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Marrakech is a great base for exploring Morocco’s diverse landscapes and cultures. Here are some of the best day trips you can take from the city:
Morocco’s Atlantic Coast is gorgeous and, once you visit, you will want to come back. Essaouira, a relaxed town set 3 hours from Marrakech, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site – a protected city. The ramparts of Essaouria and the 16th century walled city offer astonishing views of the Atlantic Ocean. A day trip to Essaouria – one of the most charming medinas in all of Morocco – will give you ample time to visit the important monuments, the old fish markets, and the seaport. You’ll also have a chance to watch silver craftsmen and wood carvers at work.
Pick up at 9am from Marrakech and travel towards the High Atlas Mountains. Asni and surrounding Berber villages delightful spots to get away from hot and exotic attraction of Marrakech to this cold and rugged Berber country home. A cluster of villages around the rivervalley Moulay Ibrahim set in a dramatic setting of the High Atlas Mountains with great views of the highest mountain of Morocco and North Africa Djebel Toubkal. A welcoming atmosphere of tiny villages, steep hillsides, waterfalls, and lush green gardens. Stop at one of the Berber homes for a glass of mint tea. If you like possibility to take a short trek about 20minutes to the waterfalls in the OurikaValley, home to the Toubkal National Park. Expected return at about 5pm.
Images of Ouzoud are featured in almost every Moroccan tourist brochure. The waterfalls are a 3 hour car ride away from Marrakech and are found in the middle of the Atlas Mountain range. Falling from a height in excess of 100 meters, the falls plunge into an endless series of pools. The gorge of the Ouzoud Waterfalls is home to families of Barbary apes and a variety of native avian species – a bird watcher’s delight! Many visitors to Morocco don’t expect this kind of “natural experience”, so a visit to beautiful Ouzoud comes as a refreshing surprise.
A favorite weekend escape for native Moroccans, the Ourika Valley is 30 km from Marrakech and rests between the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. An escape from city life, the Valley draws visitors with a welcoming atmosphere of tiny villages, steep hillsides, waterfalls, and lush green gardens. Don’t forget to stop and visit the Berber villages on the way. Ourika Valley can be visited only as half day tour instead of the full day. You can enjoy it in the morning with return to Marrakech after lunch or if you prefer you can depart Marrakech, enjoy the afternoon in the Ourika and then return to Marrakech after dinner in the valley.
This full-day excursion will take you across the High Atlas chain through the Tizi N’Tichka pass – an imposing landscape of the high mountains and traditional Berber villages. The descent along the east side of the chain offers a sudden change in the lush landscape to an arid, desert panorama. In Ouarzazate, visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and Taourirt Kasbah. Ait Ben Haddou is UNESCO protected 11th century site that inspired many movie makers, Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia was filmed there. The views from the upper heights are awe inspiring and worth the required climb of narrow, winding streets.
Marrakech Sightseeing Activities and things to do & see in Marrakech .
As any one knows Marrakech is one of the oldest imperial cities founded around 1060-1106) by the king Youssef Ibn Tachafine the empire of the Berber Dynasty Almoravides (, Located in the Hawz, an agricultural plain bounded to the south and east by the High Atlas mountains, and watered by the Tansift river, called the perle of the south, it has a stunning view over the snow-capped High Atlas Mountains surrounded by thousands palms & agriculture fields.
Under the gouvernance of Almaravides dynasty (1055–1157)Marrakech became the base fo the trade & conquest of Morocco, portions of the Maghrib, and Andalusia.
The ampire has expanded in that time from spain to senegal, Marrakech was the crossroads of ancient caravan routes from Timbuktu made it a key destination for trade and reprieve for weary sub-Saharan traders carrying gold, salt and slaves bound for Europe.
Au top ! – Un guide exceptionnel pour un endroit absolument fabuleux. Hamadi a le plus beau des bureaux ! Je vous le conseille fortement. Assistance lors de mon voyage en Africa Twin. Très… read more professionnel et en plus très sympathique. Je vous le recommande fortement.
