Guided Morocco Tours
Day Tours from
Marrakech
We have lots of destinations for one day trips from Marrakech. Here you will find a few we highly recommend.
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We use 4x4 vehicles seating up to five passengers comfortably. We recommend a mini bus for larger groups. You’ll be exploring your destination on foot.
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Price is a base price for the vehicle, fuel, and driver guide, split between how many explorers join the tour.
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Ask about camel treks in the Agafay desert near Marrakesh, or going to Chefchaouen from Fez.
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To learn more go to About Tours.
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Sample Day Tours
High Atlas Villages
Imlil is at the end of the road in the High Atlas mountain range, 1.5 hours from Marrakesh. Hike up to the old kasbah for the best view of Mt Toubkal, the highest mountain in North Africa. Or explore trails that radiate from the town center. Along the road you can visit the Asni Berber market on Saturday mornings. This region is especially pleasant in October when the valley smells of apples ripening in the orchards, and clear skies make great walking weather.
There are numerous local eateries in Imlil to sample a tagine, and many small shops selling Berber handcrafts made locally.
Not recommended in winter due to snow and cold December to February.
Ouzoud Waterfalls
North and east of Marrakesh in the Middle Atlas mountains lies a village nestled in a charming valley. Visitors come here to walk around the dramatic cascades that tumble into a spectacular red gorge. This is a great place to come if it's raining when the water falls are flowing at maximum capacity.
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After lunch a walk upriver through ancient olive groves and gardens, home to Barbary apes and colorful birds such as the roller and the bee eater. Or relax with a glass of wine on a sunny riad terrace overlooking the waterfalls.
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This day involves walking on high cliff side trails and numerous stairs. Return to Marrakesh in the evening.
Salt Mines
World Heritage Sites
Berber History
& Kasbahs
This full day is our most popular trip – High Atlas salt mines, spectacular mountain passes, Berber villages and historic kasbahs – following the old camel caravan route that traveled from Sahara to Marrakesh.
At the height of the mountain pass we'll depart the main road to visit Telouet, and look inside the old Glaoui kasbah. This once beautiful and strategically important kasbah now crumbles to ruins because no one wants to remember “the vulture” ruler who lived here until the 1950’s.
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Back in the car you’ll follow the Valley of the Kasbahs to Ait Benhaddou world heritage site. The village is a classic example of mud and straw fortress that appears as a backdrop in countless films. It was built as a stronghold fortress where caravans sought shelter from marauding bands that threatened to steal the slaves, gold, ivory and salt brought from Sahara.
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Overnight stays can be arranged in Ait Benhaddou.
Pirate Haunts, Goats in Trees & Beaches
On the Atlantic coast lies the old pirate haunt of Mogador where Portuguese ramparts still guard the city walls. Once a place to be feared, Essaouira is now one of the most loved towns in Morocco. A wide sandy beach stretches south where you can wander or go for a swim in the warm bay. Famous for freshly caught seafood, thuja wood crafts and artists colony; craftsmen, carvers and painters can be found working in the most charming medina in Morocco.
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A visit to a traditional pharmacies offers lessons in natural medicine. It's always fun to stop along the road where goats climb Argan trees to eat the nuts.
Visit in winter to enjoy the moderate warm climate, or in summer to cool off from the heat in Marrakesh.
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Overnight stays can be arranged.
Riverside Cafes & Local Berber Markets
A pleasant day and short drive from Marrakesh can be spent in the pretty High Atlas villages of Ourika and Setti Fatma. Visit the Sunday local market or the Monday market in Ourika to see artisans manufacturing handicrafts such as colored glass and metal lanterns, hand painted wood furniture, wicker terrace furnishings and High Atlas village hand woven carpets.
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There’s a nice walk above Setti Fatma to a series of small waterfalls. A taste of Berber village fare is waiting at riverside cafes. Recommended year round, especially in spring and fall.
Making Your Private Tour is Easy
Personalize your private (custom bespoke) trip to start any day, for any length of time, for any number of explorers. Our expert English speaking driver guides will show you Morocco's beautiful landscapes, expansive history, soulful sunsets, incredible desert skies, and storybook ancient cities. You'll discover delicious food, welcoming people, African music and arts, tribal traditions and so much more. We invite you to travel with us and discover the real Morocco.
We'll help you decide what you want to do based upon your interests, and advise where to start and end with your travel plans. Sample tour outlines can be found on each of the tour pages for Day Tours, Road Trips, or Sahara Treks. When you're ready to book the tour, our Payment page helps you get started step by step. It's easy!
FAQs answers questions about visas, safety, weather, our guides, what to wear, tipping, how to buy a carpet, changing money, and a whole lot more that will help you become a well informed traveller.
Your trip outline will be unique, personalized (custom made) to start any day, for any length of time, for any number of explorers, tailored at a price point you can afford. We offer four or five star luxury travel options. Your English speaking driver and guides will be yours and yours alone. He will introduce you to Morocco's beautiful landscapes, expansive history, soulful sunsets, and storybook ancient cities, often taking the roads less traveled. You'll discover delicious food, welcoming people, African music and art, tribal traditions and so much more. We invite you to travel with us and discover authentic Morocco as you like.​
Contact Us with how many days you'd like, as well as how many explorers will be in your group. Based upon your interests, budget, and timeline, we can advise where to start and end your trip.
We’ll send sample trip ideas that match your requests and will confirm the price. When you're ready to book your tour, our Payment page helps you get started step by step. It's easy!
To help you with trip ideas, sample tours can be found at Day Tours Starting from Marrakech, Morocco Road Trips, or Sahara Desert Camel Treks.
FAQs answers questions about visas, safety, weather, guides, what to wear, tipping, how to buy a carpet, changing money, and a lot more that will help you become a well informed traveler. Or contact us with any questions or requests you may have.
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About Morocco Explored Tours
For over 20 years Morocco Explored has created safe, mid-priced, small group tours as an alternative to packaged excursions. Each tour can be tailored to your interests without breaking your budget. All tours are private - custom made (bespoke), and combine cultural immersion with unique itineraries, often along routes less traveled by many Morocco visitors.
We are a fully registered and insured Moroccan tour operator, and our transport vehicles and drivers are licensed as required by law.
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Our work is diversified among many regions and families. When you choose Morocco Explored you'll be supporting our Moroccan partners who's services are dedicated to providing the best experience for our Morocco explorers.
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Our Awards
Between 2013 and 2019 Morocco Explored Tours won Certificate of Excellence awards for receiving 5 star reviews year over year. In 2020, 2023 and 2024 we've won the Traveler's Choice Award, only given to the top 10% travel providers who consistently receive 5 star reviews year over year on TripAdvisor.