Marrakech: Camel Ride, Quad Bike & Hammam Spa Day Trip

Summary

Camel rides, quad bikes and hammam spa near Marrakech

You’ll ride camels under Marrakech’s palms, zip over rocky trails by quad bike with a local guide, and unwind with a traditional hammam spa treatment plus an argan oil massage. Expect mint tea breaks, laughter with your guide, and small moments you might not see coming — like how good quiet feels after adventure.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was the soft shuffle of camel feet on dry earth — kind of a creaky sound, actually. Our guide Youssef handed me a blue scarf to wrap around my head (“like Sahrawi people,” he grinned) and I tried to copy him. The air smelled faintly dusty but sweet, maybe from the palm trees all around the Palmeraie. My camel was named Samba. He turned his head back at me like he wanted to say something — or maybe just to see if I’d fall off. The city felt far away already.

After we clambered down (awkwardly — I nearly slid off), there was this switch: suddenly we were strapping on helmets for the quad bike part. They gave us a quick lesson (I needed it), then off we went across rocky tracks that rattled my teeth a bit. Sometimes we’d pass little villages where kids waved and shouted “bonjour!” The wind picked up dust that stuck to my lips, but honestly it made the mint tea at our stop taste even better. Youssef laughed when I stalled the quad — “No problem, you drive like Moroccan now!”

I didn’t expect to care so much about the hammam at the end, but after bouncing around on quads it felt like sinking into warmth. The black soap smelled sharp and clean, and there was this eucalyptus steam that cleared my head. The woman doing the scrub smiled at me every time I flinched (I’m ticklish). It’s weird how quiet everything got in there after all that noise outside. Even now, sometimes when I smell eucalyptus back home I remember how calm that room felt.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Camel ride, quad biking, and spa

• Dress in Sahrawian outfit
• Enjoy one-hour camel ride
• Receive quad bike safety briefing
• Experience 1h 45m quad bike ride
• Discover villages and meet locals
• Relax with traditional hammam spa

Top questions

How long is the camel ride near Marrakech?

The camel ride lasts about 1 hour through the Palmeraie area.

Is hotel pickup included for this Marrakech day trip?

Yes, air-conditioned vehicle pickup is included for your convenience.

How long do you spend on quad bikes?

The quad bike adventure is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes long.

What does the hammam spa treatment include?

You get 45 minutes in a traditional hammam with black soap and eucalyptus scrub plus a relaxing argan oil massage.

Are drinks provided during the tour?

Yes, complimentary mint tea is included during your experience.

Is this tour suitable for children?

Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult; child rate applies when sharing with two paying adults.

Do you need previous experience to drive the quad bikes?

No prior experience is needed; safety instructions are provided before you start riding.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle, about an hour’s camel ride through Marrakech’s Palmeraie (with Sahrawi dress if you want), a nearly two-hour quad bike session with all safety gear and instruction provided, refreshing mint tea along the way, followed by 45 minutes in a traditional hammam using black soap and eucalyptus scrub plus a relaxing argan oil massage before heading back relaxed and probably still sandy.