Description
Conditions and price details
With this quad excursion, Ranch de Diabat will take you to visit two must-sees: the high dunes of Cap Sim and the Fishermen's Cave.
In three hours, you will have the impression of travelling for days, so many adventures will there be to experience and landscapes to admire.
A breathtaking route for those who love to take their time and fully experience a half-day quad bike ride at the Ranch de Diabat in Essaouira.
This excursion is suitable for both groups of friends and families with small children. Your guide will tailor the route and stops to suit the group, finding the perfect vantage points for unforgettable photos and brightening your day with intense emotions to share.
A quad excursion that takes in significant historical landmarks, interesting wildlife spots, and unique landscapes: a winning combination for guaranteed fun.
Plan
For those with a car, it will be easy to reach the Ranch de Diabat, located just 3 km from the city center. You will be sent a map and GPS location by email, and you can park with complete peace of mind in the Ranch's private parking lot.
Upon your arrival at Reception, you'll be greeted by our staff who will show you the safety instructions for the quads. You can then fill out the rental contract and meet your instructor, who will help you choose the right helmet size.
Before departure, your guide will give you a short test drive to reassure you and put you at ease. After this, you'll be ready to set off on this wonderful quad bike excursion.
You will travel along the beautiful beach in a southerly direction, encountering the large dunes called Omar, then a small village of very friendly seasonal fishermen, and finally you will reach the large dunes of Cap Sim, where you can see the white lighthouse in the background, which at night with its light guides the boats returning to the port of Essaouira, and in front of you the immense Atlantic Ocean.
The fun part of the quad excursion will be here on the dunes, where you can have fun climbing and descending, always taking maximum care to follow the tracks of your guide, who knows the route perfectly.
You'll arrive at a stunning panoramic spot called the Grotto, where a small natural shelter has been adapted to accommodate those who want to stop for a Moroccan mint tea, all with a breathtaking view of the ocean.
Retracing your steps, you can cross the mimosa and eucalyptus forest, following a narrow road sheltered from the wind and behind the dunes, until you reach the ruins of the Portuguese Castle, built by the Phoenicians to spot ships arriving from the sea. From here, you can also see the island of Mogador with its still-intact prison and the mosque's minaret, where the Eleonora's falcon breeds and is a resident.
From here, the last stop on an incredible excursion: the Castle of Sultan Moulay Ben Abdallah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where your guide will be able to provide you with several interesting historical explanations.
Prepare yourself as best as possible
- Level: to take part in this excursion it is not necessary to have a level or a driving license, even beginners are accepted, and a driving test will be carried out before departure.
- Clothing: To participate in this quad excursion, it is recommended to wear long trousers and closed shoes.
Min. 2 paying quads - Max. 15 people
Included in the price :
Quad bike rental, guides, helmets, transportation to and from Essaouira city
Private activities are available for an additional fee. Please note : weather conditions or illnesses are not covered by the organizer, but by your travel insurance.
Interruption of the requested activity by the customer for any reason requires dedicated assistance, which will incur an additional cost. This cost will be billed on-site and will be communicated at the time and depends on the location where the customer interrupts the activity. The customer agrees to pay this cost.
BOOKING CONDITIONS :
All activities must be paid for in advance to be validated.
For all activities where the total price is MAD 2,000.00 or less, the activity must be paid in full at the time of booking.
For all activities where the total price exceeds MAD 2,050.00, the activity must be paid with a 50% deposit at the time of booking and the balance of the remaining amount 1 month before the service.
PAYMENT METHODS :
- Bank transfer to a Moroccan bank (proof of payment must be sent by email at least 7 days before the activity )
- International credit card (Mastercard, Visa, American Express – with Stripe)
PAYMENT ON SITE:
For on-site reservations, availability of which we cannot guarantee without advance payment, payment can be made in cash or in dirhams.
CANCELLATION :
For cancellations (by the customer or the hotel) a fee will be charged on the following basis:
For all activities where the total price is less than 800.00 MAD, the activity is paid in case of cancellation from 10 days before or no-show.
For all activities exceeding 850.00 MAD, the activity will be paid in case of cancellation according to the following cancellation policy:
- More than 30 days before arrival €20 per booking
- Between 29 and 10 days before arrival: 60% of the total booking amount
- Between 9 and 3 days before arrival: 75% of the total booking
- Less than 48 hours before arrival: 100% of the total booking
CHILDREN'S CONDITIONS:
Children from 0 to 4 years old do not pay and share the quad with a responsible adult
Children between 5 and 8 years old pay half price and share the quad with a responsible adult
Children between 9 and 15 years old pay full price and share the quad with a responsible adult
CONFIRMATION OF THE BOOKING ACCORDING TO THE REGULATIONS