Marrakech day trip from Casablanca: Camel ride and horse carriage

Camel ride at dawn, carriage through centuries-old streets, lunch in the medina

This day trip from Casablanca takes you to Marrakech with a historian guide, covering the camel ride in the palm grove, a traditional horse-drawn carriage tour through the medina, Bahia Palace, Jemaa el-Fna square and the souks. The round-trip drive takes about 6 hours total. The day runs 13 hours from pickup to return. You choose between a small group or a private tour, and lunch is available to purchase during the day. Majorelle Garden entry is optional and arranged in advance.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each7 stops

1. Hassan II Mosquepassing by
2. Majorelle Gardenpassing by
3. Palm GroveEntry included45m
4. Koutoubia Mosque30m
5. Bahia Palace30m
6. Marrakech MedinaEntry included1h
7. Jemaa el-FnaEntry included1h 30m

Day trip from Casablanca to Marrakech

• Pass by Hassan II Mosque
• Drive approximately 3 hours to Marrakech
• Stop at gas station for snack and rest
• Pass by Majorelle Garden (optional visit)
• Enjoy free camel ride in Palm Grove
• Stop outside Koutoubia Mosque for explanation
• Horse-drawn carriage ride through medina
• Visit Bahia Palace
• Drive past Mamounia Hotel
• Pass by Royal Palace of Marrakech
• Drive past Bab Agnaou gate
• Pass by Mellah Jewish quarter (photo stop)
• Explore Marrakech Medina old city
• Tour Souk Semmarine market (tuk-tuk in summer)
• Visit Jemaa el-Fna square
• Visit The Secret Garden in Medina
• Stop at gas station for snack and rest
• Drive approximately 3 hours back to Casablanca

The experience

You leave Casablanca in an air-conditioned vehicle early in the morning, with a historian guide who speaks your language and a driver who knows the route. The drive to Marrakech takes roughly three hours, with a rest stop at a gas station midway. Once you arrive, the day splits between the things you ride and the things you walk through: a free camel ride escorted through the palm grove, then a traditional horse-drawn carriage that carries you past centuries-old palaces, busy souks and the narrow medina streets the way locals have traveled for generations.

On foot, you explore Bahia Palace with its elaborate mosaic walls and decorated inner rooms, then move through Marrakech Medina on the way to Jemaa el-Fna square: the one with the orange juice stands, snake charmers and henna women. In summer (July and August), you ride a tuk-tuk through the souks instead of walking, which keeps you out of the heat and lets you stop where you want. You pass the Koutoubia Mosque from outside, see the Mamounia Hotel and the Royal Palace, and walk through the Secret Garden, a hidden courtyard with fountains and flowers tucked into the medina. Lunch is available to buy during the day, and the guide points out the mellah, the old Jewish quarter, where you can pause for photos.

The return journey to Casablanca takes another three hours. Mineral water is provided throughout, and the vehicle has WiFi if you want to send photos while you ride. If Majorelle Garden interests you, let the operator know at booking so they can reserve your ticket in advance: entry is not included in the tour price.

What’s included

• Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi.
• a historian guide in your chosen language.
• the camel ride in the palm grove.
• a traditional horse-drawn carriage tour through the medina.
• entry to Bahia Palace.
• access to Jemaa el-Fna square, the medina, the souks and the Secret Garden.
• a tuk-tuk ride through the medina in summer months (July and August).
• mineral bottled water throughout the day.
• lunch is available to purchase during the tour.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private TourGuide in 6 languages · 07:00, 09:00 and 10:00Entry to Majorelle Garden and the YSL Museum can be arranged; to book your ticket ahead of time, contact us on WhatsApp (ticket fee not included). Lunch can also be arranged; let us know in advance which restaurant you would like us to reserve (the price is not included in the package). Luxury vehicles are available for every group size, including private saloons, SUVs, luxury minivans, minibuses and more. Pickup is included.

Mini group tourGuide in English, French or Arabic · 07:30Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Lasts 13h, runs every day, 4 start times, from US$ 108 per person, with live guides in 7 languages, in groups of up to 15 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00, 07:30, 09:00 and 10:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Arabic and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Choose the small group option if you want to meet other travelers and share the cost, or the private tour if you prefer your own guide and vehicle for the day. Either way, the historian guide and fixed itinerary mean you don't build the day yourself: the stops, the timing and the camel ride are arranged, so you move through Marrakech's landmarks without figuring out what comes next.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

In English, French and Arabic, at 07:00, 07:30, 09:00 and 10:00. In Spanish, German and Italian, at 07:00, 09:00 and 10:00.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3).

How long does the drive from Casablanca to Marrakech take?

The drive to Marrakech takes approximately three hours, with a rest stop at a gas station to refresh and grab a snack. The return journey is also about three hours, so the full round-trip travel time is roughly six hours of the 13-hour day.

What is Jemaa el-Fna square actually like when you get there?

Jemaa el-Fna is a busy square filled with orange juice stands, snake charmers, traditionally dressed water sellers and henna women. It's one of Marrakech's most iconic gathering places and a center of the medina's street life.

Do I walk through the medina, or is there another way to get around in summer?

During July and August, the tour includes an exclusive tuk-tuk ride through the souks and medina streets instead of walking, so you stay comfortable in the heat while seeing the historic shops and stalls. Outside those months, you explore on foot.

Is the camel ride included in the price?

Yes, the camel ride in the palm grove is free and included with the tour. It's an escorted experience, not a solo ride.

Can I visit Majorelle Garden on this tour?

Majorelle Garden access is available, but entry is not included in the tour price. If you want to visit, let the operator know at booking so they can reserve your ticket in advance.