Marrakech Trips and activities

Marrakech Day Trips and Activities: Where to Start

Most Marrakech day trips and activities fit into three families. Mountains and waterfalls: the Ourika Valley, about 30 km from the city, Imlil at the foot of Toubkal, the 3 Valleys, and Ouzoud Falls, about 150 km away. The coast and the south: Essaouira on the Atlantic, and Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate over the Tizi n Tichka pass. Evening and sunrise activities: quad, camel ride and dinner in the Agafay Desert, or a hot air balloon flight at dawn.

Day trips run shared, from 17 EUR per person, or private, with your own vehicle and the departure time you choose. Every driver speaks English and French, and pick-up is from your accommodation in Marrakech.

Which day trip is closest to Marrakech?

The Agafay Desert, about 30 km away, and the Ourika Valley, about 30 km to the entrance of the valley.

Which day trip is the longest?

Ait Ben Haddou: about 190 km and close to four hours each way, a day of 10 to 12 hours. Our guide on the Ait Ben Haddou day trip explains what to expect.

Shared or private for a day trip?

On a day trip the difference matters less than in the desert. Private is worth it for families or if you want to leave early. See shared or private tours.