A majestic city in the beautiful North African country of Morocco, Marrakesh is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the region. This imperial city boasts of offering its visitors a fantastic blend of modern practices and ancient traditions. It is home to a lot of mesmerizing sights, mosques, medieval palaces and buildings, stunning gardens, intriguing markets and shops, and of course, captivating museums. You can’t miss a visit to the world-famous Jemaa el-Fna, one of North Africa’s most entertaining marketplaces, the souk markets and the Medina in this city. With delicious local dishes to try out and beautiful dunes to see, there are more than enough things to do in this beautiful city. And just in case you want to get a full experience of the town on a short trip, then these top day tours in Marrakesh, Morocco are for you.
1. Experience the best of Marrakesh (from USD 79.16)
Enjoy all the cultural, historical, and social features of a complete Marrakesh experience on this full-day tour with lunch. Experience the thrills of walking through the streets of the Medina, the captivating sights of amazing gardens, the grand regal feel of historical palaces and of course, the culinary expertise of the traditional restaurants in the city. This tour takes you on a trip to show you the many treasures on the streets of Marrakesh, including Marrakech’s souks. The only break on this tour is for lunch where you get to dine in a beautiufl setting and taste traditional Morrocan cuisine.
Marrakech Full-Day Guided Tour with Lunch
Duration: 9.0 hour
2. Catch picturesque views of the Moroccan desert and the Atlas Mountains (from USD 167.0)
This day tour offers you a fantastic bird’s-eye view of the beautiful Moroccan desert and the Atlas Mountains. The tour starts with a comfortable 4x4 ride from your hotel or accommodation to the hot-air balloon launch site. Then you get to float through the skies, taking in the scenic view of the landscape covered in the golden rays of a brand new sunrise. After the hot-air balloon lands, you can enjoy a delicious Berber breakfast, followed by a fantastic camel ride through the dazzling Moroccan desert. The excellent tour ends with another 4x4 trip, this time back to your hotel or accommodation. You will also be given a commemorative flight certificate as a souvenir.
Atlas Mountains Hot Air Balloon with Camel Ride from Marrakech
Duration: 5 hours
3. Explore the magnificent outskirts of the city on camelback (from USD 123.95)
Get away from all the hustle and bustle of the markets and streets of Marrakesh with this day tour to the outskirts of the city. You get to enjoy a relaxing camelback ride through the picturesque Palmeraie on the city’s suburbs. This tour takes you on a trip to an exotic oasis just outside of town where you can relax in the gardens, book a camel ride through the palm groves or ride a quad bike on the desert sands. You also get to stop by a traditional spa for some excellent and relaxing massages. There is provision for light snacks, so you are sure to have a great time on this trip.
From Marrakech: Camel Ride, Quad Bike & Spa Full-Day Trip
Duration: 7.0 hour
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4. Discover the city’s major landmarks (from USD 121.0)
This private guided tour is a five-hour trip to all of the city’s significant landmarks. With a guide that is well conversant with the history and details of the area, this tour takes you to places like the intricately designed Medersa Ben Youssef structure, the elegantly decorated Bahia Palace, and the ever-bubbling Jemaa el-Fna square. You get to explore all these exciting places and many more within the city of Marrakesh. The tour also features a time-out to try out some of the best traditional Moroccan dishes in a charming atmosphere.
Marrakech Private Guided City Tour Including Moroccan Lunch
Duration: 8 hours
5. Explore the city with a local guide by tuk tuk (from USD 27.0)
One of the best ways to experience and explore the city of Marrakesh is by taking a guided tuk-tuk ride through the city. This tour will take you through all the points of interest in the town, and also through some of the hidden back streets and unexposed secret spots in the city. On this tour, it’s easy to stop for pictures, ask questions or simply chat with the locals, and even try out some quick local snacks on sale in the city markets. Your tuk-tuk driver will also serve as your guide, and he will be, no doubt, very knowledgeable about the places and sights of the city. Enjoy a full ride while learning more about all the landmarks you see.
Sightseeing Tour with Driver
Duration: 4 hours
6. Visit the city’s most incredible destinations with a buggy ride/camel ride (from USD 157.01)
So you have been to the markets, seen the gardens, museums and shopped at the Jemaa el-Fna square and now wondering what to do next? If you want to experience something exciting and out of the ordinary, then this tour is for you. The tour features a thrilling desert adventure where you’d take part in exhilarating action-filled buggy rides on the dunes. The tour starts with a fully air-conditioned private car trip to the location of the buggy ride, a beautiful Berber village. Then after the buggy ride, you will be treated to a relaxing cup of coffee while enjoying the culture and lifestyle of the Berbers. The tour rounds off with a camelback ride through the desert (in traditional attire) and a visit to a spa for some premium pampering!
Marrakech: Half-Day Tour with Buggy Ride, Camel Ride and Spa
Duration: 5.0 hour
7. Experience Marrakesh in a unique way (from USD 66.0)
View the delicate architecture of the ancient medina, the city’s historical focal points, and Marrakesh’s ancient landmarks when you go on this full-day tour of the town. Explore all the sights of the city - the enchanting streets, the tangled lines of impressive souks, the sounds of snake charmers, vendors and stall owners at the Jemaa el-Fna square, the beautiful gardens, and the stunning palace buildings. On this tour, you even get to visit the fantastic Tiskiwin Museum and learn more about the beautiful Moroccan art and culture. Visits mosques, pavilions, and traditional landmarks, after which you get to enjoy delicious dishes for lunch at a typical Medina restaurant. This tour gives you an exciting and encompassing experience of the city.
Marrakech Full-Immersion Day Tour with Lunch
Duration: 9 hours
8. Explore Moroccan culinary art (from USD 138.0)
How would you like to learn a new recipe? What do you think about learning how to make some of the delicious Moroccan traditional dishes? Sounds interesting, right? That’s what this day tour offers you. You get to spend your day taking a cooking class right in the center of the Medina at a Moroccan family house and then end your day relaxing in a traditional Moroccan spa. Your chef carefully teaches you how to use the different condiments to make a proper Moroccan cuisine, after which you’d be treated to a homemade lunch. With a 30-minute traditional spa massage and hammam experience capping up the tour, it’s a fantastic way to experience the city.
Marrakech Private Moroccan Cooking Class and Hammam Experience
Duration: 1 day
Experience North Africa’s heritage in Marrakesh
North African culture and traditions are as vibrant as they are exciting, and there are not many places to experience it than the beautiful city of Marrakesh. Complete with scenic desert landscapes, grand mosques, ancient Moorish structures, medieval Medina sights, and picturesque gardens, Marrakesh is the perfect tourist paradise in Morocco. If you want to get a full experience of the city, then taking any one of the above listed day tours in Marrakesh is just what you should do! Enjoy!
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