Casablanca to Marrakech day tour with camel ride

Walk the medina, ride a camel, and see Marrakech in one day from Casablanca

A private full-day tour departing Casablanca at 7 am, traveling 3 hours to Marrakech for a guided walk through the medina, palace visits, and major landmarks, then a camel ride and 1.5 hours free time at Majorelle Garden before returning to your hotel around 8 pm. Your private guide speaks English, French, Spanish or German, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Marrakech Medina2h
2. Bahia Palace1h
3. Saadian Tombs20m
4. Koutoubia Mosque5m
5. Jemaa el-Fna20m
6. Majorelle Garden1h

Full-day tour from Casablanca to Marrakech

• Depart Casablanca at 07:00
• Drive 3 hours to Marrakech
• 3.5-hour walking tour of Marrakech medina
• Visit souk stores for spices and argan oil
• Explore Bahia Palace courtyards and mosaics
• Stroll through the Jewish Quarter
• Discover Saadian Tombs
• Visit Koutoubia Mosque
• Experience Jemaa el-Fnaa square
• Lunch with terrace view of Jemaa el-Fnaa
• Drive to Majorelle Garden
• Explore Majorelle Garden and Berber Museum
• Return drive to Casablanca, arrive ~20:00

The experience

The day starts with pickup at your Casablanca hotel at 7 am, followed by a 3-hour drive south to Marrakech. Once you arrive, your local guide leads a 3.5-hour walking tour through the medina's maze of streets, stopping at the souks where you can browse spices and argan oil, then moving through the Jewish Quarter to notice the shift in architecture. You'll see the Saadian Tombs, built in 1557 during the reign of Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur, and pass the Koutoubia Mosque, completed under Almohad rule in the 12th century.

The tour brings you to Jemaa el-Fnaa, the busiest square and marketplace in Africa, where you can watch snake charmers, henna tattoo artists and water merchants while drinking fresh orange juice. Lunch follows at a terrace restaurant overlooking the square. After eating, you head to Bahia Palace to walk its courtyards and see the mosaic walls built for Bou Ahmed, then drive to Majorelle Garden. There you have roughly 1.5 hours to explore the botanical gardens on your own, wander past the cacti and vibrant cobalt-blue walls, and visit the villa housing the Berber Museum. The garden was restored by French designer Yves Saint Laurent and sits as a quiet oasis inside the city.

Before the drive back to Casablanca, you'll ride a camel for 30 to 45 minutes with a tea break included. The return journey takes 3 hours, arriving at your hotel around 8 pm. Your driver speaks English, French or Spanish, and the entire route runs in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

What’s included

• Private walking tour through the medina.
• local guide in your chosen language.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Casablanca.
• transport by private air-conditioned vehicle.
• camel ride with tea break.
• driver fluent in English, French or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00, 07:15, 07:30 and 08:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (13 to 90 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 7 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendly

Operated by Explore Morocco Travel SARL

Is this one for you?The 12-hour day involves steady walking through the medina for 3.5 hours and an early 7 am start, so it suits travelers with a full day free and comfort with a packed itinerary. The private vehicle and guide mean the pace stays yours, and the 1.5 hours at Majorelle Garden gives you space to slow down before the return drive.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What is Jemaa el-Fnaa like when we get there?

Jemaa el-Fnaa is the busiest square and marketplace in Africa. You'll see snake charmers, henna tattoo artists and water merchants at work, and you can drink freshly pressed orange juice while taking in the scene. The tour includes lunch at a terrace restaurant overlooking the square, so you have time to sit and watch the activity.

How much walking is involved in the medina?

The medina walk lasts 3.5 hours and covers the labyrinth of streets on foot, including stops at the souks, the Jewish Quarter, the Saadian Tombs and the Koutoubia Mosque. The walking is steady but suitable for all fitness levels, and your guide sets the pace through the old city.

What happens at Majorelle Garden?

Majorelle Garden gives you about 1.5 hours of free time to explore on your own. You can walk the botanical gardens to see cacti and other plants, stroll past the distinctive cobalt-blue walls (a shade known as Majorelle Blue), and visit the villa that houses the Berber Museum. The garden was restored by French designer Yves Saint Laurent and functions as a quiet oasis inside the city.

Is the camel ride included, and how long does it last?

The camel ride is included and lasts 30 to 45 minutes, with a tea break as part of the experience. It happens after lunch and before the drive back to Casablanca.