Day Trips from Marrakech to Central Morocco

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.

On an action-packed day trip from Marrakesh, enjoy camel riding and quad biking in the Agafay desert. Enjoy views of the desert and Berber hospitality with a traditional meal. Take advantage of the hotel pickup service and head to the base camp for a meeting with your entire crew. Your tour's itinerary will be explained to you by your crew leader. Then, meet your guide and don a nomadic outfit before embarking on a scenic camel ride across the desert. Ride your camel across the desert. Then, hop on a quad bike and find a vantage point to take in the Agafay Desert's unique beauty at sunset. Relax and take in the scenery, as well as the genuine Moroccan hospitality. Finish your day by sitting under a Berber tent and gazing at the stars. as a delicious traditional meal is served.

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.

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.

Enjoy an adventure across the high Atlas Mountains to the Moroccan cities of  Ait Ben Haddou on this guided, full-day trip from Marrakech. Travel across the Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass 2,260 meters (7,410 feet) above sea level. See Berber villages and ever-changing landscapes en route to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO world heritage site. This small-group tour includes all the necessary entrance fees plus a Marrakech hotel pickup and drop-off.

Visit one of the top natural attractions in Morocco on a day trip from Marrakech to Ouzoud Falls. With transport provided, you can skip the hassle of renting a car or worrying about directions and simply enjoy the chance to see Berber villages and take a swim in the El Abid River.

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.

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

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.

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.

Forget car rental and immerse yourself fully in Morocco’s Atlas scenery and valleys on this full-day tour from Marrakech. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle, see and learn more than you could independently in a day, with a guide to spotlight and explain the must-sees. Explore four valleys, visit Berber villages, hike to waterfalls, ride a camel, savor a wood-fire lunch (own expense), and more, all without having to plan or route-find.

Get into the Atlas Mountains today on this guided private trip from Marrakech. You’ll be able to enjoy a camel ride. You’ll also stop at an argan oil cooperative to taste the oil and have Moroccan tea. Then you’ll go to Imlil where you will start a hike in the mountains. After an optional traditional lunch in a Berber home, you’ll continue to walk through villages, before being driven back to Marrakech.

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.

On an action-packed day trip from Marrakesh, enjoy camel riding and quad biking in the Agafay desert. Enjoy views of the desert and Berber hospitality with a traditional meal. Take advantage of the hotel pickup service and head to the base camp for a meeting with your entire crew. Your tour's itinerary will be explained to you by your crew leader. Then, meet your guide and don a nomadic outfit before embarking on a scenic camel ride across the desert. Ride your camel across the desert. Then, hop on a quad bike and find a vantage point to take in the Agafay Desert's unique beauty at sunset. Relax and take in the scenery, as well as the genuine Moroccan hospitality. Finish your day by sitting under a Berber tent and gazing at the stars. as a delicious traditional meal is served.

Say goodbye to the heat and bustle of Marrakech and hello to the magical landscapes of the Atlas Mountains on this small-group day trip. There's no need to brave Moroccan traffic: your package includes transfers direct from most hotels. First, head to Asni for a guided camel ride; then stop in the pretty Berber village of Aroumd for lunch with locals in their home and a 90-minute hike.

Explore Morocco's Atlas Mountains in ways difficult without the flexibility of a private vehicle and the inside knowledge of a driver-guide on this private tour from Marrakech. Admire the scenery of the idyllic Imlil, Asni and Amizmiz Valleys, and make multiple stops to hike to waterfalls, roam hidden Berber villages, visit viewpoints, sip tea with Berber locals and ride a camel. Insight and commentary from your driver-guide enrich your exploration, while door-to-door hotel transfers and lunch complete your day.

Spend a day in the Atlas Mountains with this group tour from Marrakech, led by a local guide. You'll take in mountain views, have tea and cake with a Berber family, visit the cascades of Naqab Waterfall, and even go on a camel ride, all in just one day. If you come on a Tuesday or Saturday, you'll also get to visit a traditional market.

Enjoy the coastal town of Essaouira and get a break from the busy Marrakech on this full day shared small group trip. This tour saves you from bothering with taxis and haggling for the fare. Learn why Essaouira was once called Mogador and the history of this fortified town from your guide. Spend a great day in Essaouira, then head back to Marrakech.

Leave the bustling maze-like streets of Marrakesh behind for a day and venture into the High Atlas Mountains to experience its landscapes. Alongside a private guide, visit a few valleys, several Berber villages, and waterfalls. You also visit a local Berber home to learn more about their daily lifestyle and culture.

Spend a day exploring the Atlas Mountains and the Imlil, Asni, and Mizmiz Valley with this private, guided tour. You’ll visit a variety of local Berber Villages, spend time learning about argan oil at a local women's cooperative, take a camel ride, and sit down to tea with a local Berber family, all in just one day.

Explore the serene coastal city of Essaouira on this private, full-day tour from Marrakech. Located on Morocco’s Atlantic Coast, this walled port city — a late-18th-century fortified town — includes a fishing harbor (with an abundance of seagulls always soaring overhead) and a medina full of local artists selling their wares. Lunch is not included but there are a number of fine restaurants to pick from with fresh local fish and seafood for lunch. Marrakech hotel pickup and drop-off included. 

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.