Cruise through the unreal landscape of the Agafay stone desert outside Marrakech with its berber villages and gorgeous oases. Discover the 16th century coranic school still inhabited by the descendants of its holly founder and wrap things up with a delicious lunch in a luxurious camp in the middle of the stone desert facing the Atlas mountains.
Your insider will meet you at the departure point ‘Cafe Taxi’. Share your expectations and specific requests while your insider introduces you, thanks to an old map, to both the geography of the city and your tailor-made itinerary. Adjust your helmet, put on your sunglasses and hop on.
Hit the road to reach a small quaint village located 20km south of Marrakech. Between the majestic snow-capped Atlas Mountains, the vivid green of the olive trees and the region characteristic red soil, a truly spectacular landscape passes in front of your eyes before reaching this very spiritual place.
As you enter the village, you discover sixteen shrines where saints have been buried as well as remains of a visionary irrigation system. A now private former Koranic school, a ‘Zaouia’, founded in 1584 is your first stop of the day. Still inhabited by the descendants of the Holy Founder, Moulay Hafid invites you for a private discovery of this historical place and he will prepare you the best tea in the kingdom with thyme carefully picked from the family farm a few kilometres away. If you happen to ride on a Friday, take a stroll in the maze of this typical souk and get to taste camel meat, sugar fritters, liver skewers or seasonal fruits and vegetables.
Continue your adventure to the Agafay Desert where you will see the striking contrasts between rock dunes, green oases and traditional villages. Take out your camera as this is a unique track in between mountains and desert. End your adventure with a local lunch in a glamorous desert camp overlooking the Atlas Mountains. Sip your mint tea and soak up some sun one more time before going back to your hotel by the main road.
NB: This itinerary is subject to change due to passengers’ requests, holidays or weather conditions.
Your ride is tailor-made, off the beaten path and designed according to your level of knowledge of the area and your centers of interests, respectful of the local culture and all inclusive to offer you a memorable experience. Custom rides and multi-day expeditions are also available in China and in Morocco.
CONTACT US: If you are trying to book a last minute ride within 24 hours or if you have any questions and just prefer talking to a human being we understand – you can email us at the Contact us link or you can call us at +212 6 69 69 93 74. We try to get back to everyone within 24 hours.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
RIDE
As this is a private ride, you set the pace. Your insider will accompany you based upon what you want to see and how long you want to stop. And if you see something you like along the route, just yell STOP! Your wish is our command. Expect to spend about 70% of the time driving and 30% exploring on foot. Our rides can accommodate up to 2 passengers by sidecar from 2 to 99 years old. Every child below 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult on the sidecar.
MEETING POINT
STANDARD MEETING POINT : Our rides start from Cafe Taxi , 10-minute drive from the Jemaa el-fna square.
At the end of your ride, we will drop you off wherever you like in downtown Marrakech (Allowed areas only) free of charge.
LANGUAGES
We offer rides in other languages! When you send us your booking form you will be asked if you need an insider who speaks a language other than English.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
Our rides are all inclusive. Knowledgeable insiders immersed in local culture, characterful vintage vehicles, waterproof gear, helmets with hair net, site entrances and refreshing drinks. Rides exclude meals unless specifically mentioned. It also excludes alcoholic beverages & gratuities. For legal and safety reasons, you are not allowed to drive our sidecar.
EXTRAS
French champagne, instant camera renting or smartphone camera accessories… we do offer a wide array of options to make your ride truly confortable and memorable. Discover them during your booking process.
REFUND POLICY
In case of no-show or if you cancel within 48 hours of your ride you will be responsible for the total amount of your ride.
HELP & QUESTIONS
Please check our help page to find answers to your questions or contact us by email at info@insidersexperience.com
700 MAD per bottle (375 mL for 2 persons)
200 MAD per ride
From 200 MAD