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We strive at helping you be a traveler and not a tourist. Recommended by CNN, Forbes, Figaro, L'Officiel and many more, we do private and tailor made outdoor experiences of Marrakech off the beaten track by vintage sidecar motorbikes. All our motorbikes are driven by both residents or long term expats who were once visiting Morocco just like you. Let us show you the best of our SECRET MARRAKECH in style.
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travellingabroad91
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia9 contributions
Dec 2019
My family and I (a group of 5 travellers) decided to book the 6 hr Desert Sidecar tour found on the Marrakech Insiders website. The short review is that it is absolutely worth the money and we have some really great memories now. It is not an overstatement to say that this was one of our favourite activities that we had done in our 2 week trip in Morocco.
Our pick up time was initially at 10am and we received an email the night before to mention that the 3 sidecars we booked (2 people maximum per sidecar - one behind the driver/guide and one in the sidecar) would arrive at 9:30am. We only had a short walk from our riad (less than 100m) to the nearest gate where the three sidecars were waiting. The sidecars are nothing short of exciting and a really cool way to tour Marrakech. It was clean, they provided us with helmets, gloves and for the person in the sidecar, a leather blanket unrolls to protect you from the wind/sun. A tip for this would be to bring your own sunglasses as the Moroccan sun is harsh and to bring a scarf to protect the lower half of your face from sand, sun and wind whilst doing this tour. Also, because our tour was on the 23rd of December at the start of the Moroccan winter season, they even provided us with 3 hot water bottles!
Each driver/guide we had was exceptional and all had unique backgrounds to share! Felix had excellent knowledge of Marrakech, including it's culture and locations. He was extremely courteous and respectful of the locals we interacted with and was very friendly. Simon is a local Marrakchi with a very charismatic and friendly disposition. He shared many tidbits about Moroccan society that we would not necessarily have learned about on other guided tours we undertook. Lastly, Daniel has a very fascinating background and has had years of experience riding motorbikes. His work in Morocco means he has interesting stories to share about the people and the geography of Morocco. My family and I raved about each guide and could not have asked for better people to have shared the experience with us. They deserve a huge bonus for the great service they provided!
After picking us up, they took us to a town outside of Marrakech to show us an old Koranic school where we met a descendant of a scholar. The local we met was a friendly man who had kindly opened part of his living quarters and also had tea as well as biscuits ready for us. The view from this place is spectacular. The locations that they brought us to were not exceptionally touristy and usually, they stay away from tourist traps but instead, interact with the locals and create a tourism market that actually benefits the community instead.
For lunch, they took us to the luxury camp based in the Agafay desert called Scarabeo. Excellent food and very filling! The guides were also so friendly and participated in a game of bocca with us.
Ultimately, we really enjoyed the tour and we are so happy that we got to experience it with Daniel, Felix and Simon. As the title says, you would really miss out if you did not book this.
FYI, we booked this 6 months in advance and they did not need a reminder of our booking but were excellent with communication via email etc.
Our pick up time was initially at 10am and we received an email the night before to mention that the 3 sidecars we booked (2 people maximum per sidecar - one behind the driver/guide and one in the sidecar) would arrive at 9:30am. We only had a short walk from our riad (less than 100m) to the nearest gate where the three sidecars were waiting. The sidecars are nothing short of exciting and a really cool way to tour Marrakech. It was clean, they provided us with helmets, gloves and for the person in the sidecar, a leather blanket unrolls to protect you from the wind/sun. A tip for this would be to bring your own sunglasses as the Moroccan sun is harsh and to bring a scarf to protect the lower half of your face from sand, sun and wind whilst doing this tour. Also, because our tour was on the 23rd of December at the start of the Moroccan winter season, they even provided us with 3 hot water bottles!
Each driver/guide we had was exceptional and all had unique backgrounds to share! Felix had excellent knowledge of Marrakech, including it's culture and locations. He was extremely courteous and respectful of the locals we interacted with and was very friendly. Simon is a local Marrakchi with a very charismatic and friendly disposition. He shared many tidbits about Moroccan society that we would not necessarily have learned about on other guided tours we undertook. Lastly, Daniel has a very fascinating background and has had years of experience riding motorbikes. His work in Morocco means he has interesting stories to share about the people and the geography of Morocco. My family and I raved about each guide and could not have asked for better people to have shared the experience with us. They deserve a huge bonus for the great service they provided!
