Things to do in Marrakech
The activities worth booking in advance in Marrakech are the ones with limited capacity or an early start: a sunrise balloon flight from €200, a guided medina tour with a licensed guide from €35, quad biking in the Palmeraie from €40, and the Fantasia dinner show from €60. Everything else in the city can be decided on the day.
What we run
| Activity | Duration and price |
|---|---|
| Camel ride in the Palmeraie | 2 h · from €25 |
| Marrakech city tour, licensed guide | 5 h · from €35 |
| Quad biking in the Palmeraie | 3 h · from €40 |
| Fantasia dinner show | 4 h · from €60 |
| Hot air balloon at sunrise | 4 h · from €200 |
If you only have one free afternoon
Take a guided tour of the medina. The souks are the thing people remember and the thing they find hardest alone — a licensed guide turns three confusing hours into a genuinely good one.
If you would rather be outside the city, the Agafay evening does more with a half day than anything inside Marrakech.
Book it
Hot Air Balloon at Sunrise
Up before dawn, an hour over the palm groves and the Atlas, then breakfast in a Berber tent.
from200 €/ person
Quad Biking in the Palmeraie
Two hours on the tracks of the palm grove, ten minutes from the medina.
from40 €/ person
Camel Ride in the Palmeraie
The short version, for an afternoon: an hour on camelback among the palms, mint tea included.
from25 €/ person
Fantasia Dinner Show
The big one: horsemen, acrobats, a thousand guests and a Moroccan feast under canvas.
from60 €/ person
Marrakech City Tour
The medina with a licensed guide: Bahia, Ben Youssef, the souks, Jemaa el-Fna at dusk.
from35 €/ personprivate available
Frequently asked questions
What is worth booking in advance in Marrakech?
The balloon flight, because capacity is limited and it needs a 05:30 pickup, and the Fantasia on weekends. Guided tours and quad sessions can usually be arranged the day before.
Do I need a guide for the medina?
You do not need one, but it changes the experience. If you take one, make sure they are licensed — unlicensed guides tend to route you through shops that pay commission.