Incredibile experience! – We stayed with Hamadi for 4 days, from Marrakech to Merzouga and then to Fez. This part of the trip has been the real highlight. Hamadi is very kind, available,… read more flexible and he showed us “secret” tips along the way. He’s an incredible person and taught us a lot of his amazing country. You cannot miss a road trip with Hamadi if you wanna enjoy Morocco to the fullest!!!
Magnifique semaine en famille – Superbe expérience familiale accompagnée et conduite par Ali à travers le désert marocain.
Ali est toujours de bonne humeur et très attentionné. Mohamed nous a accompagné dans les grandes dunes… read more de Merzouga pour un moment magique et amicale. Tous deux sont très professionnels et chaleureux, les véhicules parfaitement entretenus et leur conduite impeccable. L’hébergement proposé a toujours été choisi avec soin et nous avons découvert de merveilleux endroits.
Merci encore Ali et Mohamed, nous avons passé une superbe semaine.
When a guide becomes a friend – I came to Morocco with my boyfriend for a week and Ali took care of the organization of the whole trip. He drove us around the country showing us its… read more wonderful places and he carefully selected all of the Riad and hotels we stayed in, all of that for a very good price. He is an extremely kind person and we definitely couldn’t ask for a better guide.
Wonderful experience with an exceptional driver – During our 7 day trip of Morroco, our driver Karim was a most welcoming host. His humor, willingness to accommodate every request, and knowledge of the areas we visited made… read more our experience surpass all of our expectations. We can not say enough good things about the experience Karim provided for us. If you are booking with Morocco Nomadic Travel, make sure to request the best driver in Morocco!
From the liveliness of Marrakech to the silence of the desert in 7 days. – Great holiday!!! In just few hours of flight time you are transported to a wonderful country. Full of colours and scents and contrasts between past and present.
A… read more welcoming people rich in traditions. Tour started from Agadir to Marrakech and then through the Atlas Mountains to the desert of Merzouga. A unique and unforgettable experience for its sunsets, sunrises and starry skies. Organisation was great in every sense starting with our guide Ali. He made us discover the true spirit of this country.
The tour was well organised from day 1. The selection of Riads with typical breakfast and dinner, plus the night in a private tent made this holiday a comfortable and totally excellent experience, also in terms of price/quality balance. The visit to the women organisations to discover the culture of this population was very meaningful.
Thank you very much Ali. Super recommended. We will be back for another amazing holiday.
Regards
Rosa
Amazing experience – I’d had one of the best travel ever!
It has been an amazing experience with a really experienced and nice guide, Hamadi.
I would love to repeat… read more with him, he show us really nice places and he the most important thing, he shared with us all information and experiences that he has.
I can’t wait to organize another trip with them!
😊
Un guide, mais en mieux. – De superbes souvenirs grâce à Mohamed. Capable d’amener les membres de notre équipe récupérer un véhicule de course en panne au beau milieu des dunes dans des conditions peu facile,… read more avec le sourire et la bonne humeur. Il est plus qu’un guide, il est l’ami au côtés duquel vous aurez envie de découvrir le Maroc.
Les dunes de Merzouga – Superbe rencontre avec Hamadi qui nous en a mis pleins les yeux dans les dunes de Merzouga jusqu’à’ l’Oasis d’Oubira, fabuleux guide très professionnel qui connaît en autre les… read more dunes et les rouages du sable et vous emmène dans les endroits les plus incroyables tout en vous expliquant ce que vous ne pourriez pas deviner vous même sur des musiques orientales.
Allez-y les yeux fermés, et en toute sécurité, ce qui est un des plus beaux luxes.
Merci Hamadi 🙏
Et merci d’être devenu notre ami 🥰
Merveilleuse rencontre – Ali c’est LE guide parfait par excellence, celui qui vous raconte son pays avec son cœur. Cet homme extraordinaire saura vous montrer le Maroc avec intelligence, générosité et bienveillance. A… read more la prochaine Ali, pour cette fois prendre le temps de découvrir les mille et une merveilles marocaines.
Exceptional travel with child – Family travel. We have spent some exceptional days touring Morocco with this agency in the company of our guide and driver Hammadi for 4 days and 3 nights. Very professional… read more and friendly service with pick up and drop off to the airport. Totally recommended for families too. Hammadi is a punctual and safe driver, very kind to children and included a child seat in the vehicle at no extra cost. We were able to visit his family and share a nice meal with them. We will travel with Hammadi again!!