After picking us up, they took us to a town outside of Marrakech to show us an old Koranic school where we met a descendant of a scholar. The local we met was a friendly man who had kindly opened part of his living quarters and also had tea as well as biscuits ready for us. The view from this place is spectacular. The locations that they brought us to were not exceptionally touristy and usually, they stay away from tourist traps but instead, interact with the locals and create a tourism market that actually benefits the community instead.
For lunch, they took us to the luxury camp based in the Agafay desert called Scarabeo. Excellent food and very filling! The guides were also so friendly and participated in a game of bocca with us.
Ultimately, we really enjoyed the tour and we are so happy that we got to experience it with Daniel, Felix and Simon. As the title says, you would really miss out if you did not book this.
FYI, we booked this 6 months in advance and they did not need a reminder of our booking but were excellent with communication via email etc.
Written January 2, 2020
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Thank you so much for taking your precious time writing such a thorough and amazing review!
It was a pleasure having you and your family with us. Our drivers - Insiders are one of a kind and we are more than happy you enjoyed the experience with them.
We hope to see you again in Marrakesh and our other destinations (Guilin, Xi'an, Shanghai).
Until then, safe travels!
Written January 7, 2020
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David S
1 contribution
Oct 2022
We had a great time experiencing this fantastic trip in a motorbike and sidecar outside Marrakesh. In the expert hands of our guide, Felix, we motored out of the city, excitingly through part of the medina and into the countryside. There were a whole group of us and we met up in the old oasis which is suppied by water feeding down from the Atlas mountains. Whilst there, we were treated to what could only be described as an outdoor banquet of superb food (arranged in advance) before returning to the city. The trip was safe - helmets provided. Both my wife and I loved it and would like to go for a longer tour next time we return. Felix was highly knowledgeable and informative (and more than prepared to show us diffent aspects of Marrakesh) - but that applied to all the guides from the reports received from the rest of the group.
We will definitely be back next time we are in Marrakesh. It has been the highlight of our trip so far.
D and J
We will definitely be back next time we are in Marrakesh. It has been the highlight of our trip so far.
D and J
Written October 29, 2022
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Thank you so much D and J (you could be in the music industry!) for your very kind words!
Felix is a rock star and we’re blessed to have him on the team.
Do let us know if/when you come back, we’d love to explore more of Marrakech with you on three wheels!
Until then, safe travels!
Written October 30, 2022
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Sophie
Oxford, UK12 contributions
Sep 2021 • Family
We started off the day with a sunrise hot air balloon overlooking the Atlas Mountains. Mounir (our guide) then picked us up in the sidecar after a traditional Moroccan breakfast. Mounir was very knowledgeable and welcoming from the get go. Overall it was a very cool and memorable experience that I would definitely recommend if you want to see the sights in a fashionable and fun way!
Communication was easy, as English is spoken. Furthermore, email communication between Felix and myself was fab. A must do if in Marrakech!
Communication was easy, as English is spoken. Furthermore, email communication between Felix and myself was fab. A must do if in Marrakech!
Written September 10, 2021
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Thank you very much for taking the time to post a review Sophie, you were fun to deal with and we're glad to read that both Felix and Mounir delivered to the level of your expectations.
Safe travels and see you soon again on three wheels!
Written September 30, 2021
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wmswayne
wmswayne5 contributions
Feb 2023 • Family
This was an excellent experience!! We went with our family of five (kids age 11, 9, 7), and they all said this was their highlight from Marrakech. The guides (Oussama, Nabil, Amine) were so friendly and fun for the kids, and the equipment was high quality. A very fun and unique way to see the city. It’s a little tight but we were able to fit one adult and the smaller kids in the sidecar together and the 11 year old had a sidecar to himself. Highly recommend!
Review from Hadley, age 9: awesome! It was a long ride but it never got boring! The guide always made sure you were comfortable, and they were really good at taking photos! I used the display goggles on the helmet to prevent dust, but it worked! If you said “slower!” They went slower, “faster!” They understood the assignment! I would definitely do it again.
Review from Connor, age 11: Very fun! My driver made my experience even better while doing wheelies and going really fast in open spaces. Make sure to wear glasses while going to prevent dust from your eyes while driving off-road. We also got to see a bunch of camels and other wildlife on the tour.
