Top Marrakech Half-day Tours

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This is our most popular day excursion. Leave the city in the morning and get back by the early evening, enjoying a day of physical beauty and cultural connection. You will visit the most amazing and beautiful places: Desert Agafay, Atlas Mountains, Atlas waterfalls, Imlil Valley, Asni Valley, Amizmiz Valley, walk and visit around 7 Berber Villages, have tea with a berber family and learen about they life, walk up to the waterfalls and see a wonderful views. On this tour you have a chance to ride a camels and a visit to Argan women's cooperative. The tour start at 9:00 AM, when we meet you at your Accomodation in Marrakech or if you are satying in Medina we can meet you at Restourant Cafe de France in Jema El fna square. The Tour ended back in Marrakech around 17:00 PM The tour cost included: Transport, Guide, Camel ride, Tea with berber familly. The only things not included is 6 Euro for lunch and this is optional

Journey to Morocco’s Atlas Mountain area and spend the day exploring the Three Valleys with this private, full-day tour. Your guide plans out the whole day for you, including transportation and lunch, so that you can enjoy your explorations without worry. Go on a camel ride, and then stop for a cup of Moroccan tea and cake in Imlil Valley. Visit the home of a Berber family in Ait Souka to learn more about their everyday lifestyles, and end the day in Moulay Brahim near the Asni Valley.

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.

Watch the sun rise over red dust, palm groves, and majestic open landscapes from a hot air balloon. Flying with a small group of travelers and live commentary from your veteran pilot, soak up the sights as you glide through the air, then refuel with an authentic Berber breakfast in a Moroccan tent. For ease, your tour includes door-to-door round-trip transfers.

Explore Marrakech at your own pace with this hop-on hop-off tour. Navigate the city with ease in a comfortable electric bus, hopping off at stops that pique your interest. Choose the Historic Route to see the Bahia Palace and Jemma el Fna Square, or opt for the Oasis Route to visit the Majorelle Gardens and hop out for a camel ride at the Marrakech Palm Grove.

Explore the attractions of Marrakesh on a private tour with a driver only, or upgrade to include a guide, if you prefer. You'll visit Koutoubia Mosque and Minaret, and see other landmarks that symbolize the history and culture of the city, from past to present, such as Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, botanical gardens, and Jemaa el-Fnaa.

Experience four of the Atlas Mountains’ beautiful valleys and traditional Berber life on this full-day trip from Marrakech. Traveling into the mountains by 4x4 or minivan, discover the Ourika Valley with its waterfalls, the villages of the Oukaimeden Valley, and the orchards of the Asni Valley. Drive along the scenic mountain roads and enjoy lunch at a restaurant, or, if you wish, in a Berber family home. Upgrade to also visit Takerkoust Lake and the high Kik Plateau. Numbers are limited to seven for a more personalized experience.

Morocco’s Agafay Desert is a landscape of traditional Berber villages and spectacular mountain scenery—but its remote location makes exploring a challenge. On this tour, begin with pickup at your Marrakech hotel and spin through the foothills of the High Atlas mountains with your guide. Savor mint tea in a local Berber house and tackle the sandy terrain the traditional way on a camel safari.

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.

Soak up the atmosphere of Marrakech without the stress of navigating on a walking tour that hits the medina’s top landmarks, from Bahia Palace to Koutoubia Mosque. Going with a guide gives you an inside perspective often missed by visitors about daily life, tourist traps, and hidden gems loved by locals—and gives you access to shopping discounts during a visit to the city’s souks.

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.

Discover the Hidden Sights And Souks : including historical quarters and their food markets, bakeries, hammams, fountains, artisan workshops, historical sites, gardens and museums, with a savvy licensed tour-guide. Enjoy 3-hours of an interesting walk in interlinked alleys of the Medina and learn the true history of every district and its ancient roots. Visit the colourful Souks with their tinsmiths, dyers, herbalists stalls and workshops; ending at Djemaa El Fna square, where hundreds of locals meet every day to enjoy the storytellers, musicians, snake charmers, acrobats, jugglers and performers of each and every sort.​