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Day Trips from Marrakech: Atlas, Essaouira & Ouzoud

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Day Trips from Marrakech: Atlas, Essaouira & Ouzoud

Day trips from Marrakech: the Atlas mountains, the waterfalls of Ouzoud, the coast at Essaouira and the kasbahs of Ait Ben Haddou. Each is a full day out and back — and each can be the start of a longer tour.

Ourika Valley

The closest Atlas valley to Marrakech: Berber villages, waterfalls and a mountain lunch. A half-day or full-day trip.

Essaouira

The Atlantic coast, about 3 hours away: the old town, the harbour and the beach. A full day, or the start of a 3-day beach escape.

Ouzoud Falls

The highest waterfalls in Morocco, about 2.5 hours away. A full day with a walk to the falls.

Ait Ben Haddou

The clay kasbah on the road to the desert, about 4 hours away. A full day — or day one of a desert tour.

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Questions, answered

What is the best day trip from Marrakech?

For the mountains: Ourika Valley. For the coast: Essaouira. For the desert road: Ait Ben Haddou — best as day one of a desert tour.

How long is the drive to Essaouira?

About 3 hours each way.

Can a day trip become a longer tour?

Yes. Ait Ben Haddou is day one of the desert tours, and Essaouira is the end of the 6-day and 10-day tours. State it in the enquiry.

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