Experience Rich Pleasure of Day Trips from Marrakech

Posted by Marrakech Tripper on June 21st, 2019

Bordering with the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, this North African country Morocco is full of history and is renowned for its natural beauty. Life in Morocco is greatly influenced by Berber, Arabian and European cultures.

Morocco’s major economic centre, Marrakech, is fast developing into a major tourist destination. Marrakech besides being an upcoming hub for business activities is considered to be a home for mosques, palaces, gardens and waterfalls.

The historical city Marrakech is situated in the foothills of the high Atlas Mountains and is a perfect place for conducting day trips from Marrakech for experience adventures of deserts, rocky valleys and waterfalls to Berber villages.

Variety in day trips to help tourism

The natural beauty, serenity and natural habitats around Marrakech are the main attractions for tourists.

For the promotion of tourism, lot many companies have charted day trips from Marrakech to nearby places of natural beauty and deserts.

Different types of day trips in Marrakech include:

 Short Day trips designed for tourists from Marrakech

As there is plenty to show to the tourists in Marrakech, the tour operators have designed various day trips from Marrakech ranging from short day trips of 2 to 8 hours like:

·         2 hours Sunset Camel Ride in Palm Grove of Marrakech  

·         3-Hour Walking Tour from Marrakech

·         3-Hour Tour of Marrakech Monuments & Souks

·         4 hours i.e. Half-Day Desert Quad & Dromedary Tour and tour for Camel Ride & Quad Bike Experience

In addition, most of the day trips in Marrakech have been designed for duration of 8 hours and one day.

One day trips from Marrakech

Though there are many one Morocco Desert Tours from Marrakech yet the most attractive and preferred ones are:

• Ouzoud Waterfalls Tour - your visit to Morocco will be incomplete without a small detour to the famous Ouzoud waterfalls.

Located in the heart of the Middle Atlas in beautiful mountain range of Morocco, Ouzoud waterfalls are the highest and most fascinating falls in the country. 

You may discover dramatic cascades of Ouzoud Falls and take a dip in the inviting waters of Al Abid River.

Tourists also look out for wild monkeys and other flora and fauna around Ouzoud waterfalls.

• Ouarzazate excursion to Ben Haddou – where you will be astonished to discover this ancient picturesque site.

The historical monuments of Ouarzazate have been classified among the world heritage of UNESCO. 

• Essaouira from Marrakech- a beautiful landscape on the shores of the Atlantic where we can feel the charming effects of the wind on the body.

You may also admire marvel of gems in the jeweler’s quarter

• Ourika Valley excursion-to discover the hinterland and the Ourika Valley with its waterfalls. You can also watch live production of Argan oil.

Apart from mesmerizing beauty of these places that can be enjoyed through day trips in Marrakech, people can also visit:

• Atlas Mountains
• Toubkal National Park
• Museum of Marrakech
• Jemaa el Fnaa
• Saadian Tombs
• Koutoubia Mosque

No visit to Marrakech can be considered complete without visit to world famous Sahara Desert of Morocco. A 3 days trip to Merzouga Excursion from Marrakech will give you unforgettable moments of life.

During this trip you can experience Erg Chebbi dunes on camel back and watch the sand changing its color during sunset time.