Day Trips & Excursions in Central Morocco

This stress-free day trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience rural Morocco without sacrificing a big chunk of their vacation time. After pickup from your accommodation, travel to the unspoiled Ourika Valley, which is just an hour away from Marrakech. Learn about the Berber way of life during a home visit and enjoy views of the Ourika River, waterfalls, and more.

Popular with Moroccans looking for an escape from the heat or the hustle of Marrakech, Ourika Valley is a lush oasis in the foothills of the impressive Atlas Mountains. Go on an off-road adventure away from the city and explore the region's green villages, orchards, and vegetation.

Drive into the beautiful High Atlas Mountains on a day trip from Marrakech to Ouzoud Falls, the highest waterfalls in North Africa. You'll 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.

Visit the Ourika Valley surrounding the Atlas Mountains on this day trip from Marrakech. See the women-led argan oil cooperatives, grab lunch in the village of Siti Fatma, then trek to the waterfall of Siti Fatma, passing by craft shops along the way. Since this is a private tour, different departure times are available.

Enjoy a private full-day guided excursion on a 4x4 to one of the most stunning natural sites in the Middle Atlas, the 100m high waterfalls of Ouzoud (Cascades d'Ouzoud).

Dive deep into the medieval heart of Marrakech on this enchanting private guided Marrakesh Day Tour from Essaouira. Drive to this magical red-walled city near the foothills of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains. See the Bahia Palace and gardens, which capture the essence of the Moroccan style. Wander the ancient winding alleyways of the Medina, where shops sell everything from brass to silver and ceramics to carpets. Plunge into the city's pulsating center - the great square of Jema El Fna - to see non-stop action by a cast of colorful characters including snake-charmers, acrobats, musicians, magicians, dancers, and fortune tellers.

Travel from Marrakech to the mountains on a full-day trip to the 'Three Valleys,' and discover stunning scenery and vibrant traditional cultures. Climb into the high Ourika Valley, whose steep walls are garlanded with lush terraces, then head off-piste to Tnine Ourika; take in the colorful villages of Sidi Fares, and walk through a landscape etched with walnut and apple orchards. Dip into the Asni Valley, summit the Kik Plateau, and bask on the undulating shores of Lake Takerkoust.

Visit Ouzoud Falls on a private day trip from Marrakech that provides the opportunity to see one of Morocco's top natural attractions, located about 2.5 hours from the city. When you arrive, you can take a hike through olive groves to the source of the waterfall. Lunch is included.

Experience the mountain scenery and Berber culture of Morocco's High Atlas mountains on an 8-hour tour from Marrakech. Travel into the Imlil Valley by air-conditioned minivan or 4x4, and visit an argan oil co-operative and the town of Asni. On arrival at Imlil village, enjoy a scenic 1.5-hour trek through the hills with a local guide and finish with lunch at a Berber family home. Includes lunch, entrance fees, and Marrakech hotel pickup and drop-off.

Visit the Roman ruins at Volubilis and the Imperial City of Meknes on a full-day tour from Fez that explores fascinating history and culture. You'll tour a pair of UNESCO World Heritage Sites with a private guide: walk through ruins with views across the countryside, see the Meknes city walls, then explore rambling souks and historic landmarks. Visiting Volubilis and Meknes on a private tour means you can enjoy the day at your own pace, tailoring the flexible itinerary to your preferences.

Make a day trip to the foothills of the mighty High Atlas Mountains super easy with this 8-hour Ourika Valley tour, including breakfast, lunch, and round-trip transport from Marrakech. Stop at a Berber family's house, and learn how to make traditional Moroccan mint tea. Then, enjoy a 30-minute camel ride, and hike to see the seven waterfalls of Setti Fatma.

The attractions of Morocco's Ourika Valley are fairly spread out, making a tour your easiest option for covering them in a day from Marrakech. With this full-day trip, benefit from minivan transport and a guide to tell you about the sights and local Berber culture. Admire views of the Atlas Mountains, follow the River Ourika, visit villages, trek to Setti Fatma's waterfalls, and enjoy a restaurant lunch before your return.

Experience the breadth of Morocco's rural scenery, from desert and mountain landscapes to ancient villages and kasbahs, in one day on this private tour from Marrakech. Traveling by private air-conditioned vehicle, pass Berber villages along the Atlas Mountains' Tizi n'Tichka pass, and stop to see the Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, a shoot location for 'Gladiator' and 'Game of Thrones,' and the red-earth Telouet Kasbah. Includes a flexible itinerary, driver-guide, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Discover historic sites, architecture, and a vibrant old city on a full-day tour of Marrakech that takes in the city's highlights, with breakfast, lunch, and round-trip hotel transfer included. Exploring the maze-like medina alongside a local guide means you can walk through back alleys and markets with confidence, from the Marrakech leather auction and Bahia Palace to the snake charmers of Jemaa el-Fnaa. This small-group tour is limited to 15 participants for a personalized experience.

Thanks to its spectacular location between the High Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert, Ouarzazate has been used as a filming location for movies and TV shows including 'Lawrence of Arabia', 'Game of Thrones', and 'Gladiator'. On this tour, visit the famous Atlas Film Studios, see the UNESCO-listed Aït Benhaddou Kasbah, and enjoy lunch at the Kasbah, as you learn all about the 'Hollywood of Africa'.

Spend the day high up in the Atlas Mountains on this day trip from Marrakech to the Ourika Valley. Learn about the Berber people and their traditions as you enjoy a breakfast with a local family, trek through the beautiful mountain scenery to a waterfall and swimming hole, and enjoy an authentic Moroccan lunch overlooking the mountains before heading back to the bustling city.

Discover the tranquil Ourika Valley on a half-day trip from Marrakech, and take in the clean air and lush vegetation of a High Atlas oasis. Stroll through an aromatic garden then explore the valley's riverbanks, villages and orchards. Glimpse terraced farms that climb steep hillsides, and take in the extraordinary mountain landscape of Morocco's High Atlas.

Get special access to one of Morocco's most stunning natural wonders during this guided trip to Ouzoud Falls, with hotel pickup from Marrakesh. Settle back and admire desert dunes and Berber villages as you travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle. You'll have plenty of time to admire the clifftop cascades from different angles, keeping an eye out for Barbary apes - you might even spot a rainbow forming in the mist.

Leave the Marrakech bustle behind on a full-day trip to the Ourika Valley and the mountain village of Setti Fatma, where you'll hike to a series of seven beautiful waterfalls. With all transport by climate-controlled minivan, this is a convenient way to get out of the city and explore the landscape and culture of the Atlas Mountains. Pickup and drop-off is available at centrally-located hotels in Marrakech.

Discover a mountain landscape of terraced fields, Berber villages, and high peaks on a full-day, private hiking trip from Marrakech to Imlil. Following the 1.5-hour trip from Marrakech to Imlil you'll set out on foot, walking through a scenic valley to the Berber village of Aremd. Traveling with a private guide means the flexibility to explore at your own pace, with plenty of time to enjoy the things that interest you most, and this tour includes round-trip transport from Marrakech in a climate-controlled vehicle.