Activities & excursions
Your Marrakech. And a little beyond.
Cook on the rooftop, discover Marrakech with a private guide or escape for a day beyond the medina. Compare 11 experiences; our team takes care of every detail.
All prices are in euros. Per-person rates and group totals are labelled separately. Timing is indicative; confirm your chosen date and arrangements with our team.
Activities and excursions are paid in cash at reception, in advance.
At the riad
Moroccan cooking on the rooftop2-hour class, followed by lunch or dinnerDetails & ratesClose details
Begin with the spices, traditional pots and mint-tea ritual that set the scene for Moroccan cooking. With our cook, prepare an authentic tagine in the open air, then sit down to the meal you have made.
Your experience
- Discover Moroccan ingredients and the mint-tea ritual.
- Prepare and cook your tagine with guidance.
- Enjoy your own dish at the rooftop restaurant.
Included
- Rooftop cooking class with our cook
- Introduction to spices, pots and mint tea
- Lunch or dinner at the rooftop restaurant
Rates
- per person
- €70per person
Before you book
- Tell us about dietary needs and your preferred meal when arranging the class.
Marrakech & the sky
A private guided tour of MarrakechHalf-day or full dayDetails & ratesClose details
Explore the medina, souks, historic palaces and gardens with an experienced local guide. Tell us your preferred language and interests so we can arrange the tour around you.
Your experience
- Choose a half-day or full-day visit.
- Discuss the medina, souks, palaces and gardens you would like to discover.
Included
- Private local guide, with the language arranged when booking
Rates
- 2 guestsHalf-day
- €60for the group
- 2 guestsFull day
- €120for the group
- 3–5 guestsHalf-day
- €75for the group
- 3–5 guestsFull day
- €150for the group
- 6 guests or moreHalf-day
- €15per person
- 6 guests or moreFull day
- €25per person
Before you book
- The 2-guest and 3–5-guest rates are totals for the whole group.
- For 6 guests or more, the rate is per person. Ask about tickets and any transport required.
A sunrise hot-air-balloon experienceAbout 3 hours 30 minutes; approximately 1 hour in flightDetails & ratesClose details
An early start takes you out to the launch site by 4×4. Watch the balloon being prepared over breakfast, then float above the plains with the Atlas on the horizon before returning for a Berber breakfast and a camel ride in the Palmeraie.
Approx. distance from Marrakech: 28 km
Your experience
- Early-morning transfer to the balloon base.
- Breakfast and balloon preparation, then an approximately one-hour flight.
- Berber breakfast after landing, a flight certificate and camel ride.
Included
- Pick-up and return transfer
- Breakfast, flight and flight certificate
- Camel ride in the Palmeraie
Rates
- 2 guests or moreClassic
- €200per person
- 2 guests or moreVIP
- €352per person
- 2 guests or moreRoyale
- €615per person
Before you book
- Minimum 2 people. Classic €200, VIP €352 and Royale €615, per person.
- Children under 10 receive the brochure’s 50% reduction; confirm the operator’s participation arrangements when booking.
- Weather dependent. Book early in your stay to allow for postponement, and bring suitable clothing, sunglasses and a camera.
Days beyond the city
The Zat ValleyAbout 7 hours · 09:00–16:00Details & ratesClose details
A quieter Atlas day among terraced fields and mountain villages. From Tighdouine, discover Talatast with a local guide, share lunch in a family home and discuss a longer route toward Aït Ali if you would like to walk further.
Approx. distance from Marrakech: 42.3 km
Your experience
- Leave the riad at around 09:00.
- Explore the villages and valley on a route agreed with your guide.
- Share lunch and return to Marrakech around 16:00.
Included
- Pick-up and return in a private vehicle with driver
- Local guide
- Lunch in a Berber family home
Rates
- 1 guest
- €200per person
- 2 guests
- €120per person
- 3 guests
- €100per person
- 4 guests
- €100per person
Before you book
- An optional women’s cooperative visit can be discussed for Monday–Friday afternoons.
- Walking or mule arrangements and any extended route should be agreed with the team.
