Excursions from Marrakech: travel guides

Practical notes from people who live here — 8 guides.

Which valleys a three valleys day trip from Marrakech really covers, how the day runs hour by hour, what it costs on the spot and when to go.

Swimming, kayaking and lunch with a High Atlas view: our practical guide to Lalla Takerkoust lake, 45 minutes from Marrakech, with 2026 prices.

Real women's cooperative or tourist shop? How argan oil is made, what it should cost in 2026 and the truth about the goats in the trees.

When the wind blows, where beginners learn, what lessons cost and why Sidi Kaouki is different: our guide to Essaouira beaches and kitesurfing.

Where to see the wild Barbary macaques at Ouzoud falls, why you should never feed them, and what the rest of the visit costs.

Short on time? Six half-day trips from Marrakech that fit in four to five hours, with honest drive times and who each one suits.

Every Saturday the Atlas comes down to Asni to trade. What you'll see at the Asni market, how to get there and how to visit respectfully.

Tickets, hours and what you'll see on the sets of Atlas Film Studios in Ouarzazate, plus how to fit it into a trip from Marrakech.

Letters from Marrakech