Jemaa el-Fna is the perfect base for exploring beyond Marrakech. The best day trips are the Ourika Valley and Atlas foothills, the coastal town of Essaouira, the Ouzoud waterfalls, Aït Ben Haddou & Ouarzazate, and the Agafay desert — all doable in a single day.
Top day trips
- Ourika Valley — Berber villages, waterfalls and argan cooperatives (from €35).
- Essaouira — ramparts, port and beach on the Atlantic (from €30).
- Ouzoud waterfalls — Morocco’s highest falls (from €30).
- Aït Ben Haddou & Ouarzazate — the UNESCO kasbah and film studios (from €40).
- Agafay desert — quad biking and camel rides near the city (from €25).
Prefer to stay overnight?
For the Sahara, choose the 2-day Zagora or 3-day Merzouga desert tours. See all tours & excursions or the Jemaa el-Fna guide.