Morocco · HIKING TOURS IN MARRAKECH
The good hiking tours in Marrakech fill up weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of the Ouzoud Waterfalls day trip from Marrakech, with a guided hike, monkey sightings, boat ride, argan cooperative, and practical tips.
“The experience was awesome. A very big thanks to Noureddine, our tour guide was very nice, friendly and made the trip fun.”
Review of a $15 Atlas Mountains day hike from Marrakech with Berber villages, Imlil Valley, local lunch, argan oil, and mountain views.
“Ismail was great very fun experience I highly recommend”
Ride camels across Erg Chebbi, visit Ait Ben Haddou and Todra Gorge, and camp in the Sahara on this value-packed Marrakech tour.
“We had great time at the desert. Our guide, Mr. Mohamed Ait Ouaghlad, was absolutely brilliant. You should go for this if you’re in Morocco.”
Review of a $26 Atlas Mountains day trip from Marrakech with camel riding, Berber villages, hiking, mint tea, and homemade lunch.
“An excellent day trip to explore some villages in the Atlas Mountains. Our guide Lachen was excellent, he translated everything in 3 languages so the whole group got the same information. It was impressive! The hike itself was around 2 hours. There is uphill walking, and also recommend sturdy shoes as there’s a lot of uneven ground on the way down. The included lunch was very tasty. Cannot fault the trip for the price we paid for it. Definitely recommended if you have the time.”
Review of the $14 Ourika Valley trip from Marrakech, with Berber culture, argan oil, Setti Fatma waterfalls, hiking tips, and honest value advice.
“Simo was a great guide really good service 10/10 would recommend! Learnt a lot, Great trip amazing driver too! Would recommend a visit to the waterfall for all tourists.”
Explore the Ourika Valley from Marrakech with an argan cooperative visit, Berber culture, riverside lunch, and a guided waterfall hike.
“We loved it. All the guides were so friendly and helpful, especially Hiba and Abdul! I would definitely recommend going and for the price it’s so worth it.”
Review of a 3-day Marrakech to Merzouga tour with Aït Benhaddou, Todra Gorge, camel trekking, desert camping, meals, and practical tips.
“The trip as a whole was a memorable experience and we would do it again, highly recommend! Went with my parents and we are very pleased.”
Review of the Ouzoud Waterfalls day trip from Marrakech, with transport, hiking, boat ride, monkeys, costs, crowds, and practical tips.
“It‘s about 3 h per way to get there and you get to see parts of the landscape. The place is nice, some wild monkey can be observed as well. Tour was well organized and our guide contextualized the environment. Be aware that the place is full of tourists, though.”
Review of the Ouzoud Waterfalls day trip from Marrakech, with a scenic hike, boat ride, monkeys, lunch views, and practical travel tips.
“It was a lovely trip! A must do if in Marrakech. Our guide, Hamid Tarzan, was so friendly and funny! Very helpful and educational. We had loads of fun and it is a beautiful experience :)”
Escape Marrakech for an Atlas Mountains hike, Berber breakfast, waterfall views, argan oil, and a home-cooked tagine lunch in Imlil.
“Amazing trip, great value for money definitely . Had a tea and bread stop and saw the Aragon oil making facility before heading to the valley and doing a lovely long walk . Lunch was plentiful and we saw goats , waterfalls and quiet villages . Mustafa Mr Cous Cous the tour guide was very knowledgable and eager to help not to mention proficient in French, English, Arabic , Italian and I’m sure more . Would highly recommend .”
Hike from Marrakesh to Adrar Talamrout for Atlas Mountain views, Berber villages, local food, and a rewarding 2,600-meter summit.
“I had a truly wonderful hiking experience in the Atlas Mountains with our guide Ayoub. The route was about 14 km, from Imlil (around 1,700 m) up to Talamrout at roughly 2,600 m, and it was exactly what I had hoped for. I was looking for a longer hike with significant elevation gain, and this tour delivered perfectly. Ayoub was a very attentive guide — whenever there was a problem, he was immediately there to help and made sure everyone felt safe and supported. I can highly recommend this hike to anyone who enjoys mountain trekking.”
Review of the 2-day Mount Toubkal trek from Marrakesh, with refuge stay, meals, guides, summit views, costs, difficulty, and practical tips.
“An absolutely unforgettable experience with guides. They were diligent and helpful. 10/10 for all the warm meals at the refuge and the hired equipment. Amazing 👏”
Review of the Ouzoud Waterfalls day trip from Marrakech, including transport, walking route, optional guide, boat ride, costs, food, and practical tips.
“Un panorama exceptionnel qui se mérite : 2h30 de route allée, idem au retour avec un mini bus où la climatisation ne fonctionnait pas avec la chaleur. Bien mettre une tenue confortable et des chaussures de marche, après le trajet il faudra marcher une petite heure dans un chemin escarpé. Pas de baignade à l'arrivée mais une vue à couper le souffle, une balade en radeau rafraîchissante et la compagnie des singes en remontant.”
Review of Marrakech’s 2-day Atlas Mountains trek, with Berber villages, Toubkal views, mountain lodging, meals, guides, and practical tips.
“Kamal was such a great guide! He is so knowledgeable about the history, culture and environment which he is leading you through. He set a good pace always looking out for those of us who were slower. He was gentle and kind in helping us down steep rocky slopes. The hike wasn’t too strenuous but it is at a high altitude so going a little slowly is helpful. (We are in our late 60’s and hike every day at home. If you are not used to hiking this might be strenuous.) The terrain is rocky so you need good shoes. The guest house we stayed in was cozy and warm…”
Review of the Tedli Summit hike from Marrakech, with Berber villages, High Atlas views, local lunch, mint tea, and practical tips.
“We loved the walk. Mohamed was a great guide who really knew the mountains. We felt really safe with him. The lunch was also great. They had a vegetarian options as well. They also had an option to rent shoes which I did really need. We had fun!”
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