Things to do in Marrakech
Day Trips from Marrakech83 optionsHot Air Balloon Marrakech23 optionsMarrakech to Atlas Mountains76 optionsMarrakech Airport Transfer31 optionsMajorelle Garden Tours26 optionsCamel Ride Marrakech151 optionsQuad Biking Marrakech84 optionsBahia Palace Tours73 optionsMarrakech Walking Tour161 optionsOurika Valley Marrakech41 optionsWaterfall Marrakech46 optionsFood Tour Marrakech69 options
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Tangier tour: Caves, Kasbah, medina and Berber marketsA four to six hour guided tour of Tangier covering the Caves of Hercules, Cap Spartel, the Kasbah and its museum, the medina and Berber souks, plus landmarks like the American Legation and Mendoubia Park. A live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language leads the route; hotel pickup and entry to Grand Socco Square and the medina are included. The itinerary moves between sites by air-conditioned vehicle, with stops planned to fit the main attractions into a single morning or afternoon.Is it for me?Hotel pickup means you don't arrange your own transport to the start, which matters if you're staying in the medina or elsewhere in the city without a car. The four to six hour window fits a morning or afternoon without consuming the whole day, leaving time to rest or explore on your own before or after.
Marrakech to Merzouga 3-Day Desert Tour: Camel Trek & CampA 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga with camel trekking, Berber tent camp, and visits to Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou (UNESCO), the Dades and Todra gorges, and the Rose Valley. You leave at 7 am on day one, spend two nights in accommodation (one in a standard hotel, one in a desert camp), and return to Marrakech by evening on day three. A guide in English or Arabic travels with the group; pickup from your hotel is included. Children from age 7 are welcome.Is it for me?Book the private tour option if you want to set the pace and stops without coordinating with other travelers; the shared group tour works better if you prefer company and a fixed itinerary that holds the whole route inside three days. Choose the luxury tent if the overnight in the desert is the centerpiece of your trip and comfort matters more than budget; the basic tent keeps costs down and still delivers the sunrise, the camp, and the camel trek.
Zagora Desert Tour: Camel Ride & Ait Ben Haddou from MarrakechThis 2-day tour departs Marrakech and crosses the High Atlas Mountains to the UNESCO-listed kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, then continues through the Draa Valley to Zagora for an overnight stay in a Berber desert camp. You ride camels at sunset and sunrise, eat traditional Moroccan dinners and breakfasts at the camp, and return to Marrakech by late afternoon the following day. A local guide leads the tour in your choice of language; hotel pickup is included.Is it for me?If your guide speaks your language fluently, you'll follow the commentary on the mountain passes, the history of Ait Ben Haddou, and the Draa Valley villages without strain. The tour runs in English, Spanish, Italian, French and one additional language, so confirm your language at booking—the guide's fluency is what makes the cultural details and the landscape stories land clearly over two days.
Marrakesh Airport Transfer: Direct Hotel Drop-Off & 24/7 PickupYou’ll step into Marrakesh without stress—your driver meets you at the airport (even if your flight’s late), helps with luggage, offers water, and takes you straight to your hotel or riad door. Local drivers know every hidden alleyway so you won’t be wandering lost at night—and there’s WiFi onboard for that first message home.
3-Day Marrakech to Fes Tour: Merzouga Desert & Camel TrekA 3-day guided tour from Marrakech to Fes that crosses the High Atlas, visits the UNESCO site of Ait Benhaddou, and spends a night in the Merzouga desert with camel treks at sunset and sunrise. The tour includes two nights' accommodation, a professional driver, a vehicle with fuel, and sandboarding on the dunes; you choose your guide's language (English, Spanish, Portuguese or French) at checkout. Lunch, drinks and tips are separate.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're arriving in Marrakech and want to reach Fes without renting a car or coordinating your own transport across the Atlas and desert—the fixed itinerary and included driver mean the three days hold together without you building them. The overnight in the Berber camp is the draw: most travelers see the Sahara as a day trip from a city; this one lets you sleep there.
Paradise Valley tour Agadir: Natural pools & Berber breakfastA half-day guided tour from Agadir to Paradise Valley combines a short hike to natural pools ideal for swimming or cliff jumping, a stop at Aourir's banana village for photos, and a traditional Berber breakfast served in the Alma Botanic Gardens. The tour includes pickup from Agadir, Taghazout, Tamraght or Anza; an English or French-speaking local guide; and return transport in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. The drive passes through the Honey Way of Immouzar, argan and olive groves, and traditional Berber villages.Is it for me?Pick this if you're based anywhere from Agadir to Tamraght and want a half-day outing—the van collects you from your location, so there's no need to coordinate separate transport to the valley.
