Morocco · HIKING & TREKKING
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 hiking & trekking tours worth the dirhams, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review the Ouzoud Waterfalls day trip from Marrakech, with a guided hike, monkey sightings, boat ride, Berber lunch, and practical advice.
“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, local lunch, mint tea, mountain views, and flexible private options.
“Mustafa is patient to everyone’s needs. Nice day out of busy Marrakech. Informative guide and the driver of the vehicle was responsible.”
Review of a 3-day Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour with Ait Ben Haddou, Todra Gorge, camel trekking, campfire music, and practical tips.
“Great trip overall! The accommodations were all comfortable and better than expected. There are lots of stops along the way, but the sights are definitely worth it. Must bring AT LEAST 500 dirham — the trip doesn’t include the local guides, tipping for the camel ride, wateRead more”
Review of Marrakech’s Atlas Mountains day trip: camel ride, Berber villages, Imlil hike, homemade lunch, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Our guide LAHCEN was amazing. Being a local he was so knowledgeable about the area and the culture. He was not only a guide but a member of an amazing village. He gave us a look into his home and me and my wife are extremely grateful.”
Review of Marrakech’s Ourika Valley day trip, with Berber culture, argan oil, Setti Fatma waterfalls, hike advice, lunch, and value tips.
“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.”
Review of Marrakech’s Ourika Valley day trip, with Atlas views, a women’s cooperative, waterfall hike, river lunch, and practical tips.
“We had an excellent day trip. Badr was a really nice guy. Yaya the tour guide up the mountain was very nice. Lunch was good by the river. Nice to escape the hustle and bustle of the Medina for a day. Good value for money.”
Explore Ourika Valley from Marrakech with an argan cooperative visit, Atlas views, guided waterfall hike, and riverside Moroccan lunch.
“A really nice day. Abdul was a fantastic driver and looked after us for the whole trip. The guide on the hike (Abdul) was fantastic, very friendly and really took care of us. The views of the waterfall and the mountains were excellent.”
Review of the 3-day Marrakech to Merzouga tour, with Aït Benhaddou, Todra Gorge, camel trekking, desert camping, meals, and practical tips.
“We had an amazing time during this trip. From going through the mountains, visiting Aït Benhaddou to the Sahara was something I would never forget. We had such a fun time meeting new friends and learning the culture. It was our first time in Morocco and this tour was greRead more”
See Ouzoud Falls from Marrakech by minibus, guided hike, olive groves, Berber villages, wild monkeys, and a short boat ride.
“Our tour guide was outstanding. He was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. The falls were spectacular. The trip was well worth the price. Highly recommend.”
Review of the Ouzoud Waterfalls day trip from Marrakech, with a scenic hike, optional boat ride, monkeys, lunch views, and practical tips.
“Very good! Love the trip and the experience over all. The guide tour (Hamid Tarzan) was amazing!!!”
Escape Marrakech for an Atlas Mountains hike in Imlil, Berber breakfast, homemade tagine, waterfall views, and an argan oil cooperative visit.
“Mustafa Cuscus it was our guide today and he was the best person for us to explain and show the magical locations. Very interesting and beautiful this trip.”
Review of the 2-day Mount Toubkal trek from Marrakech, with summit views, refuge details, winter advice, costs, food, guides, and fitness tips.
“Amazing experience. Challenging and tough. Immense satisfaction and well-being. Hosein (guide) went above and beyond to help with every detail. Be fit, ready and prepared. Read instructions. Bring necessary items. Don't forget cash and good sunglasses.”
Hike from Marrakesh to Adrar Talamrout for Atlas views, Berber villages, pine forests, lunch, and a guided 2,600-meter summit trek.
“Our driver Brahim and guide Rashid were both really friendly and looked after us very well. The hike was a lot fun and the views were spectacular. The lunch of Vegetable Tagine, salad and bread was delicious. I thoroughly recommend this tour.”
Climb North Africa’s highest peak on a two-day Toubkal trek from Marrakesh, with meals, a refuge stay, local guides, and summit sunrise views.
“From collection to drop off all was great, I was concerned about my gear as the weather was a little colder and whiter than I had accounted for, but we could rent anything and everything needed (the rental gear was proper too). The guides were amazing, the food was excellent and the refuge was a great experience. The rest of the group were all great people, and the group we joined for the evening. Comms via the WhatsApp group were superb. We couldn’t summit on day 2 as the extreme temps, wind and snowstorm made it too dangerous (the police decide hour by hour what is safe), it didn’t detract…”
Review of Marrakech’s Ouzoud Waterfalls day trip, with transport, hiking, optional guide and boat ride, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“I don’t like tours as I always feel rushed. But not on this one, no rush to do anything, plenty time to take photos or anything else. This tour was brilliant and tour guide Mohamed was so tentative to needs of his group and very nice and helpful. I’ve got separate from the group Read more”
Desert nights, mountain lunches and medina mornings, with the best of each.
