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This Marrakech to Fes desert tour offers a unique and unforgettable experience for travelers looking to explore the Sahara desert of Morocco. What sets this tour apart is its small group size, limited to just 10 people per departure, ensuring a more intimate and personalized experience. With more time to interact with the knowledgeable local tour guide, travelers can delve deeper into the culture and history of Morocco. The tour includes accommodations in a quality hotel in the Atlas Mountains and a luxury camp in the desert, providing both comfort and authenticity. The itinerary covers highlights such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, camel trekking across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, and experiencing the mesmerizing sunset from a high dune. Additionally, travelers can enjoy activities like sandboarding and an evening of nomad music and drumming around a campfire.

Enjoy an adventure across the high Atlas Mountains to the Moroccan cities of  Ait Ben Haddou on this guided, full-day trip from Marrakech. Travel across the Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass 2,260 meters (7,410 feet) above sea level. See Berber villages and ever-changing landscapes en route to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO world heritage site. This small-group tour includes all the necessary entrance fees plus a Marrakech hotel pickup and drop-off.

If you’re short on time but want to get the most out of your trip to Morocco, a guided 4-day adventure in the desert might just be the ticket. This tour, which includes meals, transportation, and accommodation, is packed with visits to Berber villages, camel rides, and dinners beneath the stars. Plus, experience camping in the desert and visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou.

Exploring the souks of Marrakech is an unforgettable experience, and this tour ensures you make the most of your time. Follow your guide through the maze of market stalls, handicrafts workshops, and artisan quarters, as well as key landmarks such as Ben Youssef Madrasa and mosque. Learn about herbal medicines, watch a carpet weaving demonstration, see where the leather hides are dyed, and haggle over souvenirs with help from your guide.

Ride a camel though the Sahara on a 3-day tour from Marrakech that includes an overnight in a Berber desert camp. Combining natural and historic highlights makes the most of the overland trip past towering gorges, ancient cities, and towering dunes. By booking an excursion into the remote desert area, you’ll trade complex, do-it-yourself logistics for an immersion in western Morocco's dramatic landscapes.

Eating at a traditional Moroccan restaurant in Marrakesh lets you experience Moroccan cuisine, but this Moroccan cooking workshop at La Maison Arabe teaches you how to make the traditional dishes, so you can have them again and again. Use your personal workstation to prepare a meal using fresh local ingredients as you follow a Moroccan cook’s instructions. Then, afterward, you can taste what you’ve made.

If you want to take advantage of Marrakech’s shopping opportunities while you visit, this Marrakech Medina and Hidden Souks Private Shopping Tour is a must-do. Walk through the medina with a guide to souks the average person wouldn’t know existed. Your guide helps you find what you want from a variety of products like Argan oil, spices, Berber rugs, and other handmade items. Plus, since this a private shopping experience, your guide only focuses on your group’s wants and needs.

Make like a true Moroccan during this sunset camel ride experience from Marrakech. After pickup from your Marrakesh hotel, visit a traditional Berber home to enjoy a refreshing mint tea with a local family. Next, continue to the Palmeraie, a palm grove that edges Marrakesh. Here, hop on a camel and enjoy a leisurely ride around the lush palms and sunset-washed sands in much more comfortable temperatures than you'd get in the day.

Swap bustling Marrakech for the waterfalls and villages of the Atlas Mountains on this half-day tour. Take in Berber villages, rivers, and the snow-tipped Atlas peaks as you travel along the scenic Ourika Valley without the stress of driving yourself. Then, choose a guided walk up to the Ourika mountainside falls or relax at a riverside café. This cultural immersion reveals a different side to Morocco.

Trade the heat and sensory overload of Marrakech for a day on Morocco's breezy Atlantic coast on this excursion to Essaouira. Start your day with hotel pickup, and on the way, stop at an argan oil cooperative, and to see the famous goats that climb the branches of the argan trees. Free time in Essaouira gives you the flexibility to hunt for local crafts, sample fresh seafood, or simply sit back in a café.

Travel from Marrakech to Fes with a stop in the desert along the way with this small-group transfer-tour hybrid. You'll visit the Kasbah at Ait Ben Haddou, spend time in the Gorge of Todra, and take an overnight camelback safari to a desert camp in the Sahara, all in three days.

