Top Marrakech Historical 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.

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.

This full-day private tour of Marrakech offers a wide-ranging view of the city with transport in a luxury vehicle between locations. You’ll explore the city from the old Medina to the more modern Nouvelle Ville, visiting landmarks such as Bahia Palace, Jardin Majorelle, Koutoubia Mosque, and Jemaa el-Fnaa. (Admission to monuments is not included.) Your guide will also lead you through the Souk Semmarine, where you can immerse yourself in the sights and smells of Marrakech’s famous bazaar.

Experience a Moroccan spice market and the height of the hubbub at Marrakech’s central square, Djemaa El Fna, on a 3.5-hour food tour. With a food-loving guide, learn about Morocco’s exotic spices and flavors; watch buyers and sellers haggle at a meat market; and sample culinary specialities such as fluffy Berber pancakes and ghoulal, a soup made with snails. Finish with an authentic Moroccan dinner surrounded by the dizzying colors, sounds and sights of Djemaa El Fna. Numbers are limited to 12 for a more personalized experience.

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.

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.

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.

Visit the ‘Hollywood of Morocco’ on a day trip from Marrakech. Learn about Moroccan history as you explore Kasbahs—Moroccan palaces—and valleys. Pass the Atlas Mountains and Ait Ben Haddou on your way to the Ouarzazate. This trip is great for those who don’t have a lot of time in Morocco but want to get out of the bustling city.

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 guide is essential when it comes to navigating the narrow streets of Marrakech’s historic medina (old town), not least because they can fend off the hustlers and carpet touts. Soak up all the magic of Marrakech by night on a private walking tour with just you and your guide. Exploring from the Djemaa el Fna, enjoy musicians, snake charmers, and dancers, sip tea or coffee, and savor traditional snacks.

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.

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.

Float above Morocco’s countryside and enjoy aerial views of the Atlas Mountains on this sunrise hot air balloon flight from Marrakech. Ride a 4x4 to the launch location, watch the balloons being inflated, and ascend into the skies with a pilot at the controls. Gaze at Marrakech, the Atlas peaks, and villages before touchdown and a Berber breakfast. Flight certificate and round-trip hotel transfers, with the opportunity to upgrade to a private flight (additional cost).

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.

Explore the heart of the old medina during this private tour of Marrakech. A personal guide accompanies your group of up to 15 through the Koutoubia Mosque, Majorelle Garden, and traditional souks. En route, your guide uncovers the city’s history and culture via its food markets, bakeries, hammams, fountains, and artisan workshops. Admission fees for Bahia Palace and Le Jardin Secret are extra.

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.

Navigating the sights of Marrakech’s medina can be daunting and time-consuming without a guide. This private half-day walking tour ensures you see key attractions such as the souks, Koutoubia Mosque, and Djemaa El Fna without getting lost or wasting time, and features a personal guide and customizable itinerary so you can tailor your sightseeing to suit you. Ideal for first-timers wanting a personalized city overview, with medina hotel pickup included.

Our Marrakech To Essaouira Tour Started With pick you up at 8 am to begin your day journey to Essaouira from Marrakech. Essaouira is a medieval city famous for its annual Gnaoua music festival and a UNESCO World Heritage site. There are many sights to see in Essaouira on your day trip from Marrakech, including the beach, the harbor, the ramparts, the Jewish quarter, La Skala, Place Moulay El Hassan, the port, the ramparts, and the pleasant weather that comes from being near the ocean. You can also take a stroll through its amusing narrow streets and explore the historic French and Portuguese architecture. At around 04h30PM, we do the pickup in Essaouira, return to Marrakech, and end our Marrakech To Essaouira Tour. With Marrakech To Essaouira Tour Take A Visit to the Medina, the coast, and a cooperative of Berber women who produce argan oil by taking a day trip from Marrakech to the Moroccan city of Essaouira, which "was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Morocco in 2001."

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.

While most Moroccan dessert tours are a minimum of three days, this 2-day express tour covers the highlights making it perfect for time-pressed travelers. Travel from Marrakech to the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, and the dunes of Zagoram in just one day. Experience a camel ride in the Sahara, enjoy local cuisine, and stay overnight in a tent at a Bedouin desert camp.

Discover the Berber villages of the Atlas Mountains on a full-day trip from Marrakech that explores broad valleys and lush orchards with views of Mount Toubkal. Ride a camel through a broad gorge, pause for tea in Imlil Valley, then hike to the isolated village of Ait Souka to share a meal in a Berber family’s home. Throughout the day, take in the mountains’ beautiful scenery: terraced gardens that climb steep hillsides, tumbling waterfalls, and an alpine kasbah.