Palmeraie (Palm Grove) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Palmeraie. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Balloon Escape – Transfer, Breakfast, and Calligraphy Certificate

• Marrakech From Casablanca With Horse Carriage and Camel Ride

• Sunset Camel Ride in the Palm Grove of Marrakech

• Private Marrakech Excursion, Camel Ride, or Quad From Casablanca

• VIP Balloon Flight With Your Own Private Compartment

You can visit this lush palm oasis outside Marrakech for free, but most visitors explore the area on an excursion from the city for a camel ride, ATV adventure, or hot-air balloon flight. Camel and ATV rides cost just under US$20 on their own, and around US$30 when paired with round-trip transfers from the city. Balloon rides cost around US$150.

Yes, Palmeraie is one of the most elegant areas of Marrakech, famed as much for its lush palm trees as its high-end hotels and homes. It's hard to access the wilder areas of this historic oasis on your own, so consider booking a tour that takes you off the roads and deep into the palms by camel or horse, or via ATV, bike, or even hot-air balloon from above.

Per one customer who booked the Sunset Camel Ride in the Palm Grove of Marrakech, "We had an amazing experience on the sunset camel trek! Mawran, our driver, picked us up promptly and was an amazing host! Very knowledgeable and pleasant to talk to! And Hamza, our guide, was incredibly welcoming and fun to be with! I would highly recommend the trek to anyone! Thanks for an unforgettable experience!"

No, there is no fee to access Palmeraie, and you can walk around the area for free. There are fees to participate in different activities, such as camel rides, quad bikes, or golf. Some hotels and resorts in the area may also charge an admission fee.

Popular activities in Palmeraie include exploring the palm groves by camel, horseback, dune buggy, all-terrain vehicle (ATV), and caleche (traditional Moroccan carriage). You can visit with a Berber family, golf, and stop at luxury hotels or resorts for drinks and food and to access amenities like pools and spas.

Yes, camel rides are available at Palmeraie and are one of the most popular ways to explore the palm groves in the area, especially around sunset. They typically last one to two hours and can be arranged independently or as part of a tour with other activities and transfers.

Yes, you can visit Palmeraie on your own, especially given its proximity to Marrakech. An independent visit gives you flexibility on timing, pace, and itinerary. However, you might prefer the convenience of a tour, which offers benefits such as round-trip transfers and a local guide.

Yes, Palmeraie is home to a number of luxury and boutique hotels, resorts, and villas. Even if you aren’t staying at one of these hotels or resorts, you can usually visit to grab lunch, dinner, or drinks, enjoy a dip in their swimming pool, or get pampered with spa treatments.

It’s best to visit Palmeraie early in the day or later in the afternoon to take advantage of the cooler temperatures and avoid the heat of the midday sun. Sunset is also a particularly scenic time to visit, and many camel rides are scheduled around sunset.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Palmeraie. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Marrakech:

• Majorelle Garden

• Jemaa el-Fna 

• Bahia Palace

• Koutoubia Mosque

• Marrakech Medina

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Marrakech.