Get out of the busy city of Marrakech and explore the Imlil Valley and Atlas Mountains for the day. You and your small group (max 15) will be collected from your hotel in Marrakech, then get driven in a comfortable vehicle out to the hills. Explore a Berber village, learn about the culture, and enjoy the day. Your guide will organize all the logistics for you, so you can relax.

Enjoy the coastal town of Essaouira and get a break from the busy Marrakech on this full day shared small group trip. This tour saves you from bothering with taxis and haggling for the fare. Learn why Essaouira was once called Mogador and the history of this fortified town from your guide. Spend a great day in Essaouira, then head back to Marrakech.

Float above Morocco’s countryside and enjoy aerial views of the Atlas Mountains on this sunrise hot-air balloon flight from Marrakech. Tackle roads that cars can't handle as you ride a 4x4 to the launch location, watch the balloons being inflated, and ascend into the skies with a pilot at the controls. Gliding at sunset lets you see the landscapes when they look most magical.

Enjoy bird’s-eye views of Morocco’s deserts and the foothills of the Atlas Mountains on a hot-air balloon ride from Marrakech. Ride to the launch spot in the early morning and drift through the dawn skies over the desert valleys and hillsides just as the sun casts them in gold, orange and pink. Then, land safely back on ground to enjoy a tasty Berber breakfast and memorable camel ride. A flight certificate to commemorate your balloon ride is also included.

This tour takes you away from Marrakech’s most famous monuments and helps you discover the hidden treasures of the city. Exploring the city on foot means you can get to places inaccessible by car. See hidden sights of the Medina, including traditional ovens, bakeries, inns, a mausoleum, and much more. It’s a great way to hear about the local perspective of the city, and its ancient roots.

Tick off a handful of Morocco’s top attractions in just a few days during this 3-day tour from Marrakech to Chefchaouen via the Imperial Cities. With a small group, travel from the bustling streets of Marrakech through Rabat and Casablanca, crossing the Atlas Mountains, through Fez, and ending in Chefchaouen. Wander the souks of Fez’s bustling Medina and see the blue-painted Berber city of Chefchaouen, stopping in Rabat and Casablanca.

Visit the ‘Hollywood of Morocco’ on a day trip from Marrakech. Learn about Moroccan history as you explore Kasbahs—Moroccan palaces—and valleys. Pass the Atlas Mountains and Ait Ben Haddou on your way to Ouarzazate. This trip includes hotel pickup and is great for those who don’t have a lot of time in Morocco but want to get out of the bustling city.

Discover Marrakech by bike on a tour organized by local non-profit project Pikala, and see a side to the city many travelers don’t get to experience. Accompanied by a local guide, pedal through the historic Medina and neighborhoods like Gueliz and Hivernage, stopping at sights such as the Koutoubia, Kasbah, Agdal gardens, a local market, bakery, artisans, and a hammam.

Find the best shops in Marrakesh on a half-day, private tour that ensures you’ll find great deals on souvenirs. Brush up bargaining skills with help from an expert guide, who can tailor the tour to the items you’re looking for. That means skipping overpriced tourist traps to meet the artists, artisans and traditional merchants the city is renowned for.

Get a close-up view of Marrakech and see parts of the city you might otherwise miss when you take a private half-day walking tour. Your guide will tell you all about the city’s ancient history and culture as you visit a selection of popular and lesser-known attractions in the “red city,” including Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, and more. Explore Marrakech’s back streets without the risk of getting lost.

Escape the city and immerse yourself in the Agafay Desert with this unforgettable half-day experience from Marrakech. Choose between a camel ride, quad biking, or both, followed by a traditional Moroccan dinner at a serene desert camp. End your evening with live Berber music, a fire show, and stargazing, blending adventure, culture, and relaxation in one magical outing.

Go beyond the typical desert day trips and experience the full splendor of the Sahara on a 3-day tour that immerses you in Berber culture. Let someone else tackle the off-road terrain as you zip between highlights such as the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou and the dunes of Erg Chebbi, ending your experience in Fes.

It is Marrakech’s medina (old town) that secured the city’s position as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rather than waste time getting lost in the narrow streets, discover it with a guide on this half-day walking tour. Immerse in the history of this storied city as you see sights including the Koutoubia Mosque, the Saadian Tombs, the Bahia Palace, and, of course, the souks (markets). Tour excludes entrance fees.