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Top 15 Desert Day Trips in Morocco

24 day trips  ·  from $13 a seat

Good desert day trips in Morocco fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

From Marrakech: Atlas Mountains Day Trip with Camel Ride - Tahnaout and the argan oil stop
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From Marrakech: Atlas Mountains Day Trip with Camel Ride

1.From Marrakech: Atlas Mountains Day Trip with Camel Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,709 reviews · 8 hours · from $17Our pick

Travel from Marrakech to Imlil in a small group of up to 14, with a local guide, mountain walk, mint tea, Berber family lunch, argan oil cooperative visit, and camel ride. Guides such as Abderrazak, Abdellatif, and Abderriham are praised for friendly local insight.

“We had a tour with the guide Abdelrrahim Didi and the driver Abdul Aziz. It was super nice. The car was in excellent condition and clean. I particularly loved the local music they put on. The guide offered a lot of interesting info and I must confess we had a soft spot for him as he was super nice to our kid. I totally recommend this duo and their tour.”

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Marrakech Day Trip: Agafay Desert, Atlas Mountains and Camel Ride - The Agafay camel ride comes first
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Marrakech Day Trip: Agafay Desert, Atlas Mountains and Camel Ride

2.Marrakech Day Trip: Agafay Desert, Atlas Mountains and Camel Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,856 reviews · from $23Top rated

Leave Marrakech by air-conditioned vehicle for an argan oil cooperative, a short Agafay camel ride, Atlas Mountain villages, Imlil Valley, and a waterfall walk. Guides such as Mustapha, Redouane, Samira, and Ayoub have helped make the day personal, though lunch costs extra and the pace is full.

“Worth the price the Camel ride was amazing and the lunch was great in a good location enjoyed the hike”

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Marrakech Day Trip with Camel Ride from Casablanca - Koutoubia Mosque and the shape of Marrakech
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Marrakech Day Trip with Camel Ride from Casablanca

3.Marrakech Day Trip with Camel Ride from Casablanca

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 740 reviews · from $110

Travel from Casablanca to Marrakech with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, a local guide, and a camel ride in the Palmeraie. Expect about six hours on the road and several hours walking through the Medina, with stops at Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, Jemaa el-Fnaa, and the souks.

“So far, the tour is not off to a good start. The tour operator was late to the pier so our tour started 40 min late. We do not have a tour guide on our shuttle so we really don't know what is going on.”

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Agafay Desert & Berber villages & Atlas Mountains, Full Day Trip From Marrakech - Leaving Marrakech for Agafay’s rocky desert
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Agafay Desert & Berber villages & Atlas Mountains, Full Day Trip From Marrakech

4.Agafay Desert & Berber villages & Atlas Mountains, Full Day Trip From Marrakech

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 545 reviews · from $16Best value

Travel from Marrakech through Agafay, Berber villages, Imlil, Asni, and the Atlas foothills. Expect hotel pickup, mint tea, a short camel ride, mountain scenery, and an optional 7-euro lunch. Guides such as Samira, Omar, Yassine, and Mohamed Larbi have earned especially warm praise.

“Brilliant day out. Our driver and tour guide Mustapha could not have done more for us. One of the best value for money experiences I have ever had.”

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From Marrakech: Camel Ride, Quad Bike & Spa Full-Day Trip - A gentle camel ride through the Palmeraie
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From Marrakech: Camel Ride, Quad Bike & Spa Full-Day Trip

5.From Marrakech: Camel Ride, Quad Bike & Spa Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 473 reviews · 7 hours · from $97

Leave Marrakech for a small-group day of camel riding, quad biking, mint tea, and a traditional hammam. You’ll ride for an hour on camelback, spend 1 hour 45 minutes on a quad, then receive a black-soap scrub and argan oil massage. Drivers such as Mohammed and Brahim are praised for friendly, careful service.

“this is one of the best excursions l have made. Everything was well organized from the transport to the spa. lf you wanna do something great go then on this trip.”

