Top Marrakech Half-day Tours

You don’t have to journey to the Sahara for a Moroccan desert experience—the Agafay Desert is a desert oasis located just outside of Marrakech. On this full-day tour, soak up the scenery as you travel through the High Atlas Mountains, stop to explore the local villages and visit a Berber souk, then mount up for a thrilling camel ride through the rocky desert of Agafay.

Enjoy bird’s-eye views of Morocco’s deserts and the foothills of the Atlas Mountains on a sunrise hot-air balloon ride from Marrakech. Ride a 4x4 to the launch spot in the early morning and drift through the dawn skies over the desert valleys and hillsides just as the sun casts them in gold, orange and pink. Then, land safely back on ground to enjoy a tasty Berber breakfast and memorable camel ride. A flight certificate to commemorate your balloon ride is also included.

Discover an oasis of art and landscaping at Majorelle Gardens then learn to ride a camel at the La Palmeraie on a half-day urban escape in Marrakesh. Walk manicured paths designed with gorgeous lines of sight, capture great images of the garden’s distinctive blue structures, and travel through a palm oasis at the edge of the desert. With both morning and afternoon departures available, this half-day combination tour includes entrance fees and all activities, as well as pickup and drop-off at Marrakech hotels.

Travel into Morocco’s dramatic Atlas Mountains on a full-day tour from Marrakech that explores the Rha Gorge, Toubkal National Park, and the Four Valleys. You’ll ride a camel through the mountains, visit Morocco’s highest-elevation village, and follow winding trails to a series of Berber villages, pausing in a local home for tea. With a mix of cultural immersion and hiking, this full-day tour is the perfect introduction to the fascinating Berber culture and the natural world of the Atlas Mountains.

Explore the heart of Marrakesh and its main sights on this half-day city tour. Admire the Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, and Bahia Palace; delve into the medina to see traditional souks, bakeries, and lodging houses; and uncover Marrakesh’s history and culture en route. Plus, savor the perfectly manicured Majorelle Gardens. Hotel pickup and drop-off, plus choice of morning or afternoon departure included.

Rev your engine and race through palms and desert on this quad bike experience in Marrakech. Head into the Palmeraie, the palm oasis just outside the city, and board your own 4x4 quad. Then, don your helmet and zip along dusty trails, palm-lined rivers, and dunes behind a guide, with stops to enjoy the views and a mint tea at a Berber village. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off, quad, helmet, and refreshments.

Enjoy a day of adventure in the desert as you ride among remote Berber villages, groves of palm trees and stark landscapes on this small-group excursion by 4WD quad bike. Join a guide and your group, limited to a maximum of just five guests, on this intimate ride into the rugged deserts just outside Marrakech, enjoying the austere terrain as you zoom through on your all-terrain vehicle. Then take a break as you stop by the home of a local family for Moroccan tea and a snack. This personalized small-group adventure also includes a safety orientation, helmet and goggles, bottled water and round-trip hotel transport.

Satisfy your appetite for adventure on an exhilarating quad biking and camel riding tour in Marrakech. First, climb atop a camel and explore the picturesque palm groves of Marrakech alongside an expert guide. After enjoying the gentle rhythm of the camel, revitalize with a fresh mint tea and then drive a quad bike through the diverse countryside of Marrakech for an exhilarating end to your tour.

A must for Marrakech visitors, this morning tour takes you soaring over the foothills of Morocco’s Atlas Mountains on a sunrise hot air balloon ride. Touch down for a freshly prepared Berber breakfast and then return to Marrakech by 4x4 vehicle. A flight certificate is included as a souvenir of your experience.

Enjoy a couple of hours away from the hustle and bustle of Marrakech on a quad bike tour in the Palmeraie. Drive your own quad bike or ride as a passenger and speed along dirt trails through the palm groves. Pass by traditional mud brick homes and visit a Berber village for mint tea and snacks. Your tour includes safety equipment and hotel pickup and drop-off from Marrakech.

Float above Morocco’s countryside and enjoy aerial views of the Atlas Mountains on this sunrise hot air balloon flight from Marrakech. Ride a 4x4 to the launch location, watch the balloons being inflated, and ascend into the skies with a pilot at the controls. Gaze at Marrakech, the Atlas peaks, and villages before touchdown and a Berber breakfast. Flight certificate and round-trip hotel transfers, with the opportunity to upgrade to a private flight (additional cost).

Go off the beaten track and explore Morocco’s rugged desert landscapes by all-terrain quad bike on this adventure excursion. Swap the hustle and bustle of city for the solitude and beauty of the desert, motoring with your guide along dusty trails under the shadow of soaring mountain peaks. Eenjoy vistas of arid riverbeds, natural palm groves, and primordial volcanic terrain, plus take a break for Moroccan tea and snack with a local family in a Berber village.

