Ourika Valley- Quad, helmet, briefing and instructor provided by the partner base
- Dirt tracks between palm trees and dry riverbeds
- Beginners welcome: easy pace, no experience needed
- Then the Ourika Valley with your private driver
- 120 EUR per vehicle for 1 to 7 people, plus 30 EUR per person
Quad biking in the Ourika Valley takes place at the foot of the mountains, on the Marrakech side of the valley, in the foothills and palm grove area. Our quad day is private and combines two things: a quad session at a partner base, then time in the Ourika Valley with your driver. The base provides the quad, the helmet and a briefing, and an instructor rides with the group on dirt tracks between palm trees and dry riverbeds. Beginners are welcome and ride at an easy pace. The day costs 120 EUR per vehicle for 1 to 7 people, or 200 EUR for 8 to 17, plus 30 EUR per person for the quad session: two people pay 180 EUR in all. It is booked and paid online, and it runs all year.
Travellers often ask us for "quad in the Ourika" and imagine riding along the river. This page explains where the ride really happens and how the day is organised.
Where do you ride?
Not in the mountain part of the valley. Above Tnine Ourika the slopes are steep, the land is farmed in terraces and the road is the only way through. The quad bases are lower down, where the plain meets the first hills: open ground, palm trees, dry riverbeds and dirt tracks. That is where our partner base is, and it is on the way to the valley, so nothing is lost in driving.
What does the day include?
| Transport | Private vehicle with fuel and driver, pickup and drop-off at your hotel or riad in Marrakech |
| Quad session | Quad, helmet, briefing and instructor, with the partner base |
| The valley | Time in the Ourika Valley after the ride, at your pace |
| Not included | Meals, the optional local guide for the waterfalls, tips |
| Payment | Online, by PayPal or by card through PayPal; free cancellation up to 7 days before |
What does it cost for your group?
The transport is priced per vehicle and the quad per person.
| Group | Transport | Quad | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 people | 120 EUR | 2 x 30 EUR | 180 EUR |
| 4 people | 120 EUR | 4 x 30 EUR | 240 EUR |
| 6 people | 120 EUR | 6 x 30 EUR | 300 EUR |
| 8 people (minibus) | 200 EUR | 8 x 30 EUR | 440 EUR |
How does the day go?
- Pickup at your hotel or riad in Marrakech in the morning.
- Drive towards the Ourika road and the quad base.
- Briefing, helmets, and the ride with the instructor.
- Drive up the valley: villages, a cooperative if you wish, lunch by the river.
- Setti Fatma and, if you have the legs, the walk to the first waterfall.
- Return to Marrakech in the late afternoon.
If you only want the ride and a shorter day, tell us: the valley part can be reduced.
Who is it for?
Friends, couples and families with teenagers who want some action along with the landscapes. It is less suited to travellers looking for a quiet day, for whom the walk and lunch with a Berber family is a better choice, and it is not the right day for very young children. Tell us the ages of everyone in your group when you book, so we can check the rules of the base for younger riders. Our guide to the Ourika Valley with kids lists calmer ideas.
What should you wear and bring?
- Closed shoes and long trousers.
- Sunglasses and a scarf to cover your nose and mouth: the tracks are dusty, above all in summer.
- Clothes you do not mind getting dusty, and a change of top for lunch.
- Sun protection and water.
- Your phone in a closed pocket.
Quad in the Ourika or in the Agafay desert?
Both exist. The Ourika quad day pairs the ride with a green mountain valley. The Agafay desert, south-west of Marrakech, offers bare stony hills and wide views; on our Ourika + Agafay day, the quad there is an option at 35 EUR per person. If the ride is the main point of your day, choose Agafay for the scenery of the ride itself; if you want the valley and a taste of quad, choose this day.
Our other packages add a camel ride, a family lunch or the Oukaïmeden plateau to the valley, and our private day trip covers the valley alone.
Frequently asked questions
How much does quad biking in the Ourika Valley cost?
With us, the day costs 120 EUR per vehicle for 1 to 7 people (200 EUR for 8 to 17 in a minibus) for the private transport, plus 30 EUR per person for the quad session. Two people pay 120 + 2 x 30 = 180 EUR. It is paid online at booking.
Do you need experience to ride a quad?
No. The base gives a briefing before you start and an instructor rides with the group. Beginners go at an easy pace on dirt tracks.
Can children ride a quad?
It depends on their age and on the rules of the base. Tell us the ages of everyone in your group when you book, so we can check the rules for younger riders before you pay.
Where does the quad ride take place?
At a partner base in the foothills and palm grove area on the Marrakech side of the valley, on dirt tracks between palm trees and dry riverbeds. It is not in the mountain part of the valley, where the terrain is too steep and the land is farmed.
What should you wear for quad biking?
Closed shoes, long trousers, sunglasses and a scarf to cover your face: the tracks are dusty, especially in summer. Clothes you do not mind getting dusty. The helmet is provided.
Can we do the quad and the waterfalls on the same day?
Yes. The quad session comes first, on the way, then the driver takes you up the valley. With the walk to the first waterfall and lunch it makes a full day, so we leave early.
