Searching for excursions Marrakech that do not mean a full day on the road? In half a day you swap the bustle of the medina for the tracks of the Palmeraie, about 30 minutes from the centre. At L.O.QUAD, specialists in quad and buggy tours in Marrakech, we run these guided trips. Here is exactly how one works, from your hotel to the mint tea.
How our excursions Marrakech work
- We pick you up. Depending on the package, we collect your group from your hotel or riad in Marrakech (medina, Gueliz). Otherwise, meet us at the entrance of the Palmeraie.
- Safety briefing. The guide explains the vehicle, the rules and the route. Your helmet is provided and fitted before you start.
- The ride. You follow the guide along the tracks between the palm trees, with photo stops. The guide adapts the pace to the group.
- Mint tea break. Before heading back, a complimentary tea break to relax and enjoy the view.
- Return. Back to the starting point or to your hotel, depending on the package.
The quad excursion
Our most popular excursion. On an automatic quad you ride for about an hour on the Palmeraie tracks behind a local guide. No experience needed: drivers must be 16, and children from 8 ride as passengers. It is the classic quad biking trip from Marrakech.
What happens on a quad tour in Marrakech
Briefing, a few minutes to get the hang of it on a quiet area, then the circuit between the palm trees with photo stops and a tea break. Prefer a steering wheel? The same trip exists by buggy, and experienced riders can choose motocross.
→ Book your quad biking Marrakech trip, or see our buggy Marrakech and motocross Marrakech rides.
Camel or horse excursions
Camel ride in the Palmeraie
For an excursion without engines, the camel ride moves at walking pace between the palm trees. The guide leads the caravan and the ride ends with mint tea. Ideal for families, and at the end of the day for the light.
→ See the camel ride: dromadaire Marrakech.
One hour on horseback
You can also spend an hour on horseback in the Palmeraie, accompanied from start to finish.
→ See the horse ride: cheval Marrakech.
The trio package: quad, camel and tagine
The fullest half-day: a quad ride, a camel ride, then a traditional tagine in the Palmeraie. One of the best excursions Marrakech offers if you only have half a day to leave the city.
When to go and what to bring
- Best time: late afternoon for the light and the cooler air, or the morning in summer to avoid the heat.
- Clothing: closed shoes, light trousers, sunglasses. A scarf protects from the dust.
- Bring: sunscreen, a bottle of water and your phone for photos.
- Booking: tell us the activity, the date, the number of people and your hotel if you want pick-up.
Still deciding? Compare the rides in our guide to things to do in Marrakech.
Conclusion
In half a day, excursions Marrakech-style in the Palmeraie show you another side of the city, by quad, buggy, camel or horse. To see all our packages and book, visit our Marrakech quad and buggy tours page.