Quad Tour 6h + lunch + bivouac on the beach
An adventure to be experienced, one day quad excursion with lunch and bivouac overlooking the sea
210 per person
1 day 1 night
Monday 25 November 2024: Available
Tuesday 26 November 2024: Available
Wednesday 27 November 2024: Available
Thursday 28 November 2024: Available
Friday 29 November 2024: Available
Please Note: The Bivouac is only possible with a reservation and sending of passports 2 weeks before the activity, as requested by the competent authorities of Essaouira
An experience different from the common one, full of emotions and naturalistic beauties.
This excursion is suitable for both groups of friends and families with small children, in fact the stops and the route can be adapted by your guide according to your needs.
The quad bike day organized by the Ranch de Diabat in Essaouira crosses a kilometer-long beach heading south, along which the landscapes will leave you spellbound.
Very high dunes, alternating with mimosa and eucalyptus forest, a small village of seasonal fishermen, a historical Unesco heritage site: the Sultan's palace, the ruins of the Portuguese Castle, the island of Mogador, the white lighthouse of Cap Sim, the cave viewpoint facing the ocean.
These are just some of the wonders that you will cross with the quad and, in order not to miss anything, an excellent lunch organized in the surroundings of Sidi Kaouky.
To end a bivouac with a bonfire overlooking the sea, where you can have beautiful dreams.
Program
For those who are motorized, it will be easy to reach the Ranch de Diabat, located just 3 km from the city center, the map and the GPS point will be sent to you by email, you can park in complete tranquillity in the private parking of the Ranch.
Upon your arrival at the Reception, you will be greeted by our staff who will show you the safety instructions regarding the quads, and you can fill out the rental contract and get to know your instructor, who will help you choose the helmet of your size.
Before leaving, your guide will give you a short driving test, aimed at reassuring you before departure and to put you at ease, at the end of which you will be ready to leave for this beautiful excursion with the quad.
You will skirt the Qsob river, and by turning off the engines for a moment you will be able to photograph the birds that populate it, some seasonal migrants and others sedentary throughout the year.
You will then arrive at the Castle of Sultan Moulay Ben Abdallah, listed as a UNESCO heritage site and where your guide can give you several interesting historical explanations
Once you arrive on the immense 27-kilometer beach, you can approach the ruins of the Portuguese Castle, built by the Phoenicians to spot ships arriving from the sea, from which you can also observe the island of Mogador with its still intact prison and the minaret of the mosque, where the Eleonore falcon reproduces and is at home.
You will meet the dunes called Omar, and not far away a small village of seasonal fishermen, as well as the special sources of fresh water gushing from the sand at low tide, the magic of nature.
You will arrive at the huge dunes of Cap Sim, with its white lighthouse that guides the ships towards the port of Essaouira, and in front of the boundless ocean.
The fun part of the quad excursion will be here on the dunes, where you can have fun going up and down, always paying the utmost attention to follow the tracks of your accompanying guide, who knows the route perfectly.
You will soon arrive at an exceptional vantage point, called the Cave.
Not far away is the village of Ouessen which hosts an important wind farm for the Essaouira region, and which has been providing electricity for years. Incredible panoramic point on the bay of Sidi Kaouky, where you will descend slowly through a small vegetation until you reach the point where you can enjoy your lunch.
The meal will be organized in a typical local restaurant or by our staff who will prepare a private lunch break on the beach, this second option is possible with a supplement, if you are interested you can ask for a personalized quote for you.
The menu can be of sea or land depending on the season and will also be agreed on the basis of any food allergies or tastes of the participants.
After lunch, again on the quad bikes thanks to which you will cross the village of Sidi Kaouky, known for water sports such as kitesurfing, wind surfing and surfing, from here through a wild beach, you will arrive at the designated point to spend the night, with a view of the sea and an unmissable sunset.
The arrival at the bivouac is scheduled at 4 pm and, depending on the season, you will have time to relax on the beach, take a bath paying attention to the ocean currents, and then return to the bivouac located on the cliff, a 2-minute walk from the beach. , and take a lukewarm shower, settle in your Berber tent that the staff has prepared for you, with rugs, mattresses on the ground, pillows and blankets.
The cook will be preparing dinner at the moment, typical Moroccan cuisine that will take into account any food allergies or particular tastes previously communicated. You can watch the preparation and see the organic and fresh products used and learn some notions about Moroccan cuisine.
At dinner served, a nice bonfire and bongos to enliven the evening, observing the sky or starry or lunar but certainly infinite and without light sources in the surroundings will be even more magical.
In the morning a hearty breakfast awaits you, before saying goodbye to the bivouac to return by car to the Ranch de Diabat, the quads will return with their dedicated transport, as the place of the bivouac is located 45 km away from the Ranch de Diabat.
This excursion can start at 10 am to arrive at the bivouac at 4 pm or it can end at the bivouac at sunset and start later in the morning, depending on the season and the hours of light.
Get ready
- Level: To take part in this excursion it is not necessary to have a quad level or a driving license
- Clothing: Recommended clothing is long trousers and closed-toe shoes and a light jacket to protect against the wind.
- Your bivouac is equipped with a warm water shower.
- Meals : your meals are prepared by our chef, who will make you discover the richness of Moroccan cuisine. The menu takes into account participants' special diets or food allergies, which will all be communicated in the registration form.
- Regarding the recharging of your mobile phones and cameras, we recommend that you have a Power Bank, because electric recharging via the truck cannot always be available for all.
In order to accommodate you in the bivouac we need an autorisation from the tourism delegation, based on your passport. It takes about two weeks to get this permission. Please plan your bivouac or activity + bivouac in advance.
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