Top Marrakech Outdoor Activities

Discover the Berber villages of the Atlas Mountains on a full-day trip from Marrakech that explores broad valleys and lush orchards with views of Mount Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa. Ride a camel through a broad gorge, pause for tea in Imlil Valley, then hike to the isolated village of Ait Souka to share a meal in a Berber family’s home. Throughout the day, take in the mountains’ beautiful scenery: terraced gardens that climb steep hillsides, tumbling waterfalls, and an alpine kasbah.

Swap the commotion of Marrakech for a day exploring Morocco's Atlas Mountains and Agafay Desert with no route- or transport-planning needed. With this private tour, settle into your own air-conditioned chauffeured vehicle and set off to explore green Atlas valleys, visit Berber villages, hike to waterfalls, and sip tea with Berber locals, all with a guide to show you around. A camel ride in the Agafay Desert, an optional lunch (own expense) and hotel pickup and drop-off cap your day.

You don’t have to journey to the Sahara for a Moroccan desert experience—the Agafay Desert is a desert oasis located just outside of Marrakech. On this full-day tour, soak up the scenery as you travel through the High Atlas Mountains, stop to explore the local villages and visit a Berber souk, then mount up for a thrilling camel ride through the rocky desert of Agafay.

Travel from Marrakech to the Ouzoud Waterfalls to see mountain landscapes, olive groves, and a series of towering cascades in the Middle Atlas Mountains. Pre-booking round-trip transport between Marrakech and the Ouzoud Waterfalls makes it easy to get an early start and beat the crowds, while independent time at the falls mean you’ll be free to hike, explore, or just relax in a river-side café.

Journey to Morocco’s Atlas Mountain area and spend the day exploring the Three Valleys with this private, full-day tour. Your guide plans out the whole day for you, including transportation, so that you can enjoy your explorations without worry. Go on a camel ride, and then stop for a cup of Moroccan tea and cake in Imlil Valley. Visit the home of a Berber family in Ait Souka to learn more about their everyday lifestyles, and end the day in Moulay Brahim near the Asni Valley.

Enjoy bird’s-eye views of Morocco’s deserts and the foothills of the Atlas Mountains on a sunrise hot-air balloon ride from Marrakech. Ride a 4x4 to the launch spot in the early morning and drift through the dawn skies over the desert valleys and hillsides just as the sun casts them in gold, orange and pink. Then, land safely back on ground to enjoy a tasty Berber breakfast and memorable camel ride. A flight certificate to commemorate your balloon ride is also included.

Rev your engine and race through palms and desert on this quad bike experience in Marrakech. Head into the Palmeraie, the palm oasis just outside the city, and board your own 4x4 quad. Then, don your helmet and zip along dusty trails, palm-lined rivers, and dunes behind a guide, with stops to enjoy the views and a mint tea at a Berber village. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off, quad, helmet, and refreshments.

The 3 days desert tour from marrakech to merzouga dunes & camel trek, including: Merzouga desert tour departure from Marrakech 3 days will allow you to explore the southern Sahara and its wonderful Kasbahs and to live unforgettable moments with the Berbers, as well as the visit of the old kasbah to Ait ben Haddou and Toudra gorge, sleep in a desert camp under Berber tent. HIGHLIGHTS TOUR: Cross the High Atlas Mountains with its pass of Tizi Ntichka Visit the legendary world heritage site of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou Visit Todra gorges and Tinghir oasis Ride a camel in Erg Chebbi to watch the color changing sunset & sunrise Spend the night at a Berbr desert camp sandboarding

Watch the sun rise over red dust, palm groves, and majestic open landscapes from a hot air balloon. Flying with a small group of travelers and live commentary from your veteran pilot, soak up the sights as you glide through the air, then refuel with an authentic Berber breakfast in a Moroccan tent. For ease, your tour includes door-to-door round-trip transfers.

- Agafay desert is covered with stones and rockeries in a hilly environment made up of stony dunes with white and ocher tones. - Dinner in a local camp by the olive fields and Berber villages. - Agafay is a perfect spot for romantic sunset. - Watch the sunset transform the color of the rocky dunnes - Experience desert atmosphere with Berber and Arabic music rhythms and dance around the bonfire. - Savor a 3-course dinner under the night sky in the Agafay Desert - Although the topography of Agafay is similar to that of a typical desert ، such as the Sahara ، it is not a desert in the proper sense of the term ، but rather a desert area with a low surface area. Its proximity to Marrakech city and Atlas mountains makes it a popular getaway. - It is possible to upgrade and combine Quad biking adventure with this experience (extra to be discussed with your local tour operator after completing your booking process)

The Agafay Desert is a rocky desert oasis located just south of Marrakech. On this tour, experience the thrill of a desert safari without undergoing the overnight trek to the Sahara. Drive through the High Atlas Mountains and the Toubkal National Park, visit traditional Berber villages, and enjoy a camel ride through the Agafay Desert including a tea break by the Lalla Takarkoust lake.

