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The 15 Best Day Trips in Morocco

55 day trips  ·  from $11 a seat

Marrakech is three hours from the Atlantic, two from the High Atlas and a long day from the film studios at Ouarzazate. The 15 below sort the passes, the coast and the waterfalls by drive time and price, and Morocco is the cheapest of all of them.

From marrakech : Day trip to Ouarzazate and Ait benhaddou - Tizi n’Tichka at 2,260 meters
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From Marrakech: Day Trip to Ouarzazate and Ait Benhaddou

1.From Marrakech: Day Trip to Ouarzazate and Ait Benhaddou

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9,447 reviews · 11 - 12 hours · from $21Our pick

Travel from Marrakech across the Tizi n’Tichka Pass to Ait Benhaddou and Ouarzazate in an air-conditioned van. Expect a long day, mountain roads, a guided kasbah visit, Atlas Film Studios, and plenty of scenery. Guides such as Ilyas, Fatima, Oussama, and Hamada are often praised for clear explanations and warm service.

“Mohammed and Morad gave a full local experience of the area of Ouarzazate and Ait Benhaddou. Very knowledgeable about local culture, customs, language and much more. Me and my group of friends had a great time discovering this side of Morocco.”

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From Marrakesh: Essaouira Full-Day Trip - The road west through argan country
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From Marrakesh: Essaouira Full-Day Trip

2.From Marrakesh: Essaouira Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8,137 reviews · from $20

Travel from Marrakesh to Essaouira in an air-conditioned minibus with hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, and an English, French, Spanish, or Arabic-speaking escort. Visit an argan oil cooperative, then enjoy about five hours to explore the port, medina, ramparts, seafood stalls, and beach at your own pace.

“We had a wonderful day trip to Essaouira - the perfect escape from busy Marrakech. The cooler seaside weather, artsy streets, and fresh seafood made it a real highlight. Our guide Moha gave us great tips, and our driver Bouja made the journey comfortable and safe. The balance of guided info and free time was just right, and everything was well organized. Great value for money, I highly recommended!”

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From Marrakech: Small Group to Essaouira & Sekkala Day Trip - The early pickup and the road west
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From Marrakech: Small Group to Essaouira & Sekkala Day Trip

3.From Marrakech: Small Group to Essaouira & Sekkala Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6,671 reviews · 3 hours - 690 minutes · from $15

Spend a full day traveling from Marrakech to Essaouira in an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide such as Aymane, Nordine, Hassna, or Abdul. Visit an argan cooperative, explore the medina and Skala, then enjoy several hours of free time for seafood, shopping, beaches, and film locations.

“The trip was so amazing, good transportation, very good stops on the way. The city is so chill and peaceful, it was the best way to end my trip in this wonderful country. But the most thanks come to our guide Youness who explained a lot about Morrocco and its history. I even was late for leaving because I got the wrong location but he came where I was and was so nice about it 🙈☺️ The only contra would be how much time we had in Essaouira, because 4 hours was not enough for me (but it was needed so the way back wouldn’t be in the darkness).”

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From Marrakech: Essaouira Day Tour with Optional Activities - The morning pickup can take patience
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From Marrakech: Essaouira Day Tour with Optional Activities

4.From Marrakech: Essaouira Day Tour with Optional Activities

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5,125 reviews · 10 hours · from $21

Travel by air-conditioned minibus from Marrakech to Essaouira, stopping at an argan oil cooperative before four free hours for the port, Medina, souks, seafood, and beach. Drivers speak English, French, or Arabic. Optional quad, camel, and horse rides may be available.

“Found a fantastic cake & pastries come cafe just inside port market highly recommend & very cheap, a perfect beach holiday location if you have kids !!!”

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Marrakech: Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Day Trip with Boat Ride - The long road from Marrakech
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Marrakech: Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Day Trip with Boat Ride

5.Marrakech: Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Day Trip with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,995 reviews · 10 hours · from $13

Travel from Marrakech to Ouzoud Waterfalls in an air-conditioned vehicle, hike with a local guide, watch Barbary macaques, eat tagine, and take an optional boat ride near the falls. Guides such as Abduljalil, Karim, and Abdelwahed are praised for clear explanations and friendly help.

“Abdullah was a great guide, pleasant experience, keeping in mind that there are many descents and stairs to do”

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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

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

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

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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From Marrakech:Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip with Boat Tour - Red cliffs, olive groves, and the first view
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From Marrakech:Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip with Boat Tour

7.From Marrakech:Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip with Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,966 reviews · from $17

Travel from Marrakech to Ouzoud for a full-day visit to Morocco’s 110-meter cascades. You’ll walk through olive groves and red cliffs, meet local guides such as Hakim or Abdelwahed, spot monkeys, and take an optional boat ride beneath the falls.

“Very good day. Our guide Jalal Ejlaydy was very nice and even help us charge internet on our phone. Thank you”

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From Marrakech: Ouarzazate & Ait Benhaddou Guided Day Trip - Ait Barka offers a gentle first pause
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From Marrakech: Ouarzazate & Ait Benhaddou Guided Day Trip

8.From Marrakech: Ouarzazate & Ait Benhaddou Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,829 reviews · 12 hours · from $20

Travel from Marrakech across the Atlas Mountains to Ait Benhaddou and Ouarzazate in an air-conditioned vehicle. Expect a long but varied day with photo stops, a guided kasbah visit, optional Atlas Studios entry, and guides such as Yassine, Youness, Khalid, and Willy.

