Private half-day mountain bike tour discover Palmeraie Skoura
Description
Live a unique adventure in the palm grove of Skoura, a preserved natural environment in the heart of Morocco, with our mountain bike excursion. As a child of Skoura and an experienced guide with many years of practice, I am delighted to introduce you to the wonders of my native region. You will be amazed by the panoramic mountain views, while learning the history of the exceptional irrigation system that feeds the palm grove. All the activities and visits mentioned here are optional for travelers, according to their wishes. Homestay tea break and if you wish we can organize a delicious meal at a local family. Also possible to visit the Kasbah Amridil, a fortress dating from the 17th century, a true emblem of Skoura and its majestic kasbahs. Meet talented artisans such as potters and weavers. In addition you can discover the olive oil and goat cheese cooperatives in the region.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Also optional. Visit and demonstration at Mohamed le Potier, Skoura's smile! A moment of exchange and good humor where Mohamed shares his know-how and his life as a traditional craftsman with incomparable kindness. The kids are fans! They usually leave with a small creation made on site. Small souvenir shop on site with the traditional objects that Mohammed makes. Free price, about 1 hour.
A visit to Kasbah Amridil is not mandatory, it's up to you! It is the jewel of Skoura, testimony to the cultural and architectural heritage of the region. Formerly Skoura was a rich and prosperous territory thanks to trade and agriculture, the village is dotted with many majestic kasbahs, most of them abandoned. The Kasbah Amridil has always been maintained by the family of the owners and offers you an immersion in the history and culture of Skoura. This visit of approximately 1 hour is in addition at an attractive price.
We are off for about 3.5 hours of excursion with a tea break in the middle in a picturesque setting. You will have the opportunity to visit part of the huge Palmeraie de Skoura, which I know like the back of my hand. Come and enjoy the small picturesque trails that only the locals know about on a comfortable mountain bike. An atmosphere like nowhere else! We will take the bikes and go for a ride according to your desire, I will take the time to share my knowledge, my culture and answer your questions in a relaxed atmosphere. Come and discover the natural wealth of my village and its unique ecosystem!
Highlights
What's included
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(30)
Hammad was great. We had a very good time. Our 4-year-old daughter loved it. I highly recommend it.
Merci beaucoup pour votre retour ! 😊 Nous sommes très heureux que vous ayez passé un excellent moment avec Hassan. Il sera ravi de savoir que toute la famille a apprécié la balade, et surtout que votre fille de 4 ans a adoré l'expérience. Merci pour votre recommandation et au plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau à Skoura ! 🚴♂️🌴
With Hassan on a mountain bike tour around Skoura. Almost three hours of stories and explanations about the community. Yeah, great. Some agility on a mountain bike is useful, although no strenuous effort is required. Arranged from our stay: Heritage Hous Skoura. For a local experience more than recommended.
Thank you very much for your feedback! 🙏 We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your mountain bike tour around Skoura with Hassan and that you appreciated his stories and insights about the local community and way of life. We’re also glad everything was well organized from your accommodation and that you had an authentic and immersive experience in the palm grove. We will make sure to pass your kind words on to Hassan 👍 We hope to welcome you again soon for another adventure in Skoura! 🚴♂️🌴
The best way to discover the palm grove! Super and good price. We recommend...
Merci beaucoup pour votre message 🙏🌴 Nous sommes très heureux que vous ayez apprécié la découverte de la palmeraie avec nous ! Votre satisfaction sur l’accueil et le rapport qualité-prix nous fait vraiment plaisir 😊 C’est toujours un bonheur de partager la beauté de Skoura et ses trésors cachés à vélo. Merci pour votre recommandation, cela nous aide énormément ! Au plaisir de vous revoir pour une nouvelle aventure dans la palmeraie 🚴♂️🌞 L’équipe Skoura VTT Aventure
We enjoyed a guided tour on mountain bikes with Abdul today. The ride took us through the local kasbahs and olive groves of the area - pretty, quiet tracks & lanes. Abdul gave us plenty of stops where he told us lots about the local life. We stopped at a pottery and had a real laugh making pots on the potters wheel. There was no pressure to buy but we bought some pretty bowls at a good price. At the end we enjoyed some tea with Abdul and Adnan in his peaceful, shady garden. Was a lovely way to spend 1/2 a day and I’d definitely recommend this way to enjoy Skoura.