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Agadir/Taghazout/Port: Sahara Desert 4x4 Day Trip with Lunch - Youssef ben Tachfine Dam and the dry country
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Agadir/Taghazout/Port: Sahara Desert 4×4 Day Trip with Lunch

6.Agadir/Taghazout/Port: Sahara Desert 4×4 Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 438 reviews · from $49

Travel south from Agadir in an air-conditioned 4x4 to Youssef ben Tachfine Dam, Tiznit, Tifnit dunes, a fishing village, and a Berber home for lunch. Guides such as Hicham, Simba, Ilyas, and Nouredine add local context. Expect a full day, modest dunes, and an optional short camel ride.

“This was a fun trip, especially the off road part! Plenty stops for photos. Lunch was delicious. A very well organised day.”

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From Casablanca: Day Trip to Marrakech with Camel Ride - The early ride from Casablanca
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From Casablanca: Day Trip to Marrakech with Camel Ride

7.From Casablanca: Day Trip to Marrakech with Camel Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 317 reviews · 12 hours · from $112

Travel from Casablanca to Marrakech by air-conditioned minivan, ride a camel in the Palm Grove, then explore Koutoubia, Bahia Palace, the Medina, souks, and Jemaa el Fna with an English-speaking guide. Hotel pickup, bottled water, and return transport are included.

“It was a great trip! I loved our driver and tour guide. We were over an hour late starting at the fault of the company. Because of this, the trip felt very rushed.”

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From Marrakech: Essaouira day Trip with camel, horse & quad - The early road from Marrakech
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From Marrakech: Essaouira day Trip with camel, horse & quad

8.From Marrakech: Essaouira day Trip with camel, horse & quad

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 205 reviews · 12 hours · from $20

Leave Marrakech by air-conditioned minibus for Essaouira, with stops at an argan-oil cooperative and local cafés. You get about four hours for the port, medina, beach, shopping, and optional camel, horse, or quad rides. Drivers such as Hakim, Bijad, and Amin are praised for careful service.

“Our driver Moncif was really nice, he drives well and is very friendly. He arrived at the combined time. Essaouira is about 3 hours away from Marrakesh, which is quite a bit. But the stay of about 4 hours was enough to see the main points of the city.”

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From Casablanca: Marrakech Guided Day Trip with Camel Ride - Koutoubia Mosque and the first view of Marrakech
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From Casablanca: Marrakech Guided Day Trip with Camel Ride

9.From Casablanca: Marrakech Guided Day Trip with Camel Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 161 reviews · 10 hours · from $114

Travel from Casablanca to Marrakech in a small group of up to 15. Visit Koutoubia, Bahia Palace, the Mellah, souks, Secret Garden, and Menara Gardens, then ride a camel through the Palmeraie. Guides speak English, French, Italian, and Spanish.

“Mohammed our driver was fantastic and took good care of us we highly recommend him to future guests. You get a great overview of the main sights of Marrakech and the tour is well worth it. The drive and scenery in the desert and mountains enroute from Casablanca makes a pleasant journey despite the distance. Abdul our tour guide in Marrakech whilst ok and pleasant was way too rushed with us and went too fast not giving us much time to pause between each place and take things in or get photos. We felt it a struggle to keep up him a lot of the time.”

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Luxury private day trip - Atlas Mountains, Agafay Desert & camels - Imlil and the walk through Berber country
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Luxury private day trip – Atlas Mountains, Agafay Desert & camels

10.Luxury private day trip – Atlas Mountains, Agafay Desert & camels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $232

Travel privately from Marrakech to Imlil and the High Atlas Mountains, then cross the Agafay Desert by 4x4 and camel. Guides such as Ibri and Elhoussain tailor the hike, while lunch at a family home, argan oil tasting, and hotel transfers add a personal touch.

“super guide ( elhoussain) qui partage sans limite l'amour de sa region avec un chauffeur également super”

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Agadir: Taroudant Oasis and Tiout Day Trip with Lunch Option - Taroudant’s souk and old city walls
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Agadir: Taroudant Oasis and Tiout Day Trip with Lunch Option

11.Agadir: Taroudant Oasis and Tiout Day Trip with Lunch Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 99 reviews · 1 day · from $51

Travel from Agadir through the Sous Valley to Taroudant, where you’ll browse a traditional souk and climb old ramparts. Continue to Tiout’s oasis for couscous or tajine, fruit, and salad beside a kasbah. Guides such as Abdul, Nordine, Simba, and Mohamed are praised for friendly service and safe driving.

