Things to do in Marrakech
Day Trips from Marrakech84 optionsHot Air Balloon Marrakech21 optionsMarrakech to Atlas Mountains76 optionsMarrakech Airport Transfer31 optionsMajorelle Garden Tours26 optionsCamel Ride Marrakech150 optionsQuad Biking Marrakech84 optionsBahia Palace Tours73 optionsMarrakech Walking Tour161 optionsOurika Valley Marrakech41 optionsWaterfall Marrakech46 optionsFood Tour Marrakech69 options
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3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour: Luxury Camp & CamelA 3-day guided tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert in Morocco's Sahara, with stops at Ait Ben Haddou, Dades Gorge and Todra Gorge, one night in a luxury desert camp with private facilities, and camel or 4x4 access to the dunes. The camp includes traditional Berber music, sandboarding and a welcome tea ceremony; you choose between camel caravan or jeep to reach it. Pickup from Marrakech is included; lunches and drinks are optional add-ons.Is it for me?Most desert tours from Marrakech either skip the mountain gorges or rush through them to spend one night in a basic camp. This one holds all three—Dades, Todra and the Sahara dunes—across three days with a camp that has a real shower and toilet in the tent, so you're not choosing between the desert experience and basic comfort.
Marrakech Agafay Desert: Camel Ride, Sunset & Dinner TourYou’ll ride camels through Agafay Desert as sunset colors shift over the Atlas Mountains, then share mint tea and a traditional Moroccan dinner beneath lanterns at camp. With hotel pickup and a local guide to lead you through each moment, this evening brings both adventure and real calm—plus flavors you might dream about later.
Zagora Desert Tour: Camel Rides & Berber CampA 2-day tour from Marrakech that crosses the High Atlas Mountains to Zagora, where you ride camels at sunrise and sunset and sleep in a Berber desert camp. The package includes hotel pickup, transport by air-conditioned minivan, overnight accommodation, two meals, and a bilingual driver who speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and one additional language. Entrance to Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah and lunch are paid separately at the time of travel.Is it for me?Two days is long enough to cross the mountains, spend a night under the desert sky, and ride camels at both sunrise and sunset—but short enough to leave the rest of your Marrakech trip untouched. If you want the desert experience without committing to a longer expedition, this tour holds the essentials.
Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip from Marrakech & Boat RideYou're picked up from your Marrakech hotel and driven to Ouzoud Falls, where you walk the scenic trails with a local guide and spot Barbary macaques in the trees. A traditional boat ride takes you across the basin for close views of the cascades, and you can add lunch at a restaurant overlooking the water. The return journey is included, so you don't arrange transport or timing yourself — it's a full day that fits inside one departure and arrival.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Ouzoud Falls and the Barbary macaques without arranging your own transport, timing the boat ride, or figuring out where to eat — the guide, driver, and restaurant are already part of the day, which is what makes a full trip possible in the time you have.
Merzouga Desert Tour: Camel Trekking & SandboardingA 3-day group tour from Marrakech to Merzouga in the Sahara, with hotel pickup, camel rides at both sunset and sunrise, sandboarding on Erg Chebbi, and two nights' accommodation in a 3-star hotel and a traditional Berber desert camp. The itinerary crosses the Tizi N'tichka Atlas pass, stops at the UNESCO site of Ait Benhaddou, and passes through Todra Gorges and Berber villages on the way to and from the dunes.Is it for me?Choose this if you want a structured three-day itinerary with group departures from Marrakech—you'll move through the Atlas Mountains and Sahara with a set schedule rather than piecing together your own route.
Marrakech Medina Private Shopping Tour: 7 artisan souks in one dayYou’ll weave through Marrakech’s legendary souks with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story—sampling mint tea, watching artisans dye wool or stitch slippers, and maybe shipping home your own Moroccan rug. Expect laughter, sensory overload, and moments of calm tucked between chaos.
Marrakech: Private City Tour with Majorelle Garden & Medina WalkYou’ll step straight into Marrakech’s heart with this private city tour: wander shaded paths in Majorelle Garden, explore Bahia Palace’s mosaics, trace centuries-old footsteps in the medina and souks with your local guide beside you. Includes hotel pickup so you can relax and let yourself get swept up in every color and sound along the way.
Essaouira Day Trip from Marrakech: Goats, Argan & SeasideYou’ll ride out from Marrakech with a local guide, stopping to see goats perched in argan trees and visiting a women’s cooperative before reaching Essaouira’s breezy port. Explore white-walled streets at your own pace, taste fresh seafood or vegetarian dishes for lunch, and feel that slow coastal rhythm before heading back—maybe with sand still clinging to your shoes.
Setti Fatma Waterfalls Hike Atlas Mountains Day TripA guided day trip from Marrakech into the Atlas Mountains and Ourika Valley, ending at Setti Fatma where you hike to waterfalls and eat lunch beside the river. The tour includes hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, a live guide in English, Spanish or French, and all transport. You start before dawn, stop to watch argan oil being made by hand, walk through valleys alongside streams, and return to Marrakech by late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this one if you want to see the Atlas Mountains and walk to waterfalls without arranging a vehicle or a guide yourself—the early start and the fixed itinerary are what fit the whole day—argan oil, breakfast, hike, lunch and the return—into a single morning and afternoon from the city.
