4–5.5 hours
Sunrise hot-air balloon
Pick-up before dawn, 45 minutes to an hour in the air over the plains and villages around Marrakech with the Atlas on the horizon, then a Berber breakfast. The pilot only takes off when the wind is calm.
Day trips & activities
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Day trips from Marrakech, Agadir and Casablanca, privately or with other travellers depending on the activity. Explore the itinerary, format and prices for each experience.
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09 activities
From Marrakech
Marrakech is where most day trips in Morocco are booked: the Atlas is an hour away, Agafay forty minutes, the ocean three hours.
Full day, 7 hours
Ourika Valley and the Setti Fadma waterfalls
A day in the High Atlas with pick-up in Marrakech, a visit to a women’s argan-oil cooperative, a guided hike to the Setti Fadma waterfalls and a Moroccan lunch beside the river.
Full day, 8 hours
Imlil: High Atlas walk and village lunch
Travel from Marrakech to Imlil on a scenic road through the High Atlas. Explore the valley’s Berber villages and landscapes on a guided walk, then enjoy a traditional lunch in a local family home. Round-trip transport, a local guide and a visit to an argan cooperative are included.
Full day, 10 hours
Ouzoud Waterfalls Excursion
Travel east from Marrakech to the Ouzoud waterfalls in Azilal Province. Explore the paths and viewpoints, with a French-speaking guide depending on the option you choose. There is free time to have lunch overlooking the falls and swim in the Al Abid River; a 30-minute boat ride is included with the relevant option. Lunch is not included.
Full day, 11 hours
Essaouira Day Trip from Marrakech
A shared full-day trip from Marrakech, with air-conditioned transport and optional hotel pick-up. Stop at a women’s argan-oil cooperative on the way. In Essaouira, enjoy free time to explore the UNESCO-listed medina, harbour, souks and beach, and have lunch at a local restaurant. Lunch is not included.
Full day, 11 hours
Ouarzazate and Aït Ben Haddou Day Trip
From Marrakech, cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n’Tichka pass and its mountain villages to the ksar of Aït Ben Haddou, then continue to Ouarzazate. Your driver speaks French; a local guide at Aït Ben Haddou can be hired on site as an extra. In Ouarzazate, enjoy free time for lunch or to visit Taourirt Kasbah, the cinema museum or the film studios. Meals and admission tickets are not included.
Full day
Marrakech: Guided tour of historic monuments, souks and the medina
Explore Marrakech with a licensed guide on a full day devoted to its landmark monuments and medina. Discover Jemaa el-Fna Square, the Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, Ben Youssef Madrasa, Le Jardin Secret, Majorelle Garden and the lively souks of the red city.
Around 3 hours
Moroccan Cooking Workshop in Marrakech & Traditional Market
Start at the traditional Bab Doukkala market to choose fresh produce and discover Moroccan spices. In a medina house, a local chef then teaches you the mint-tea ritual and guides the group through a three-course meal: Moroccan salads, tagine or couscous, followed by dessert. You finish by sharing everything you cooked.
2.5 hours
Traditional hammam and massage in Marrakech
Leave Marrakech’s bustle behind for 2.5 hours in a Moroccan spa: steam bath, black soap, a kessa-glove scrub and a one-hour argan-oil massage. Return transfer from your hotel or riad is included.
09 activities
From Agadir
From Agadir, the most requested outings last half a day: the Souss hinterland, the coastal dunes and the beaches of Taghazout.
3–4 hours, late afternoon
Timlaline sunset camel ride and BBQ dinner
A guided camel ride through the Timlaline dunes at sunset, followed by a Moroccan BBQ dinner and mint tea at Ranch Tamri. Return transfers from Agadir or Taghazout are included.
5.5 hours including transfers
Sunset quad biking and BBQ in Timlaline
Set out from Agadir or Taghazout in the late afternoon for a guided quad ride across the Timlaline dunes north of Agadir. After sunset, return to the ranch for a Moroccan BBQ and mint tea. Round-trip transfer and safety equipment are included; no previous experience is needed.