Marrakech to Zagora: 2-Day Desert Tour, Camel Ride & Ait Ben HaddouYou’ll travel from Marrakech through winding mountain roads to Zagora’s desert edge, riding camels at sunset and sharing Berber music by firelight. Explore ancient Ait Ben Haddou with a local guide and taste homemade tagine under open sky. If you want real moments—awkward laughs, starry nights, sand everywhere—you’ll find them here.
Marrakech Souk Tour: Artisans, Herbalists & Medina QuartersA guided tour of Marrakech's souks and artisan workshops in the Medina, where you learn traditional crafts from the people who practice them. The route moves through Jemaa el-Fna square, the Souk des Tenturiers (where wool is dyed with natural pigments), the herbalist house, basketry workshops, and weaving markets. A live guide in English, French or Arabic leads groups through the maze-like streets, explaining the history of each quarter and the techniques behind Moroccan textiles, ceramics, and medicinal herbs. Bottled water is included; the tour runs 2.5 hours and welcomes children from age 3.Is it for me?The guide speaks English, French or Arabic, so choose the language that fits your group when you book. The 2.5-hour pace and wheelchair-accessible route work for mixed fitness levels and ages from 3 up, making it practical for families or mixed-ability groups navigating the Medina's maze together.
3-Day Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour: Camel Ride & Berber CampA 3-day guided tour from Marrakech to Fes that crosses the high Atlas Mountains, stops at the UNESCO-listed kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, descends into Todra Gorge, and ends with a camel ride across Erg Chebbi sand dunes and an overnight stay in a Berber desert camp. The tour includes two nights' accommodation with meals, an air-conditioned vehicle, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a live guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French. Lunches are not included.Is it for me?The early 7:30 am start and full three days of driving mean this tour moves at a steady pace with long hours in the vehicle, which is what fits the distance from Marrakech to Fes and allows the camel ride, the Berber camp night, and the major stops—Ait Ben Haddou, Todra Gorge, and the Atlas crossings—into a single journey.
Atlas Mountains trek from Marrakech: Berber villages & waterfallsA day trek from Marrakech into the High Atlas Mountains with a local guide, starting at Imlil Valley and walking up through forest and across passes above 2000m to reach waterfalls and Berber villages. The guide explains the landscape, the Berber way of life and the mountain history as you walk; you stop for mint tea at a rooftop terrace, lunch in a village, and an argan oil cooperative on the way out. Hotel pickup at 9am and return by late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this trek if you're staying in Marrakech without a car and want to walk the High Atlas the way Berber herders do—the pickup and the guide mean you don't need to arrange transport or navigate the mountain paths yourself, and the lunch in a village family's home is part of the day, not something you organize separately.
Atlas Mountains Trek from Marrakech: Imlil & Toubkal ViewsYou're picked up from your Marrakech hotel at 9am and driven ninety minutes into the Atlas Mountains to Imlil. From there, you walk for about two hours through Berber villages toward Aremd, with views of Jbel Toubkal the whole way. Lunch is at a local guesthouse overlooking the Mizane Valley, then a thirty-minute walk back and the return drive to the city. The guide, transport, and traditional meal are all included.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Marrakech who want to see the Atlas Mountains and Berber villages without arranging their own transport or guide. Plan for a full day out — the drive and walk take time, which is exactly what lets you move through the landscape instead of rushing through it.
Marrakech Agafay Desert: Quad Biking & Berber Tea with PickupYou’ll ride quads across Agafay’s rocky desert outside Marrakech with a local guide showing you how it’s done. There’s time for photos on wild trails, plus a stop for traditional Berber mint tea in a stone hut—dusty boots and all. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included so you can just focus on the adventure (and maybe your helmet hair).
Mount Toubkal Trek from Marrakech: 2-Day Summit Hike & Refuge StayYou’ll hike from Marrakech into Morocco’s High Atlas mountains with a local guide, spend a night at Toubkal Refuge sharing mint tea and stories, then climb to North Africa’s highest peak for sunrise. Expect mountain air, village encounters, all meals included—and moments that linger long after you return.
