What I Discovered Driving a Buggy Through the Palmeraie

The Palmeraie from a different angle — behind the wheel of a buggy

I've been showing visitors around Marrakech for ten years, and there are experiences I keep recommending with just as much enthusiasm as the very first time. The buggy ride through the Palmeraie is one of them. It's not the most well-known activity, but it's often the one people bring up again months later, with a big smile on their face.

The Palmeraie is a world apart that contrasts beautifully with the energy of the Médina. Dirt tracks, palm groves filtering the light, quiet villages… and when you're speeding through it all at the wheel of a buggy, the scenery takes on a whole new dimension.

Who can join? Really everyone

This is one of the things I love about this activity: it's designed to be inclusive. The buggy seats two — a driver and a passenger. To drive, you need to be at least 16 years old. And for those riding as a passenger, children from the age of 6 are welcome. I've seen families, couples and groups of friends all come back absolutely delighted.

No prior experience is needed either. The activity is accessible to beginners, and a full safety briefing is provided before departure, along with all the necessary protective equipment. You're accompanied throughout the ride by an experienced guide who knows every track like the back of their hand.

What's included in the experience

What I particularly appreciate about the Buggy Palmeraie Marrakech 2H is the all-inclusive package. The return transfer from your hotel or riad in Marrakech is included — no need to worry about logistics. You get in the vehicle, and everything is taken care of.

The ride lasts two hours, which is just the right pace to enjoy it without feeling rushed. And the moment that comes up in every conversation after the outing? The mint tea break at a local home. That brief stop in a local house, sharing a glass of hot, sweet tea with people from the area — it's that little touch of soul that turns a ride into a real memory.

My tips before you go

A few practical details I always share with my groups before this activity:

• Closed-toe shoes — the tracks kick up dust and you feel the wind at the wheel.
• Sunglasses — essential, especially if you're driving.
• Comfortable clothing — dust and wind are part of the adventure, so dress accordingly.
• Book at least 3 days in advance. A deposit of €35 per buggy is required via secure payment link, and the balance is paid in cash on the day.
• Free cancellation up to 3 days before the date. After that, the deposit is non-refundable.

If you'd like to enrich your outing, a dromedary ride is available as an optional add-on — a lovely way to extend your time in the Palmeraie.

Pair it with other adventures

For those who love a thrill, I also offer the Quad Palmeraie Marrakech – Aventure 2H on similar tracks, or the Buggy dans le Désert d'Agafay for those who want to push the adventure into a landscape of stones and lunar hills. Each outing has its own personality — and all of them are worth experiencing.

The Palmeraie, for its part, has something truly unique: that feeling of being at once close to the city and in a completely different world. By buggy, you experience it to the full — hands on the wheel, eyes wide open.