Top Day Trips from Marrakech
Your Complete Guide to the Best Day Trips and Excursions from Marrakech
Marrakech is an exciting city full of colour, culture and history, but some of the most remarkable experiences for visitors can be found just beyond its borders. The region surrounding Marrakech is filled with mountains, waterfalls, deserts, traditional Berber villages, scenic valleys and coastal towns that make for unforgettable day trips. This page brings together the best day tours from Marrakech so you can easily compare guided excursions to the Atlas Mountains, Ouzoud Waterfalls, Essaouira, the Agafay Desert, Ourika Valley, Ait Ben Haddou and more. Whether you are looking for outdoor adventure, cultural discovery or peaceful landscapes, these day trips offer the perfect way to explore more of Morocco.
One of the most popular day trips from Marrakech is the Ourika Valley tour, a scenic excursion into the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. This lush valley is known for its riverside villages, terraced fields, cool mountain air and waterfalls. Many tours include a visit to a traditional Berber home, offering the chance to learn about rural life and enjoy typical hospitality. With its gentle hiking paths and panoramic views, Ourika Valley is an ideal choice for travellers seeking nature without long travel times.
Another highly recommended experience is a visit to the Ouzoud Waterfalls, one of the tallest and most impressive waterfalls in North Africa. Located in the Middle Atlas Mountains, this day trip takes you through olive groves, dramatic viewpoints and walking paths that lead to the base of the falls. Visitors often spot playful macaque monkeys, take small boat rides near the waterfall pools or enjoy lunch at local restaurants with spectacular views. It’s a favourite for nature lovers and photographers.
For those who want to explore Morocco’s desert landscapes without the long journey to the Sahara, the Agafay Desert day trip is a perfect option. The rocky desert, located just outside Marrakech, offers camel rides, quad biking, sunset views and relaxing time in desert camps. Many tours include dinner under the stars and traditional music, giving travellers a taste of desert life in a short, comfortable excursion.
If you want to combine culture, history and dramatic scenery, consider a day trip to Ait Ben Haddou and the High Atlas Mountains. This UNESCO World Heritage ksar is famous for its ancient earthen architecture and has appeared in films and series such as “Gladiator” and “Game of Thrones.” The journey along the Tizi n Tichka mountain pass offers breathtaking views, traditional villages and a chance to experience Morocco’s diverse landscapes in one memorable day.
The coastal town of Essaouira is another favourite day trip from Marrakech. Known for its relaxed atmosphere, seaside medina, art galleries and fresh seafood, Essaouira provides a refreshing break from the heat and bustle of the city. Visitors can explore the harbour, see the Skala fortifications, wander through artisan shops and enjoy the wide Atlantic beaches. It’s a great option for travellers who want a mix of history, culture and seaside comfort.
Many tours from Marrakech take you deeper into Berber culture, including excursions to traditional villages in the High Atlas Mountains such as Imlil and Asni. These trips often include guided walks, tea with local families and sweeping mountain scenery. For active travellers, some day trips offer light hiking routes or mule rides to reach viewpoints and hidden valleys.
Adventure seekers will also find thrilling options, such as quad biking tours in the Agafay Desert, camel rides across small desert dunes, and mountain trekking excursions. These activities combine excitement with unforgettable landscapes, giving you a completely different perspective on the region around Marrakech.
To help you choose the best excursion, all Marrakech day trips on this page are arranged into clear categories, including nature tours, cultural trips, desert adventures, mountain excursions, coastal day trips, waterfalls, Berber village tours and multi stop journeys. Each listing provides practical details such as travel time, highlights, inclusions, meeting points, itinerary and traveller ratings, making it easy to review your options and find the perfect day out.
Whether you want to hike to waterfalls, wander through ancient kasbahs, ride camels in the desert, taste fresh seafood on the coast or admire the peaks of the Atlas Mountains, the day trips from Marrakech listed below offer well organised and memorable experiences. Scroll down to explore all available excursions and book the day tour that will help you make the most of your visit to Morocco.
Explore the Best Day Tours from Marrakech Price
| Luxury day trip: Three valleys & camel ride Agafay Desert | €20 |
| Premium Surf Trip to Essaouira from Marrakesh | €145 |
| Magical dinner and sunset in Agafay desert | €45 |
| Marrakech Private Full-Day Walking Tour with Hotel Pickup and Drop-Off | €130 |
| Private Day Trip To Ourika Valley And Atlas Mountains From Marrakech | €47.3 |
| Private Guided City Tour to Discover The Medina or Old Town of Marrakech | €70.95 |
| Private Day Trip to the Ouirgan Valley and Asni from Marrakech | €94.59 |
| Semi-private and shared small group to Essaouira from Marrakech | €30.53 |
| Zat valley and the Atlas mountain private day trip from Marrakech with lunch. | €88.68 |
| Private Day Trip to Imlil Valley and The Toubkal from Marrakech | €59.12 |
1. Luxury day trip: Three valleys & camel ride Agafay Desert
Duration:
10 hours
- This is a private day trip from Marrakech to Atlas Mountain region.
