Marrakech has a lot to offer and has many places to discover and enjoy, but to get an idea of the nature and landscape of the country when you return from your trip, here are some worthwhile day trips to do from Marrakech.
Day Trip to Ourika Valley
The Ourika Valley is one of the most beautiful Day trips to do from Marrakech, both for the attractiveness of its landscape and for the peace and tranquillity of the area. During the visit to the Ourika Valley you will take a walk through the areas with the best views of the region and then you can walk around the village and the waterfalls. Lunch nearby the river. The day trip start from your hotel in Marrakech in an air-conditioned private vehicle.
Day Trip to Ouzoud Waterfalls
The Ouzoud Waterfalls is one of the longest day trips to do from Marrakech. The scenery is about a three-hour drive from Marrakech, but the spectacle you’ll enjoy on arrival is well worth it. Set in a landscape of arid hills, these are the highest waterfalls in North Africa, and this day trip will allow you to walk around them, watch the monkeys that live in the area and lunch infront of this beatiful waterfalls. The Ouzoud waterfalls are one of Morocco’s main mountain attractions. The starting point and return point will be at your hotel in Marrakech.
Day Trip to Essaouira
Essaouira is a fishing village far from the mountain scenery and deserts, but it is still one of the most popular day trips to do from Marrakech. This town, known as the “Pearl of the Atlantic”, is ideal for a day’s rest from the hustle and bustle of Marrakech, to taste its excellent fish and, if you go for more than one day, to do some of the hiking trails that start from there. In addition, throughout Essaouira day trip you will learn how argan oil, a typical product of the region, is produced, thanks to a visit to a cooperative.
Day Trip to Telouet and Ait ben Haddou
Known as “the gateway to the Sahara Desert”, Ait ben haddou is one of the most popular day trips to do from Marrakech and village 178 kilometres from Marrakech that is surrounded by fortified spaces of Berber origin known as kasbahs. If this doesn’t tell you anything, the names of films shot in this clay village, Ait Ban Haddou, such as: The Mummy, Star Wars, Laurence of Arabia, Gladiator or Alexander the Great.
Day Trip of Marrakech Medina
The Medina of Marrakech is the central area of the city where social, economic and commercial life takes place. A city with a lot of magic and very interesting stories, it is surrounded by long adobe ramparts, made up of narrow, bustling streets and has been declared a World Heritage Site. With this description it is easy to guess that a guided tour of this area is a must during the trip to get to know the main corners of the old medina of Marrakech.The main value of this guided tour of the Medina in English. Their experience and knowledge of Marrakech and its way of life is an attraction that you will not have access to on your own. This day trip takes a full day from 9am to 5pm
Day Trip to Desert of Marrakech
Morocco Agafay Desert is the shortest day trips to do from Marrakech for an experince of a camel ride, also known as the “Desert of Marrakech,” is a stunning and distinctive terrain located not far from the thriving Moroccan city of Marrakech. Agafay is characterized by its rocky expanses, undulating hills, and steep terrain, which, in contrast to usual sandy deserts, create an alien panorama that charms and mystifies visitors. The golden-brown shades of the desert change as the sun’s angle changes, creating a beautiful interplay of light and shadow throughout the day. This desolate region is broken up by “Oueds,” or dry riverbeds, where intermittent spurts of life and foliage emerge during the few rainy seasons.
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