Top Central Morocco Half-day Tours

On this tour of Marrakech, visit Koutoubia Mosque, the Saadian Tombs, and Bahia Palace in the morning or afternoon, leaving you with time to relax or explore on your own. With a guide to lead the way around the souks, you have assistance exploring overflowing stalls and workshops less frequented by tourists. Finish up at Jemaa el-Fna square and marvel at the storytellers, musicians, snake charmers, acrobats, jugglers, and other performers. Upgrade for a private tour.

Enjoy sunrise aerial views of the foothills of Morocco's Atlas Mountains—an experience many travelers miss—on this hot air balloon ride experience from Marrakech. After early pickup, travel by 4WD to the site and recharge with pastries, tea and coffee while watching your balloon being prepared. Climb aboard, drink in the stunning panoramas as you waft over the sunlit hills and valleys, and finish back on land with a delicious Berber-style breakfast. A commemorative flight certificate is included.

Explore the attractions of Marrakesh on a private tour with a driver only, or upgrade to include a guide, if you prefer. You'll visit Koutoubia Mosque and Minaret, and see other landmarks that symbolize the history and culture of the city, from past to present, such as Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, botanical gardens, and Jemaa el-Fnaa.

Discover the best of Marrakech with a private driver, from Moorish palaces to royal tombs and the winding paths of Jardin Majorelle. Traveling in the comfort of a climate-controlled minivan, find some of the city’s most beautiful places and learn about local history and culture. Choose between a guided trip that includes a walking tour of the old city and a driver-only excursion, with both morning and afternoon departures available.

Learn about, and sample, Moroccan cuisine while you explore the streets of Marrakech, on this small-group guided street food tour. Your local guide takes you to several eateries to sample local dishes and learn what makes Moroccan food so special. Indulge in the flavors of Marrakech with all of your tastings included.

Explore the heart of Marrakesh and its main sights on this half-day city tour. Admire the Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, and Bahia Palace; delve into the medina to see traditional souks, bakeries, and lodging houses; and uncover Marrakesh’s history and culture en route. Plus, savor the perfectly manicured Majorelle Gardens. Hotel pickup and drop-off, plus choice of morning or afternoon departure included.

A must for tourists in Marrakech, this morning tour takes you soaring over the foothills of Morocco's Atlas Mountains on a hot air balloon flight. You will land to have a freshly prepared Berber breakfast then return to Marrakech. A flight certificate is included as a souvenir of your experience.

Eat like a local and deepen your understanding of Morocco's cuisine in ways impossible by yourself on this group food tour. Join a guide with insider culinary knowledge and visit around 10 food spots hidden in the medina around Jemaa el-Fna to sample delicious pastries, olives and other specialities that many visitors miss. Learn about local food culture on route and finish with a delicious 3-course Moroccan dinner, with various menu options, at a rooftop restaurant.

For an intimate dinner under the stars, book this small group tour in the Agafay Desert. You’ll be collected conveniently from your hotel in Marrakech, then driven out to your Agafay desert nomad tent. Get comfortable with your partner or family members, and enjoy the traditional, multi-course meal in a gorgeous desert location.

Head out of Marrakech city and into the Agafay Desert on this private evening dinner tour. Besides dining under the stars and listening to Berber music around a bonfire, you also get to ride camels for around 15 minutes each while dressed up in traditional clothes. Along the way, stop for photos with waterfalls and of the Atlas Mountains, and anywhere else you’d like.

Immerse yourself in the rich culture of Marrakesh as you embark on a city sightseeing tour. Join a private guide and visit the top highlights of the including the Majorelle Gardens, the Berber Museum, Koutoubia Mosque, and the Medina. While you explore, your guide provides context on the history of Morocco as well as the local culture.

Journey to Morocco’s Atlas Mountain area and spend the day exploring the Three Valleys with this private, full-day tour. Your guide plans out the whole day for you, including transportation, so that you can enjoy your explorations without worry. Go on a camel ride, and then stop for a cup of Moroccan tea and cake in Imlil Valley. Visit the home of a Berber family in Ait Souka to learn more about their everyday lifestyles, and end the day in Moulay Brahim near the Asni Valley.

