Essential Ride by sidecar (Marrakech off the beaten path) 1h30
Description
100% Tailor-made | Private | Off the beaten path | All inclusive On this one hour and a half open-air adventure, you can either choose to immerse yourself in the quaint Marrakech of the 1920s, discover the most authentic neighbourhoods of the Medina or enjoy a shot of greenery in the palm grove. With its ancient Art Deco buildings, its former open-air cinema, the very first hotel built in 1918 and its dusty clock shop, the 1920s Gueliz district testifies of the daily life during the former French Protectorate. A ride in History. If you decide to ride through the stunning Medina of Marrakech. Witness the local life in the Kasbah district, in the Mellah district or at the flea market in Bad El Khemiss taking place every Thursday and Sunday. In the palm grove, you will understand how this once fertile oasis, gave birth to the entire Tensift region almost a thousand years ago thanks to its ingenious underground irrigation systems.
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Your ride is tailor-made, 100% off the beaten path and designed according to your level of knowledge of the area and your centers of interest. On this ride, we will take you to our favorite spots in the Medina, Guéliz district or the palmgrove.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult up to 12 y.o
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- May be operated by a multi-lingual insider
- Dress code is casual. Make sure you bring your sunglasses and you wear closed shoes. We'll take care of the rest !
Reviews(346)
We trusted our hotel concierge with this idea and we are so glad that we did! Our guide, Mahmoud, was EXCELLENT. We saw so much of the city that we would never see on our own. He drove us through parts of the Medina that tourists do not visit. We saw a lot of "real life" - humbling for sure from a life perspective. We loved being on the motorcycle sidecar. Great experience. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for sharing this! We’re thrilled Mahmoud helped you discover a side of Marrakech that often stays hidden from visitors. That’s exactly what we love about exploring by sidecar: getting beyond the obvious, meeting the city as it really lives, and coming home with a few stories you’d never find in a guidebook. We’ll make sure Mahmoud sees your kind words. Thank you for the recommendation!
What an absolutely amazing experience! We drove through neighborhoods and down avenues at night, dodging traffic and seeing the vibrant nightlife of Marrakesh. We saw neighborhoods outside the tourist areas and learned about daily life outside the Medina. Stopped at a local cafe in an area I would never have known about and had the most delicious street food. Our drivers took us directly back to our hotel. This is appropriate for people of all ages; we were a group ranging from 16 to 75! My two teenage daughters had a blast with Elmehdi as their driver and he took such good care with them. He shared his passion for Marrakesh culture with us at each stop, and answered my daughter’s many questions about Islam. Our other guides Emmanuel and Sharaf were amazing and so informative as we passed by the sights and neighborhood scenes. This was not a strenuous activity. One person in the sidecar and one on the back (which was the best spot); our ride was just with our party and was customized to our interests. Highly recommend!!
What a wonderful review — thank you! We love that your group, from 16 to 75, got to experience Marrakech in such a lively and personal way. The street food stop, the nighttime neighborhoods and all those conversations about daily life and culture are exactly what make these rides special. We’ll make sure Elmehdi, Emmanuel and Sharaf see your kind words. And yes — the back seat does have its fans!
A very fun and different tour that is super worth making. Get to know more from Marrakesh its hidden streets, neighborhoods, understand the history. From the girl to my super guide/pilot AMINE EL all very friendly, attentive and welcoming. Super recommend
Muito obrigado! Ficamos felizes que tenha descoberto um lado mais escondido e autêntico de Marrakech, entre histórias, bairros e ruas que normalmente passam despercebidas. Vamos transmitir suas palavras ao Amine e à equipe — eles vão adorar saber que fizeram parte de uma experiência tão especial. Obrigado pela recomendação!
Great experience, thanks again to our guide Vincent for this tour. I highly recommend it.
Merci beaucoup pour votre retour ! Nous sommes ravis que cette balade avec Vincent vous ait autant plu. On lui transmettra le message avec plaisir. Merci pour la recommandation et à une prochaine aventure, qui sait !
An unforgettable and authentic experience! A big thank you to Vincent for his good humor, authenticity, and for sharing the incredible story of Marrakech with passion. We recommend it!
Merci beaucoup ! Marrakech se raconte encore mieux quand elle est partagée avec passion, et Vincent sait particulièrement bien lui donner vie. Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez ressenti toute l’authenticité de l’expérience. Merci pour votre recommandation, et peut-être à bientôt pour une nouvelle aventure !
Great time. Sunset ride out of the Medina to an incredible view and watch the sun go down then return to Medina for rooftop tea over the city and the light lowers. all while getting to ride in awesome motorcycle sidecars squeezing through alleys and zipping around the city. Great guides, friendly and informative, and a lot of fun.
Thank you so much for this wonderful message! We are delighted to read that you enjoyed your sunset ride through Marrakech. It was a real pleasure to share this adventure with you. Our insiders will be very happy to know that you enjoyed their company too :) We hope to welcome you again soon for another ride, in Marrakech, France… or wherever the road decides to take us next!
A very beautiful guided walk in the company of Eddy, Mehdim, and Nicolas, our caring drivers. We left from the new city, passing through the medina to the palm grove. It was a surprise for my husband's birthday that will leave us with very good memories. Sylvie
Merci beaucoup Sylvie pour votre très gentil message ! Nous sommes ravis de lire que cette sortie surprise pour l’anniversaire de votre mari vous laissera de si beaux souvenirs. Merci pour votre confiance :) Eddy, Mehdi et Nicolas seront très heureux de savoir que vous avez passé un bon moment avec eux. A bientôt pour de nouvelles aventures à Marrakech, dans le Beaujolais, la Vallée du Rhône, le Mâconnais, la Normandie… ou ailleurs !
Such a fun afternoon! A highlight of the trip. Our guide, Tissa, was delightful and took us to beautiful “off the beaten path” parts of Marrakech. She was terrific. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for your lovely message! We are delighted to read that your afternoon ride with Tissa was such a highlight of your trip. She will be very happy to know that you enjoyed her company and those beautiful, off-the-beaten-path corners of Marrakech. It was a real pleasure to welcome you, and we hope to see you again soon for more adventures on three wheels!
What a brilliant way to see some of the surrounding areas of Marrakech! Our tour guide Hamza was friendly and knowledgeable. He asked which sights we had already seen before making sure that our tour covered new and interesting areas. Heading out to the National Park was the highlight. Our tour time was 7pm so we caught the beautiful sunset as well as some up close camels! At stops you could choose to switch seats as one of you rides pillion, holding a handle behind the driver, with the other in the side car. It was great fun. Highly recommended.
Thank you so much for your lovely message! We are delighted to read that your ride with Hamza was such a great way to discover new sides of Marrakech, from the city to the Palmeraie, with sunset and camels along the way. He will be very happy to know that you enjoyed his company :) It was a real pleasure to welcome you, and we hope to see you again soon for another adventure on three wheels!
Marouane and Amine took us for a wonderful tour of the city. They were able to give us a really good experience of Marrakesh so we could understand it as a whole. They were helpful in explaining things and answering all our questions. Really good way of orienting yourself in the city and a thrill driving through the tiny Medina streets! Thoroughly recommend it as a different and unique experience.
Thank you so much for your lovely message! We are delighted to read that Marouane and Amine helped you understand Marrakech as a whole. It was a real pleasure to welcome you, and we hope to see you again soon for another unique adventure on three wheels!
