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Carpets on sale in a souq in Marrakesh

Things to do in Morocco

Carpets on sale in a souq in Marrakesh
A sultry blend of ancient cities, sweeping sand dunes and craggy mountains edged by fertile valleys, Morocco is one of North Africa’s most rewarding destinations. Activities here range from bartering in medieval souqs for spices and textiles to tackling challenging walking trails in near-deserted mountains. Step back in time as you meander through the labyrinthine medina in Fez, watch snake charmers, storytellers and acrobats in Marrakesh's Djemaa El Fna or spend the night among the Erg Chebbi sand dunes at a Saharan desert camp.

Other things to do include a trip to the High Atlas Mountains, the dramatic Todra Gorge, or Aït Benhaddou, one of Morocco’s most recognisable kasbahs.
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Ideas for experiencing Morocco

Experiences you have as you travel often hold the longest memories. As part of their research trips, our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know Morocco, and the best local guides. These activities reflect some of their best-loved experiences.

  • Marrakesh City Tour
    Marrakesh, Morocco

    Marrakesh City Tour

    Marrakesh

    Marrakesh City Tour

    In the morning you visit the historical sights, including the Saadian Tombs, the Koutoubia Mosque, and the El Badi Palace. In the afternoon you focus on the arts and crafts of the city visiting the souqs and concluding at the Djemaa El Fna.

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  • Fez City Tour
    Local men working at the Tannery in Fez

    Fez City Tour

    Fez

    Fez City Tour

    A guided tour of Fez is an absolute must. More so than any city, there is a real danger of getting lost in the medina if not orientated, and also of missing some of the key sights of the city.

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  • Day trip to Kasbah du Toubkal
    Walking from Toubkal Trekking Lodge to Kasbah du Toubkal,High Atlas Mountains

    Day trip to Kasbah du Toubkal

    Marrakesh

    Day trip to Kasbah du Toubkal

    Head to Kasbah du Toubkal in the High Atlas Mountains for a day of relaxation, mule rides, walks and traditional hammams.

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  • Photographic Tour of Marrakesh
    Craftsman, Marrakesh

    Photographic Tour of Marrakesh

    Marrakesh

    Photographic Tour of Marrakesh

    Pick up your camera for this half-day tour that takes in the workshops of Marrakesh’s artisans, medieval inns and Museum of Photography.

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  • Amazigh Village & Assafou Foundation Visit Responsible Choice
    Amazigh hospitality in the High Atlas

    Amazigh Village & Assafou Foundation Visit

    Marrakesh

    Amazigh Village & Assafou Foundation Visit

    Head into the High Atlas Mountains to meet and have a traditional lunch with an Amazigh family before visiting the Assafou Foundation, a charity that supports local children, women and older men who want to further their education.

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  • Marrakesh Tasting Trail
    Orange seller in Marrakesh, Morocco

    Marrakesh Tasting Trail

    Marrakesh

    Marrakesh Tasting Trail

    Experience the tastes and smells of Moroccan cuisine with this tour that will take you through the culinary delights of Marrakesh’s Djemaa El Fna and its surrounding souqs.

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  • Dades Valley & Gorge Tour
    Todra Gorge, Morocco

    Dades Valley & Gorge Tour

    Ouarzazate

    Dades Valley & Gorge Tour

    Explore the beautiful Dades Valley, otherwise known as the 'Road of a Thousand Kasbahs'. The red hues of the stark mountain scenery contrast with the softer green of the fertile valley floor, ringed and protected by mud-brick walls and fortresses.

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  • Cookery Lesson with a Local Family Responsible Choice
    Vegetable tagine

    Cookery Lesson with a Local Family

    Fez

    Cookery Lesson with a Local Family

    Create your own tasty tagine dish and bake Moroccan bread at a traditional family home in Fez. Then sit down with the family to enjoy your culinary creation.

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  • Fez Tasting Trail
    Sweets in the market of Fez

    Fez Tasting Trail

    Fez

    Fez Tasting Trail

    Take a culinary tour with your own personal guide who will help you to discover and taste the various delicacies of Fez.

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  • Guided excursion to the Gardens of Marrakesh
    Majorelle Gardens, Marrakesh

    Guided excursion to the Gardens of Marrakesh

    Marrakesh

    Guided excursion to the Gardens of Marrakesh

    The gardens of Marrakesh are as famous as the medina itself and with or without a particular interest in gardening you will be sure to enjoy time spent in these beautiful retreats.

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  • Aït Benhaddou & Telouet Tour
    Ait Benhaddou, Morocco

    Aït Benhaddou & Telouet Tour

    Marrakesh

    Aït Benhaddou & Telouet Tour

    Visit two of Morocco's most famous kasbahs, Aït Benhaddou and Telouet, on a tour through the country's stunning Ouarzazate Valley.

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  • Essaouira Excursion
    Essaouira, Morocco

    Essaouira Excursion

    Marrakesh

    Essaouira Excursion

    Visit an ancient Portuguese fortress that dates from the 18th century (formerly called Mogador) and one of the most attractive towns along Morocco’s Atlantic coast.

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  • Rabat City Tour
    Chellah, Rabat

    Rabat City Tour

    Rabat

    Rabat City Tour

    The guided tour of Rabat will include the medina, where the Hassan tower and mausoleum of Mohammed V can be found, as described in the Rabat introduction. In addition to this you will also visit the Chellah.

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  • High Atlas Mountains Trek
    The High Atlas Mountains, Morocco

    High Atlas Mountains Trek

    The Atlas Mountains

    High Atlas Mountains Trek

    Arrive in the village of Tassa Ouirgane, situated near the Toubkal National Park at an altitude of 1,200 m. From here starts the hiking through forests of oaks and juniper trees to Azzaden Valley.

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  • Erg Chebbi Excursion
    The Erg Chebbi, Morocco

    Erg Chebbi Excursion

    The Erg Chebbi

    Erg Chebbi Excursion

    Sunrise and sunset are without doubt the best times to see the dunes, as the changing light on the dunes runs through a huge spectrum of colours, from sandy yellow, through ochre, to deep orange, and verging almost on purple. It is a remarkable sight.

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  • Cookery course at La Maison Arabe
    Traditional tajine, Morocco

    Cookery course at La Maison Arabe

    Marrakesh

    Cookery course at La Maison Arabe

    La Maison Arabe in Marrakesh offers cooking workshops designed for anyone who wishes to discover the pleasures of Moroccan cooking.

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