About this experience
Join our cultural cycling tour in Marrakech. Discover hidden gems beyond tourist routes with a local host, blending history, tradition, and modern life for an authentic Red City experience.
Highlights
- The art and history of Moroccan zellige tiles.
- A ride through modern Marrakech for a contrast with the old medina.
- Admiring the Royal Palace from its public gardens.
- Cultural immersion in the hammam tradition.
- Traditional bread-making and the cultural importance of bread.
What's included
- Water and fruits.
- Juices and Morrocan pastries at a cultural cafe.
- Suncream.
- Free entrance to our local stops.
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
In this bicycle tour, Pikala gives you the experience of discovering Marrakech differently. We train Moroccan youth to give you more insight into Moroccan daily life and real Moroccan Culture.
What You’ll Experience:
Traditional Moroccan Bakery : Step inside a local bakery, watch bread being baked in a clay oven, and taste fresh Moroccan bread while learning about its role in daily life.
Moroccan Tile Workshop : Meet artisans and see firsthand how the world-famous zellige tiles are made, a tradition that has decorated Morocco’s palaces and mosques for centuries.
Royal Palace Gardens : Pass by the beautiful public gardens surrounding the Royal Palace (Dar El-Makhzen) and admire its impressive architecture from the outside while learning about its importance in Moroccan monarchy and history.
Traditional Hammam : Visit a Moroccan public bathhouse and uncover the rituals, traditions, and social role of the hammam in daily Moroccan life.
Modern Marrakech (Gueliz & Hivernage): Cycle through wide boulevards, trendy cafes, and luxury hotels to see how Marrakech balances tradition and modernity.
The tour is a cultural and personal introduction to get a better understanding of Moroccan life.
Last but not least, it's great fun!
Other things to note
Casual clothes in which you feel free and comfortable. Be careful with long dresses or skirts!
Moroccan traffic is organized chaos. At first sight, it looks difficult but you'll discover how flexible it is