“Our guide SIMBA told us many interesting things. He is very good guide and driver.”

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From Agadir: Sahara Desert Day Trip and Camel Ride - Leaving Agadir for Sidi-Bibi and the southern coast
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From Agadir: Sahara Desert Day Trip and Camel Ride

12.From Agadir: Sahara Desert Day Trip and Camel Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 87 reviews · 9 hours - 1 day · from $56

Leave Agadir in an air-conditioned 4x4 for Sidi Rbat Beach, Berber villages, Tiznit’s silver quarter and a family lunch with mint tea. Guide-led stops include argan, pottery and silver workshops, followed by a five-minute camel ride across the Mini Sahara dunes.

“This tour was incredibly diverse: we visited a ruined fisherman’s village, explored the city of Tiznit, stopped by a silver workshop, a pottery workshop, and an argan oil factory, saw the desert, rode camels, interacted with exotic animals, had amazing 3 course lunch with a tea and even saw the dam. But what truly made the experience special was our guide. Lahcen was super friendly and helpful - he knows a lot of fascinating facts and is always happy to share his knowledge and insights about Arabic and Berber culture.”

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Marrakech Day trip Atlas Mountains & Agafay Desert - Waterfalls, mountain views, and Toubkal
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Marrakech Day trip Atlas Mountains & Agafay Desert

13.Marrakech Day trip Atlas Mountains & Agafay Desert

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 78 reviews · from $29

Travel from Marrakech to Imlil with a guide such as Abdul, hike to Atlas Mountain waterfalls, visit Berber villages, drink mint tea, and eat a local tagine lunch for €7 extra. Choose private or shared transport, with English, French, Spanish, or Arabic support.

“The driver came to our hotel and was very kind and helpful. Than we started a lovely tour with a few stops with a wonderful sights over berber villages. The peak was was a nice hike with a wonderful view over the Toubkal mountain. We finished with a very delicious (the best we have eaten!) Tajine! Very recommended tour to get some more of what Morocco has to offer. Recommendation: make sure you take with you water bottles especially when you make the tour at spring/summer time.”

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Agadir Morocco: Day Trip To Taroudant & Tiout Oasis with Lunch - The drive inland and the famous argan goats
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Agadir Morocco: Day Trip To Taroudant & Tiout Oasis with Lunch

14.Agadir Morocco: Day Trip To Taroudant & Tiout Oasis with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · from $41

Travel from Agadir to Taroudant’s ocher ramparts and craft souks, then continue to Tiout’s palm oasis and hilltop kasbah. Expect an air-conditioned minibus, local guides, lunch, mint tea, and stops for argan trees and goats. Guide names can vary, but Ahmed, Abdul, and Muhammad have led recent departures.

“Je recommande cette excursion. Le tout était excellent. De la visite à Taroudant avec la visite de la médina et passant par l'arbre à chèvre et la repas dans un riad très accueillant. J'ai vraiment aimé la visite de la palmeraie magnifique. Le guilde génial... Sympa... Et il connaît très bien la région. Merci encore et ça restera une journée inoubliable.”

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From Marrakech: Aqua Karting & Quad Bike Half-Day Trip - Leaving Marrakech for the Palmeraie
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From Marrakech: Aqua Karting & Quad Bike Half-Day Trip

15.From Marrakech: Aqua Karting & Quad Bike Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 4 hours · from $284

Leave Marrakech for Palmeraie, where you ride a quad through palm groves, sandy trails, and Berber villages before racing an aqua kart on a splash-filled course. Guides such as Badr, Jamal, and Ayoub are praised for friendly help, photos, water, and smooth transport.

“10/10 experience! I recommend everyone to try this while in Marrrakech. We had an amazing host, Jamal went above and beyond for us and took loads of pictures and videos during the aqua karting helping us to capture the moment. This was super lovely of him, he also provided us with water when the venue had ran out of water which was really nice of him. When booking make sure to ask for Jamal as he made the experience even better.”

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