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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Marrakech Medina: Walking tour with guide & teaYou’ll wander Marrakech’s medina with a local guide who knows every twist of its alleys. Visit Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace’s mosaics, and pause for tea amid Jemaa el-Fna’s wild energy. Along the way you’ll meet artisans and glimpse daily life — moments you’ll remember long after leaving Morocco.
Marrakech Medina Walking Tour with Local Guide & Bahia PalaceYou’ll wander Marrakech’s old medina with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story, see Koutoubia Mosque from outside, explore the colorful Bahia Palace, and maybe discover new scents at a Berber pharmacy. It’s a half-day walking tour where you’ll feel the pulse of the city — something you’ll remember long after you leave.
Marrakech Walking Tour: Bahia Palace & Ben YoussefThis guided walking tour of Marrakech takes you through the medina to Bahia Palace, Ben Youssef Madrasa and the historic souks, with a local guide speaking English, French or Arabic. The tour lasts four hours and includes entry to both monuments; you choose your guide's language at checkout and get free time to explore at your own pace.Is it for me?Choose the English or French-speaking guide if you want clear explanations of the architecture and history as you walk; the Arabic-speaking guide suits travelers who prefer to follow the tour in that language.
Marrakech: Medina Walking Tour & Koutoubia Minaret with GuideYou walk through the medina with a guide who explains the Koutoubia Minaret's 12th-century architecture, takes you inside the carved cedar and tilework of Ben Youssef Madrasa, and navigates you through the energy of Jemaa el-Fnaa Square without you getting turned around. The whole thing fits into a half-day, and you're back with time to rest before the afternoon heat sets in.Is it for me?Right for travelers with a morning free who want to see Marrakech's main sites without navigating the medina alone. The guide handles the route and the history, which is what lets you actually absorb the architecture instead of just finding it. Expect narrow streets and crowds at Jemaa el-Fnaa — that's the medina itself, and it's also why a guide makes the difference.
Marrakech: Ourika Valley & Atlas Mountains Day TripYou get picked up from your hotel, driven to a Berber market and argan oil cooperative, then hike through the Ourika Valley with a local guide before lunch by the river. Hotel drop-off is included, and the whole day runs about seven to eight hours. Bring water and comfortable shoes — the hike is moderate but the valley itself is what makes the trip worth doing.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Atlas Mountains and Berber villages without arranging your own transport or guide — the fixed schedule and included pickup mean you leave your hotel and arrive back without any logistics to handle yourself.
Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip: Berber Village & SwimmingThis day trip from Marrakech takes you to the Ouzoud Waterfalls, Morocco's highest cascade, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. A local guide leads you through a traditional Berber village and down shaded paths to the falls, where you have free time to swim in natural pools, take a boat ride, or simply sit by the river. The return journey leaves the late afternoon open for exploring a small local souk before heading back to Marrakech.Is it for me?Book this one if you want to see Morocco's highest waterfall without arranging transport yourself—the driver and vehicle are handled, and the guide is there if you want one, but the day at the falls stays unscheduled so you can swim, rest, or explore exactly as long as you want.
Marrakech guided tour: Bahia Palace, Jewish Quarter, Jemaa el-FnaA 2.5-hour guided tour of Marrakech's central sights with an English-speaking guide and skip-the-line entry to Bahia Palace. You'll walk through the Medina's souks, visit the 19th-century Bahia Palace, explore the 16th-century Jewish Quarter, and stand in Jemaa el-Fna square to see the Koutoubia Mosque from outside (non-Muslims cannot enter). The guide brings the history and daily rhythm of the Red City to life without requiring you to arrange transport or navigate the medina alone.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guide who navigates the medina's layout and explains the history at each stop, rather than walking independently with a map.
Marrakech Medina Shopping Tour: Secret Souks with Local GuideA private shopping tour of Marrakech's Medina with a licensed local guide in English, Spanish, French or Arabic, starting at Café Argana and moving through the Spice Square, artisanal enclaves and hidden souks. The guide assists with selection and negotiation for Argan oil, spices, Berber rugs and handcrafted goods; free hotel delivery is included. Children from age 4 are welcome, and the tour runs 3 to 5 hours depending on your pace and interests.Is it for me?Book the Private VIP Shopping Tour if you want transport included and a longer window to explore; the Private Souks Shopping Tour works if you're already in the Medina or prefer to navigate there yourself and want a shorter, focused route through the main souks. Both are private, so the guide's attention stays on your group.
Marrakech Shopping Souks Tour: Artisan Workshops with Local GuideA four-hour shopping tour of Marrakech's souks led by a local English-speaking guide, visiting blacksmith workshops, leather tanneries, jewelers, carpet weavers and woodworkers organized by craft. The guide arranges hotel delivery on purchases and provides bottled water and Moroccan mint tea; the tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see how Marrakech's traditional crafts are actually made, not just buy finished pieces in a market stall—the guide takes you inside working workshops where artisans gather by specialty, and you can try your hand at carpet weaving.
Marrakech to Ouarzazate & Aït-ben-Haddou: Atlas Mountains Day TripYou leave Marrakech at dawn in an air-conditioned car, cross the Atlas Mountains at over 2,260 meters, spend the middle of the day inside the UNESCO-listed Aït-ben-Haddou kasbah where major films were shot, then explore Ouarzazate's film studios before returning to your hotel by evening. Hotel pickup and transport are included; the full day takes roughly twelve hours.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Atlas Mountains, a UNESCO kasbah, and the film studios south of Marrakech in one day without arranging your own transport or navigating the mountain passes — the 7am start and fixed schedule fit all three stops into a single trip.
