MOROCCO · 1-DAY TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 1-day tours that repay the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
A fast-paced day trip from Marrakech to Ouarzazate and Aït Benhaddou, crossing the Atlas via Tizi n’Tichka with studio movie stops.
“Great day out with Mahdi. Very good driver and guide. Informs well in advance when he picks you up in the morning. Explains all very well, the itinerary and background information. Also very patient. We (family of 4) enjoyed the day. Great sightseeing.”
Essaouira day trip from Marrakech with A/C transport, an argan oil women’s cooperative, medina wandering, and Atlantic beach time.
“We had a wonderful day trip to Essaouira - the perfect escape from busy Marrakech. The cooler seaside weather, artsy streets, and fresh seafood made it a real highlight. Our guide Moha gave us great tips, and our driver Bouja made the journey comfortable and safe. The balance of guided info and free time was just right, and everything was well organized. Great value for money, I highly recommended!”
Go from Marrakech to Essaouira in a small-group day trip with argan co-op visits, medina and port time, and Skala fortress views.
“Jalal was our driver, he shared interesting information along the way in French and English. I feel like the french part of the group benefited more because not everything was translated to English. It was really interesting to learn about argan trees and argan oil production at the cooperative. Essaouira is a wonderful day break from busy Marrakech.”
See the 100-meter Ouzoud Waterfalls from top to boat level, meet Barbary macaques, hike with a local guide, and enjoy Berber tagine.
“Lovely day, the guide was really nice and the whole trip went smooth and nice. The food up there with the greatest view. Shoutout to Mohammed for being so funny and nice. Thank you,”
High Atlas day trip from Marrakech to Imlil for mint tea, Berber villages, Toubkal views, lunch, and a camel ride.
“me and my husband absolutely loved this trip to the Atlas mountains..camel ride was fab, the scenery was great and the walk to the waterfall was very enjoyable 😊 lo ely morrocan meal in a very picturesque setting rounded it all up. Our guide Abdellatif was great as was the driver Aziz. This is the best £8 each we have ever spent. Do not hesitate to book this trip!!”
Ouzoud Waterfalls day trip from Marrakech with A/C pickup, local guide, and a boat tour close to the 110-meter falls.
“Great day out from start to finish. Ibrahim our tour guide was amazing explaing some great historical facts.👍🏾😅”
Guided day trip from Marrakech to Ouarzazate and Ait Benhaddou, crossing Tizi n’Tichka with mountain views, studios, and UNESCO sights.
“great tour hosted by aymane. good knowledge of the tour. our driver was also good. enjoyed the views from atlas mountains and had a great time at ait Ben haddou. we skipped the atlas studios and opted for a nice drink in the hotel bar instead”
Chefchaouen blue city day trip from Tangier, 10 hours with hotel pickup, local guide, Kasbah and Jewish Quarter, scenic stops and sunset.
“The transport was great, in a modern van with a very proficient driver. Two tours were included: Chefchaouen and Tetouan both guided by locals who provided insight into the culture and history of the regions. The Chefchaouen guide gave us great recommendations for photo spots, shopping opportunities and restaurants. All around a great experience.”
Ride from Fez to Chefchaouen in an air-conditioned van, with mountain photo stops and about 4 hours to wander the blue city.
“Thoroughly enjoyed the day trip to Chefchaouen. Thanks especially to our wonderful driver/ guide Aziz who navigated the roads with expertise, knowledge and good humour. He actually went out of his way to assist some of our fellow travellers on our return to Fez. We really appreciated his confident driving on roads that were often filled with more animals, pot holes, people and dodgy vehicles than cars!”
A full-day trip from Fes to Volubilis, Moulay Idriss, and Meknes, with A/C pickup and time to explore big sights for a low price.
“Tarek was a wonderful guide, providing insightful information for every stop. Highly recommend this tour!”
Hike to Ourika Valley waterfalls, visit Berber homes, and learn argan oil on a guided 8-hour day trip from Marrakech.
“Nice day out and the driver Mustapha was great. The hike has some quite sketchy parts but the hiking guide is there to support you.”
Affordable one-day trip from Fez to Chefchaouen with scenic stops, a comfortable round-trip van, and about 4 hours to explore the blue city.
“Absolutely loved this trip. Aziz was a considerate and careful driver, very friendly and always making sure we were comfortable. He even gave his jacket to one of the tour members who was cold. Chefchaouen itself was beautiful, even though it drizzled when we were there. At the rest stop cafe I got a fresh apple-yoghurt drink for 15 dirham. Overall very happy with the trip and value for money. Shukran Aziz!”
Escape Marrakesh for a 7-hour Ourika Valley day trip with Atlas views, Berber villages, Setti Fatma waterfalls, and optional river lunch.
“Ali was amazing guide!! He was very patient, knowledgeable and kind to me. I had a bad leg from an injury, he made sure I still enjoyed this trip. Thank you for an amazing day and experience! Highly recommend this trip, made even better with a top guide! :)”
Agafay Desert and Atlas Mountains day trip from Marrakech with camel ride, Berber tea, argan co-op, waterfalls, and private transfer.
“Wonderful day trip! Guide and driver were very kind and informative. Nice variety of activities from camel ride, to tea, to walk in through mountain villages and ended with a delicious meal!”
Day trip from Marrakech to Ouarzazate via Tizi n Tichka, Ait Ben Haddou, and Atlas Studios, plus long-drive tips.
“Well worth it for Atlas scenery and Ait Ben Haddou but itinerary differs from description. You don't get as much time as you need or any free time at Ait Ben Haddou and time is wasted on other things not really worth seeing. First we stopped Read more”
Desert, mountain, medina, coast — the best of each.
