Marrakech Quad Tour: Palm Grove & Jbilets Desert Ride

Summary

Quad Biking Adventure in Marrakech’s Desert Trails

You’ll ride a quad through Marrakech’s palm grove and the wild Jbilets desert, stop for mint tea and pancakes at a Berber camp, and catch views of the Atlas Mountains. It’s a real mix of adventure, local flavors, and scenery you won’t forget.

What’s the experience like?

Mint tea in hand, I sat back on the low cushions of a Berber lounge, the air still cool from the morning. Our guide, Youssef, handed out helmets and goggles—he joked about the dust, but he wasn’t kidding. After a quick rundown on the quads (automatic, easy enough even for first-timers), we rolled out past the last palms and into the open tracks of the Jbilets desert. The hum of engines mixed with the crunch of gravel under our tires. Every so often, a donkey cart or a shepherd would wave as we zipped by.

Somewhere between the palm groves and the wide, rocky plains, we stopped for photos—honestly, you’ll want to. The Atlas Mountains looked almost unreal in the distance, their peaks still capped with snow. At the bivouac, a blue-robed man poured us sweet mint tea and served pancakes drizzled with local honey. The smell of thyme drifted from a nearby fire. I remember thinking how quiet it was out there, except for the soft clink of glasses and a few birds overhead. On the way back, we took a different path that skirted a small lake—perfect spot for those “wish you were here” shots.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Quad Ride in Palm Grove and Desert

• Transfer and welcome with mint tea
• Equip with quad gear and safety briefing
• Ride through palm grove and Jbilets desert
• Photo breaks along the route
• Tea break with Moroccan honey pancakes at bivouac
• Return ride passing lake for photos

Top questions

Is this quad tour suitable for beginners?

Yes, it’s beginner-friendly. The quads are automatic and there’s a full safety briefing before you start. Guides ride along and help out if needed.

What should I wear for the quad ride?

Wear comfy clothes you don’t mind getting dusty. Closed shoes are best. All safety gear—helmet, gloves, goggles—is provided on site.

Are there vegetarian options for the tea break?

The tea break includes Moroccan pancakes with honey and mint tea. If you have dietary needs, just let us know ahead of time.

How long does the whole experience take?

The quad ride itself lasts about 2 hours. With transfers and breaks, plan for around 3-4 hours total.

What’s included

Your round-trip transfer from your hotel or riad is included, along with a 2-hour quad ride through Marrakech’s palm grove and Jbilets desert. We provide all safety gear—helmet, cap, gloves, goggles—and there’s a tea break at a Berber camp with Moroccan pancakes and mint tea.