The 10 Best Cultural Tours in Marrakech, Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz Region

During this amazing full-day trip to Essaouira from Marrakech, you will discover one the the hidden gems of the Atlantic coast. Essaouira, or Mogogdor is famous for its Medina fortification and fishing port. The artsy and hippy atmosphere of Essaouira, the cool weather all year long and the easy 2 and a half hour drive from Marrakech to Essaouira, make this trip very special. Essaouira day tour departs every day from Marrakech at 8 am.

Inclusions: Pick up from your hotel / or the nearest car accessible point to your Riad in Marrakech, A/C modern minibus (no more than 17 passengers) driven by an English-French speaking driver, Drop off at your hotel or the nearest car accessible point to your Riad in Marrakech

Exclusions: Lunch & beverages, Local guide in Essaouira

Discover the High Atlas Mountains Five Various Valleys. View several locations along the way with some beautiful panoramic shots of small villages, incredible scenery, and landscapes. Definitely an experience you would not want to miss!

Inclusions: Hotel / Riad pickup and drop-off, Transport by comfortable air-conditioned minivan or SUV with an English-speaking driver/guide, Guided hiking tour in the mountains with our local professional guide (Waterfalls area), Typical Lunch at a local Berber family house (Soup, fresh salad, Berber tajine, couscous, fruits, Moroccan mint tea, and mineral water), Drinks (Bottled mineral water+Orange juice beside river or fresh mint tea), Weekly market visit (Certain days), All entrance fees & Local taxes are included, Fuel included

Exclusions: Gratuities

Morning departure from Marrakech in a small-group tour you will be personally transported through the vast and breath-taking Moroccan landscape to Essaouira. On the journey you may see a few scattered villages and some camels, sheep and goats grazing in the countryside.

Inclusions: Hotel / Riad pickup and drop-off, Transport by comfortable air-conditioned minivan or 4WD with an English-speaking driver/guide, Guided walking tour of Essaouira city, Drinks (Bottled mineral water+Fresh mint tea), Free time after the guided tour, All entrance fees, local taxes and fuel are included, Fuel included

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Discover Marrakech extraordinary artists and artisans on a private, 3-hour medina shopping tour in Marrakech. Navigate winding alleys where potters, painters and leather workers shape the city’s most distinctive handicrafts; shop for carpets, clothing and beautifully-worked jewelry. Plan the perfect route with your personal guide, learn the art of haggling in Arabic and get exclusive discounts at some of the city’s most intriguing shops, then toast your success over a glass of Moroccan mint tea.

Inclusions: professional tour guide, Bottled water

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In Marrakech, the Medina is like a maze and the monuments are hard to find. A professional knowledgeable guide will make everything easy for you. The tour is all about the history of Morocco and particularly Marrakech. While explaining all monuments of the city we will explore the beautiful streets of the old Medina, a real immersing in the local beauty. Without a guide you just see the walls and buildings. Moreover, he will ensure your safety in crowded places and he will give you an interesting and diverse tour itinerary.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Certified Tour Guide, Local Taxes

Exclusions: Private transportation, Entrance fee to Saadian Tombs, Entrance fee to Bahia palace, Food

The 3 days desert tour from marrakech to merzouga dunes & camel trek, including the visit of the Kasbah Ben Haddou and in Ouarzazate, visiting the Rose vally and Dades vally and Toudra oasis and toudra gorge, a night in a desert camp under a Berber tent HIGHLIGHTS TOUR:  Cross the High Atlas Mountains with its pass of Tizi Ntichka  Visit the legendary world heritage site of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou  Visit Todra gorges and Tinghir oasis  Ride a camel in Erg Chebbi to watch the color changing sunset & sunrise  Spend the night at a Berbr desert camp

Inclusions: Transportation by an air-conditioned vehicle, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Professional Driver / guide, Half-Boad accommodation, Camel trek (one camel each), Overnight in desert camp in Half-Board, Sandboarding

Exclusions: Lunches and drinks, Tips and gratuities, Local Guide in Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah

Merzouga desert tour, starts from Marrakech, this desert tour will allow you to discover the Sahara and its secrets, the Morocco desert is known worldwide for the tallest dunes and specially the night sky that shows the stars so close that you can not believe yourself, then finish the tour in the cultural capital of Morocco. This Marrakech desert trip to Fes through merzouga is a must do if you want to visit the max of Morocco.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional driver, 1st night hotel and 2nd night camp, Camel ride / Camel trek in the desert for 1 hour duration to reach the camp inside the dunes

Exclusions: Guide fees of ait ben haddou 3 EUROS (optional guide), Entrance fees to the Kasbah Taourirt

half-day excursion through bustling Marrakech begins after meeting your guide in front of the Café de France, an iconic landmark on Marrakech’s main square. Over the course of the day, you’ll discover the majesty and vibrancy of Marrakech’s medina, beginning with a jaunt across the Jemaa el-Fnaa square to the Koutobia Mosque. Gaze at the mosque’s massive minaret, the largest in Marrakech, as your expert guide informs you of the stunning building’s history. Onwards, you’ll head towards the Saadian Tombs, sealed for centuries until their rediscovery in 1917. Marvel at the ornate carvings in a Hispano-Moorish style that frame the crypts of the 16-century royal family. Afterwards, head to the equally ornate Bahia Palace, a 19th-century royal dwelling intended to be the most splendid palace of its time. Gaze at the elaborately-painted ceilings, beautifully-manicured gardens replete with fruit trees, and elaborate stucco patterns adorning almost every surface of the building.

Inclusions: Local guide, Professional guide

Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities, Entrance fees are not included in the price ( the majority of the monuments cost $7 for each ), pick up & drop off

Get transported by 4x4 to your 1-hour balloon flight. Discover the pure happiness in the middle of silence and azure. Admire the splendid colors and relief of the Moroccan land from the sky. Different balloons are available up to the number of passengers on the day of your flight.  You have the option of a shared or private flight. A maximum per balloon is 20 passengers (5 passengers max per compartment, 4 compartments per basket). After the flight, you will be driven through the ''Moroccan bush'' to the caidal tent where you are served a typical Berber breakfast. The One and Only Company operating in Morocco since 1990, and from far the best with safety and service to experience your balloon ride in Marrakech.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned 4x4, Welcome tea, 1-hour flight, Berber breakfast in 'caidal' tent, Flight certificate

Exclusions: Gratuities

Leave the bustling medinas and souks behind and discover an altogether slower pace of life on this 3-day desert tour to Merzouga and Erg Chebbi from Marrakech. Take the Tizi-n-Tichka pass through the High Atlas Mountains and visit the UNESCO-listed Aït Benhaddou kasbah with your guide. Discover a lush oasis of palm trees at Skoura and travel along the Dadès River. Visit Rissani, the ancient capital of the Tafilalt region. Meet your camel caravan in Merzouga and enjoy an evening under the stars in the Sahara Desert. Group size is limited to 17 on this tour.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Overnight accommodation in Tinghir city, Camel trekking , Hotel pickup and drop-off (hotels inside marrakech only)

Exclusions: Lunch , Local guides