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Dunes and desert: Timeless adventures

Quad Marrakech Dunes & Désert

Exploring Morocco comes alive with Dunes and Desert, a company that takes its clients on excursions combining thrill-seeking, new sceneries, and discovery. The editorial team at Made in Marrakech embraced their adventurous side to test the activities offered by Dunes and Desert. Photo: Dunes & Desert

Dunes & Desert team likes to call themselves “adventure designers” as they sum up their mission in Morocco. They have mastered all there is to know about excursions, hikes, and tours -naturally so, as Marc Romain, after similar work in South America and Asia, fell in love with the Kingdom's landscape and decided to share his expertise.

No matter your interests, Dunes & Desert has something to fulfill your craving for escape. Nature lovers can choose from a variety of activities: trekking, mountain biking, zip-lining, camel riding, horseback riding, and overnight camping. For those seeking an adrenaline rush, Dunes and Desert also offers exhilarating activities like paragliding, skydiving, buggy riding, 4x4 tours, rafting, and hot air ballooning.

Quad Marrakech Dunes & Desert
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We tested the half-day on a quad

For the adventurers, a quad excursion is the perfect way to explore hidden paradises just outside the city. Upon arrival, guests are warmly welcomed with a tea. With comfort and safety in mind, the team provides a briefing and a few minutes of driving to assess each individual's skill level. Once groups are formed and equipped, the adventure begins. Guided by professional leaders, the path weaves through the rocky desert at the foot of the mesmerizing Jbilets.

This trip also offers a break to enjoy some mint tea and delicious Moroccan pancakes at a local's home, while those opting for the full-day journey experience the legendary hospitality of Berber families with a couscous or tagine meal. After recharging, the adventurers take a different path back, offering a new perspective of the ochre city.

Thanks to its popularity, Dunes & Desert now has a new base offering various activities at the Lalla Takerkoust dam, the Kik Plateau, and the Agafay desert.

Published: Nov 13, 2024

Updated: Nov 15, 2024