Private Day Trips in Morocco
Short on time, or want to add something to a longer trip? Our private Morocco day trips take you from Marrakech and Ouarzazate to the best-known places in the south of Morocco in a single day: waterfalls and mountain villages in the Atlas, the Atlantic coast at Essaouira, the UNESCO kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, the Dades Gorges and the palm groves of the south.
Every day trip is private for your group and can be adapted to your interests. Choose a trip below, or contact us and we will help you plan. Looking for more than a day? See our tours in Morocco.
Day Trips from Marrakech
Escape the city for the mountains, the waterfalls or the coast. All trips start and end in Marrakech.
Drive into the High Atlas, visit Berber villages and hike to the Setti Fatma waterfalls.
See the 100-metre cascades, hike through olive groves and meet Barbary macaques.
Walk part of the Toubkal trek from the mountain village of Imlil with a local guide.
Explore the UNESCO medina, the fishing port and the beach of the Atlantic coast.
Cross the Tizi n’Tichka pass and visit the UNESCO-listed kasbah in a full day.
A rocky desert just 40 minutes away, with a camel ride, quad biking and a sunset dinner under the stars.
Day Trips from Ouarzazate
Our home town is the gateway to the kasbahs, the palm groves and the gorges of the south. Most trips start at 9:00 am and return in the late afternoon.
Taourirt Kasbah, the film studios, Ait Ben Haddou and Kasbah Telouet in one day.
Taourirt Kasbah, Atlas Studios and lunch with a family in the Fint Oasis.
Follow the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to the Dades Gorges and the Monkey Toes rocks.
Ride through the Skoura palm grove with a local guide, with tea, kasbahs and artisans.
Why Take a Day Trip with Us
Private and flexible
Every day trip is private for your group and can be adapted to your interests and pace.
Set start times
Our Ouarzazate day trips start at 9:00 am every day, and the Marrakech trips leave early in the morning.
Local knowledge
We are a local company based in Ouarzazate since 2009, and we know the roads and the sights of the south.
Add to a longer tour
Combine a day trip with any of our multi-day tours, and we will adapt the itinerary.
Looking for More Than a Day?
Turn a day trip into a longer journey with one of our private tours.
Cross the High Atlas, visit Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate, then take a camel ride in the desert.
Explore Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Africa”, and the village of Taourirt before heading to the Sahara.
A snapshot of Morocco’s historic cities: Casablanca, Fes, Rabat, Meknes and Marrakech.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are your day trips private?
Yes. Every day trip is private for your group, and we adapt the itinerary to your requirements. Group discounts are available.
What time do the day trips start?
Our Ouarzazate day trips start at 9:00 am every day and end around 6:00 pm. The Marrakech day trips leave early in the morning and return in the late afternoon or evening.
Which is the best day trip from Marrakech?
It depends on your interests. Choose Imlil or the High Atlas and Ourika Valley for the mountains, the Ouzoud Waterfalls for nature, Essaouira for the coast, or Ait Ben Haddou for a UNESCO kasbah on a long day.
Can I climb Toubkal on a day trip?
A full ascent of Mount Toubkal is normally not possible in a single day from Marrakech, but you can hike part of the trek from Imlil. For the summit, see our High Atlas trek.
Are meals included?
Each day trip page lists what is included. Lunches and drinks are usually not included, so you can choose what you like, and we are happy to suggest places.
How do I book a day trip?
Send us your date, group size and the trip you would like on our contact page or by email at travelstomorocco@gmail.com, and we will reply with a free quote.
Plan Your Trip
Helpful pages before you book:
Ready to Plan Your Day Trip?
Tell us your date, group size and the trip you would like, and we will send you a free quote.
Email: travelstomorocco@gmail.com | Phone: +212 6 62 38 50 95