Luxury Half Day at the Palmeraie Desert in Marrakech . this half day trip is For nature lovers, for travelers who are looking for discovery and authenticity experiences.

Savor the delectable bites of Marrakech and learn about the local values and way of life on this 3 hour authentic Moroccan food tour, strolling around the old Medina during the golden hour and capturing its magic by night. From satisfying delicacies to hearty dishes, immerse yourself into the vibrant and unique culinary scene of our city by visiting the food stalls, eateries and spots favored by Marrakchis. You'll eat like a local, learn fascinating stories and deepen your knowledge of Moroccan cultural traditions, while receiving a personalized attention from your guide throughout the whole tour. Your belly will be filled with joy, and your senses will be delighted! If you’re vegetarian or have specific dietary needs, please let us know after booking. We’ll take great care of you! Note: One Life Trips only works with genuinely passionate tour guides & meticulously selected local partners to deliver the most delightful and unique travel experiences.

Add a dose of scenic adventure to your Marrakech stay with this half-day quad biking experience. Travel into the countryside and board a quad for a guided expedition. Zoom into the desert, fruit groves, meadows, and eucalyptus forests; pass Berber villages; admire Lake Takerkoust; and stop for mint tea at a Berber house, all against a backdrop of the snow-tipped High Atlas. With no experience required, your tour includes all equipment and Marrakech hotel transfers.

Head into the surrounding deserts and oases of Marrakech on a half-day quad bike tour. Zoom past palm groves, desert plains, and Berber villages as you enjoy views of the passing Atlas Mountains. Get a glimpse of local life with a stop at a small village and enjoy a mint tea before heading back to the bustling city.

Experience a Moroccan spice market and the height of the hubbub at Marrakech’s central square, Djemaa El Fna, on a 3.5-hour food tour. With a food-loving guide, learn about Morocco’s exotic spices and flavors; watch buyers and sellers haggle at a meat market; and sample culinary specialities such as fluffy Berber pancakes and ghoulal, a soup made with snails. Finish with an authentic Moroccan dinner surrounded by the dizzying colors, sounds and sights of Djemaa El Fna. Numbers are limited to 12 for a more personalized experience.

Traveling by vintage sidecar around the back streets of Marrakech is one of the most unique ways to explore the city. This private 3-hour ride puts you on the back or sidecar of a classic motorcycle with a guide showing you local life. Learn about Moroccan culture and visit hidden-away spots the tour buses can’t reach.

It’s not easy getting outside of Marrakech if you don’t have transport planned out ahead of time. This magical dinner in the Marrakech desert makes it simple to enjoy a night outside the city’s bustle by providing round-trip transport from your hotel to Agafay. Once you arrive, find a spot either under the starry night sky or under a comfortable tent, and indulge in a traditional Moroccan dinner.

Go deep into the Atlas Mountains to discover Ourika Valley on a 5-hour tour from Marrakech through rural villages, rolling orchards and vivid alpine scenery. Sip traditional mint tea in a Berber community and stroll along rustling lines of citrus and olive trees. Enjoy the serenity of the isolated valley as you eat tagine on the banks of the Ourika River, take in views of towering peaks and bask in the pure sunshine of Morocco’s high mountains.

Discover the maze-like souks, foods, and must-sees of Marrakech’s medina neighborhood on this walking tour. With a local guide, roam the atmospheric souks around Djemaa El-Fna and visit the Bahia Palace, where the gilded pavilions and harem hosted sultans and their concubines. Sample fresh-baked bread at a communal bakery, see ‘tanjia’ ovens where locals bring clay-pot stews to be cooked, and head for the Marrakech Museum of Photography to view its stunning photographs of old and modern Morocco.

Make the most of even limited time in Marrakech on this half-day tour of the scenic Atlas Mountains, which covers ground that’s simply not accessible by public transport. Exploring in an intimate group of maximum eight, savor a traditional breakfast at an argan oil cooperative staffed by Berber women, then hike around the seven scenic waterfalls near Setti Fatma in the Ourika Valley. Your tour includes door-to-door round-trip transfers

On this tour of Marrakech, visit Koutoubia Mosque, the Saadian Tombs, and Bahia Palace in the morning or afternoon, leaving you with time to relax or explore on your own. With a guide to lead the way around the souks, you have assistance exploring overflowing stalls and workshops less frequented by tourists. Finish up at Jemaa el-Fna square and marvel at the storytellers, musicians, snake charmers, acrobats, jugglers, and other performers. Upgrade for a private tour.

Navigating the sights of Marrakech’s medina can be daunting and time-consuming without a guide. This private half-day walking tour ensures you see key attractions such as the souks, Koutoubia Mosque, and Djemaa El Fna without getting lost or wasting time, and features a personal guide and customizable itinerary so you can tailor your sightseeing to suit you. Ideal for first-timers wanting a personalized city overview, with medina hotel pickup included.