Marrakech day trip from Casablanca: Camel ride in the Palmeraie

A camel ride through the Palmeraie breaks up the palace visits and the medina crowds.

A full-day guided tour from Casablanca to Marrakech with hotel pickup, covering the Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, the UNESCO-listed Medina and the Saadian Tombs, plus a camel ride through the Palmeraie. Your local guide shares stories about each site as you move through the city by air-conditioned vehicle, with a three-hour drive each way and flexible breaks built into the itinerary.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Jemaa el-Fna15m
2. Koutoubia Mosque25m
3. Bahia Palace30m
4. Marrakech Medina2h
5. Saadian Tombs20m
6. Dar el Bacha Museum of Confluences40m
7. Palm Grove30m · entry included

Full day Marrakech discovery and camel ride

• Drive 3 hours from Casablanca to Marrakech
• Visit Bab Agnaou gate
• Explore Jemaa el-Fnaa square
• See Koutoubia Mosque
• Tour Bahia Palace
• Wander Marrakech Medina
• Visit Saadian Tombs
• Explore Dar El Bacha Museum
• Enjoy camel ride in Palmeraie
• Return drive to Casablanca with stop

The experience

The tour starts with a three-hour drive from Casablanca in an air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi, giving you time to settle in before arriving in Marrakech. Your local guide meets you and walks you through Bab Agnaou, one of the city's most recognizable gates, then takes you into Jemaa el-Fnaa, the central square where snake charmers, musicians and merchants fill the space: a UNESCO World Heritage Site that moves fast and loud and does not slow down for visitors. From there the guide leads you to the Koutoubia Mosque, where the 77-meter minaret dominates the skyline and the guide explains the Almohad architecture that shaped it.

The Bahia Palace comes next: you walk through vast gardens and ornate courtyards while the guide talks through the 19th-century craftsmanship and the palace's place in Moroccan history. Then you move into the Medina itself, the thousand-year-old walled city where narrow streets open onto artisan shops and the energy of the place fills every corner. The Saadian Tombs, hidden for centuries and rediscovered in 1917, show you mausoleums decorated with carved stucco and zellige tilework that speak to the refinement of the dynasty. The Dar el Bacha Museum of Confluences, an elegant palace turned exhibition space, rounds out the palace and monument stops.

The camel ride through the Palmeraie (the vast palm grove that surrounds the city) is where the pace shifts. You ride with your guide, who shares anecdotes about Moroccan culture and the oasis itself, and the quiet of the palms offers a break from the medina's density. After the ride, the return drive to Casablanca includes a stop to rest and take in the journey before you arrive back at your hotel.

What’s included

• Your local guide in English, Spanish or French accompanies you throughout the day.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Casablanca city center.
• air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi.
• camel ride in the Palmeraie.
• and bottled mineral water.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

Book up to2h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

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Is this one for you?This is a shared guided tour, so you travel with other visitors and move as a group through each site. Choose it if you want the history and context of each landmark explained by someone who knows the city, and if a camel ride through the palm grove appeals to you as a break from the palaces and the medina crowds.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

What is the Koutoubia Mosque and why does the guide spend time there?

The Koutoubia Mosque is Marrakech's most iconic landmark, with a 77-meter minaret that rises above the city. The guide explains the Almohad architecture and the mosque's spiritual and historical role in Marrakech, making it one of the key stops on the tour.

How does the camel ride fit into the day?

The camel ride takes place in the Palmeraie, the palm grove outside the city center, and serves as a quieter counterpoint to the crowded medina and palace visits. You ride with your guide, who shares stories about Moroccan culture and the oasis landscape.

What happens at Bahia Palace?

Bahia Palace is a 19th-century masterpiece of Moroccan architecture. You walk through its gardens and ornate courtyards while the guide describes the craftsmanship and history of the palace, one of the city's most refined buildings.

Is there time to explore the Medina on your own, or does the guide lead the whole time?

The tour includes a guided walk through the UNESCO-listed Medina, where your guide leads you through the narrow streets lined with artisan shops and explains the thousand-year-old city's layout and culture. The itinerary builds in flexible breaks so you can pause and take in moments as they come.

How long is the drive from Casablanca, and what is included on the vehicle?

The drive is three hours each way. The vehicle is air-conditioned with Wi-Fi on board, and a stop at a gas station on the way gives you a chance to refresh before arriving in Marrakech.