Quad biking in Essaouira turns the laid-back fishing port and surf town into a 60-to-90-minute off-road ride through the Skala fortifications, Mogador beach, and the windy Atlantic. After a short safety briefing and a beginner loop, you head out across tracks that are wide enough for first-timers but varied enough to keep experienced riders engaged.

Most rides head into the dunes north of the medina, with a tea or refreshment stop midway. Helmets and goggles are provided, and English-, French-, and Arabic-speaking guides ride with you the entire time. Best at sunrise or late afternoon, when the light is soft and the heat manageable.