Discovery Tours Egypt
Day TourMarsa Alam

Morning Quad Bike Desert Safari from Marsa Alam

4 hours, shared group of up to 16, quad, helmet, guide and Bedouin tea included, pick-up at 08:00. No experience needed.

At a glance

Departs
Daily

The short answer

A 4-hour guided quad ride from Marsa Alam: briefing, about 90 minutes of riding across dunes and wadi tracks, and tea with a Bedouin family. No experience needed.
  • New
  • Small group

Snapshot

Good to know

Destinations
Marsa Alam · Eastern Desert
Includes
Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, from Marsa Alam town to Port Ghalib and the resorts in between (El Quseir if you ask) · Shared air-conditioned vehicle · Quad bike, either single or shared with another rider · Helmet and scarf · Guide
Guide languages
English

Best time to go

Autumn to spring is pleasant. In summer the morning start avoids the worst heat.

  • Operated through our Marsa Alam office, part of an Egyptian company founded in 1988
  • ETAA Licence 718, Category A; IATA accredited

02Overview

A first look

This is a short desert ride for guests who want some fun and fresh air before the heat of the day. A shared vehicle picks you up at 08:00 and takes you to the quad base. The guide gives a safety briefing and a practice ride. Then the group rides for about an hour and a half across open sand, low dunes and dry valley tracks. You pull in for tea with a Bedouin family and a chance to talk, before riding back to base. You reach your hotel again by about 12:00. No riding experience is needed, but you must be able to hold the handlebars firmly.

Background

The facts

The desert behind Marsa Alam has open sand, low dunes and dry valleys that suit a short quad ride. The base is a short drive from the main hotel areas.

Named in this entry

Quad bike·Eastern Desert·Bedouin tea·Marsa Alam·Wadi·Dunes

Suited to

Is this for you?

Yes, if

  • Active travelers who want a short, fun desert ride in the cool morning.

Maybe not, if

  • Not for guests with back or neck problems, pregnant guests or small children.

What lingers

  • 01A safety briefing and practice ride before the main route
  • 02About 90 minutes of guided riding over desert tracks and dunes
  • 03Tea with a Bedouin family at the end of the ride
  • 04Helmet and scarf provided, with a single or shared quad
  • 05Pick-up and return from your hotel

Honest assessment

Real trade-offs from our experience managing this tour.

Highlights

  • Beginner-friendly with a practice lap
  • Short half-day format
  • Tea stop with a local family

Things to Consider

  • Dust and bumps are part of the ride
  • Not suited to back problems

Stop by stop

Detailed itinerary

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The fine print

What's included – and what isn't

Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, from Marsa Alam town to Port Ghalib and the resorts in between (El Quseir if you ask)
  • Shared air-conditioned vehicle
  • Quad bike, either single or shared with another rider
  • Helmet and scarf
  • Guide
  • Bedouin tea and water

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Personal expenses
  • Repair costs if the quad is damaged by misuse

Field notes

From our Egyptologists

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    Pull your scarf up before the group moves off, as dust follows each quad

  2. 02

    Keep a steady distance from the quad in front

Before you go

What to pack & wear

Children & families

Children under 2 are free, ages 2 to 11 pay half and 12 and up pay the adult price on this shared safari. Riders must be able to hold the handlebars safely, and a young child may only go as a passenger with an adult if the guide agrees. Ask us before you book.

Indicative rates only – pricing and departure fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.

Asked & answered

Frequent questions

  1. 01How is this quad safari priced?
    The price is per person for a shared group of up to 16. It covers the transfers, the helmet, the guide and the tea. Children under 2 are free and ages 2 to 11 pay half on the shared vehicle. Our team confirms details after your request.
  2. 02Do I need to have ridden a quad before?
    No. The guide teaches the controls and watches the practice lap before the group heads out. If you feel unsure, you can ride as a passenger with another person. The pace is easy and slows for beginners.
  3. 03Is it suitable for children?
    Children can ride as passengers with an adult, if the guide allows. Very young children are not suited, because of the dust and the bumps. Ask us about age and size limits before you send a request.
  4. 04What should I wear?
    Wear closed shoes, long trousers or leggings and a top you do not mind getting dusty. Sunglasses are very useful. A scarf and helmet are provided. Keep valuables at the hotel or in a zipped pocket.
  5. 05Can I cancel if my plans change?
    Tell us at least three days before and the refund is complete. Tell us later, but still a day ahead, and we return half. Under 24 hours, or a no-show at pick-up, is not refunded. Strong wind may change the route or the time.
  6. 06Is the ride shared with strangers?
    Yes. Up to 16 guests share the vehicle and ride together behind one guide. You stay in the group's line on the quad. If you want a ride just for your party, ask our team about a private option.

If plans change

Plans change? We make it easy.

  • More than 72 hours before your tour: keep the full amount as credit toward future travel with us, or take a refund.
  • Between 72 and 24 hours: keep the full amount as credit, or take a partial refund.
  • Within 24 hours of the tour, or if you don't show up, we're unable to offer a refund or credit.
  • If we ever have to cancel, for weather or anything beyond our control, you lose nothing.

Credit is valid for 12 months from your original travel date and can be used on any tour, cruise or stay with us.Read our full cancellation and refund policy

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