7 days in and around Marrakech
One week between Marrakech, the Atlas mountains, a dinner in the Agafay desert and two days on the ocean in Essaouira, with plenty of optional activities.
- Marrakech
- High Atlas
- Agafay
- Essaouira
- Marrakech
Perfect for: Families · Couples · No long drives · Friends on an active holiday
On request – free, no-obligation quote
Highlights
- Sunrise balloon (optional)
- Atlas mountains and dinner in Agafay
- 2 nights in Essaouira on the ocean
- Horse ride, quad or surf (optional)
- Hammam and the Marrakech medina
Why choose this tour
- 1
City, mountains and ocean
Marrakech, the Atlas villages, a dinner in the Agafay desert and two days in Essaouira.
- 2
Short roads
At most about 3 hours of driving in a day: more time to enjoy the trip.
- 3
Activities you choose
Balloon, sunset horse ride, quad, surf and hammam: you choose what to add.
Day-by-day programme
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Day1
Arrival in Marrakech
Airport welcome and transfer to the riad. Free evening.
Night: Marrakech
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Day2
Balloon (optional) and Marrakech
On request, a sunrise hot air balloon flight. Then a guided visit of the medina: souks, Bahia Palace, Majorelle Garden and Jemaa el-Fna square.
Night: Marrakech
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Day3
Atlas mountains and dinner in Agafay
A day in the Berber villages of the High Atlas, then sunset and dinner in the Agafay desert. Back to Marrakech for the night.
Night: Marrakech
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Day4
Marrakech → Essaouira
Drive to the ocean (about 3 hours) and visit Essaouira: port, ramparts and medina. Optional: sunset horse ride on the beach.
Night: Essaouira
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Day5
Morning in Essaouira
Free morning to explore the town. Optional: quad biking in the dunes or a surf lesson.
Night: Essaouira
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Day6
Essaouira → Marrakech
Back to Marrakech. Optional: traditional hammam. Free evening in the medina.
Night: Marrakech
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Day7
Departure
Airport transfer for your flight home. End of tour.
Driving times are approximate. The programme can be changed.
We can prepare a shorter version with fewer activities. Tell us how many days you have and what interests you most.
Ask for the shorter versionWhat is included
- Transport with driver for the whole tour (private or shared in the group)
- 6 nights: 4 in Marrakech and 2 in Essaouira
- Guided visit of Marrakech
- A day in the Atlas mountains
- Dinner in the Agafay desert
- Marrakech airport transfers
Not included
- International flights
- Optional activities: balloon, horse ride, quad, surf, hammam
- Tips and personal expenses
Meals and hotel level (standard, comfort or luxury) are agreed together in the quote.
When to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Ideal Good Very hot
January and February: low season, fewer tourists and often cheaper flights. Sunny days and cool nights in the desert: bring a warm jumper.
In high season (March–May and September–November) we recommend booking early.
Questions about this tour
Can I do it in 5 or 6 days?
Yes, we prepare a shorter version with fewer activities. Tell us how many days you have.
Are the optional activities booked in advance?
Yes, add them to your request: we put them in the programme and the quote.
Is it suitable for families?
Yes, short drives and activities for all ages. Tell us in your request.
Ask about this tour
Tell us your dates and how many you are: we reply with the programme and a quote.
- Local guides (Italian-speaking on request)
- Private or group: you choose
- A night in the Merzouga desert
- Quick reply with programme and quote