Adventure
Taghazout Quad Biking: Argan Forest Tracks and Berber Villages
Taghazout quad biking starts ten minutes from the village, which is one reason this trip suits people staying on the coast road. You ride out in a small group through argan forest, dry riverbeds and a string of Berber hamlets, with gear, guide and hotel transfer included.
- Duration
- Approx. 3 hours
- Start times
- 08:30 & 10:30
- Getting there
- Hotel pickup
- Group size
- Up to 30 people
What you get
Highlights
- Ride argan forest tracks and dry riverbeds on your own quad
- Pass through Berber hamlets and their mud-brick houses
- 1.5 hours of riding over mixed off-road ground
- Full briefing, helmet and goggles before you set off
- Mint tea and Moroccan snacks at the halfway stop
- Pick-up and drop-off from Taghazout, Tamraght and Agadir
The experience
What to expect
Most people in Taghazout come for the surf, then run out of things to do on a flat day. This fills one nicely. The quad base is a short hop up the coast road, so you spend your time on the trails rather than in the van.
You get a helmet, goggles and a walkthrough of the controls before anyone sets off. Complete beginners are normal here and the guide leads from the front, so the convoy moves at whatever pace the slowest rider is comfortable with.
Figure on 1.5 hours of riding over sand, gravel and the kind of rocky climbs that make the throttle worth having. There is a tea and snack stop partway round, in one of the villages. Allow three hours from your door back to your door.
Run of show
How your session runs
14:00 — Pickup on the coast road
We collect you from your guesthouse or surf camp in Taghazout, Tamraght or Agadir and drive to the quad base.
14:20 — Gear and briefing
Helmets and goggles are handed out, then a short run-through of the controls and the hand signals the guide uses.
14:30 — Into the forest
The convoy heads out through argan trees and dry riverbeds, climbing the tracks that lead inland.
15:15 — A Berber hamlet
The route passes working farms and mud-brick houses, so you get a look at daily life away from the coast.
15:45 — The way back
The return leg throws in the tighter corners and the better viewpoints of the afternoon.
16:15 — Tea and snacks
A pause for mint tea and traditional sweets before the final stretch to the base.
16:30 — Transfer back
Helmets off, quads parked, then the drive back down the coast.
16:50 — Back at your door
We drop you at your accommodation in Taghazout, Tamraght or Agadir.
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation
- 1.5 hours of guided quad biking
- Helmet and goggles on the day
- Mint tea and snacks along the route
What to bring
- Closed-toe shoes or trainers
- Long trousers or loose riding clothes
- Sun cream and sunglasses
- A light jacket for winter months
Know before you go
- A licence is not needed for the quad
- Closed-toe shoes only, so leave the flip-flops at the guesthouse
- Take a quad on your own or share one as driver and passenger
- Expect dust. It gets into everything, so wear something you can wash
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Do you need a licence to ride a quad in Taghazout?
No licence needed. You get a briefing covering the controls and the route, and the guide leads from the front the whole way.
Can two people share one quad?
Yes, one machine seats two. Book a single quad for a driver and a passenger, or two quads if you both want to drive.
How long does quad biking from Taghazout take?
Around three hours including pickup, the briefing and the tea stop. Riding time works out at roughly 1.5 hours.
Is quad biking in Taghazout suitable for beginners?
Very. The quads are automatic, the terrain is forgiving and most people on the trip have never ridden one before.
What should I wear for the quad tour?
Closed-toe shoes are a must. Long trousers, sun cream and sunglasses too. In winter bring a light jacket for the wind.
Do you pick up from Taghazout hotels?
Yes, we collect and return guests in Taghazout, Tamraght and Agadir.
