The 7 Best Day Trips from Marrakech

Ouzoud, Ourika, Imlil, Agafay, Essaouira, Ait Ben Haddou: compare day trips from Marrakech with duration and prices.

Marrakech is the perfect base to discover mountains, waterfalls, desert and ocean in a single day. Here’s our ranking.

1. Ouzoud waterfalls

Morocco’s highest falls (110 m), with Barbary macaques and a boat ride. 2.5 hours’ drive. See the trip.

2. Agafay desert at sunset

Camel ride, sunset and dinner under the stars, just 40 minutes away. See the trip.

3. Ourika valley

Berber villages, argan cooperative and Setti Fatma waterfalls, 1 hour away. See the trip.

4. Imlil and Toubkal

The best one-day hike in the High Atlas. See the trip.

5. Essaouira

The ocean, the port and a UNESCO-listed medina. See the trip.

6. Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate

Morocco’s most famous ksar, via the Tichka pass. See the trip.

7. Lalla Takerkoust lake

Perfect for a relaxing half day, easy to combine with Agafay.

How to choose

• Families: Ourika or Agafay.
• Nature and photos: Ouzoud.
• Active travellers: Imlil.
• Culture: Ait Ben Haddou.

All our day trips are private with pick-up at your riad. See all our day trips.