honda X-ADV, CF Moto 450MT, KTM 390 Adventure R, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, Voge 800 Rally, CF Moto 800 MTX) at daily rates starting from €75, with all-risk insurance, helmet and gloves, and 24/7 local assistance included. The company is also preparing guided motorcycle circuits across the Atlas mountains, Merzouga desert, and Atlantic coast for upcoming launch. No security deposit is required; an insurance deductible is collected before rental and refunded upon damage-free return.
Product overview
Sahara Ride is a motorcycle rental and guided tour company based in Marrakech, Morocco. The company offers a fleet of adventure motorcycles for rent, including Honda X-ADV and CF Moto models, with prices ranging from €75-119/day. Services include 24/7 local assistance, tested itineraries, and insurance coverage with no security deposit required. The company is preparing to launch guided motorcycle circuits through the Atlas mountains, desert regions around Merzouga, and the Atlantic coast. Equipment including helmets and gloves is provided with each rental.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Honda X-ADV Adventure Motorcycle Rental Daily rental of a Honda X-ADV adventure motorcycle (745cc, 58.6 hp, 226 kg, 820 mm seat height) to international riders for touring Morocco's Atlas mountains, desert, and Atlantic coast, with insurance, helmet, and gloves included.
- CF Moto 450MT Adventure Motorcycle Rental Daily rental of a CF Moto 450MT adventure motorcycle (449cc, 52 hp, 196 kg, 810 mm seat height) for international riders exploring Morocco on mixed terrain, with insurance and equipment bundled in.
- CF Moto 800 MTX Adventure Motorcycle Rental Planned daily rental of a CF Moto 800 MTX adventure motorcycle (799cc, 94 hp, 196 kg, 870 mm seat height) for international riders touring Morocco. Not yet available for booking as of the source content.
- Voge 800 Rally Adventure Motorcycle Rental Planned daily rental of a Voge 800 Rally adventure motorcycle (799cc, 95 hp, 213 kg, 915 mm seat height) for international riders exploring Morocco. Not yet available for booking as of the source content.
- KTM 390 Adventure R Motorcycle Rental Planned daily rental of a KTM 390 Adventure R motorcycle (399cc, 45 hp, 176 kg, 870 mm seat height) for international riders exploring Morocco. Not yet available for booking as of the source content.
- Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Motorcycle Rental Planned daily rental of a Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 motorcycle (452cc, 40 hp, 199 kg, 825 mm seat height) for international riders exploring Morocco. Not yet available for booking as of the source content.
- Guided Motorcycle Circuits in Morocco Guided multi-day motorcycle tours through the Atlas mountains, Merzouga desert region, and the Atlantic coast near Essaouira, intended for international riders who prefer a led experience over a self-rented ride. Not yet available for booking at time of source content.
Companies that use Sahara
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Sahara technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Sahara partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators3 records
Expansion highlights3 records
Sahara competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Ride Expeditions: Specialist motorcycle adventure tour operator running guided multi-country rides in Europe, Africa and beyond. Comparable as a guided motorcycle circuit business targeting the same international enthusiast rider demographic.
- EagleRider: The world's largest motorcycle rental and guided tour franchise, with locations across the US, Europe and other regions. Directly comparable as a multi-fleet adventure motorcycle rental and tour business targeting enthusiast riders.
- Twisted Road: Peer-to-peer motorcycle rental marketplace connecting owners with riders in the US. Comparable as a technology-enabled motorcycle rental business serving enthusiast riders seeking premium bikes for travel.
Others
- BikesBooking: Online aggregator that lets travelers compare and book motorcycle and scooter rentals worldwide. Comparable as a discovery and booking layer that competes for the same international rider's first click, even though BikesBooking does not own fleet.
Broad incumbents
- Hertz Morocco: Global car rental incumbent with operations in Morocco serving international tourists arriving in Marrakech. Comparable as a broader mobility rental provider competing for the same inbound tourist budget, although it does not specialize in motorcycles.
- Royal Enfield Himalayan Tours: Royal Enfield's factory-supported adventure tour program operating in destinations including the Himalayas and other mountain regions. Comparable as an OEM-backed adventure motorcycle tour offering, overlapping with Sahara Ride's planned guided circuits and fleet that includes the Himalayan 450.
- Sixt Morocco: Major European car rental brand with Moroccan airport and city locations. Comparable as a broad mobility incumbent serving international tourists in Marrakech, though its fleet is passenger vehicles rather than adventure motorcycles.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Sahara social profiles
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Sahara leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Sahara funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Sahara M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Sahara
What does Sahara do?
Sahara Ride rents adventure motorcycles to international tourists visiting Morocco from a Marrakech-based fleet of multi-brand bikes (Honda X-ADV, CF Moto 450MT, KTM 390 Adventure R, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, Voge 800 Rally, CF Moto 800 MTX) at daily rates starting from €75, with all-risk insurance, helmet and gloves, and 24/7 local assistance included. The company is also preparing guided motorcycle circuits across the Atlas mountains, Merzouga desert, and Atlantic coast for upcoming launch. No security deposit is required; an insurance deductible is collected before rental and refunded upon damage-free return.
Is Sahara a public or private company?
Sahara is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Sahara founded?
Sahara was founded in 2019. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Sahara based?
Sahara is headquartered in Kathmandu, Nepal, in the Asia region.
How does Sahara make money?
One revenue line is on record: motorcycle Rental.
Who are Sahara's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Ride Expeditions, EagleRider and Twisted Road. BikesBooking is listed as an others. Broad incumbents are Hertz Morocco, Royal Enfield Himalayan Tours and Sixt Morocco.
Does Sahara have an API?
No public API is recorded for Sahara.
What industry is Sahara in?
Sahara's product category is Adventure Motorcycle Rental Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THADAHAC, Adventure & Dual-Sport Motorcycle Rentals, with a secondary code of THADAHAL, Guided & Packaged Motorcycle / Powersports Rental Tours. Its NAICS code is 5321 and its SIC code is 7510.