3-Day Luxury Desert Tour from Marrakech: Erg Chebbi DunesThis 3-day luxury desert tour departs Marrakech and travels through the Atlas Mountains to the Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga, with stops at Dades Gorge and Todra Gorge. You spend two nights in accommodations (one hotel, one luxury desert camp), ride a camel across the dunes at sunset, dine with a Berber team around a fire, and return to Marrakech on day three. Hotel pickup and drop-off, all meals, bottled water, and a local guide are included; children from age 12 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Marrakech without a rental car—the pickup from your riad and the fixed three-day schedule mean you don't arrange transport, accommodation, or meals separately, and you return to Marrakech ready to continue your trip.
Marrakech Hotel to Airport: Private Transfer & WiFiYou get picked up from your Marrakech hotel lobby at a time you choose, driven to Menara Airport in a private air-conditioned van with WiFi, and the driver handles luggage. The fixed price means no negotiation at the curb, and if your riad is in the medina, the driver coordinates a meeting point outside the narrow streets so you don't have to drag bags through the souk.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi stand and the negotiation—the driver knows where you're staying, handles the luggage, and you pay one price upfront. It takes the logistics off your hands on your last morning.
Marrakech Medina Walking Tour: Koutoubia Mosque & SouksA small-group or private walking tour of the Marrakech Medina led by a licensed local guide in English, covering the Koutoubia Mosque, historic souks, Ben Youssef Madrasa, a caravanserai, and the Dyers' District. The tour includes skip-the-line access to attractions, a WhatsApp reminder with your guide's name and meeting point the day before, and personalized insider tips. Children from age 12 are welcome.Is it for me?Two to three hours leaves room for lunch or an afternoon at a café after the tour ends, so the walk doesn't consume your whole day — you move through the Medina's highlights and hidden corners without the pace of a larger group.
Marrakech to Merzouga: 3-Day Desert Tour & Camel RideYou travel from Marrakech through mountain passes and Berber settlements to the Sahara, riding camels at sunset and sleeping in a traditional desert camp with live music and stargazing. The route includes the Kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou, Todgha Gorge, and Merzouga's dunes, with hotel pickup, all meals, and transport handled for you over three days.Is it for me?Book this if you want the Sahara experience without arranging transport, guides, meals and camp logistics yourself — the fixed itinerary and included pickup mean you leave Marrakech and everything else is handled until you return.
Agafay Camel Ride & Ourika Valley Day Trip from MarrakechYou’ll ride camels through Agafay’s rocky desert, sip mint tea in a Berber tent, and wander green valleys at the foot of the Atlas Mountains—all in one day. It’s a mix of adventure, culture, and real Moroccan hospitality.
Atlas Mountains Day Trip: Asni, Imlil & Lunch at Kasbah ToubkalYou’ll walk through lively Berber markets, hike quiet trails in Imlil, and share a real Moroccan lunch at Kasbah Toubkal—all with local guides who know every shortcut and story along the way.
Agafay Desert Dinner Show and Camel RideA tour of Agafay Desert combining a camel ride at sunset with a five-hour evening that includes dinner in a nomad tent, welcome tea, and transfer from your Marrakesh hotel. A live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language leads the experience, and children from age 6 are welcome. The meal features harira soup, salad, beef and chicken tagine, seasonal fruit and tea, served around a campfire under the night sky.Is it for me?The camel ride and five-hour evening mean you leave your hotel in late afternoon and return after dark, so plan this tour when you have the evening free. The ride itself is gentle and the pace at dinner is relaxed, making it manageable for most travelers, though it is not suitable if you have spinal injuries, are pregnant, or have cardiovascular concerns.
Marrakech Cultural Tour: Bahia Palace & Ben Youssef MadrasaThis guided tour of Marrakech takes you through the medina from Jemaa el-Fnaa square to four major landmarks: the Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, Ben Youssef Madrasa, and the souks. A local guide in English, French, or Arabic leads the walk, sharing the history and cultural significance of each site; you explore the monuments and markets at your own pace, and entrance tickets for the palace and madrasa are purchased on location. The tour runs four hours and suits all fitness levels, with stroller access available.Is it for me?Book the private option if you want the guide's full attention and the flexibility to linger at any landmark; choose the shared tour if you prefer the pace and company of a small group. Either way, the local guide's knowledge transforms what you see from architecture into the stories of dynasties, scholarship, and daily life that shaped Marrakech.
Atlas Mountains: Mount Toubkal trek with guide & mealsYou’ll hike from Imlil to Mount Toubkal’s summit with a local guide, sharing mint tea at sunrise and stories along rocky trails. Expect early starts, honest mountain food at basecamp, and views stretching from Marrakech to the Sahara—a day trip you’ll remember long after your boots are clean again.
Marrakech: Atlas Mountains & Agafay Desert Jeep TourYou drive through Agafay Desert on rocky tracks, stop at Lalla Takerkoust Lake for photos, visit a Berber village for mint tea and bread, hike optional trails near Imlil, and eat tagine lunch with a local family. Hotel pickup is included, and you're back by evening. The pace lets you absorb the landscape instead of rushing through it.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to leave Marrakech's crowds and see the High Atlas and Berber villages in one day without arranging transport or meals yourself. The full-day pace is what lets you stop at Lalla Takerkoust, visit a local home for tea, and still have time to hike or rest in Imlil before returning to the city.
