Marrakech Day Trip from Casablanca: Camel Ride & Medina Tour

Eleven hours to see all of Marrakech in one day, without planning the route yourself

A guided day trip from Casablanca to Marrakech with hotel pickup, private or small-group transport, and a live guide in multiple languages. The itinerary covers the medina's historic districts, the Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, Jemaa el-Fna square, Souk Semmarin, and a camel ride through the Palm Grove, plus the modern Gueliz district and Casablanca's Hassan II Mosque if time allows. Admission to Bahia Palace is separate. Children can travel in car seats or strollers.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Hassan II Mosquepass by
2. Palm Grove45m · entry included
3. Majorelle Gardenpass by
4. Bahia Palace1h
5. Jemaa el-Fna2h · entry included
6. Koutoubia Mosque30m · entry included
7. Marrakech Medina1h · entry included

Full day Marrakech city and camel tour

• Travel round trip from Casablanca
• Ride camel in palm grove
• Pass by Majorelle Garden
• Visit Mellah Jewish quarter
• Tour Bahia Palace interiors
• Explore Jemaa el-Fna square
• Discover Souk Semmarin market
• Visit Koutoubia Mosque
• See Bab Agnaou gate
• Walk historic Derb Fhal Zefriti district
• Tour modern Gueliz district
• Break at highway on return

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Casablanca hotel, then a drive south to Marrakech. Once there, you move through the city with a guide who speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or other languages, depending on your option. The route takes in the old medina first: the narrow streets of Derb Fhal Zefriti, where you'll see traditional adobe houses, fountains, hammams and artisan workshops, and stop to taste local food in small restaurants. This is where Marrakech's daily life happens, away from the main tourist circuit.

The major landmarks come next: the Koutoubia Mosque, the largest in the city with its 69-meter minaret built in the 12th century; Bahia Palace, with its lavish interiors and mosaic-covered walls; and Jemaa el-Fna, the central square where orange juice kiosks, snake charmers, water sellers and henna artists work among the crowds and local markets. You'll walk through Souk Semmarin, the traditional market in the medina's cobbled streets, where stalls sell spices, textiles, jewelry and pottery. The guide can explain the techniques and help you negotiate with traders. The Mellah, Marrakech's old Jewish quarter, is also on the route, with photo stops at each location.

A camel ride through the Palm Grove is the physical break in the day: a guided experience in the large palm grove outside the city. After that, the tour passes the Majorelle Garden and moves into Gueliz, the modern district, where you'll see Place Mohammed V, the Royal Theater and the railway station, showing the contrast between old and new architecture. If time allows, the route includes the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca on the return journey. The day ends with drop-off at your Casablanca hotel, with a rest stop at the highway on the way back.

What’s included

• Official local guide in your chosen language.
• air-conditioned car or van with a multilingual driver.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in downtown Casablanca.
• bottled mineral water, wet wipes and sweets during the tour.
• camel ride through the Palm Grove.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private tourUp to 7 per booking · Guide in 6 languages · 07:30Pickup is included with the private tour

Mini-groupUp to 15 per booking · Guide in 6 languages · 07:30Van or minibus, pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

Book up to2h before

GroupPrivate

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

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 35 pickup points.

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

Paid on siteUS$ 7

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by SHUTTLE LAYOVER AND TOURS

Is this one for you?Book the private tour if you're traveling as a family or small group and want the guide's full attention and flexibility to linger at sites. Choose the mini-group option if you're comfortable sharing transport and enjoy meeting other travelers, which also keeps the cost lower.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Russian.

What exactly is the Koutoubia Mosque and why is it on this tour?

The Koutoubia Mosque is the largest mosque in Marrakech, built in the 12th century as a remarkable example of Almohad architecture. It has a large interior courtyard, zellige tile decorations, stuccos and carved wood, and a 69-meter minaret that dominates the city skyline. The tour includes it because it's a major cultural and historical landmark and offers panoramic views of Marrakech from its surroundings.

Do I get to ride a camel on this tour?

Yes, a guided camel ride through the Palm Grove is included in the itinerary. It's a single experience within the larger palm grove area outside the city, not a separate activity you book separately.

What's the difference between the private tour and the mini-group option?

The private tour is for your group alone with a dedicated guide and vehicle. The mini-group option shares the guide and transport with other travelers. Both include hotel pickup in downtown Casablanca, the same attractions and camel ride, and a multilingual driver.

Can I visit Bahia Palace on this tour?

Bahia Palace is on the itinerary and you'll see its exterior and learn about its history, but admission inside costs $7 per person and is not included in the tour price. You can choose to pay for entry when you arrive.

How long is the drive from Casablanca to Marrakech?

The round-trip travel time is approximately 6 hours, which is built into the 11-hour total day. The rest of the time is spent exploring the city's sites, walking the medina and souks, and the camel ride.

What happens if I'm traveling with young children?

Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant car seats are available in the vehicle. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though the medina's cobbled streets and souks involve walking on uneven ground.