ATV riding Skoura: Electric mountain bikes through palm groves

Ride through 100,000 palm trees on electric bikes, guided by someone born here

Explore the Skoura palm grove by electric mountain bike on a private tour with a local guide who grew up in the oasis. You'll ride past kasbahs and traditional villages, learn how the ancient irrigation system works, and stop for Berber tea with locals. The tour runs 2 to 3 hours and includes the bike, guide in English or French, and hospitality tea.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Skoura palm grove and kasbah

• Ride electric mountain bike in palm grove
• Discover kasbahs and traditional villages
• Visit Amridil Kasbah historical site
• Learn about traditional irrigation system
• Enjoy panoramic Atlas Mountains views
• Taste Berber tea with locals

The experience

The electric mountain bikes do the heavy lifting on the palm grove trails. You ride past more than 100,000 palms, kasbahs dating to the 17th century, and traditional villages tucked into the oasis landscape, with the Atlas Mountains visible across the horizon. Your guide is a child of Skoura, someone who grew up here, so the stops and stories are rooted in real knowledge of the place, not a script. Along the way you'll learn how the irrigation system that has kept this oasis alive for generations actually works, and you have the option to stop for Berber tea with a local family or arrange a meal in someone's home if that interests you.

The bikes are high-end electric models that handle the palm grove paths without requiring you to pedal hard through the heat. Children under 14 ride classic mountain bikes instead. The whole experience sits outside the standard tourist circuits. You're moving through the landscape on your own terms rather than walking or sitting in a vehicle, and the guide adjusts the route and pace based on what you want to see. If you'd rather skip a stop or linger somewhere, that's your call.

What’s included

• Use of electric mountain bike (or classic bike for children under 14).
• private local guide speaking English or French.
• hospitality tea in the garden at the end of the ride.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:30

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Youth (13 to 16 years) · Child (8 to 12 years) · Under 8: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French and Italian

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.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Skoura VTT Aventures

Is this one for you?The electric bikes mean you cover ground and see the full scope of the palm grove without the physical strain of pedaling in the heat, so the 2 to 3 hours stays comfortable even if you're not a regular cyclist. Pick this if you're staying in Ouarzazate or elsewhere in the region without a rental car. The guide meets you at the starting point and the tour doesn't depend on you driving.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 16 years); Child (8 to 12 years). Under 8: they can't be included in the booking.

Can I ride an electric ATV through Skoura if I've never done it before?

Yes. The electric mountain bikes are designed for all fitness levels, and the palm grove trails are manageable. Children from age 8 can join the tour, though kids under 14 use standard bikes instead of electric ones.

What is Kasbah Amridil and why does the tour stop there?

Kasbah Amridil is a 17th-century fortified house that stands as a landmark of Skoura's heritage. The tour includes a visit so you see how the traditional architecture fits into the palm grove landscape and understand the history of settlement in the oasis.

How does the ancient irrigation system in Skoura work?

The system uses water channels fed from mountain sources to distribute water through the palm grove and gardens, a method that has sustained the oasis for generations. Your guide explains how it operates as you ride through the groves and see the channels in action.

Does the tour include food, or do I need to bring my own?

Hospitality tea in a garden is included at the end of the ride. You can also arrange a meal with a local family during the tour if you want a fuller experience of how people eat and live in Skoura.

How do I get to the starting point if I don't have a car?

Public transportation options are available near Skoura. Your guide can advise on how to reach the meeting point, and the tour is built for people staying in the region without their own transport.