Marrakech: Camel Riding & Quad Biking in Palmeraie

Ride a camel through Marrakech's palms, then drive a quad into the desert edge

You're picked up from your hotel, ride a camel through Marrakech's Palmeraie palm groves with a guide, take a mint tea break, then self-drive a quad bike through the surrounding countryside. The tour runs either morning or evening and includes all transportation, both activities, and refreshments. You're back at your hotel by early afternoon or early evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Camel riding and quad biking tour

• Climb atop a camel
• Explore palm groves with guide
• Enjoy traditional Moroccan mint tea
• Drive quad bike through countryside

The experience

You're picked up from your hotel and driven a short way out of Marrakech to the Palmeraie, where the city's palm groves start to open up. The camels are already there, calm and waiting. Getting on feels awkward for about thirty seconds: your guide steadies you, you find the rhythm, and then it's just the two of you moving through the trees at that slow, swaying pace camels have. The palms are thick around you, the light is soft, and there's almost no sound except the animal's footsteps and the occasional breeze through the fronds. You've got time to take photos, to let your eyes adjust to how different this feels from the medina you left behind.

After the camel ride, you stop for traditional Moroccan mint tea. The kind that comes in a small glass, hot and sweet, and tastes exactly like what you needed. Your guide pours it from a height, which is partly for show and partly because it cools it down just right. This is when you catch your breath and get briefed on the quad bikes. If you've never ridden one, don't worry: the guide walks you through it, and the terrain around Marrakech is forgiving enough that you're not fighting the machine. You're just driving it.

The quad biking takes you deeper into the countryside, past the palm groves and into the open landscape where the earth changes color and the views open up. Your guide leads, you follow, and the pace is steady enough that you can actually look around instead of just holding on. The contrasts are real: green palms give way to dry scrub, then back again. It's the kind of ride where you understand why people come to Marrakech for adventure without needing to drive all the way to the Sahara. The whole thing runs about half a day, and you can choose morning at 9 a.m. or evening by sunset, depending on whether you want the light soft or golden.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off from your Marrakech accommodation, camel riding through the Palmeraie palm groves with an expert guide, a traditional Moroccan mint tea break, self-drive quad biking through the countryside surrounding Marrakech, and all necessary equipment and instruction. Transportation to and from the activity sites is provided.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

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AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 6 pickup points.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Mission Travel Morocco

Is this one for you?Book this if you want adventure near Marrakech without the long drive to the Sahara: the Palmeraie and countryside give you both camel riding and quad biking in one half-day, with hotel pickup handling the logistics.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (1 to 2 years).

How long is the camel riding and quad biking tour?

The tour is a half-day experience. Morning departures start at 9 a.m. Evening departures run by sunset. Total time including hotel pickup and drop-off is roughly 3–4 hours.

Do I need experience to ride a quad bike?

No. The guide provides instruction before you start, and the terrain is suitable for beginners. The pace is steady and manageable.

What's included in the tour price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, camel riding, quad biking, and traditional Moroccan mint tea are all included.

Can I do just the camel ride or just the quad biking?

The tour combines both activities. They are not offered separately on this excursion.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

What time should I choose? Morning or evening?

Morning departures at 9 a.m. offer cooler temperatures and clear light. Evening departures run by sunset and provide golden-hour photography. Both are equally popular.

Do I need to bring anything?

Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat or cap. Wear closed-toe shoes or boots for the quad biking. The guide and hotel pickup handle the rest.