The three valleys of the AtlasAbout 8 hours · 09:00–17:00Details & ratesClose details
Travel through Ourika, Sidi Fares and Asni, with mountain viewpoints and a traditional lunch in Sidi Fares. The route continues toward the Kik Plateau and Lake Lalla Takerkoust before returning to Marrakech.
Approx. distance from Marrakech: 70 km
Your experience
- Depart around 09:00 for Ourika and Sidi Fares.
- Stop for a traditional lunch, then continue to Asni.
- Discover the Kik Plateau and Lake Lalla Takerkoust; return around 17:00.
Included
- Pick-up and return in a private vehicle with driver
- Lunch at a Berber restaurant in Sidi Fares
Rates
- 1 guest
- €190per person
- 2 guests
- €125per person
- 3 guests
- €100per person
- 4 guests
- €100per person
Before you book
- Tell us at least 24 hours ahead if you would like a vegetarian lunch.
- A local market stop depends on the market day and route.
Agafay, from lunch to the last lightLunch outing: about 5 hours 30 minutes · dinner outing: about 4 hours 30 minutesDetails & ratesClose details
Trade the medina for the rocky plateaux of Agafay, with village scenery and tea in a Berber tent. Choose a daytime outing or an evening toward sunset, with a camp lunch or dinner arranged separately in advance.
Approx. distance from Marrakech: 40 km
Your experience
- Drive toward Agafay, approximately 45 minutes in the brochure itinerary.
- Pause for a snack and tea in a local Berber tent.
- Return after the agreed lunch or evening programme.
Included
- Pick-up and return
- Private vehicle and driver
Rates
- 1–2 guests
- €130for the group
- 3–4 guests
- €150for the group
- 5–7 guests
- €200for the group
- 8 guests
- €250for the group
Before you book
- Camel rides and quad biking are not included.
- A camp meal must be reserved in advance; confirm its separate cost.
- Group totals: 1–2 guests €130; 3–4 €150; 5–7 €200; 8 €250.
Agafay, Lake Lalla Takerkoust & the AtlasAbout 8 hours · 09:00–17:00Details & ratesClose details
A full day linking Agafay’s stony landscape with Lake Lalla Takerkoust, the Kik Plateau and Asni. Lunch is planned by the lake or with a Berber family, with photo stops along the way.
Approx. distance from Marrakech: 75 km
Your experience
- Leave in the morning for Agafay and the lake.
- Stop for lunch by the lake or on the Kik Plateau.
- Continue through the Asni Valley and return around 17:00.
Included
- Pick-up and return in a private vehicle with driver
Rates
- 1 guest
- €190per person
- 2 guests
- €125per person
- 3 guests
- €100per person
- 4 guests
- €100per person
Before you book
- Confirm the chosen lunch arrangement and any optional activities when booking.
- Camel riding and activities at the lake are not listed as included in this excursion’s rate.
An Imlil walk in the High AtlasAbout 8 hours · 09:00–17:00Details & ratesClose details
Discover the villages and orchards around Imlil with a local English-speaking guide. An approximately 90-minute guided walk toward the waterfalls and lunch with a local family make this a day of mountain scenery rather than a summit climb.
Approx. distance from Marrakech: 70 km
Your experience
- Depart toward Imlil and meet your guide.
- Walk toward the waterfalls and stop for lunch with a local family.
- An Asni market visit can be planned on Saturdays before returning to Marrakech.
Included
- Pick-up and return in a private vehicle with driver
- Local guide for an approximately 90-minute walk
Rates
- 1 guest
- €160per person
- 2 guests
- €110per person
- 3 guests
- €90per person
- 4 guests
- €80per person
Before you book
- Discuss the walking route and your preferred pace before booking.
- Confirm the family-lunch arrangement with the team.
A day by the Atlantic in EssaouiraAbout 10 hours 30 minutes · 08:30–19:00Details & ratesClose details
Spend a day between the port, city walls, medina and beaches of Essaouira. The journey includes photo stops and an argan-oil cooperative visit, with time in the town to explore and stop for lunch.
Approx. distance from Marrakech: 170 km
Your experience
- Leave the riad around 08:30, with stops along the route.
- Visit an argan-oil cooperative and discover Essaouira.
- Enjoy time for the port, medina and lunch; return around 19:00.