Merci beaucoup pour votre gentil message 🌿 Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez passé un agréable moment à explorer Skoura avec Abdul ! C’est toujours un plaisir de partager notre belle palmeraie, ses kasbahs et ses traditions artisanales avec des voyageurs curieux et souriants. 😊 Au plaisir de vous revoir pour d’autres découvertes à vélo ou autour d’un thé dans notre jardin ! 🚴♀️☕️ — L’équipe Skoura VTT Aventures
Super nice bike tour through the palm oasis. Our guide was super cheerful and showed us his traditional family home. We enjoyed it!
Merci beaucoup pour votre gentil message ! 😊 Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié la balade à vélo et la visite de la maison familiale traditionnelle. Ce fut un vrai plaisir de vous accueillir à Skoura ! 🚴♀️🌴 Au plaisir de vous revoir pour une nouvelle aventure !
An experience not to be missed! The visit of the Skoura palm grove by mountain bike with Hassan was an unforgettable moment. Between the beautiful landscapes, the fascinating explanations about the history of the palm grove and Morocco, and the visit to a pottery workshop, everything was perfect. Hassan knows the region like no one else and makes the discovery lively and rewarding. It would be a shame to go through Skoura without doing this activity.
Merci infiniment pour votre magnifique commentaire 🌟 ! Nous sommes ravis que la découverte de la palmeraie en VTT, les explications d’Hassan et la visite de l’atelier de potier vous aient autant plu. Votre recommandation nous touche et nous motive à continuer à offrir des expériences authentiques et inoubliables à Skoura. Au plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau pour d’autres aventures ! 🚴♂️🌴
Our guide gave us a lot of information about the area, also visited the Kasbah Amridil and gave us a good tour. We had a flat tire but was quickly resolved. e-bike is possible
Merci beaucoup pour votre retour ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié les explications de notre guide local ainsi que la découverte de la Kasbah Amridil, véritable trésor historique de la palmeraie de Skoura. Même avec une petite crevaison, l’expérience a pu continuer sans souci et nous sommes heureux que tout ait été rapidement réglé. 🚴♂️✨ Nous proposons aussi des sorties en VTT ou en vélo électrique (e-bike) pour profiter pleinement des paysages, selon vos envies et votre niveau. Au plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau pour une nouvelle aventure à Skoura ! 🌴
Hassan and Asdan are too friendly, warm, welcoming... we learned a lot during our walk through the palm grove, between olive trees, almond trees, palm trees... it was beautiful!! Super comfortable mountain bikes and tea after ride, delicious... It was a pleasure to meet you again thank you!
Merci infiniment pour votre magnifique retour ! 😊 nous sommes ravis de savoir que vous avez apprécié votre balade à travers la palmeraie. C'était un plaisir de partager avec vous ces beaux paysages et ces moments conviviaux. On espère vous revoir bientôt pour d'autres aventures à Skoura ! 🚴♂️🌿☀️ Encore merci et à très vite ! 🙌"
We toured the oasis with guide Abdul who grew up here and his English is very good. After adjusting our bike seats and explaining how to work the gears and brakes we were off on a fabulous adventure learning about the irrigation, building techniques, plants, date growing and so much more! He also guided us through the Kasbah tour after we paid the entry fee. I highly recommend this tour and Abdul!
Merci beaucoup pour votre retour enthousiaste ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié votre aventure à travers l’oasis avec Abdul. Il connaît en effet chaque recoin de Skoura et adore partager son savoir sur l’irrigation, les kasbahs et la culture locale. Votre recommandation nous touche beaucoup ! Au plaisir de vous revoir pour une nouvelle découverte à vélo. 🚴♂️🌿"
Fantastic experience- really good, comfortable bikes and a very well informed guide who taught us a lot about the region and about Morocco in general. Highly recommended!
Merci beaucoup pour votre retour enthousiaste ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié l'expérience, le confort des vélos et les découvertes sur la région. Ce fut un plaisir de partager ces moments avec vous. À bientôt pour une nouvelle aventure à Skoura ! 🚴♂️🌿
