Private Tours in and from Marrakech
Marrakech is the best base in Morocco for the south: from here our private tours reach the Sahara in 2 to 5 days, the High Atlas and the coast in a day, and the whole country in a week. Every tour from Marrakech starts at your riad or hotel with your own driver.
Most international flights to this part of Morocco land at Marrakech Menara Airport. Below are the multi-day tours that start here; our day trips from Marrakech, to the Atlas Mountains, Essaouira, the Ouzoud Falls and the Agafay desert, start from about $40 per person.
- Airport
- Marrakech Menara (RAK)
- Desert tours
- 2 to 5 days
- Morocco tours
- 5 and 8 days
- Day trips
- From about $40 pp
Private Tours from Marrakech
Desert trips and full Morocco itineraries, all starting in Marrakech.
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2 days2-Day Zagora Desert Tour from Marrakech
The quickest way from Marrakech to the desert: over the Atlas and down the Draa Valley to a camp near Zagora.Private tour · Price on request -
3 days3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour
Over the High Atlas to the dunes of Erg Chebbi and back: our most requested desert trip from Marrakech.Private tour · Price on request -
3 days3-Day Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour
The desert on the way between two cities: over the Atlas to the Merzouga dunes, then north to Fes.Private tour · Price on request -
4 days4-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech
Merzouga and Erg Chebbi from Marrakech with the drive split into four easy days and a night at Ait Ben Haddou.Private tour · Price on request -
5 days5-Day Morocco Itinerary from Marrakech
A first taste of Morocco: over the High Atlas, past the kasbahs, and a night in the Sahara at Merzouga.Private tour · Price on request -
5 daysLuxury Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech
A private 4×4, boutique kasbah hotels and two nights in a luxury tent in the Erg Chebbi dunes.Private tour · Price on request -
8 days8-Day Morocco Itinerary from Marrakech
The loop in reverse, starting in Marrakech, with an extra night to slow down in Fes.Private tour · Price on request
Compare Tours from Marrakech
| Tour | Length | Route | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Day Zagora Desert Tour from Marrakech | 2 days · 1 night | Round trip from Marrakech | A desert night when you only have two days |
| 3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour | 3 days · 2 nights | Round trip from Marrakech | The Sahara from Marrakech in the shortest time |
| 3-Day Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour | 3 days · 2 nights | Marrakech → Fes | Traveling on from Marrakech to Fes |
| 4-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech | 4 days · 3 nights | Round trip from Marrakech | Merzouga from Marrakech at a comfortable pace |
| 5-Day Morocco Itinerary from Marrakech | 5 days · 4 nights | Round trip from Marrakech | A short first trip with a desert night |
| Luxury Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech | 5 days · 4 nights | Round trip from Marrakech | A slower, more comfortable desert trip |
| 8-Day Morocco Itinerary from Marrakech | 8 days · 7 nights | Marrakech → Casablanca | Flying into Marrakech, with time in Fes |
Where to Go from Marrakech
Marrakech sits at the foot of the High Atlas, between the Sahara and the Atlantic. Three directions cover most trips.
South to the Sahara
Over the Tizi n’Tichka pass to Ait Ben Haddou, the Dades Valley and the dunes of Merzouga, or down the Draa Valley to Zagora. See our Sahara desert tours from Marrakech for every option.
North to the imperial cities
Fes, Meknes and Chefchaouen are 6 to 8 hours north. Our 8-day Morocco itinerary from Marrakech combines them with the desert and ends in Casablanca.
Into the Atlas and to the coast
For a day or two: the Imlil valley below Toubkal, the Ourika Valley, the Ouzoud waterfalls, or Essaouira on the Atlantic, 3 hours west. Our day trips from Marrakech cover them all.
How many days?
Give Marrakech itself at least one full day, then add 3 to 4 days for the desert. With a week, add Fes; with ten days, the coast too.
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Tours from Marrakech Questions
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What are the best private tours from Marrakech?
For the desert, the 3 or 4-day tour to Merzouga. For a first trip across Morocco, the 8-day itinerary from Marrakech. For a single day, the Atlas Mountains or Essaouira.
Do tours from Marrakech pick up from riads in the medina?
Yes. Cars cannot enter most of the medina, so your driver meets you at the nearest gate or square and a porter can help with bags.
Can we start a tour the day we land in Marrakech?
For day trips and desert tours, we suggest a night in Marrakech first, since desert tours leave early. For longer itineraries, day 1 is your arrival.
How much are tours from Marrakech?
Day trips start from about $40 per person for groups of up to 6. Multi-day tours are quoted by group size, hotel level and season; we reply with an exact price within 24 hours.
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