Try Attractive Day Tours in Morocco

Posted by Nomad Experience Travel on March 17th, 2016

Morocco, bordering the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, is distinguished by its Berber, Arabian and European cultural influences. Marrakesh’s walled medina offers entertainment in its Djemaa el-Fna square and souks across all cities selling traditional ceramics, jewelry and metal lanterns call out to the tourists to explore the exciting cityscapes. Morocco’s coasts and countryside offer plenty to discerning travelers, including pristine beaches, fortified fishing ports, lush oases and the high Atlas Mountains. 

One can enjoy great vacations in Morocco visiting deserts, beaches and snowcapped mountains. The modern tourist industry has also been capitalizing on the nation’s ancient Roman and medieval Islamic history. Many tourists visiting Morocco try to catch a glimpse of the cultural heritage of the country. The castles, gardens and the local markets attract a large number of tourists globally. For instance, the capital Rabat’s Kasbah is a 12th-century royal fort overlooking the water, and gives visitors a glimpse into the country’s glorious heritage. The markets are full of handicrafts, colored carpets and ancient crafts that give tourists a brief account of Morocco’s rich past. 

Here are some of the main attractions that one must experience as part of day tours in Morocco: 

A day tour to the magnificent Atlas Mountains

This day tour includes a drive through the Ourika valley to observe people living in the Moroccan countryside. One can relish exotic fruits and delicious Moroccan food sitting in the traditional clay houses. One can then head to the beautiful valley of Oussertek and have lunch with a Berber family. Explore the Berber life with the locals and take an orientation tour of the Atlas Mountains with a full view of the Toubkal summit, the highest peak in Morocco. 

One day tour to Essaouira

Essaouira is situated at 176 km west of Marrakech and is a coastal small town famous for its fishing port. The city, known for its blue colored wooden boats, is one of the oldest Moroccan cities. Its old medina is listed by UNESCO as a world heritage site. The town is also known for its Gnaoua music festival which takes place every year in the month of June. A day excursion to Essaouira makes the visitor think about staying longer in this friendly, relaxing medieval town. Some of the main highlights of this tour are eating fresh fish just pulled out from the water in small local restaurants situated in the port. Other interesting places to visit are the Moulay El Hassan, the Portuguese harbor, Skala and the Jewish quarter. 

A day’s excursion to the Ouzoud waterfalls

This day tour will take you to some of the most famous and spellbinding Moroccan sites. The beautiful cascades of d’Ouzoud provide a breathtaking view. You can also have a great view of the biggest forests of oak and juniper trees surrounded by mountains on all the sides. Enjoy walking amongst fruit gardens and explore the waterfalls where you can catch a glimpse of the playful Macaque monkeys. 

About the author:

Nourdine El Jakani is the owner of Nomad Experience Travel, a tours and traveling services providing organization registered in Marrakech with N° 29P/14. They offer a wide range of different kinds of tours consisting of group trips covering many areas in Morocco. Starting from one of the larger cities in Morocco they offer day tours to explore the areas and sites close to those cities.