Hotel pickup
Short drive to the Palmeraie, about 20 minutes.
Desert
Marrakech Buggy Adventure in the Palmeraie
Overview
The Palmeraie is a huge oasis of palm trees on the north side of Marrakech. Its sandy tracks between the palms and small villages are perfect for a short off road ride.
This tour is ideal if you have half a day: pickup, about one and a half hours of driving with a guide, a tea break, and you are back at your hotel in three hours.
Free cancellationUp to 24 hours before
Pay on the dayEuro or dirham, no prepayment
3 hoursMorning 9:30 or afternoon 15:00
Live guideEnglish, French, Arabic
Hotel pickupFrom your hotel or riad
Small groupup to 8 buggies
At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Distance
- About 10 to 15 km from the city centre
- Difficulty
- Easy. No driving licence needed, drivers must be over 18.
- Best season
- October to May. In summer choose early morning.
- Transport
- Hotel pickup, then a buggy for two people
- Meals
- Moroccan tea
- Languages
- English, French and Arabic
- Group size
- Small group, up to 8 buggies
Highlights
Ride between thousands of palm trees in the Palmeraie
Cross small Berber villages and dry river beds
Moroccan tea break at a local house
Only 20 minutes from your hotel
Itinerary
Briefing
Goggles, bandana and a short test drive.
Buggy ride
About 1.5 hours through the palm groves and villages.
Tea break
Moroccan tea in a local house.
Back to your hotel
Drive back to Marrakech.
Included
- Return transfer from your hotel
- Guide on the ride
- Buggy ride of about 1.5 hours
- Equipment: goggles and bandana
- Moroccan tea
Excluded
- Drinks and snacks
- Tips
Where you will go
The pin shows the area, not an exact meeting point. We confirm your pickup by email. Open in Google Maps
Weather and best time
The tracks are dry and dusty in summer. Morning rides are cooler, and the afternoon slot is better from October to April.
What to bring
- Closed shoes
- Clothes that can get dusty
- Water for the ride
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Cash in dirham or euro for tips and drinks
- Phone or camera
Pickup
Pickup from all hotels and riads in Marrakech. For riads inside the medina we meet you at the nearest square or road. We confirm the exact time and place by email.
Know before you go
- The price is per buggy; each buggy seats 2 people
- No driving licence needed, but drivers must be over 18
- Passengers must be at least 10; under 18 they ride with a parent
- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes that can get dusty and wet
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Questions about this tour
What time is pickup?
Morning 9:30 or afternoon 15:00. We confirm the exact time by email once you book.
How long does the tour last?
About 3 hours, including transfers.
Where do you collect me?
Pickup from all hotels and riads in Marrakech. For riads inside the medina we meet you at the nearest square or road. We confirm the exact time and place by email.
Can I cancel?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
When do I pay?
Reserve now and pay on the day, in euro or dirham. No online payment.
What is included?
Return transfer from your hotel; Guide on the ride; Buggy ride of about 1.5 hours; Equipment: goggles and bandana; Moroccan tea.
Which languages do the guides speak?
Guides speak English, French and Arabic.
