The 5 Best Day Trips From Marrakech

Marrakech is one of the most beautiful cities around the world. However, spending the whole stay in Marrakech city without discovering the surroundings valleys and amazing tourist stations will be a big mess.  A day trip tour from Marrakech will take you to see Monkeys in ouzoud falls and camels on the beach or in the middle of the desert.

During your stay in Marrakech, it is better to know that there is many tours and activities that you can enjoy alone or with your family, such as camel riding or quad biking in the palm groves, Hot Air Ballon Ride, Guided tours to monuments and gardens, as well as day trips to the surroundings tourist attractions.

First of all, you need to know that you can do these day trips by yourself, but it will be much better if you use the services of a local travel and tours agency in order to have more insurance and comfort.

So, if you are planning to spend your next holidays in Morocco, here is some recommended marrakech day trips:

1. Day Trip to Agafay Desert

Agafay is a vast and beautiful rocky desert located in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains at few minutes from Marrakech, offering to the visitors a very quiet and unique experience.

In this little corner of a desert undeveloped and untouched by humans, you can join a quad tour to discover the charm and authenticity of this amazing sightseeing or you can even reach the famous lake of Lalla Takerkoust and participate to some water sports like Jet Ski or Fly Board.

At night, offer yourself a romantic dinner in the middle of the desert under the starry sky, far from the hustle and bustle of Marrakech.

2. Day Trip to Ourika Valley

This little and charming valley located in the heart of Atlas Mountains is definitely one of the most visited sightseeing around Marrakech, here you will meet a preserved nature, calm and serenity.

A day trip from Marrakech across this beautiful valley is an invitation to discover the real authentic Morocco, and meet the locals during a visit to a Berber house. During your excursion to Ourika Valley, you can also take a guided tour to the seven waterfalls or you can visit a local argan cooperative to see the production process of this precious oil.

3. Day Trip to Ouzoud Falls

If you still looking for beautiful natural sites around Marrakech in order to enjoy a moment of calm and relaxation, we highly recommend to visit this breathtaking site.  

Ouzoud falls deserve absolutely a visit during your holidays in Morocco. Once you get there, you will be impressed by a big 100 meters falls and if you are lucky, some wild monkeys will come out to greet you. You will have also the chance to do some trekking and walk across the pebble bridge with a local tour guide or enjoy a boat ride across the magnificent river of the valley.

You will certainly need to wear good sport shoes for this day trip.

4. Day Trip to Essaouira

Located at 170 km from Marrakech, Essaouira is one of the best Northt African coasts and surf spots.

Even if you are not going to this beautiful coast city for swimming, you will enjoy without doubt your city tour through the small streets of the old Medina, where you will discover many important art galleries and handicraft shops for the famous cedar wood.

During this day trip from Marrakech, don’t miss to visit the historical Kasbah with its fabulous Skalas and taste a local fish menu for lunch which is the most known specialty in Essaouira.

5. Day Trip to Ait Ben Haddou

Between all the recommended Marrakech day trips, this one is a must.

Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou is classified by the UNESCO as a world heritage, a guided tour inside the Kasbah will allow you to experience the life of locals hundreds of years ago. A Majestic and historical palace dating from the 17^th century with defensive walls and towers, built on the foothills of Atlas Mountains.

These structures stand as a testament to ancient southern Moroccan architecture.

During this day trip your will certainly enjoy the mountain road of Tizi-N-Tichka and you will also appreciate Ouarzazate and its surroundings, known as Morocco’s little Hollywood and have appeared in hundreds of movies.