Top Central Morocco Outdoor Activities

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.

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.

Travel from Marrakech to the Ouzoud Falls to see mountain landscapes, olive groves, and a series of towering cascades in the Middle Atlas Mountains. Prebooking round-trip transport between Marrakech and the Ouzoud Falls with a guide makes it easy to get an early start and beat the crowds. Hike and explore the falls area before setting off on an included short boat ride near the bottom of the waterfall.

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.

Visit the seaside city of Essaouira on Morocco's Atlantic coast on this day trip from Marrakech. Essaouira has plenty to explore, from the medina and souks to the port and beach, and you'll have ample free time to enjoy the area. This full-day excursion provides an easy way to see more of Morocco for those with limited time by providing round-trip transport that lets you skip the stress of car hire

- Quad excursion through the desert palm groves outside of Marrakech - Explore the desert outdoors with a specialized guide - Admire ancient volcanic landscapes and pass through traditional Berber villages - Enjoy a cup of Moroccan tea and Moroccan pancakes in a village or at the bivouac - Small group tour to ensure a more personalized experience

Ride a camel through a palm grove oasis on a tour of the Marrakech Palmeraie with a traditional glass of mint tea. Departure is timed for sunset to make the most of cooler temperatures and gorgeous light for photography. Pre-booking ensures round-trip transport from your hotel, saving you the hassle of haggling over taxis or negotiating guide fees.

Explore Africa’s majestic Atlas Mountains on this guided, full-day hiking and riding tour from Marrakesh. On this small-group tour, visit varied landscapes and valleys with spectacular views. Travel through traditional Berber villages, learning about their customs and culture and soak up the atmosphere from one valley to the next. Lunch plus a Marrakesh hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Ideal for those short on time who may not have the opportunity for a full-day desert adventure, this Agafay Desert private sunset camel ride and dinner experience still allows travelers to enjoy the beauty of the desert. With pickup and drop-off from Marrakech included, as well as a 3-course dinner and optional camel ride, your time in the desert is sure to be fun and stress-free.

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.

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.

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.

We will pick you up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech from 4:00 p.m. and embark on a fantastic minibus journey to the Agafay Desert. After an hour of travel, we will enter the arid landscapes of the Atlas and arrive at the camp where we will spend a very special night. Once there, we will meet a set of haimas and they will welcome us with tea. Then you can choose if you want to take a quad or camel ride(extra) through the Agafay dunes or if you prefer to stay in the camp to watch the sunset. Either way, you will enjoy the wonders of the desert. Later, we will sit around a campfire to enjoy a dinner in the purest Moroccan style, consisting of salads, chicken tagine, vegetable couscous and dessert. And not only that, but the evening will be enlivened by a traditional show. Belly dancing, fire breathing, gnawa music….

Combine a visit to the Merzouga Desert with a camel safari with this tour from Marrakech. You'll visit the Atlas Mountains, see the UNESCO-listed Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, take a camel ride into the sunset and spend the night at a Berber desert camp, where live entertainment and a traditional dinner await, all in just two nights and three days.

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.

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.

Much of Marrakesh’s surrounding countryside is already well-trafficked with tourists, but stunning Ourika Valley is still pristine and untouched. Discover scenic locations on a relaxing day trip, without spending half your time in the car. Visit a traditional Berber house and learn about the lives of Morocco’s indigenous inhabitants and take a walk to the waterfalls of Setti Fatma.

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.

Embark on a journey through culture, beauty, and adventure as you explore the wondrous sights around Marrakech on this full-day tour. Discover self-sustaining Berber villages nestled in the lush Atlas Mountains before savoring a meal with local families. Be mesmerized by breathtaking views at Takerkoust Lake, followed by peaceful tranquility amongst the natural wonders of Agafay Desert's golden glow during sunset. Finally, saddle up for your camel ride finale to top off this magnificent experience in Marrakech.

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.

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.

Find out what life looks like in the mountains and valleys of Morocco’s Atlas Mountains on this day tour from Marrakech. On the way to the mountains, you’ll stop for a camel ride and visit a local argan oil collective. After arriving in the High Atlas Mountains, walk to local Berber villages as you admire the dramatic mountain scenery of the Three Valleys and learn about aspects of local life.

Rev your engine and race through palms and desert on this quad bike experience in Marrakech. Head into the Palmeraie, the palm oasis just outside the city, and board your own 4x4 quad. Then, don your helmet and zip along dusty trails, palm-lined rivers, and dunes behind a guide, with stops to enjoy the views and a mint tea at a Berber village. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off, quad, helmet, and refreshments.