MOROCCO · CYCLING TOURS
Good cycling tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 11 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Ride with Pikala Bikes through Marrakech’s medina, souks, Royal Palace gardens, Gueliz, and Hivernage. Your English or French-speaking guide introduces you to bread ovens, zellige tilework, hammam customs, and daily life, then ends with Moroccan pastries, tea, and juice at Pikala Cafe.
“Simon did an excellent job. We got so much information about culture and tradition. Thank you!”
Ride through Marrakech’s new town, historic districts, souks, and narrow Medina lanes with a local guide such as Ziad, Salma, or Tarik. You’ll stop near Koutoubia, the Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, and Jemaa el Fnaa, with time for photos and local insight. Expect good bikes, busy traffic, and an exciting three-hour introduction to the city.
“We really enjoyed it, great way to see the sites and get your bearings! Also for some tips and insight into the area. The guide was knowledgeable and it was a nice small group and we all felt safe on the road, you quickly get used to the hustle and bustle! Recommend it!”
This three-hour electric bike tour takes you from the Sofitel to Koutoubia Mosque, Jamaa El Fna, the souks, Medina, Gueliz, and Menara Gardens. Guides such as Walid, Oualid, and Ali lead small groups of up to six in English, French, or Arabic. Expect easy cycling on the open roads and careful navigation through tight, busy lanes.
“Walid was a fantastic tour guide! It was super fun.”
Pikala Bikes takes you through Marrakech by bicycle for about three hours, pairing major sights with local stops such as a public bakery, traditional hammam, second-hand market, Café Clock, and a saint’s tomb. Guides such as Yasser, Hamit, Khawla, and Zouhair share practical stories about Moroccan family life, religion, and modern change.
“Our guides (Zuhair and Achmed) were very knowledgeable and conversational. They made all the difference to the experience.”
Ride through Marrakech for three hours with a Dutch-speaking local guide such as Saadia or Fatima. You’ll cover the medina, modern neighborhoods, souks, Place des Ferblantiers, Jemaa el Fnaa, Koutoubia Mosque, and Bab Agnaou on a relaxed route using well-maintained bicycles.
“de tour was fantastisch we hebben er van genoten zoal het nieuwe deel van marrakesh als het oude gezien prachtige splinternieuwe fietsen! van de fantastische gids Fatima hele goede uitleg gekregen. ze vertelt heel enthousiast over de bezienswaardigheden in de stad heel fijn dat ze perfekt Nederlands spreekt! ook heel vriendelijke en gezellige persoon. deze excursie is een echte aanrader wij hadden het niet gemist willen hebben helemaal top!!”
Ride through Marrakech’s old and modern districts with local guides such as Hanan, Selma, or Ayoub. You’ll visit souks, Kasbah landmarks, ramparts, Gueliz, a ceramics workshop, and the Royal Theater, with mint tea or fresh juice included. Small groups, quality bikes, helmets, water, and English, French, or Dutch guiding are provided.
“Great tour in which you see a lot of the old city and its history. Our guide was amazing.”
See Marrakech by bike with a bilingual local guide, starting in Gueliz and riding to Menara Gardens, Koutoubia Mosque, Mellah, and Jemaa el-Fnaa. Guides such as Saadia and Meriem have led small, friendly groups through the city, with plenty of background on local life. Bike rental and bottled water are included.
“was geweldig. 4 uur lang door Marrakesh gefietst met de Nederlandse gids Saadia. Aanrader.”
Ride from Pikala Bikes through Marrakech and into the Palmeraie with a young English or French-speaking guide. You’ll pass villas, villages, irrigation channels, a bread oven, and zellige workshops, then share bread, olives, butter, oil, tea, juice, and pastries at Aziz’s atelier.
“We absolutely loved this guided cycle ride, with a brilliant young man guiding us , sharing information and looking after us so well as we cycled out of the city to the Palm Grove. Beautiful surroundings and such a lovely breakfast too!”
Ride through Casablanca with a licensed guide, stopping at Hassan II Mosque, Rick’s Café, Mohammed V Square, historic churches, the central market, and La Corniche. The 2 to 3 hour route mixes architecture, local life, shopping, and ocean views. Guide Achraf has been singled out for his friendly manner and clear explanations.
“Achraf was a great guide! Friendly & knowledgeable. Excellent way to see Casablanca. Highly recommended!”
You’ll ride a small electric motorbike from Bab Sbaa along Essaouira’s beach, past Mogador viewpoints, Oued Ksob, Dar El Sultan, the old hippy village, and Ghazoua’s argan trees. Guides including Nada, Youness, Soufian, and Olivier lead the three-hour outing in several languages, with tea and cake along the way.
“Une expérience inoubliable en e-bike ! Un immense merci à Nada, notre guide exceptionnelle ! Souriante, accueillante et chaleureuse, elle a rendu cette sortie tout simplement parfaite. Grâce à elle, l’expérience a été bien plus qu’une simple balade – un vrai moment de plaisir et de découverte. Un grand merci aussi à Olivier, le gérant de la boutique, pour ce super concept ! L’endroit est top, l’organisation impeccable, et c’est clairement une adresse à recommander à tout le monde, peu importe l’âge. Une activité à faire absolument… et à refaire sans hésiter !”
Leave Marrakech by van for Imlil Valley, then ride an e-bike on mountain trails with a French, Spanish, or English-speaking guide. You’ll visit Berber villages, stop for photos and waterfalls, eat lunch at a Berber home, and return after about four hours of riding and sightseeing. Abdul and Abde Llatif are among the guides associated with the tour.
“Wir hatten einen perfekten Tag! Ein tolles Erlebnis mit wunderschöner Landschaft und bestem Guide! Danke Abdul (Abde llatif bouredda)”
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