- The tour includes camel ride, traditional meal, evening refreshment, and others.
- The trip is conducted in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide.
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2. Premium Surf Trip to Essaouira from Marrakesh
Duration:
8 to 10 ho
- This is a surfing trip from Marrakesh to Essaouira.
- This guided surfing trip along with lunch.
- The trip includes a visit to the fishing port and the old town region.
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3. Magical dinner and sunset in Agafay desert
Duration:
6 hours
- This is a private dinner in the middle of Agafay Desert.
- This package includes a romantic dinner in a tent in the desert.
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4. Marrakech Private Full-Day Walking Tour with Hotel Pickup and Drop-Off
Duration:
7 hours
- This is a guided sightseeing walking tour in Marrakech.
- The tour includes visit to markets, souks, destinations in the old town region, and so on.
- During the walking tour, the participants pass by many interesting landmarks of the region.
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5. Private Day Trip To Ourika Valley And Atlas Mountains From Marrakech
Duration:
7 to 8 hou
- Full day guided trip to ourika valley and the waterfalls from Marrakech, the day tour includes a visit to a weekly berber markets, a meeting point for the local once a week. From there, we will head towards Ourika valley. There we will also have the opportunity to visit and have a cup of tea with a berber family. During the drive you will enjoy... read more
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6. Private Guided City Tour to Discover The Medina or Old Town of Marrakech
Duration:
5 to 8 hou
- The guided city tour of Marrakech with official professional guided will take you to explore one of the amazing imperial cities in Morocco, during the guided city tour you will discover the main point of interests in the city starting from the Koutoubia mosque, the saadian tombs, the old palaces in Bahia and Badia palace, walk through the old... read more
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7. Private Day Trip to the Ouirgan Valley and Asni from Marrakech
Duration:
8 to 9 hou
- Pick up at your hotel or Riad in Marrakech at 9:00 am, and return around 4:30 pm. Distance covered: 70 km. Wear proper shoes if you want to go for a walk in Imlil. Enjoy a day trip from Marrakech to the Atlas Mountains and visit the souks at Tahanaout and Asni en route. Continue to Imlil, where you can hike on a mule, walk and hike these... read more
8. Semi-private and shared small group to Essaouira from Marrakech
Duration:
8 to 9 hou
- Day trip to Essaouira from Marrakech on semi private, a day dedicated to the exploration of the city of essaouira, get ready for a trip of 2 hours 30 minutes to the beautiful Essaouira on the Atlantic coast. On our way we will stop to Visit of a women cooperative of argan oil. Experience the steps of making argan. Once arrived at the port city,... read more
9. Zat valley and the Atlas mountain private day trip from Marrakech with lunch.
Duration:
7 to 8 hou
- This exotic day trip from Marrakech to zat valley is unique, and its special for local beber people and is rarely to find a tourists in this area and beber Market, so its special place if you want to enjoy time in area with no... read more
10. Private Day Trip to Imlil Valley and The Toubkal from Marrakech
Duration:
10 to 17 h
- Located about 70 kilometers from Marrakech, Imlil is the last village accessible by road before climbing the famous Mount Toubkal, the highest point of the Moroccan Atlas. Known for being the starting point for many hikes including the ascent of Toubkal, Imlil and its valley are also known to offer a change of scenery. With its pure and abundant... read more
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11. Private Day Trip to Essaouira and Argan Forest from Marrakech
Duration:
9 to 10 ho
- Day trip to Essaouira from Marrakech on private, a day dedicated to the exploration of the city of essaouira, get ready for a trip of 3 hours to the beautiful Essaouira on the Atlantic coast. On our way we will stop to Visit of a women cooperative of argan oil. Experience the steps of making argan. Once arrived at the port city, formerly known... read more
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12. Private Day Trip to Ait Benhaddou Kasbah & Ouarzazate from Marrakech
Duration:
10 to 12 h
- Live the experience of the magnificent mountain and the landscapes of the desert in your journey from Marrakech to the desert. Visit the famous "Hollywood of Morocco", Ait Ben Haddou and the kasbahs of Ouarzazate. This is the perfect private day trip from marrakech and the best way for all those who want to see many of Morocco's different... read more
13. Private Day Trip to The Ouzoud Waterfalls from Marrakech
Duration:
8 to 10 ho
- During this excursion to Ouzoud waterfalls since Marrakesh, you will discover one of the most exceptional natural sites of Morocco during this day trip to Ouzoud waterfalls. Enjoy the breathtaking views of these waterfalls 110 meters high and observe the monkeys who live there.
• Enjoy the beauty of the Ouzoud Waterfalls and see the... read more
14. Private day Trip to Oualidia and Safi from Marrakech
Duration:
9 to 10 ho
- This private day tour from Marrakech to Oualidia will allow you to explore one of the best coastal destinations in Morocco; during this day trip you will discover the old Portuguese town of Oualidia and its beautiful beach. Along the drive we will enjoy the various landscapes and the scenic villages beside the road as well as a traditional fish... read more