Inoubliable ! – Une rencontre inoubliable avec Ali, d’un accueil et d’une générosité débordante. Ali nous a fait découvrir « sa maison du désert », et je n’ai qu’une hâte retourner au Maroc et… read more qu’il nous fasse découvrir SON désert. Merci Ali.
Magnifique semaine en famille – Superbe expérience familiale accompagnée et conduite par Ali à travers le désert marocain.
Ali est toujours de bonne humeur et très attentionné. Mohamed nous a accompagné dans les grandes dunes… read more de Merzouga pour un moment magique et amicale. Tous deux sont très professionnels et chaleureux, les véhicules parfaitement entretenus et leur conduite impeccable. L’hébergement proposé a toujours été choisi avec soin et nous avons découvert de merveilleux endroits.
Merci encore Ali et Mohamed, nous avons passé une superbe semaine.
Exceptional travel with child – Family travel. We have spent some exceptional days touring Morocco with this agency in the company of our guide and driver Hammadi for 4 days and 3 nights. Very professional… read more and friendly service with pick up and drop off to the airport. Totally recommended for families too. Hammadi is a punctual and safe driver, very kind to children and included a child seat in the vehicle at no extra cost. We were able to visit his family and share a nice meal with them. We will travel with Hammadi again!!
When a guide becomes a friend – I came to Morocco with my boyfriend for a week and Ali took care of the organization of the whole trip. He drove us around the country showing us its… read more wonderful places and he carefully selected all of the Riad and hotels we stayed in, all of that for a very good price. He is an extremely kind person and we definitely couldn’t ask for a better guide.
Incredibile experience! – We stayed with Hamadi for 4 days, from Marrakech to Merzouga and then to Fez. This part of the trip has been the real highlight. Hamadi is very kind, available,… read more flexible and he showed us “secret” tips along the way. He’s an incredible person and taught us a lot of his amazing country. You cannot miss a road trip with Hamadi if you wanna enjoy Morocco to the fullest!!!
Amazing experience – I’d had one of the best travel ever!
It has been an amazing experience with a really experienced and nice guide, Hamadi.
I would love to repeat… read more with him, he show us really nice places and he the most important thing, he shared with us all information and experiences that he has.
I can’t wait to organize another trip with them!
😊
Wonderful experience with an exceptional driver – During our 7 day trip of Morroco, our driver Karim was a most welcoming host. His humor, willingness to accommodate every request, and knowledge of the areas we visited made… read more our experience surpass all of our expectations. We can not say enough good things about the experience Karim provided for us. If you are booking with Morocco Nomadic Travel, make sure to request the best driver in Morocco!
Au top ! – Un guide exceptionnel pour un endroit absolument fabuleux. Hamadi a le plus beau des bureaux ! Je vous le conseille fortement. Assistance lors de mon voyage en Africa Twin. Très… read more professionnel et en plus très sympathique. Je vous le recommande fortement.
Les dunes de Merzouga – Superbe rencontre avec Hamadi qui nous en a mis pleins les yeux dans les dunes de Merzouga jusqu’à’ l’Oasis d’Oubira, fabuleux guide très professionnel qui connaît en autre les… read more dunes et les rouages du sable et vous emmène dans les endroits les plus incroyables tout en vous expliquant ce que vous ne pourriez pas deviner vous même sur des musiques orientales.
Allez-y les yeux fermés, et en toute sécurité, ce qui est un des plus beaux luxes.
Merci Hamadi 🙏
Et merci d’être devenu notre ami 🥰
Inoubliable ! – Une rencontre inoubliable avec Ali, d’un accueil et d’une générosité débordante. Ali nous a fait découvrir « sa maison du désert », et je n’ai qu’une hâte retourner au Maroc et… read more qu’il nous fasse découvrir SON désert. Merci Ali.
Merveilleuse rencontre – Ali c’est LE guide parfait par excellence, celui qui vous raconte son pays avec son cœur. Cet homme extraordinaire saura vous montrer le Maroc avec intelligence, générosité et bienveillance. A… read more la prochaine Ali, pour cette fois prendre le temps de découvrir les mille et une merveilles marocaines.