Skoura Palm Grove: Mountain Bike, Quad & Kasbah Day

You spend half the day on two wheels and the other half meeting the people who live here.

A six- to eight-hour activity in the Skoura palm grove near Ouarzazate combining mountain biking, a one-hour quad ride, lunch at a host's house, a pottery workshop visit and exploration of Kasbah Amridil, with a local guide in English, Spanish, French or Arabic. The day mixes active exploration with cultural stops, so you move through the oasis on bikes and quads but also sit down to eat and watch craftspeople work.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Skoura palm grove and kasbah

• Visit Kasbah Amridil
• Guided mountain bike tour in palm grove
• Lunch at a host's house
• Quad bike excursion for one hour
• Tea break at local pottery workshop
• Pottery experience and meet craftsmen
• 45-minute walk through palm grove
• Enjoy panoramic views and photos

The experience

The day starts on a mountain bike, riding quiet paths through the Skoura palm grove with a local guide. You pass traditional kasbahs, irrigation canals called seguias, and cultivated fields, moving at a pace that lets you notice the landscape and the people tending it. After the bike section, you switch to a quad bike for an hour to cover different terrain and see panoramic views of the oasis from another angle.

Between the active parts, you stop at a local pottery workshop for a tea break where you watch craftspeople at work and can talk with them. Lunch happens at a host's house, a meal cooked and served by someone who lives in the oasis. You also visit Kasbah Amridil, the historic earthen fortress at the heart of Skoura, where you can climb to the terraces for photos of the palm grove and the Atlas Mountains beyond. A 45-minute walk through the grove closes the day, letting you observe daily life in the oasis on foot.

The experience uses classic mountain bikes and includes all guided excursions, the quad ride, the pottery visit and the cooking class with lunch. A guide who speaks English, Spanish, French or Arabic leads the whole day. Children from age one are welcome, and the operator notes the activity suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Use of classic mountain bikes for the day and a one-hour quad bike tour.
• guided excursions through the Skoura palm grove.
• a pottery workshop visit with tea.
• a cooking class and lunch at a local host's house.
• entry to Kasbah Amridil with its terraces and views.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (6 and older) · Infant (1 to 5 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Arabic

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Arabic

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.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by amrdouz SKOURA VTT excursions

Is this one for you?Small groups work well here because the pace is built around a local guide leading you through narrow paths and into family workshops and homes, so you move as one unit through the oasis rather than as a crowd.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (1 to 5 years).

What is Kasbah Amridil and what will I see there?

Kasbah Amridil is a historic earthen fortress in the heart of the Skoura Oasis, famous for its traditional architecture and towers. Inside you visit ancient rooms displaying traditional Berber objects and old agricultural tools, and you can climb to the terraces for panoramic views of the palm grove and the Atlas Mountains.

How much time do I spend biking versus on the quad?

The mountain bike section takes up the first part of the morning through the palm grove paths and kasbahs. The quad ride lasts one hour and covers different terrain to show you panoramic views of the oasis from another vantage point.

Is lunch included, and where do I eat?

Yes, lunch is included and you eat at a local host's house in the oasis. The meal is cooked by someone who lives there, giving you a chance to sit down with the family and experience daily life in the community.