Top Activities on the Ground in Marrakech - page 2

Eating at a traditional Moroccan restaurant in Marrakesh lets you experience Moroccan cuisine, but this Moroccan cooking workshop at La Maison Arabe teaches you how to make the traditional dishes, so you can have them again and again. Use your personal workstation to prepare a meal using fresh local ingredients as you follow a Moroccan cook’s instructions. Then, afterward, you can taste what you’ve made.

Soak up the atmosphere of Marrakech without the stress of navigating on a walking tour that hits the medina’s top landmarks, from Bahia Palace to Koutoubia Mosque. Going with a guide gives you an inside perspective often missed by visitors about daily life, tourist traps, and hidden gems loved by locals—and gives you access to shopping discounts during a visit to the city’s souks.

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.

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.

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.

Spend the afternoon and evening in the desert of marrakech on a guided safari with round trip transportation and a local diner cross th le desert on a quad and watch the sunset on back of camel

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….

Discover an oasis of art and landscaping at Majorelle Gardens then learn to ride a camel at the La Palmeraie on a half-day urban escape in Marrakesh. Walk manicured paths designed with gorgeous lines of sight, capture great images of the garden’s distinctive blue structures, and travel through a palm oasis at the edge of the desert. With both morning and afternoon departures available, this half-day combination tour includes entrance fees and all activities, as well as pickup and drop-off at Marrakech hotels.

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.

Khmisa and Kawtar, two Moroccan women passionate about cooking, welcome you in Marrakech for a meal at Khmisa's place in the heart of the Medina in the pure Moroccan cuisine tradition and in a family and warm atmosphere. Khmisa, Chef for 25 years now, specialised in Morrocan cuisine and pastry, has worked for several renowned hotel establishments in the cities of Rabat and Marrakech. Kawtar, graduated with a bachelor degree in hospitality and tourism will also assist you during your cooking class and help with the communication between you and the Chef. At the arrival, we will welcome you with a traditional mint tea and we will discuss with you about the menu choice which will be composed of the most typical best Moroccan dishes. the menu will be starter/ main course/desert. First we will go with Chef Khmisa to the Old Souk . A walk through the souk to buy the fresh ingredient. Once back home, we will start the preparation.

Travel from Marrakech to Fes with a stop in the desert along the way with this small-group transfer-tour hybrid. You'll visit the Kasbah at Ait Ben Haddou, spend time in the Gorge of Todra, and take an overnight camelback safari to a desert camp in the Sahara, all in three days.

Leave the Marrakech bustle behind on a full-day trip to the Ourika Valley and the mountain village of Setti Fatma, where you hike to a series of seven beautiful waterfalls. With all transport by climate-controlled minivan, this is a convenient way to get out of the city and explore the landscape and culture of the Atlas Mountains. Pickup and drop-off is available at centrally-located hotels in Marrakech.

Need an airport transfer? Forget the long lines associated with finding transportation from the many Marrakech Menara Airport arrivals. Skip the taxis and shuttles and travel with confidence by scheduling for a private vehicle. Climb aboard a luxury vehicle complete with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, tablets, mineral water and plenty of leg room — then sit back and relax on the road from the airport to any local accommodation.

We will buy what we will need for the course, it will not be a market but rather shops near my house, then we will go to my house I would start my cooking class by teaching you how to make Moroccan tea, then we'll settle down for tea time and enjoy delicious Moroccan cookies and cakes as we get to know each other. the menu will consist of starters, main courses I will walk you through the cooking process step by step and teach you my personal cooking technique and my unique selection of herbs and spices to create the most authentic Moroccan meal you have ever tasted. NB: Afternoon lessons will be without shopping because we wont find anymore vegetables or it will be the rest of the morning, i will have to buy them before the class, please book the morning if you want to join the shopping

Leave the city behind, and discover some of Morocco’s most wild and beautiful scenery, on this full-day, multi-part tour. Following pickup from your Marrakech hotel, drive past Berber villages and through eucalyptus forests. You’ll first discover the Agafay Desert, and will stop for mint tea next to Lalla Takarkoust Lake. Next, pause for a camel ride before heading into the High Atlas Mountains. You’ll enjoy a 3-course, locally cooked lunch before discovering the rugged scenery and charming villages in Toubkal National Park. Finally, return to Marrakech.

Gain a newfound appreciation for Moroccan cuisine during this small-group cooking class, including shopping at the market, preparation of a traditional dish and lunch. Learn some Arabic phrases from your guide to shop at the ‘souq’ (market) for ingredients. Then create a traditional Moroccan meal such as couscous or ‘tagine’ (a meat and vegetable dish named after the pot used for cooking). Finish by enjoying lunch with fellow students in the courtyard of a 'riad,' a traditional Moroccan dwelling. This small-group class, limited to 12 participants, also includes a recipe sheet so you can replicate the dish later.

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.

Finding a last-minute ride when traveling can be difficult. Prebook this Marrakech private airport round-trip transfer, and guarantee your rides from the airport to your hotel and back again at the end of your trip. You’ll ride comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi, water, and a phone charger for convenience.

The Merzouga Desert attracts visitors hoping to experience the rugged side of Morocco, but its remote location makes exploring independently a challenge. On this tour, enjoy round-trip transportation from your Marrakech hotel, and explore the Merzouga Desert with logistics like accommodation and meals included. Watch the sun set over the magnificent High Atlas mountains and enjoy personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour—limited to 15 people.

On the outskirts of Marrakech, you’ll find Lalla Takerkoust Lake and the Agafay Desert. Hop on an ATV and ride through this area, exploring its diverse landscapes on this half-day tour. Pass by Berber villages and catch views of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains. Plus, stop for a cup of tea at a local restaurant by the lake.

Uncover the enchanting mystery of Marrakesh's souks and sights on a private 5-hour tour of Morocco’s vibrant capital city. With a knowledgeable guide, visit magnificent Moorish landmarks like the Medersa ben Youssef, and marvel at the opulent decor of the Bahia Palace. Pleasure your palate with a delicious Moroccan lunch and absorb the effervescent atmosphere of the UNESCO-listed Jemaa el Fna Square, replete with snake charmers and enticing food stalls.

Take a full-day, extraordinary journey through the fascinating desert terrain and majestic Atlas Mountains of Marrakech. Marvel at breathtakingly beautiful sights such as Tachdirt Valley and Amizmiz Valley. Wander around Aroumd Village to learn more about Berber culture over a cup of tea with a local family. Climb waterfalls while taking in views of Mount Toubka before hopping onto camels for an exciting ride across sandy plains, culminating with a visit to an Argan women's cooperative.

The rugged Atlas Mountains and the golden sands of the Sahara Desert lie several hours south of Marrakech. This overnight tour lets you explore further than a day trip—stop along the way to visit Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, and the Atlas Film Studios, enjoy sunrise and sunset camel treks through the desert, and spend the night at a traditional Berber camp, with dinner included.