Marrakech Palmgrove: ATV Quad Biking Tour with Tea & PickupYou’ll feel the thrill of riding an ATV through Marrakech’s palm groves, guided by locals who know every twist in the trail. Pause to sip sweet mint tea with Berber hosts under a canvas tent, soak up desert silence broken only by laughter or birdsong, and return dusty but grinning after three hours that feel both wild and welcoming.
Marrakech: Agafay Desert Sunset Camel Ride & Fire ShowYou get picked up from your Marrakech hotel, driven to Agafay Desert, dressed in traditional blue attire, and ride a camel at sunset across rocky terrain. After the ride you settle into a desert camp for Moroccan dinner, mint tea, live music, and a fire show under the stars, then return to your hotel by vehicle. The whole evening takes four to five hours and requires no separate bookings or transport arrangements on your end.Is it for me?Book this if you want the Agafay Desert experience without arranging transport, timing the sunset yourself, or negotiating with multiple vendors — the pickup, camel ride, dinner, and fire show are all coordinated into one evening, which is what makes it feel like an actual outing rather than a series of separate stops.
Marrakech to Merzouga: 4-Day Sahara Desert Tour with Camel TrekThis four-day guided tour departs Marrakech for the Sahara Desert at Merzouga, crossing the Atlas Mountains and visiting UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, Todra Gorge, and Dades Gorge before a night under stars in a traditional Bedouin camp with camel treks at sunset and sunrise. Hotel pickup is included, and your English-speaking guide leads the entire route. Lunches and drinks are at your own cost; an optional local guide at Ait Ben Haddou costs €2 per person.Is it for me?Choose the Luxury Tent option if you want more comfort at the Bedouin camp; choose the standard Sahara Desert Tour if you prefer a simpler setup. Either way, the fixed itinerary and included transport mean you're not arranging rides between towns or negotiating with camel handlers—the route, the camels, and the camp are all part of the booking.
Marrakesh: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon & Berber Breakfast TourYou’ll float over Marrakesh at sunrise in a hot air balloon, watching the Atlas Mountains come alive beneath you before sharing warm Berber bread and tea in a nomad kasbah. Includes hotel pickup and a keepsake certificate with your name written in Arabic — plus those small moments you’ll remember long after you land.
Marrakech: Private Driver Full Day with Customizable ItineraryYou spend eight hours in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a local driver who knows Marrakech and adjusts the route to match your interests — whether that's the medinas, gardens, mountain views, or a mix. Fuel and taxes are included. Infant seats available. You choose the stops and the pace, and the driver handles the navigation.Is it for me?Book this if you want to explore Marrakech without arranging transport, negotiating fares, or following a group schedule — the private vehicle and local driver mean you move at your own pace and stop wherever your interest takes you.
Marrakech Agafay Desert: Quad Bike, Camel Ride & Dinner ShowYou’ll ride quad bikes across Agafay’s open desert near Marrakech, share mint tea with locals in a nomad tent, sway through golden light on a camel ride, and end your evening with tagine dinner under lanterns and stars—with hotel pickup so you can just let go for once.
Marrakech: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight & BreakfastYou’ll start before dawn with hotel pickup in Marrakech, watch your hot air balloon inflate as you sip tea or coffee, then float quietly above palm groves and Berber villages as sunrise lights up the Atlas mountains. After landing, share a traditional breakfast with fellow travelers before heading back — that golden silence stays with you.
Marrakech Palmeraie: Sunset Camel Ride & Berber Tea StopYou’ll ride camels through Marrakech’s palm grove at sunset, feeling the hush settle over the Palmeraie as you go. There’s time to visit a Berber house for mint tea and snacks before heading back—hotel pickup makes it all easy. Expect small surprises: laughter with your guide, warm glasses in your hands, colors changing as daylight fades.
Marrakech to Chefchaouen: 3-Day Tour via Fez, Rabat & CasablancaYou’ll wind through Morocco’s imperial cities from Marrakech to Chefchaouen: feel marble chill beneath your feet at Casablanca’s mosque, taste fresh bread in Fez’s tangled medina, sip mint tea among blue-washed walls in Chefchaouen, and catch sunlight on Rabat’s ancient stones. These days linger long after you return—each city leaves its own mark.
Marrakech Medina Souks: Guided Walking Tour & Spice MarketYou meet your private guide at Jemaa el-Fna and walk through five interconnected souks—metalworkers, spices, fabrics, dyers, and hidden Medina passages—learning which stalls are family-run and why the layout has stayed the same for centuries. The guide sets the pace and adjusts the route if you want to stop longer. You're back when you choose to be.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to understand the Marrakech souks as a working marketplace, not a tourist gauntlet—the private guide means you move at your own pace and can ask about the craftsmanship. Expect to walk through narrow, crowded passages and spend time standing in small workshops; that's what lets you see how the artisans actually work.
Marrakech: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight & Atlas ViewsYou’ll watch Marrakech wake up from above as you drift quietly in a sunrise hot air balloon with a small group and local guide. Expect gentle laughter over pre-flight tea, panoramic views across Atlas peaks and Berber villages, plus two breakfasts—including one right after landing under open sky. This is less about ticking off sights than feeling part of something rare for a morning.