Drive into the beautiful High Atlas Mountains on a day trip from Marrakech to Ouzoud Falls, the highest waterfalls in North Africa. Travel through a landscape of rolling foothills and olive groves, then enjoy free time to relax by the 330-foot (110-meter) waterfalls. Cross the river on a hand-powered barge, visit cafes at the edge of the water, or check out the Barbary apes that live in the lush river valley. With the convenience of pre-booked transport, this Ouzoud Falls trip is a great day-long escape from bustling Marrakech.

Go on a safari and spend an unforgettable afternoon and evening in the desert of Marrakech! Cross the desert on a quad and watch the sunset on the back of a camel. Get a henna tattoo and try aromatic hookah. Admire the belly dancers and enjoy a delicious Moroccan dinner.

Desert Agafay and Atlas Mountains day trip from Marrakech, This is the highlights of Marrakech. On this day tour to Desert Agafay & Atlas Mountains you will see the most amazing and beautiful places: Atlas Mountains, Tachdirt Valley, Ckik Valley, Amizmiz Valley, walk to Aroumd Village and visit many Berber Villages on, have tea with a berber family and learen about they life, walk up to the waterfalls and see a wonderful views of Mount Toubka. On this tour you have a chance to ride a camels and a visit to Argan women's cooperative. The tour start at 9:00 AM, from your Accomodation or if you are satying in the Medina we can meet you at Restourant Cafe de France in Jema El fna square. The Tour ended back in Marrakech around 17:00 PM

Combine a visit to the Merzouga Desert with a camel safari with this tour from Marrakech. You'll visit the Atlas Mountains, see the UNESCO-listed Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, take a camel ride into the sunset and spend the night at a Berber desert camp, where live entertainment and a traditional dinner await, all in just two nights and three days.

Explore Africa’s majestic Atlas Mountains on this guided, full-day hiking and riding tour from Marrakesh. On this small-group tour, visit varied landscapes and valleys with spectacular views. Travel through traditional Berber villages, learning about their customs and culture and soak up the atmosphere from one valley to the next. Lunch plus a Marrakesh hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

We will pick you up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech starting at 4:00 p.m. and embark on a fantastic journey by minibus to the Agafay desert. After an hour of travel, we will enter the arid landscapes of the Atlas and arrive at the camp where we will spend a very special night. Once there, we will meet a set of haimas and they will welcome us with a tea. Then you can choose if you want to take a camel ride (extra) through the dunes of Agafay or if you prefer to stay in the camp to watch the sunset. Either way, you will enjoy the wonders of the desert. Later, we will settle around a campfire to enjoy a dinner in the purest Moroccan style, consisting of salads, chicken tagine, couscous with vegetables and a dessert. And not only that, but the evening will be animated by a traditional show. Belly dancing, fire-eater, gnawa music….

Take a break from the bustling streets of Marrakech's medina and enjoy a thrilling ride through the palm groves. Spend time zipping through the palm trees and rock desert on your own quad bike, leaving a trail of dust behind you. Then, climb atop a camel for a leisurely ride through the palm grove before heading back to the city.

Pickup at 18:00 from Marrakech and after thirty minutes drive you will get to Desert Agafay your first destination where you will be dressed up in Saharian outfit and experience 30 minutes camel ride in Agafay desert and take your free time to make pictures before you continue to the camp for a welcoming cup of tea then enjoy the sunset transforming the colors of the rocky dunes. Dinner will be served under stars with music around a bonfire making the real desert atmosphere! After dinner the driver will take you back to your accommodation in Marrakech.

Explore the heart of Marrakesh and its main sights on this half-day city tour. Admire the Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, and Bahia Palace; delve into the medina to see traditional souks, bakeries, and lodging houses; and uncover Marrakesh’s history and culture en route. Plus, savor the perfectly manicured Majorelle Gardens. Hotel pickup and drop-off, plus choice of morning or afternoon departure included.

Spend a day in the seaside community of Essaouira on a full-day trip from Marrakech, and discover an atmospheric medina, colorful bazaars, and a center that bustles with open-air cafes and seafood restaurants. Pre-booking a ride to Essaouira is a hassle-free way of making the trip, with all transport by climate-controlled minivan, plus a short guided tour of the area before exploring independently. This trip includes pickup and drop-off at centrally-located hotels in Marrakech.

Visit Ouzoud Falls on a full-day trip from Marrakech that combines the convenience of pre-booked transport with independent time to explore, so you won’t be stuck following a fixed tour itinerary. Hike to a scenic overlook, swim beneath the falls, spot Ouzoud Falls’ resident monkeys, or just settle into a riverside café for a leisurely Moroccan lunch before making the return trip to Marrakech.

Journeying through the Moroccan desert is an exciting experience, but one you don't want to do alone if you're new to the area. This Moroccan Desert Palm Grove ATV Quad Biking Experience from Marrakech takes you with a guide and a group on a quad ride through the desert's palm groves. You'll also take a break to enjoy some mint tea with local Berbers.

Glide above the ancient city of Marrakech and the rugged valleys and crags of the Atlas foothills in a hot air balloon on this sunrise flight package—that includes the chance to help inflate the balloon. Besides door-to-door round-trip transfers, your package includes tea, coffee, and snacks on arrival, and a Berber breakfast after you land. Tour is limited to 16 people for a more intimate experience.