Street Food Tour Marrakech Medina: Taste with a Local GuideA 3-hour street food tour through Marrakech's Medina with a local certified guide who leads you to small vendors and hidden spots away from tourist restaurants. You taste traditional specialties like Harira with dates, Msemen, Moroccan meatball Shakshuka, grilled meat skewers, Sfenj doughnuts, seasonal prickly pear, Moroccan pastries and fresh Panaché juice, plus local drinks including Moroccan mint tea and Khodanjal herbal tea. Your guide shares the ingredients, spices and traditions behind each tasting, giving you an authentic look at everyday Marrakech food culture.Is it for me?The tour involves steady walking through the Medina's streets and between vendors over three hours, so it suits travelers who are comfortable on their feet and ready to taste multiple small portions rather than sit down for a full meal. If you prefer a slower pace or have mobility concerns, the main streets are wheelchair accessible and strollers work, though some side alleys are narrow.
ATV riding in Marrakech: Quad bike, camel & desert dinnerATV riding in Marrakech's Agafay Desert combines an hour on a quad bike with a camel ride and traditional dinner, all in one evening from your hotel. You ride the quad yourself through sloping dunes as the light changes, then switch to camel for the final approach to camp. Pickup and drop-off at a central meeting point are included; the guide speaks English, French, Portuguese, Italian and seven other languages.Is it for me?The five- to six-hour window means you can fit this into an afternoon or evening without losing the whole day — pickup from your hotel and return by night leaves the morning free, or you can book it after lunch and still have time to rest before dinner service.
Marrakech to Merzouga 3-Day Desert Tour: Camel Trekking & CampA 3-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga combines minibus travel through mountain passes and river gorges with two nights of accommodation—one in a Dades Valley guesthouse and one in a Sahara desert camp—plus camel trekking at sunset and sunrise, a traditional music party, and meals at each stop. Hotel pickup in Marrakech is included, along with visits to Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou, Dades Gorge, and Todra Gorge. You choose between a comfortable standard tent, a private premium option, or an upgrade to a luxury private tent at the desert camp.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want the full Sahara experience—mountains, gorges, and desert—without arranging separate transport or accommodation; the minibus, two hotels and the camp are all coordinated, and the camel rides bookend the desert night so you see both sunset and sunrise from the dunes. If you prefer a faster route to the desert or want to skip the gorges, a shorter tour might suit you better.
Buggy riding in Marrakech: 1000cc desert ride with camelA two-hour buggy ride in the Palmeraie palm grove north of Marrakech puts you behind the wheel of a 1000cc buggy on rocky desert terrain dotted with palm trees, arid hills and steep tracks. Hotel pickup is included; a professional guide briefs you on equipment and driving before you set out, and the route passes through Berber villages where you stop for mint tea. After the buggy section, you switch to camel for a desert crossing at sunset. Safety gear — helmet, mask and head covering — is provided.Is it for me?Book this if you want to operate the buggy yourself rather than ride as a passenger — the two-hour drive puts you in control on rocky, hilly terrain, and the camel crossing afterward shifts the pace entirely. Skip it if spinal injuries, pregnancy or cardiovascular concerns apply to you, or if you prefer a guided tour where someone else handles the driving.
Ourika Valley Day Trip: Atlas Mountains Hike & Berber VillagesYou’ll trade city noise for mountain air on this day trip from Marrakech to Ourika Valley. Visit a women’s argan oil cooperative, wander through Berber villages, and take a guided hike to Setti Fatma waterfalls—cool spray on your face included. Lunch by the river is optional but hard to resist. Expect laughter with locals and views you’ll remember long after.
Marrakech Medina: Ben Youssef & Bahia Palace Walking TourYou walk through the medina with a local guide who knows the history of the Ben Youssef Madrasa, Bahia Palace, Koutoubia Mosque and Djemaa el-Fna square. The tour includes door-to-door pickup, entry to the main sites, and time in the souk to see craftspeople at work. All areas are wheelchair accessible, and the pace lets you absorb the architecture instead of rushing between stops.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Marrakech's architecture and history without navigating the medina alone or arranging entry to multiple sites — the guide and door-to-door format handle both, and the pace lets you actually absorb what you're seeing instead of moving between stops.
Rug Making Workshop Marrakech: Weave Your Own Moroccan RugA rug-making workshop in Marrakech where you learn to weave a miniature rug under the guidance of local artisans, then visit a traditional weavers' market to see the craft in its full context. The workshop runs about two hours, includes all materials, and requires no prior experience. You take home the rug you've woven, along with traditional Moroccan tea and stories about the craft's place in local life.Is it for me?Book this workshop if you want a hands-on way to understand Moroccan craftsmanship in an afternoon—the small group size and step-by-step instruction mean you actually finish a complete piece, not just try a loom. The market visit afterward shows you why the work matters, turning the workshop from a tourist activity into a real connection with the craft.
