5-day tours from Marrakech to do during your Morocco stay

The city of Marrakech is a must-see destination for any traveler in Morocco. We all want to feel the excitement of the lively medina of the red city, and visit the Majorelle Gardens. Or stop near the Koutoubia which culminates over the city, visit the Bahia Palace and the Saadian tombs. Discover the Secret Garden, stroll through the streets,…

But Marrakech is more than a vibrant city – it’s also a beautiful region for those who want to explore it. Mountains, desert, Atlantic coast are so close that you can make a beautiful tour even in a short time. A 6 or 7 day stay in Morocco is the perfect opportunity to discover Marrakech. But also to explore the varied landscapes that surround it. Here are our itinerary suggestions for the best 5-day tours from Marrakech.

The best excursions around Marrakech into a 5-day Morocco tour?

The most to do excursions around Marrakech are undoubtedly the visit to the Ourika Valley, the Agafay desert, and the Ouzoud waterfalls. In the top 5 excursions from Marrakech, we also find the visit to Imlil, the Atlas Mountains and Essaouira.

5-day tour from Marrakech – Atlas mountains and Atlantic coast

We have combined the visit to the Atlas Mountains and Essaouira into a 5-day tour from Marrakech. You enjoy one night in Ouirgane and one night in Essaouira.

If you wish to visit the Atlas Mountains during your stay in Morocco, Imlil or Ouirgane are an excellent destination. You will discover the Berber life, local traditions, an authentic and typical atmosphere. The panoramas of the Atlas mountains are breathtaking… Imlil is the starting point for those who want to climb Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa. Ouirgane, with its valley and its dam, also offers a magnificent setting in the mountains.

And what could be better than a visit to Essaouira to complete these discoveries? For an escape to the ocean, Essaouira “the blue pearl” is a perfect destination from Marrakech. This charming coastal town seduces the traveler with its white and blue streets, its ramparts, its port and its lively medina. The Essaouira medina is full of picturesque streets, small artisan shops and art galleries. During this 5-day Morocco tour, we invite you to also discover Taroudant – “little Marrakech” and Agadir. The city of Agadir is also one of the places to visit from Marrakech.

5-day tour from Marrakech – Imlil, Agafay desert and Essaouira

If you dream of discovering the desert without traveling to the Sahara, the Agafay desert is an excellent option! The Marrakech desert is a rocky plateau offering lunar landscapes reminiscent of sand dunes in the distance…
You go to Agafay to enjoy these landscapes but also to spend the night in tent, in a desert camp. Among the activities in the Marrakech desert, we can cite quad biking or camel riding for an immersive experience in this breathtaking setting.

Add to this experience in the desert, a night in the Atlas mountains and the charm of Essaouira and you will obtain one of the best tours around Marrakech!

Morocco desert tour 5 days from Marrakech to see the Sahara

Let say it: the Sahara remains one of the most extraordinary natural sites to visit during a stay in Morocco. The Moroccan desert is a traveler’s dream with incredible landscapes and the possibility of spending an overnight in a nomadic tent. Without forgetting that you will meet nomads and discover local traditions.

A 5-day desert tour from Marrakech is a beautiful trip to southern Morocco. In 5 days from Marrakech, you can visit the beautiful dunes of Merzouga or go to Erg Chigaga.

If you want to spend two nights in the Moroccan desert, we recommend a tour through the Drâa Valley which takes you to M’hamid and then to Erg Chigaga.

You will enjoy a camel ride for the sunset in an unparalleled setting. You can also try sandsurfing.

Another highlight of the 5-day Marrakech to Erg Chigaga tour: the evening around a campfire at the camp. The songs of the nomads, the rhythm of the drums and the stars as a roof…

A 5-day Marrakech Sahara tour allows you to live an extraordinary experience.

Also in 5 days, a tour departing from Marrakech allows you to live varied experiences, from the beauty of the Atlas mountains and its Berber villages, through the arid landscapes of the Agafay desert and the charm of the Atlantic coast.

Each tour from Marrakech reveals a different facet of Morocco, guaranteeing a stay rich in discoveries and emotions. Have a good trip !