Swap the commotion of Marrakech for a day exploring Morocco's Atlas Mountains and Agafay Desert with no route- or transport-planning needed. With this private tour, settle into your own air-conditioned chauffeured vehicle and set off to explore green Atlas valleys, visit Berber villages, hike to waterfalls, and sip tea with Berber locals, all with a guide to show you around. A camel ride in the Agafay Desert, an optional lunch (own expense) and hotel pickup and drop-off cap your day.

You don’t have to journey to the Sahara for a Moroccan desert experience—the Agafay Desert is a desert oasis located just outside of Marrakech. On this full-day tour, soak up the scenery as you travel through the High Atlas Mountains, stop to explore the local villages and visit a Berber souk, then mount up for a thrilling camel ride through the rocky desert of Agafay.

Trade the bustling streets of Marrakech for the serene beauty of the Agafay Desert on this evening desert adventure. Head to the rocky dunes and enjoy a camel ride as the sun sets over the desert. Then, savor a traditional dinner under the stars while you watch a live cultural performance with traditional music.

Journeying through the Moroccan desert is an exciting experience, but one you don't want to do alone if you're new to the area. This Moroccan Desert Palm Grove ATV Quad Biking Experience from Marrakech takes you with a guide and a group on a quad ride through the desert's palm groves. You'll also take a break to enjoy some mint tea with local Berbers.

Experience four of the Atlas Mountains’ beautiful valleys and traditional Berber life on this full-day trip from Marrakech. Traveling into the mountains by 4x4 or minivan, discover the Ourika Valley with its waterfalls, the villages of the Oukaimeden.

Join us on board for a moment beyond the magnificent landscapes of the Atlas and the desert of Marrakech, and benefit from the classic flight formula, which contains, transport in 4x4, Berber breakfasts in a kasbah from southern Morocco, hot air balloon flight in front of the Atlas and the ocher city of Marrakech, and flight certificate to top it off. The duration of the flight will be one hour.

Add a dose of scenic adventure to your Marrakech stay with this half-day quad biking experience. Travel into the countryside and board a quad for a guided expedition. Zoom into the desert, fruit groves, meadows, and eucalyptus forests; pass Berber villages; admire Lake Takerkoust; and stop for mint tea at a Berber house, all against a backdrop of the snow-tipped High Atlas. With no experience required, your tour includes all equipment and Marrakech hotel transfers.

Spend an evening under the starry desert sky on this excursion from Marrakech to the Agafay Desert. Start off with a ride to a Berber desert camp where you dress up in a traditional outfit and ride a camel into the sunset. A delicious, 3-course dinner is served under the stars around the campfire followed by a show of Berber and Arabic music.

Watch the sun rise over red dust, palm groves, and majestic open landscapes from a hot air balloon. Flying with a small group of travelers and live commentary from your veteran pilot, soak up the sights as you glide through the air, then refuel with an authentic Berber breakfast in a Moroccan tent. For ease, your tour includes door-to-door round-trip transfers.

Drive into the beautiful High Atlas Mountains on a day trip from Marrakech to Ouzoud Falls, the highest waterfalls in North Africa. Travel through a landscape of rolling foothills and olive groves, then enjoy free time to relax by the 330-foot (110-meter) waterfalls. Cross the river on a hand-powered barge, visit cafes at the edge of the water, or check out the Barbary apes that live in the lush river valley. With the convenience of pre-booked transport, this Ouzoud Falls trip is a great day-long escape from bustling Marrakech.

Spend a day in the seaside community of Essaouira on a full-day trip from Marrakech, and discover an atmospheric medina, colorful bazaars, and a center that bustles with open-air cafes and seafood restaurants. Pre-booking a ride to Essaouira is a hassle-free way of making the trip, with all transport by climate-controlled minivan, plus a short guided tour of the area before exploring independently. This trip includes pickup and drop-off at centrally-located hotels in Marrakech.