Day trips from Marrakech
Day trips from Marrakech open up the towns and sights around it. The most comfortable months are November to April, with highs around 72°F (22°C) and about 4 rainy days a month.
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Places to go from Marrakech
Towns and sights within day-trip range, with the straight-line distance from the centre:
- Amizmiz
- A Berber market town at the foot of the High Atlas. About 32 miles away.
- Asni
- A Berber village with a Saturday market on the road to the High Atlas. About 26 miles away.
- Oukaimeden
- A high Atlas ski area and summer hiking base. About 30 miles away.
- Ourika Valley
- A green valley of riverside cafés and waterfalls. About 20 miles away.
- Setti Fatma
- A village at the end of the Ourika Valley with a trail to seven waterfalls. About 34 miles away.
How to pick a good day trip
- Work out the real travel time each way. A two-hour drive each direction leaves about four hours on the ground.
- Trains are often cheaper than a tour if you only want one town; tours earn their price when they combine several stops.
- Leave early. Popular towns are quietest before the tour coaches arrive mid-morning.
- Check what's closed on Mondays. Museums and churches in many towns take that day off.
Marrakech month by month
Averages for Marrakesh, Morocco, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 66 (19) | 69 (21) | 74 (24) | 78 (26) | 85 (29) | 92 (34) | 100 (38) | 99 (37) | 91 (33) | 83 (29) | 74 (23) | 68 (20) |
| Low °F (°C) | 43 (6) | 46 (8) | 51 (10) | 54 (12) | 59 (15) | 64 (18) | 69 (21) | 70 (21) | 65 (19) | 60 (16) | 51 (11) | 45 (7) |
| Rainy days | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Sunset (15th) | 6:51 pm | 6:18 pm | 7:40 pm | 8:00 pm | 8:21 pm | 8:38 pm | 8:38 pm | 8:16 pm | 7:39 pm | 7:01 pm | 6:33 pm | 6:30 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for day trips in Marrakech?
November to April. Expect highs around 72°F (22°C) and about 4 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are July and August.
What's the closest day trip from Marrakech?
Ourika Valley, about 20 miles away: a green valley of riverside cafés and waterfalls. Asni, about 26 miles away: a Berber village with a Saturday market on the road to the High Atlas. Oukaimeden, about 30 miles away: a high Atlas ski area and summer hiking base.
Where can I book day trips in Marrakech?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
