Marrakech travel magazine

Guides to Marrakech and Morocco from our local team: day trips, the desert, pools and practical advice.

Horse Riding in Marrakech: Palm Grove or Agafay Desert?

Activities 6 min read

Horse Riding in Marrakech: Palm Grove or Agafay Desert?

Horseback riding in Marrakech: the Palm Grove or the Agafay desert, how a guided ride goes, beginners and children, what to wear, prices and how to book.

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Camel Ride in Marrakech: Palm Grove or Agafay Desert?

Activities 7 min read

Camel Ride in Marrakech: Palm Grove or Agafay Desert?

Where to ride a camel around Marrakech: the Palm Grove or the Agafay desert, how the ride goes, children, what to wear, the best time and ho...

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Hot Air Balloon Marrakech: The Complete Ride Guide (2026)

Activities 5 min read

Hot Air Balloon Marrakech: The Complete Ride Guide (2026)

Everything you need to know about a hot air balloon ride over Marrakech: what to expect, the best time of year, what's included, safety and...

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Ouzoud Waterfalls Guide: Day Trip Tips from Marrakech

Day trips 6 min read

Ouzoud Waterfalls Guide: Day Trip Tips from Marrakech

How to visit the Ouzoud Waterfalls from Marrakech: getting there, the paths, boats and macaques, best season, what to bring and family tips.

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Best Pool Day Passes Near Marrakech: Desert, Palace and Lake

Pools 7 min read

Best Pool Day Passes Near Marrakech: Desert, Palace and Lake

Ten pool day passes around Marrakech, from Agafay desert camps to Palmeraie palaces and a lodge by Lalla Takerkoust lake, and how to pick yo...

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Best Agafay Desert Camps & Experiences Near Marrakech

Desert 8 min read

Best Agafay Desert Camps & Experiences Near Marrakech

What the Agafay desert really is, the seven desert camps you can book as a pool day pass, plus quad, camel, buggy and horse rides nearby.

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The Perfect 3 Days in Marrakech Itinerary

Itineraries 7 min read

The Perfect 3 Days in Marrakech Itinerary

A day-by-day plan for 3 days in Marrakech: the medina and its monuments, a day trip to Ourika or Ouzoud, then the Agafay desert and a pool a...

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15 Best Things to Do in Marrakech (2026)

Top picks 7 min read

15 Best Things to Do in Marrakech (2026)

Souks, palaces, gardens, a hammam, a balloon flight and a desert quad ride: the 15 best things to do in Marrakech in 2026, with practical ti...

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Best Day Trips from Marrakech: Ourika, Ouzoud, Essaouira & More

Day trips 7 min read

Best Day Trips from Marrakech: Ourika, Ouzoud, Essaouira & More

Ourika Valley, Ouzoud Waterfalls, Essaouira or Aït Ben Haddou? What each day trip from Marrakech looks like, who it suits and how to choose.

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