Review from Hadley, age 9: awesome! It was a long ride but it never got boring! The guide always made sure you were comfortable, and they were really good at taking photos! I used the display goggles on the helmet to prevent dust, but it worked! If you said “slower!” They went slower, “faster!” They understood the assignment! I would definitely do it again.
Review from Connor, age 11: Very fun! My driver made my experience even better while doing wheelies and going really fast in open spaces. Make sure to wear glasses while going to prevent dust from your eyes while driving off-road. We also got to see a bunch of camels and other wildlife on the tour.
Written February 22, 2023
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That is probably the youngest review we’ve ever had! Thank tou so much for choosing us and for taking the time to write this review 🙏🙏🙏
Safe travels and let us know when your kids are old enough to apply for an internship with us, we’d love to have them on board!
Written February 23, 2023
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Alex S
London, UK29 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
This is an excellent little trip in a brilliant (and comfortable) way to travel via backseat of motorbike or sidecar, with wind in your hair (or helmet). Our guide Hussein took us out of Marrakech to a fascinating vintage car museum where Youssef lovingly restores classic cars from the 20s through 60s, then via a crash course in the three languages of Morocco and the until recent irrigation system. For a three hour trip, we covered a hell of a lot of ground, and it's going to give you a lot of stuff you won't otherwise find in Marrakech.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
Written October 7, 2022
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Thank you Alex for your kind words, super happy to read that Hussein delivered to the level of your expectations!
Let us know if/when you’re back in town, we’ll be ready! 🏍🌴☀️
Written October 8, 2022
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Mohssine A
1 contribution
Oct 2022
The tour was absolutely incredible, the vintage car was such a lovely idea to have a tour in the city. We went me and my friend, Adam, on a tour with our guide Hussein who absolutely makes the ride more interesting by giving us a lot of pieces of information about Marrakech and giving us some great history showing us perfect sites, and was very helpful. Would 10/10 recommend this for anyone looking for something unique to do in Marrakech.
Written October 19, 2022
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Thank you so much for such a lovely and kind review. We’re very happy to read that Hussein delivered to the level of your expectations!
Safe travels and see you soon on three wheels!
Written October 21, 2022
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Avi
Boston, MA12 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
A superb, fun and informative experience, thanks to our guides Safouane and Hafid. We would never see parts of Marrakech without the insiders sidecar ride today. Our tour guides provided us with the history of all the places we visited in the city and took us to parts of the old Medina where we would never have visited without them. It was so much fun to ride in the sidecar on a beautiful day in Marrakech. If you really want to experience the true spirit of this city, I would strongly recommend taking this 1.5 hr ride.
Written December 19, 2023
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Thank you for making time to post a review! Safouane and Hafid are tons of fun and we're greatfull to have them on the team. It's a pleasure to read that they delivered to the level of your expectations!
Safe travels and see you soon on three wheels inch allah!
Written January 5, 2024
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Ashley Colette
Fort Lauderdale, FL85 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
This tour was awesome! We got a great feel for the city, all the sidestreets, how the Moroccan people live and work, the old French fort, as well as the French quarters of the city and some wealthier areas of town. Benjamin was a great guide who loves his city and truly enjoys proving tours, which made the experience all the better! Highly recommend.
(He also took us for a tea at his Hotel Riad Le Perroquet bleu which looked like a lovely clean beautiful riad to stay in!!)
(He also took us for a tea at his Hotel Riad Le Perroquet bleu which looked like a lovely clean beautiful riad to stay in!!)
Written March 20, 2023
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Thank you for your kind words! We’re happy to read that Benjamin delivered to the level of your expectations and we really hope you’ll be back for more!
Until then, safe travels!
Written March 31, 2023
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Sbrx
The Hague, The Netherlands5 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
This was truly one of the highlights of our trip to Marrakech. From beginning to end all was superb. We ( a group of 22) spent the whole day on the sidecars with super easygoing and friendly drivers. They had as much fun as we did and they made this trip even more special. We stopt for lunch at this gorgeous hotel in the desert and they showed us so many beautiful places around Marrakech. If ever in Marrakech and in for an amazing adventure? Don’t look any further!
Thank you Marrakech insiders, and Juliette for making this trip one to remember.
Thank you Marrakech insiders, and Juliette for making this trip one to remember.
