You go to Morocco and want to discover its most beautiful landscapes? Here are the best quad rides to do from Marrakech!
Marrakech, also known as “The Red City”, is famous for its medina its mosques, palaces and magnificent gardens. It offers a perfect blend of culture, architecture and landscapes. Getting away from the ancient Moroccan capital will allow you to discover an exceptional nature, which will put all your senses in awe. And for this, nothing better than the quad to discover these exceptional places!
Where to go? To help you in your choice, Wanderlix has selected 4 quad rides to do from Marrakech:
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1. Desert Agafay and Lac Takerkoust
⏱ ⏱ in the duration of the walk half day (about 4 hours)
🏁 Departure : 40 minutes from Marrakech (to get there you can come by taxi or car, you can also pay an extra charge for the agency to come to pick you up at your hotel)
This first walk will lead you to the Desert Agafay, a real jewel located just a few kilometers from Marrakech. This sporting journey will allow you to discover a preserved nature with multiple landscapes.
Indeed, during this trip you will discover the rocky plains and white dunes of the Desert Agafay. You will then find on the way the beautiful Lake Takerkoust. Retained by an impressive dam, this lake is tinted with blue or green reflections, an exceptional setting that will subjugate you by its charm and authenticity.
Practical information:
The entrance price for this walk is located around 60€ for the pilot and 25€ for the passenger (equipment and coaching are included in the price). We advise you to wear comfortable shoes for this quad ride, but also to plan warm clothes if you go to Marrakech in winter.
2. Desert Jbilets
⏱ ⏱ in the duration of the walk 2 hours
🏁 Departure : less than 30 minutes from Marrakech (to get there you can come by taxi or car, you can also pay an extra charge for the agency to come to pick you up at your hotel)
This second walk will lead you to the desert area of Jbilets. You will have the chance to discover the best places in the region, especially in front of a few Berber villages . It will be an opportunity to stop at home to drink a traditional mint tea.
Between its breathtaking view of the Atlas Mountains and the lunar decor, lined with stone hills, the Jbilets Desert will certainly please you!
Practical information:
Also, be aware that this exit is suitable for families wishing a moment of adventure during their stay in Marrakech. The entrance price for this quad ride near Marrakech is around 30€ (it includes equipment, frame and tea at the inhabitant). We also advise you for this ride to wear comfortable shoes and to provide warm clothing in winter.
3. Palmeraie de Marrakech
⏱ ⏱ in the duration of the walk : 3 hours
🏁 Departure : less than 20 minutes from Marrakech (to get there you can come by taxi or car, you can also pay an extra charge for the agency to come to pick you up at your hotel)
This third visit will take you to a must in Marrakech: La Palmeraie. This place in charge of History is part of the Moroccan Natural Heritage with its 100,000 palm trees on nearly 15,000 hectares. Explore its surroundings during a quad ride is the opportunity to fully enjoy this beautiful landscape.
This place will not leave you indifferent thanks to its mythical charm and its tropical decor! If you would like to visit Marrakech and its surroundings, we also recommend the camel-back promenade in La Palmeraie.
Practical information:
The entrance fee for this quad excursion is around 35€ (guide and equipment included). We advise you to wear comfortable shoes and bring sunglasses for this exit.
4. Ourika Valley
⏱ ⏱ in the duration of the walk : day trip
🏁 Departure : a few kilometers from Marrakech (to get there you can come by taxi or car, you can also pay an extra charge for the agency to pick you up at your hotel)
For this last selection, go 50 kilometers from Marrakech, towards the Urika valley. This valley of the Moroccan High Atlas is taken for its sumptuous landscapes, many different from those of Marrakech.
Go to its discovery by going through typical Berber villages, gardens and views to you breathtakingly. You will be welcomed as you will be served a tea when you arrive in these famous villages. It will be an opportunity to learn about the locals and their culture.
Practical information:
For this quad ride a few kilometers from Marrakech, the entrance price is 55€ for the pilot and 35€ for the passenger (equipment, guide and tea included in the price). We advise you to wear comfortable shoes and an outfit suitable for a safe ride.
Now that you have all the information, what do you expect to go on the quad adventure in Marrakech?
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