We have four destinations for day trips from Marrakech; transport is in our very comfortable roomy 4x4s, seating a maximum of six passengers. The car and driver is yours for the day. We cater to vegetarians. Tours must run with a minimum of two persons. If you have a special request for a day trip activity or destination, please email.

Departures at 8:30 a.m. (summer); 8:00 a.m. (winter). We will meet you at your hotel.

Price per car - 6 passengers:
1600 dirhams or 150€

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Ouarzazate, Tizi n’Tichka, Ait Benhaddou
Transport 3 hours to the gateway of Sahara, crossing over the Tizi n'Tichka Pass of the High Atlas mountains. The desert and mountain hillsides are clustered with Kasbahs (fortified dwellings that house many families and their livestock). Tour Ait Benhaddou (UNESCO world heritage site). We spend the afternoon exploring this village of clustered kasbahs has been used as a backdrop for more than 20 films and was one of the most important fortress strongholds on the old Salt Road where caravans brought slaves, gold, ivory and salt from Saharan Africa to Marrakech and beyond. You may also visit Ouarzazate, and the Atlas film studios where more than 20 films (the Mummy, Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia etc.) have been made; or take a walk in oasis riverside gardens at Tamdaught village.

Cascades Ouzoud
Transport 3 hours to cascades set in the middle Atlas mountains, waterfalls into a spectacular gorge to an endless series of pools. The gorge (and future designated bioreserve) is home to Barbary apes and makes for some interesting bird watching. Nearby Berber villages in the surrounding mountains are perfect for walks any time of year, any kind of weather; or just chill out with a glass of wine overlooking the falls. Evening return to Marrakech. This day involves walking on cliffside trails.

Imlil
The trekking village of Imlil is tucked under Toubkal, the highest mountain in North Africa. Visit the Asni market (Saturday only), walk up to the kasbah and explore the surrounding trails under the shadow of Toubkal. Imlil is a nice roadless destination to cool off from the heat in Marrakech, immerse yourself into a Berber village for a day, and is especially pleasant in October when the whole valley smells of apples and clear blue skies and sunshine make for great trekking weather. Return to Marrakech 1.5 hours one way. There are numerous small cafes and restaurants to have lunch or buy walnuts and apples for your day trek.

Essaouira
Jimi Hendrix did visit once, but he should have stayed in this relaxing town set 3 hours from Marrakech. Set on the Atlantic coast it has a steady year round temperature in the C20's, with an expansive golden beach popular with windsurfers; famous for its fresh seafood grills, thuja wood crafts and artists colony. Old Portuguese ramparts guard the walled city where you can watch silver craftsmen and wood carvers at work in one of the most charming medinas in all of Morocco. Visit a traditional pharmacy and learn about natural medicines and cures, and a women’s cooperative where argan nuts are processed by hand into one of the rarest and most versatile oils in the world.



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Praise for our day trips!

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Luckily for us we said hello again for a daytrip to Essaouira. We had such a relaxed day there, and ate a ridiculous amount of fish, and smiled for another day! It was strange to return to the hustle and bustle of Marrakech after the hazy decadence of Essaouira!

In other words, we felt that the company was professional and friendly, and we got a holiday of a lifetime above and beyond what could ever have been expected.

K Magowan and her mum, Ireland, 2008

We returned to the states late last night. Just wanted to let you know that we had a wonderful time in Morocco and that our driver, Ibrahim, was outstanding. He was very patient, polite and quite knowledgeable about the various areas we traveled (Ait Benhaddou, Ouzoud and Essaouira). I appreciate your help. I wish you continued success.
V Tazian, USA, 2008