“Our experience was fantastic. Our guide, Youness, was very informative and made our tour a memorable experience.”

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From Tangier: Chefchaouen Day Trip with Local Guide - The road from Tangier through the Rif Mountains
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From Tangier: Chefchaouen Day Trip with Local Guide

9.From Tangier: Chefchaouen Day Trip with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,287 reviews · 570 minutes - 10 hours · from $38

Travel from Tangier to Chefchaouen in a comfortable minivan with Wi-Fi, water, and a professional driver. A local guide such as Najib or Mohamed leads you through the blue Medina, kasbah, Jewish Quarter, markets, and cafés, followed by free time for lunch, shopping, and photos.

“We had such a wonderful day trip to Chefchaouen. First and foremost, our driver Omar was so wonderful. He was such a hoot and pointed out sights along the way, stopping for panoramic views where possible. The day in a Chefchaouen was gorgeous, even when super crowded. We had time for a quick walking tour, to grab lunch, and to run and grab a few things from shops we had passed. Lunch took the longest - if I did this again I’d honestly pack a lunch took give more time to explore!”

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Chefchaouen Day Trip from Fez (Shared Group Tour) - The 8 a.m. pickup and the long ride north
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Chefchaouen Day Trip from Fez (Shared Group Tour)

10.Chefchaouen Day Trip from Fez (Shared Group Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,394 reviews · 12 hours · from $20

Travel from Fez to Chefchaouen in an air-conditioned shared vehicle with a professional driver such as Aziz, Abdul, Tariq, or Saad. Expect a long scenic ride, a mountain viewpoint, roughly four hours to explore the blue medina independently, and no local guide or lunch included.

“Tariq, the driver was excellent. He dropped and picked us up with plenty of time to explore the town, have lunch and explore some more ☺️ The town itself is beautiful and the people are kind and welcoming.”

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Fes: Volubilis Roman Ruins, Mouly Idriss, & Meknes Day Trip - The road out of Fes and the photo stops
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Fes: Volubilis Roman Ruins, Mouly Idriss, & Meknes Day Trip

11.Fes: Volubilis Roman Ruins, Mouly Idriss, & Meknes Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,375 reviews · 8 hours · from $17

Travel from Fes by air-conditioned vehicle with a driver such as Imad, Momo, Ismail, or Hamza. Explore Volubilis independently, pause in hilltop Moulay Idriss, then spend free time in Meknes. Entry fees, lunch, and a formal guide are not included.

“Our Driver Momo was excellent to explain everything along the way with multiple languages that covers everyone in the tour. Driving was smooth even if the road condition was a bit rough due to poor weather days ago. Overall a very nice trip. Recommend!”

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Ourika Valley Day Trip from Marrakech with Guide & Lunch - The viewpoint and Berber village views
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Ourika Valley Day Trip from Marrakech with Guide & Lunch

12.Ourika Valley Day Trip from Marrakech with Guide & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,065 reviews · 8 hours · from $12

Travel from Marrakech to Setti Fatma with a multilingual driver and local mountain guide. You’ll visit a Berber home, water-powered mill, argan oil cooperative, and riverfront restaurant, then hike among walnut trees to Ourika’s waterfalls. Guides such as Mustafa and Mostafa also help with photos and tricky footing.

“We had a fantastic, memorable day trip to the Ourika Valley and hiking up the Atlas Mountains. Mohammed was a lovely driver for myself and my partner. He was so patient, and friendly and even stopped at a ATM for us. We booked last minute the morning of the tour (about 11am and the tour pickup was 1pm) which was a private tour and ended up just being us 2. It was all very efficient and they contacted us to confirm almost immediately the day of. The lunch at Ourika valley was very traditional, and a beautiful setting.. definitely worth the add on for lunch so we didn't need to…”

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Blue City magic: Affordable Day Trip from Fez to Chefchaouen - Pickup near Bab Boujloud or Recif
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Blue City magic: Affordable Day Trip from Fez to Chefchaouen

13.Blue City magic: Affordable Day Trip from Fez to Chefchaouen

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,960 reviews · 1 day · from $22

Ride from Fez to Chefchaouen in an air-conditioned van with a friendly driver such as Aziz, Abdul, or Moha. Stop at Sidi Chahed lake and a hilltop viewpoint, then enjoy about four hours to wander, shop, eat, and photograph the blue medina on your own.

“Mehdi drove great on tricky roads. Kind day but outstanding scenery. Chefchaouen was awesome. Thank you.”

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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

14.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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Ouarzazate One Day Trip from Marrakech - Berber culture beyond Marrakech
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Ouarzazate One Day Trip from Marrakech

15.Ouarzazate One Day Trip from Marrakech

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,817 reviews · from $28

Leave Marrakech at 7 a.m. for a long but rewarding day across the Atlas Mountains to Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou. Expect mountain viewpoints, Berber culture, film locations, a shared air-conditioned vehicle, and guides such as Sadok, Khalid, or Rashid depending on the departure.

“The scenery is very beautiful for desert lovers and also the snow mountains are very nice. Some might complaint about the driver, but he is not the blame the road is just extremely windy though good quality, and the driver is always focused on road, never felt sudden brakes, just wear seat belts and you will be fine. On the ait benhaddou, it can be done solo without the guide, felt the extra 20 dh cost per person on the local guide was forced upon. Though its a small amount and I dont mind paying to support villagers who depends on tourists I considered it as a entry fee mentally.…”

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