Written January 17, 2020
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Thank you for this amazing words! It was so lovely to have you all!
We are so happy to hear that you guys enjoyed the experience with us! The Insiders (drivers) love what they do, and are passionate about it, and we are glad to read that you appreciated it!
Hope to see you soon to explore more of Morocco and China (where we operate too!).
Until then, safe travels!
Written January 19, 2020
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Darcie
1 contribution
Dec 2021
This was an amazing experience! We started the morning with ciel d'afrique for the hot air balloon ride. This alone was an amazing experience! Neither my husband nor I had ever done anything like it before. It was magical. After the balloon ride and a nice little breakfast, our Marrakech Insider, Safouane, picked us up and took us back into town. This was such a fun way to see Marrakech. Safouane was a wonderful guide, knowledgable about the history of Marrakech, and an enthusiastic narrator of life in the city today. This was a totally safe and super fun way to see the city. Plus, you get extra style points by looking super cool on (in?) the sidecar. I highly recommend both the balloon ride and the tour! If we find ourselves back in Marrakech, we would absolutely do another one of the tours.
Written December 20, 2021
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Thank you for your kind words, Safouane's a star and it's a blessing to have him on the team.
Safe travels and we look forward to having you back on three wheels to explore more of Marrakech and its surroundings with us in the future!
Written December 21, 2021
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Bonjour,
Nous allons séjourner plusieurs jours à Marrakech fin décembre. Est il possible de louer un side-car chez vous sans pilote ? Mon homme conduit le sien depuis plusieurs années, et j'aimerais lui faire la surprise en lui offrant une journée de découverte du désert de l'Atlas, en attendant de partir faire la route de la soie à partir de juin 2022... En side bien entendu : )
Cordialement,
Nathalie
Written November 21, 2021
Bonjour, c est peut etre possible mais avec un accompagnant, tripadvisor empeche de transmettre des emails ici donc je vous invite à passer par notre site marrakechinsiders point com.
Written November 22, 2021
Do you need any more drivers . I live in Essaouira for 5 years but would move happily to join your fantastic organisation . ( I rode with a side car for a few years in Uk when i was a bit younger ... i am
a very conscientious driver ) yours .... Andy Bonczyk .
Written August 27, 2019
Hey there! Yes we re always looking for riders to grow the team. TA prevents from posting contact details so please go through our website.
Written August 28, 2019
Hi, we have booked your tour to the atlas mountains towards the end of June, will we need any warm clothes please ? I have read so many fantastic reviews we cant wait ! This is on my husbands birthday so extra special ! Ally.
Written June 9, 2019
Hi Ally, You may want to have a jumper or light jacket for the start of your ride but it'll quickly get warm (it's currently 30 degrees in Marrakech). Make sure you have a good pair of sunglasses, a good pair of shoes in case you decide to hike (optional on this ride) and some sunscreen as the Morocco sun is tough.
Take care and see you soon on three wheels!
Written June 10, 2019
Mein Mann ist zwei Meter groß und ich 1,80. ist es trotzdem möglich die Tour zu buchen ?
Written May 9, 2019
If you fit in an economy seat on an airplane, you ll fit in the bikes.
Have fun!
Written May 11, 2019
Hi! I have a large group of 14-16 people traveling to Marrakech who are interested in doing this tour! Are you able to accommodate this size group? They would like to do a tour on either Feb 28 2019, or March 1 2019.
If so, what would the cost be?
Written July 9, 2018
sure thing! I recommend you reach out via our website as trip advisor doesn't allow to share contact details via they platform of questions and answers.
Written July 11, 2018
mariapino23
Queretaro City, Mexico
Hola! Estoy interesada en cotizar un tour privado para 3 personas del 11 al 15 de mayo. ¿Podría enviarme información?
Written April 22, 2018
Ola! Go to marrakechinsiders website and see all rides there. You can book there directly too.
Gracias
Thomas
Written April 22, 2018
On the sidecar expedition can I drive the sidecar? I've over 6 years experience on a Triumph Bonneville with a sidecar and averaged over 6000 miles per year. This would be very important to me in deciding about this expedition. Thanks. Rick Bogdan
Written September 5, 2017
Hi Raymond, you get to drive a sidecar after a half day of training for our expeditions (longer trips) but not on our city tours.
By the way, we love triumph so we should get along just fine!
Written September 5, 2017
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