It’s hard to find yourself wondering what to do in Marrakech or running out of options. The dazzle and frazzle of this oriental oasis, the natural beauty, the Berber culture and the labyrinth of mazes sprawled along the city are bound to keep you entertained throughout your entire trip!
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Get lost in the mazes of the Medina
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Being in Marrakech is all about taking one trip after another back in time, and nothing takes you back hundreds of years in the past like a walk through the Medina and its markets. Walk around the eccentrically oriental Jemma el-Fnaa with its performers and food stalls, meander through the honeycomb of souk streets, explore the top attractions and visit the Koutobia Mosque.
It’s easily one of the best ways to explore the city, and if you’re wondering what to do in Marrakech, you can combine most of the top attractions in that little walking tour. A private local guide would be of great value to help you navigate around, advise you on when and how to go and share fun stories with you!
Have a sunset camel ride through the Palm Grove
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Want to feel like an Arabian prince for a few hours? Here’s a solution for you! Head over to Palmeria, a palm grove a short cab ride away from Marrakech, and one that holds the promise of a truly enchanting experience. You’ll spend 30 minutes on the back of a camel, having a scenic, tranquil ride along the powdery sand of the desert with the palm groves as backdrop to this dreamy endeavor.
A private guide will tell you stories about how and why Moroccans used camels hundreds of years ago, will share the experiences of merchants back then and will tell you all the otherwise-unknown fun facts. After you’re done with the camel ride, have dinner at a Berber family’s house to truly get a grasp of the culture.
Sightseeing experiences in Marrakech
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Drink mint tea on top of Jemma el-Fnaa at a rooftop café
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There are plenty of rooftop cafes above Jemma El-Fnaa and after exploring the square and being part of this eccentric, incredible experience, you can relax and unwind at one of these rooftop cafes. Sip on traditional mint tea as you watch the rhythm of the city go steadily without you, watch the hoards of people going back and forth, close your eyes and enjoy the overlapping sounds and just relax.
The most renowned of all of these cafes is Le Grand Balcon du Café Glacier; a place that has a permeating prominence throughout the entire city of Marrakech. A private local guide can take you there, and tell you about all the stories that accompany the café and the markets below.
Visit a souk, cook tagine, and have a homemade dinner!
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The minute you land in Marrakech you’ll come to realize how important food is to its people and to the culture of the city. Hefty meals are enjoyed daily amongst families, each meal is served extravagantly and families eat together at all times, “normal” gatherings involve dozens of dishes and you’ll find yourself always getting invited over for food.
If you were wondering how you could have a cultural experience combining both the food and things to do in Marrakech, this can help you experience that. So it is a must to have dinner at a local’s house. Take advantage of Marrakech’s love of food, and visit a souk with a local guide who can help you choose the right ingredients, herbs and spices to cook your favorite dish! Then head over to a local’s house and help them cook the dish, get insider insights on how to cook the food, and then enjoy the meal with them.
Quad bike through the desert
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Are you craving that adrenaline rush? If you’re an adventure junkie and you’ve been wondering what to do in Marrakech, then definitely head over for some rugged quad biking through the desert!
Pull on your helmets and goggles, and spin along the swirling dusty trails of the sand dunes, all while of course trying to show off! Bike through nearby villages, get to explore rugged destinations and enjoy panoramic views of the sprawling terrain. It’s an activity that mixes adventure, culture, and fun at the same time!
Best of Marrakech: Highlights and Hidden Gems tour
Wij hadden op maandag 9 july een toer met rachid afgesproken en waren heel blij met hem hij bracht ons op plekken waar we anders niet zouden komen en de bevolking is vriendelijk maar erg opdringerig waar wij ons niet echt op ons gemak voelde , daarom was het prettig om rachid bij ons te hebben . Hij vertelde ook heel veel over marrakesch en de gewoontes en tradities , kortom een aanrader , alleen mischien niet in july of augustus , was erg heet Gr van ton en paulien
This was our very first experience in Morocco and our guide did not disappoint us at all. He is knowledgeable, easy to understand and very well mannered. His understanding and ability to describe the city, it’s people and the food were unmatched. I would highly recommend him and the food tour. It was all wonderful.
Atlas Mountains Day Trip: Ourika Valley & Berber Villages
On our last full day in Marrakech, we took the Atlas Mountain Day trip with Youssef. It was one of the best days we had in our trip there! Youssef and his driver Hassan came to our riad to pick us up and we headed out. On our drive to the mountains, we rode camels (not included in the fee and our choice to do). Along the way, we had an opportunity to see a local potter at work creating a tagine (amazing talent), an argon oil facility (got to taste "Moroccan nutella"), and then took a hike to a breathtaking waterfall. There were a few steep areas and Youssef and Hassan helped me along the way. We hung out at the waterfalls for a while, soaking our feet in the cool water and enjoying watching others playing in the water. Then we headed down to a local restaurant, where we had lunch along the river with our feet cooling just like a local in the river as we ate. On the way back in, we took a looped road high up into the mountains and saw many scenic vistas and had tea and sweets at a local home. We arrived back at our riad at the end of the day having had a once-in-a lifetime experience.
In addition to the amazing experiences of the physical landscape, our trip was great because of Youssef. He is so friendly and engaging! He was able to straddle the line of talking and sharing info with us and also allowing us to look out the window and stare at the breathtaking vistas in silence. That is a tricky line to walk, and he did it effortlessly. He took lots of pictures and videos for us, knew just when to get us out for a walk or a scenic view, and shared about his life. Hasson, our driver, was super-friendly and assisted in our trip. I would highly, highly recommend anyone to make this experience a part of your visit to Marrakech! You will not be disappointed!
