12 best tours and excursions to do in Marrakech in Morocco

When deciding to travel to Marrakech you know that it is the corner of Morocco that has more tourist attractions, not only in its medina but also in its surroundings.

In fact, when planning a trip to Marrakech it is advisable to have enough time to do some excursion nearby.

And, on the other hand, this city ​​in the south of Morocco is the starting point for excursions to the doors of the Sahara desert , as well as other places of great interest.

Marrakesh souks in Morocco
Marrakesh souks in Morocco

In the face of your trip, it is possible that, instead of doing the visits and excursions on your own, you are interested to sign up for guided tours and join organized excursions and groups.

Guided tours and private tours in Marrakech

From the outset I will tell you that if your trip is centered in the city of Marrakech, you have the option of staying in a charming riad in the same medina or in a large hotel in the area of ​​the European district, outside the aforementioned medina.

In order to choose this accommodation, this access to booking.com will be useful to find a hotel in Marrakech .

Ben Youssef Medersa in Marrakech in Morocco
Ben Youssef Medersa in Marrakech in Morocco

 

Activities in Marrakech

Among the various activities that you can sign up during your stay, you have the camel ride through the palm grove of Marrakech .

It is an excursion of one hour in which you can wear tuareg clothing , and which ends with a mint tea.

Chiringuitos in the Jemaa El Fna square in Marrakech
Chiringuitos in the Jemaa El Fna square in Marrakech

 

You will have to get up early, because at 7 in the morning the balloon will take off to fly over the semi-desert landscapes that surround the city.

You also have the option of a quad tour through the palm grove and the rocky desert that surrounds Marrakech, with a total duration of three hours.

And one of the most popular tourist activities among those who travel Marrakech is, without a doubt, the dinner-show of Chez Alí , in which in addition to dine the typical Moroccan food, you will enjoy a great variety of traditional music.

But the peak moment is the spectacle of riders who perform the so-called ” gunpowder crash “.

Fusiliers at Casa Ali in Marrakech
Fusiliers at Casa Ali in Marrakech

Tours around Marrakech

Already in terms of excursions from Marrakech , one of the most popular is the  excursion to Essaouira , a fishing town on the coast , which will require you to dedicate a full day.

Another alternative is the excursion to the Ourika Valley , which will also require a full day.

 

On this hike through the High Atlas you will see traditional markets in some towns along the route and you can also walk through the landscapes of the  Setti Fatma waterfalls .

Desert tours from Marrakech

As I have said before, one of the attractions of a trip to Marrakech is to be able to do tours to the Sahara desert , for which you will need to spend more than a day.

Jemaa El Fna Square in Marrakech in Morocco
Jemaa El Fna Square in Marrakech in Morocco