Top Marrakech 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.

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.

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.

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.

Enjoy bird’s-eye views of Morocco’s deserts and the foothills of the Atlas Mountains on a sunrise hot-air balloon ride from Marrakech. Ride a 4x4 to the launch spot in the early morning and drift through the dawn skies over the desert valleys and hillsides just as the sun casts them in gold, orange and pink. Then, land safely back on ground to enjoy a tasty Berber breakfast and memorable camel ride. A flight certificate to commemorate your balloon ride is also included.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Swap bustling Marrakech for the waterfalls and villages of the Atlas Mountains on this half-day tour. Take in Berber villages, rivers, and the snow-tipped Atlas peaks as you travel along the scenic Ourika Valley. Then, choose a guided walk up to the Ourika mountainside falls or relax at a riverside café. Finally, visit an argan co-operative to see how this precious oil is extracted before returning to Marrakech. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

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.

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.

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.

Spend half a day exploring the Marrakech Median with a professional guide with this tour. You'll pass by the Koutoubia Mosque, sample local bread, hang out in the central Djemma El Fna square, and explore the alleyways and shops of the city's souk. Both private and small-group tour options are available and hotel transfers are available for a fee.

This tour takes you away from Marrakech’s most famous monuments and helps you discover the hidden treasures of the city. Exploring the city on foot means you can get to places inaccessible by car. See hidden sights of the Medina, including traditional ovens, bakeries, inns, a mausoleum, and much more. It’s a great way to hear about the local perspective of the city, and its ancient roots.

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.

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.

Morocco’s Agafay Desert is a landscape of traditional Berber villages and spectacular mountain scenery—but its remote location makes exploring a challenge. On this tour, begin with pickup at your Marrakech hotel and spin through the foothills of the High Atlas mountains with your guide. Savor mint tea in a local Berber house and tackle the sandy terrain the traditional way on a camel safari.

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.

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.

If you want to take advantage of Marrakech’s shopping opportunities while you visit, this Marrakech Medina and Hidden Souks Private Shopping Tour is a must-do. Walk through the medina with a guide to souks the average person wouldn’t know existed. Your guide helps you find what you want from a variety of products like Argan oil, spices, Berber rugs, and other handmade items. Plus, since this a private shopping experience, your guide only focuses on your group’s wants and needs.

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.