Overview of This Marrakech Day Trip
Marrakech is about 240 km south of Casablanca, 2 h 30 to 3 hours by highway, close enough for a long day trip. Our private Marrakech day trip from Casablanca gives you about 6 hours in the city: the Koutoubia, the Bahia Palace, the souks of the medina and Jemaa el-Fnaa square, back in Casablanca in the evening.
It suits travelers who fly in and out of Casablanca and have one day to spare. Six hours is enough for the highlights, not for everything, and it goes furthest with a local guide in the medina, which we arrange on request. With more time, stay a night and add the Majorelle Garden and a hammam.
- The Koutoubia Mosque and its gardens
- The Bahia Palace
- The souks and Jemaa el-Fnaa square
- Lunch on a roof terrace in the medina
Your Day, Hour by Hour
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7:00 am
Pickup in Casablanca
About 2 h 45 driving · 240 kmYour driver collects you from your hotel and takes the highway south, with a coffee stop on the way.
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10:00 am
The Koutoubia and the Bahia Palace
Start at the 12th-century Koutoubia minaret, then the Bahia Palace, with its painted ceilings and courtyards of zellige tile.
- Stops
- Koutoubia, Bahia Palace
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12:00 pm
Lunch in the medina
On a roof terrace over the square, or in a riad restaurant in the lanes.
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1:30 pm
The souks and Jemaa el-Fnaa
Walk the souks lane by lane, dyers, leather, lamps and spices, and end at Jemaa el-Fnaa as it fills up for the evening.
- Stops
- The souks, Jemaa el-Fnaa
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4:00 pm
Back to Casablanca
About 2 h 45 drivingBack at your hotel around 7 pm.
Route Map: Casablanca to Marrakech
Marrakech is about 240 km south of Casablanca by highway.
What’s Included in This Day Trip
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle and English-speaking driver
- Pickup and drop-off at your riad or hotel
- Fuel, tolls and parking
Not included
- Entrance fees
- Local guide in Marrakech (recommended, arranged on request)
- Lunch and drinks
- Tips
Marrakech Day Trip Prices
Our day trips cost from about $40 per person, for groups of up to 6. The car and driver are yours alone, so the price for this trip depends on two things:
- Group sizeThe vehicle and driver cost the same whatever the size of your party, so the more of you travel, the less each person pays.
- ExtrasLocal guides and activities are added only if you want them, and priced in your quote.
Customize This Day Trip
Stay the night in Marrakech, or go one way and start a tour to the Sahara from there. Tell us your plans.
Customize This Day Trip
Your driver/guide
A professional, English-speaking driver/guide who knows the road from Casablanca, in an air-conditioned car or minivan for your group. Other languages are available on request.
Meet our drivers and guidesMarrakech Day Trip FAQ
Can you do Marrakech as a day trip from Casablanca?
Yes, with an early start: about 2 h 45 each way and 6 hours in the city. It is a long day; if you can, stay a night.
Train or private driver?
The train takes about 2 h 40. A private driver picks you up at your hotel, saves the station transfers at both ends and lets you stop on the way.
Do we need a guide in the Marrakech medina?
Not strictly, but the souks are a maze, and a licensed local guide saves time and hassle. We arrange one on request.
Can we be dropped in Marrakech instead of returning?
Yes, as a one-way trip with sightseeing on the way. Tell us where you are staying.
How much does the Marrakech day trip cost?
Our day trips start from about $40 per person for groups of up to 6. The car and driver are yours alone, so the price per person depends on your group size, and on whether you want a guide in the medina. We reply with an exact price within 24 hours; a 30% deposit confirms your booking.
