ATV riding in Skoura: Electric or classic mountain bike

Ride through thousands of date palms on a guided bike tour of the Skoura Oasis.

Guided mountain bike riding through the Skoura palm oasis in southern Morocco, with your choice of electric or classic bike. You'll visit Kasbah Amridil, pass through Berber villages and shaded palm groves, meet a local potter, and stop at panoramic viewpoints. A professional guide in English, Spanish or French leads groups of all fitness levels, and the ride includes helmet, water, tea and coffee.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Skoura Oasis by bike

• Start at Skoura MTB Excursions center
• Ride through Skoura palm grove
• Visit Kasbah Amridil
• Discover Berber villages and gardens
• Stop at panoramic viewpoint
• Visit Mohammed El Fakhar pottery workshop
• Return bikes and finish tour

The experience

You start in the center of Skoura and ride out into the palm grove on either an electric mountain bike or a classic one. Your choice depends on how much pedal power you want to use. The guide meets you at the starting point and handles the route from there. Both bikes come with helmets, and you'll carry bottled water for the ride.

The route takes you through the famous Skoura palm grove, where thousands of date palms create shaded tracks between traditional Berber villages and green gardens. You'll stop at Kasbah Amridil, a historic raw-earth fortress with watchtowers and carved doors that once stored dates and harvests. From its terraces you see the oasis spread below and the Atlas Mountains beyond. Along the way the guide explains local farming techniques and daily life in the villages. This is not a race through the landscape but a chance to observe how people actually live here.

One stop takes you to Mohammed El Fakhar's pottery workshop, where you'll try shaping clay yourself under his guidance while drinking traditional Moroccan tea and hearing stories about local craftsmanship. Later you'll pause at a panoramic viewpoint above the palm grove to photograph the oasis from above. The ride ends back at the checkout point, where you return the bike and finish with your guide.

What’s included

• Mountain bike (electric or classic, your choice).
• professional guide in English, Spanish or French.
• helmet.
• bottled water.
• coffee and tea.
• access to Kasbah Amridil and the pottery workshop.
• panoramic photo stops.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guided tour on a classic mountain bikeGuide in English, Spanish or French · 16 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 16:30

Electric mountain bike tourGuide in English, Spanish or French · 18 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 17:00Duration: 3 hours (2 to 4 hours). Electric mountain bike with guide: Skoura oasis e-bike tour with a local guide and Berber experience

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day18 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 17:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (40 to 50 years) · Senior (51 to 80 years) · Youth (16 to 39 years) · Child (6 to 15 years) · Infant (2 to 5 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 15.90

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by amrdouz SKOURA VTT excursions

Is this one for you?Choose the electric bike if you want to cover more ground and see more of the oasis without tiring. Pick the classic bike if you prefer a slower pace and a more active ride. Either way, the fixed route and guide pace mean you'll see the same stops and villages. The difference is how much you pedal.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (16 to 39 years); Child (6 to 15 years); Infant (2 to 5 years).

How long does the ATV riding in Skoura take?

The ride lasts between two and four hours depending on the pace and how long you spend at each stop. Your guide sets the rhythm to match the group's fitness level.

What is Kasbah Amridil and why is it on this route?

Kasbah Amridil is a traditional Berber fortress built from raw earth, with watchtowers and carved wooden doors that once stored harvests. It sits in the heart of the Skoura palm grove and gives you a close look at authentic Moroccan architecture and a panoramic view of the oasis from its terraces.

Can I ride an electric bike if I'm not very fit?

Yes, the electric mountain bike option is designed for riders of all fitness levels, and the guide adjusts the pace to keep everyone comfortable. You'll need at least moderate fitness to ride either bike, but the electric motor handles much of the work.

Do I need to book the pottery workshop separately, or is it part of the ride?

The pottery workshop with Mohammed El Fakhar is included as a stop on the route. You'll try shaping clay yourself and share tea while learning about local craftsmanship, all as part of the guided experience.

What's included in the price of the ride?

The bike, helmet, bottled water, coffee and tea are all included. You choose between an electric or classic mountain bike at checkout, and the guide speaks English, Spanish or French.