Ourika Valley
Atlas viewpoint, tea in a Berber home, the Setti Fatma waterfalls and lunch beside the river. About 1 hour to 1 hour 30 each way, depending on where you start and how far up the valley you go.
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Full day
Days out of the city
Excursions from Marrakech
Marrakech sits between the High Atlas, the Atlantic coast and the road to the Sahara, so a day out can take you to very different places. Choose a mountain valley, a waterfall, the ocean or a kasbah, or travel further for a night in the desert.
Each page sets out the route, the timings and what to expect, so you can compare the trips and choose the right one for your group. Our excursions are open to everyone, whether or not you are staying in one of our villas.
Day trips from Marrakech
Leave in the morning, back in Marrakech for dinner. Return transport from your accommodation is included.
Atlas Mountains and the Three Valleys
Several High Atlas valleys in one day, Berber villages and lunch in a family home. About 1 hour 30 to 2 hours each way.
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Full day
Imlil and the High Atlas
A High Atlas village below Toubkal, mule rides or guided walks, and lunch in the mountains. About 1 hour 30 to 2 hours each way.
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Full day
Ouzoud Waterfalls
Tiered waterfalls in a green gorge, about two and a half hours from Marrakech. About 2 hours 30 minutes each way.
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Full day
Essaouira
The argan forest, the Atlantic coast and free time in a walled seaside medina. About 2 hours 40 minutes each way (170 km).
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Full day
Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate
Over the Tichka pass to the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, then Ouarzazate or Telouet. About 3 hours 30 to 4 hours each way.
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Full day
Marrakech City Tour
Palaces, gardens, museums and the souks, planned around your interests, then Jemaa el-Fna. 10 to 30 minutes from your accommodation.
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Flexible, usually ending between 17:00 and 18:00
Agadir
Agadir Oufella, the marina, the beach and Crocoparc, in a long day from Marrakech. About 2 hours 45 to 3 hours each way.
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Full day
Casablanca
The Hassan II Mosque above the Atlantic, the Habous quarter and the corniche, in a day from Marrakech. About 2 hours 30 to 3 hours each way by motorway.
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Full day, usually 9:00 to 23:00
Desert tours from Marrakech
The Sahara is too far for a day trip. These tours include one or two nights on the way, with dinner and breakfast.
Zagora Desert, 2 Days
Ait Ben Haddou, the Draa Valley and a night in a desert camp near Zagora. About 6 hours 30 to 7 hours each way.
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2 days, 1 night
Merzouga Desert, 3 Days
The Dades Gorges, the Todgha oasis and a night by the high dunes of Merzouga. About 8 hours 30 to 9 hours 30 each way.
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3 days, 2 nights
Choosing an excursion
Start with how much time you want to spend on the road. The Ourika Valley, the Three Valleys and Imlil are the closest escapes into the mountains. Ouzoud and Essaouira take around two and a half hours each way. Ait Ben Haddou, Casablanca and Agadir make for long days, and the desert trips run over two or three.
Then think about the group. Families with young children usually prefer the shorter trips and a waterfall to reach. Walkers enjoy Imlil. Guests who want the great sand dunes should allow three days for Merzouga.
Our excursions are open to everyone staying in Marrakech, in one of our villas, in a riad or in a hotel. Our concierge team can plan them around the rest of your stay.
Questions guests ask
What is the best day trip from Marrakech?
It depends on what your group enjoys. The Ourika Valley and Imlil are the easiest mountain days, Essaouira is the choice for the ocean, and Ait Ben Haddou is the one for kasbahs and dramatic landscapes, with a longer drive.
Can we be collected from our villa?
Tell us where you are staying when you enquire. We confirm the pick-up point and time with your quote.
Can an excursion be adapted for children or older guests?
Yes. We adjust the pace, the walking and the number of stops to your group, and suggest the trips with the shortest drives if needed.
Can we visit the Sahara from Marrakech in one day?
No. The desert is too far for a day trip. The shortest option is the two-day Zagora tour, with a night in a desert camp.
Planning an excursion for your group?
Tell us your dates, the number of guests and the trips you are interested in. We reply with timings and a quote.