Skoura Oasis Bike Tour: Cycling the Palm Grove to Kasbah Amridil

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Why Choose This Skoura Oasis Bike Tour

This Skoura oasis bike tour takes you by mountain bike through one of the largest palm groves of southern Morocco, about 40 km east of Ouarzazate. To begin with, you meet your local guide and choose your bike. Then you ride on shaded paths between date palms, olive and fig trees, past earth villages and irrigated gardens, to Kasbah Amridil.

Throughout the ride, your guide also explains how the oasis lives from its ancient water channels. In fact, Kasbah Amridil dates from the 17th century and once appeared on the old 50 dirham banknote. As a result, the tour mixes easy cycling with real local culture.

In addition, you can add this ride to any desert tour that passes through Skoura, for example our 6 day tour from Marrakech or the 7 day Jbel Saghro and Sahara trip.

Kasbah Amridil seen on the Skoura bike tour — Kasbah Amridil seen on the Skoura Oasis Bike Tour.

Duration	About 3 to 4 hours
Start and end	Skoura, or your hotel in Ouarzazate on request
Level	Easy, mostly flat paths, for beginners and families
Main visits	Skoura palm grove, earth villages, gardens, Kasbah Amridil
Bikes	Mountain bikes and helmets
Price	Ask us for the price

Highlights of the Skoura Oasis Bike Tour

To begin with, ride through the shaded paths of the Skoura palm grove.
Then pass earth villages and irrigated gardens.
After that, learn how the oasis shares its water with your local guide.
Also, visit the 17th-century Kasbah Amridil.
Later, enjoy mint tea in a local home.
Finally, take photos with the kasbahs and the High Atlas behind them.

Skoura Oasis Bike Tour: Programme

Start: Meet Your Guide in Skoura

To begin with, you meet your local guide in Skoura and choose your bike and helmet. Then the guide explains the route and checks that everyone feels comfortable.

Cycling Through the Palm Grove

After that, you ride on flat, shaded paths between date palms, olive, fig and pomegranate trees. Along the way, you also pass earth villages, gardens and the old irrigation channels that keep the oasis alive.

Kasbah Amridil

Then you reach Kasbah Amridil, a 17th-century earth kasbah with tall towers. Inside, you see the old rooms, tools and the view over the palm grove. The entrance fee is paid on site.

Mint Tea and Return

Finally, you stop for mint tea in a local home, before riding back to the start, or to your hotel.

Expert tip from our local guides

Ride in the morning or late afternoon, because midday is hot from May to September. In addition, wear a hat, sunglasses and closed shoes or sport sandals. Also, bring water and some cash for the kasbah entrance and small purchases.

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What Is Included

Good to Know Before Your Skoura Bike Tour

Level: the paths are mostly flat, so beginners and families are welcome.
Season: spring and autumn are ideal; in summer we ride early.
Combine: add it to a desert tour that crosses Skoura and the Dades Valley.
Learn more: read our guides to Kasbah Amridil and the Skoura oasis.
Booking terms: please read our terms and conditions before you confirm.

Price of the Skoura Bike Tour

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Tour Route Map

Skoura → palm grove villages → Kasbah Amridil → Skoura

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FAQ About the Skoura Oasis Bike Tour

Is the Skoura oasis bike tour difficult?

No, the paths are mostly flat, so it suits beginners and families.

How far is Skoura from Ouarzazate?

In general, about 40 km, or around 40 minutes by road.

Do we visit Kasbah Amridil?

Yes, the ride stops at the 17th-century Kasbah Amridil; the entrance fee is paid on site.

Can children join?

Yes, ask us about bike sizes for children.

Can I add the bike tour to a desert tour?

Yes, we can add it to tours that pass through Skoura and the Dades Valley.

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