Marrakech: ATV Desert & Camel Ride with Berber Tea

Riding a Quad Through Morocco's Desert Palm Groves Isn't What You'd Expect

You get picked up from your hotel, driven to the Palmeraie, and spend an hour on a quad bike riding through palm groves with a guide who adjusts the pace to your comfort level. The tour includes a tea break in the oasis, a short camel ride in Berber dress, all safety gear, and return transport to your hotel: no separate bookings or logistics to handle.

Step-by-step itinerary

ATV and camel ride in Marrakech desert

• Pickup from hotel in Marrakech
• Drive to Palm grove activity site
• Receive helmets and instructions
• Ride ATV through palm oasis
• Stop for photos in palm oasis
• Enjoy Berber tea drink
• Take 5-minute camel ride
• Return to hotel in Marrakech

The experience

The Palmeraie outside Marrakech isn't what most tourists picture when they think of Morocco. Instead of medina crowds and tile work, you're out in actual desert: flat, open, dotted with palm trees that stretch further than you can see. A half-day ATV tour here means you trade the riads and restaurants for a quad bike, a helmet, and about an hour of riding through terrain that feels nothing like the city you left behind. Your driver picks you up from your hotel in Marrakech (or meets you if you're staying outside the 5km radius), and from there it's a short drive to where the quad bikes are waiting.

Once you're geared up with a helmet and given the basics (throttle, brakes, how to lean into turns), the actual riding is straightforward. The pace adapts to your experience. You're not racing, just moving through the palms at a speed that lets you take it in. There's a stop partway through where you climb off, catch your breath, and the guide brings out Berber tea while you stand in the middle of the oasis. It's the kind of moment that feels small until you're actually there, surrounded by nothing but palms and quiet. After tea and photos, you ride back to the starting point, then get driven back to your hotel.

If you're traveling with children, they ride with an adult on the same quad. You'll just need to book their place when you reserve. The camel ride comes as part of the package too. It's a short 5-minute experience, and you can dress in traditional Berber clothes if you want the full thing. All the equipment is provided, and the local team handles setup and safety. It's not extreme or technical. It's more about being outside the usual Marrakech loop and seeing the desert the way locals do.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Marrakech, a one-hour quad bike tour through the Palmeraie desert palm groves, a safety helmet and all necessary equipment, instructions and guidance from a local driver, a tea break in the oasis with time for photos, a five-minute camel ride with optional Berber clothing, and return transport to your accommodation.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 18:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 to 75 years) · Infant (4 to 12 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideSpanish, French, German, Italian and Dutch

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by travel to desert

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to get outside Marrakech's medina without arranging your own transport or equipment: the pickup, bikes, guide and tea are all handled, so you just show up at your hotel ready to ride.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in Spanish, French, German, Italian and Dutch.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (4 to 12 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

Do I need quad biking experience to join?

No. The guide gives instructions before you start, and the pace is adapted to your level. It's suitable for all fitness levels.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, the one-hour quad tour, helmet and equipment, Berber tea break, camel ride with traditional clothes, and a guide.

How long is the whole experience?

It's a half-day tour. The quad riding itself is about an hour, plus time for pickup, the drive to the Palmeraie, tea, and return.

What if my hotel is far from Marrakech?

If you're more than 5km outside the city, you'll need to arrange your own transport to Marrakech, where the driver will meet you for the tour.

Is the camel ride long?

It's about 5 minutes. It's included as part of the experience, and you can wear traditional Berber clothes if you'd like.

What should I wear?

Comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes are best for riding. The helmet is provided, and Berber clothes are available for the camel ride if you want them.

Is there a break during the tour?

Yes. There's a stop in the heart of the palm oasis where you have Berber tea, take photos, and rest before riding back.