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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Escape to the desert outside Marrakech for a 2-hour small-group camel ride set among the rugged North African terrain. Don your protective head scarf and jump aboard your camel for a ride amidst natural groves of palm trees and the ever-changing light of the desert sky. Then take a break in a Berber village to enjoy some friendly hospitality, accompanied by Moroccan tea and a pancake snack. This small group trip, limited to just 16 guests, also includes air-conditioned round-trip hotel transport, a multilingual guide, bottled water and a protective head scarf for the sun.

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.

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.

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.

Discover Marrakech colorful souks (open-air markets), through our customized tour, you will experience the daily commercial life of the Medina as you will be lead through the labyrinthine Souks to get a special in-depth feel of various sections of it. The Souks of Marrakech are certainly the most colorful and the liveliest in Africa.

Ride a quad bike through the rural landscapes outside of Marrakech and discover new terrain. These automatic ATVs are easy to handle, and you’ll receive instruction and practice time before setting off with your guide. This half-day adventure is suited for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy an adrenaline rush. Hotel pickup and drop-off means getting to your destination is hassle-free.

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.

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.

Discover the Marrakech medina with a private guide on a tour that’s designed to combine city highlights with lesser-known spots that many visitors miss. Destinations include the Ben Youssef Madrasa, historic ramparts, city gates, the Bahia Palace, and Le Jardin Secret, but you’ll also drop by a family-owned bakery to try authentic Moroccan tea with fresh-baked bread.

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.

We have created this as the most comprehensive tour in Marrakech, for travelers who want to get the most of what the Red City has to offer. Dive into the rich history of Morocco's most exciting & mysterious imperial city, and immerse yourself into its souks, where merchants have been selling their goods for 1000+ years! Journey through the monumental landmarks of Marrakech, from the picturesque Jardin Majorelle to the exquisite Bahia Palace and the Jewish Quarter (Mellah), you'll learn a great deal of stories, deepen your knowledge of Moroccan history & cultural traditions, discover exotic smells and sights & get all the answers and insights you need from your favorite local guide! Convenient pick-up and drop-off will be offered & a private chauffeur will be at your disposal during the whole experience. Note: One Life Trips only works with genuinely passionate tour guides & meticulously selected local partners to deliver the most delightful and unique travel experiences.

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.

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.

Marrakech Guided Tours Discover The Hidden Gems of the Medina : This half-day guided walking tour takes you on an exploratory tour of the Marrakech medina. The stroll will take you to the iconic Koutoubia Mosque, the medieval Islamic college of Ben Youssef Medersa, and many other landmarks. Have a feel of the local bread, discover the city's bustling center with the Djemaa El Fna square and its beautiful bazaars, and then buy a meal at a rooftop restaurant while soaking in the sights and sounds of the city below. Whether a private or shared tour, you can upgrade this package if you want hotel pickup and drop-off.

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.

Swap bustling Marrakech for the waterfalls and villages of the Atlas Mountains on this half-day tour. Take in Berber villages, rivers, and the snow-tipped Atlas peaks as you travel along the scenic Ourika Valley. Then, choose a guided walk up to the Ourika mountainside falls or relax at a riverside café. Finally, visit an argan co-operative to see how this precious oil is extracted before returning to Marrakech. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.