Half day, 5 hours
Paradise Valley from Agadir
Leave the Agadir coast for half a day in the Atlas foothills: a scenic drive through villages and palm groves, a short walk into the gorge, then free time beside Paradise Valley’s natural pools. Swimming is possible when water levels allow.
5.5 hours including transfers
Buggy adventure with BBQ dinner in Timlaline
Take the wheel of a side-by-side buggy across Timlaline’s tracks and dunes at golden hour. After a sunset photo stop, return to the warm lights of Ranch Tamri for a Moroccan BBQ dinner with mint tea. Return transfer from Agadir or Taghazout is included.
Full day, 9 hours
Mini Sahara 4×4 safari from Agadir with lunch
A shared full-day 4×4 tour between the Souss estuary, the wild beaches of Tifnit and Sidi R’bat, Youssef Ben Tachfin Dam and the Rasmouka dunes. Cross Anti-Atlas villages and rugged landscapes before a Moroccan lunch in a Berber home.
3 hours including transfer
Surf lesson in Taghazout
Learn to read the waves, paddle and stand up during a shared lesson at one of the best beginner-friendly spots around Taghazout. Your instructor adapts the coaching to your level, and all equipment is provided.
Full day, 11 hours
Essaouira day trip from Agadir
A shared Essaouira day trip with pickup in Agadir or Taghazout, argan-country stops, a guided visit to the harbour, Skala and medina, then free time. Departures run on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Full day, 13 hours
Guided Marrakech day trip from Agadir
Travel from Agadir on a shared guided day trip to Marrakech, covering Bahia Palace, the Mellah, Koutoubia, Jemaa el-Fna and the souks, with free time for lunch and independent exploring. Departures run on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Full day, 8.5 hours
Taroudant and Tiout Oasis day trip from Agadir
Travel from Agadir to Taroudant’s ramparts and souks, then have lunch in the Kasbah of Tiout before exploring its palm oasis beneath the Anti-Atlas. A guided day of Saadian history, local crafts and Souss Valley scenery.
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From Casablanca
Casablanca is usually where people land. Half a day covers the Hassan II Mosque, and the city is a good base for Rabat, Chefchaouen or Marrakech.
Half day, 4.5 hours
Casablanca City Tour with Hassan II mosque ticket included
Explore Casablanca on a 4.5-hour city tour by air-conditioned car or minivan, with hotel pickup and drop-off. Discover the Hassan II Mosque, Old Medina, Habous quarter, Mohammed V Square and Central Market, with a photo stop at Rick’s Café. A guided Hassan II Mosque visit and admission ticket are included for departures between 9 am and 2 pm. Entry to Rick’s Café is not included.
4 hours in Rabat · around 7 hours total
Discover Morocco’s Capital in Half Day
Discover Rabat on a private tour from Casablanca: Hassan Tower, Mohammed V Mausoleum, the Oudayas kasbah, Chellah and the medina. Includes a driver, local guide, air-conditioned transport and hotel pickup. Allow around 4 hours of sightseeing in the capital and 7 hours overall with transfers.
Full day, 14 hours
Chefchaouen Day Trip from Casablanca by Train with Lunch
Take the high-speed train to Tangier, then an air-conditioned transfer to Chefchaouen. Discover the blue medina, Uta el-Hamam Square and Ras el-Ma with a local guide. Moroccan lunch and Casablanca hotel transfers included.
Full day, around 13 hours
Marrakech Day Trip from Casablanca with Carriage & Camel Ride
Explore Marrakech with a local guide: Koutoubia, the medina, souks and Jemaa el-Fna, plus a carriage tour and a camel ride in the Palmeraie. Return Casablanca hotel transfers included; lunch and palace and garden tickets are extra.
More than a day
Want to sleep in the dunes?
The real Sahara is a long day’s drive away, or more. Our three-day tours leave from Marrakech and Agadir, and any activity on this page can be added to a longer trip.
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