Included
- Pick-up and return in a private vehicle with driver
Rates
- 1–2 guests
- €200for the group
- 3–4 guests
- €230for the group
- 5–7 guests
- €260for the group
Before you book
- Rates are totals for the group: 1–2 guests €200; 3–4 €230; 5–7 €260.
- Lunch is part of the day’s plan but is not listed as included in the transport rate.
The Ouzoud waterfallsAbout 9 hours 30 minutes · 08:30–18:00Details & ratesClose details
A full day around the waterfalls, with a guided walk, lunch at a local restaurant and a planned stop at the natural bridge of Imi n’Ifri. The route includes walking down toward the falls and a substantial climb back by steps.
Approx. distance from Marrakech: 180 km
Your experience
- Depart around 08:30 toward Ouzoud.
- Walk toward the falls and stop for lunch.
- Visit the natural bridge of Imi n’Ifri on the planned route; return around 18:00.
Included
- Pick-up and return in a private vehicle with driver
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- A guided walk at the waterfalls
Rates
- 1 guest
- €200per person
- 2 guests
- €140per person
- 3 guests
- €110per person
- 4 guests
- €100per person
Before you book
- The brochure describes around 600 steps on the return climb. Discuss the route and walking demands before booking.
- Confirm the walking time and route with the guide before booking.
Aït Ben Haddou & OuarzazateAbout 11 hours · 08:00–19:00Details & ratesClose details
Cross the High Atlas toward the earthen architecture of Aït Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate. Photo stops around the Tichka Pass, a guided kasbah visit and a cinema-studio visit form the brochure’s full-day programme.
Approx. distance from Marrakech: 200 km
Your experience
- Depart around 08:00 toward the High Atlas and Tichka Pass.
- Visit the kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou and a cinema studio in Ouarzazate.
- Return to Marrakech around 19:00.
Included
- Pick-up and return in a private vehicle with driver
- Guide for the kasbah visit
Rates
- 1 guest
- €200per person
- 2 guests
- €110per person
- 3 guests
- €90per person
- 4 guests
- €80per person
Before you book
- Confirm studio admission, other entrance charges and meal arrangements when booking.
- A three- or four-day Merzouga journey can be quoted separately.
A little further into Morocco?
For a three- or four-day journey to Merzouga, speak with our team. We will shape the itinerary with you and prepare a tailored quotation.
Enquire about this experienceBefore you book
How are activities paid for?
Details & rates
Activities and excursions are paid in cash at reception in advance. Confirm your chosen date and arrangements with our team first.
Are the prices per person or for the group?
Details & rates
Both are offered. Each rate is labelled: Marrakech guide prices for 2 and 3–5 guests, Agafay sunset and Essaouira are group totals. Other listed activity rates are per person, including Marrakech guiding for 6 guests or more.
Is the camel ride included in the Agafay outing?
Details & rates
No. Camel riding and quad biking cost extra on the Agafay lunch/sunset outing. The balloon package separately lists a Palmeraie camel ride among its inclusions.
How much does it cost to stay at Riad Tajania in Marrakech?
Details & rates
Visit the official booking engine to see Riad Tajania’s rates and availability for your dates. Breakfast is included and booking direct gives you 15% off accommodation; city tax is additional and settled at checkout.
What is the benefit of booking Riad Tajania directly?
Details & rates
Booking directly with Riad Tajania gives you 15% off accommodation and a direct line to the team preparing your stay. The discount does not apply to dining, treatments, transfers or city tax; breakfast is always included.
How many guests can stay in Riad Tajania’s rooms and suites?
Details & rates
Riad Tajania brings together two suites and two rooms: Suite Amal 52 m²; Suite Habiba 45 m²; Room Jasmine 34 m²; Room Tajania 28 m². Each has a king-size bed and welcomes up to 2 guests aged 16 and over; the whole riad hosts no more than 8 people, preserving its intimate atmosphere.
Is breakfast included, and is there a minimum stay at Riad Tajania?
Details & rates
Breakfast, served with care each morning, is included in Riad Tajania’s rates. The minimum stay is 2 nights, and availability for your dates can be checked in the official booking engine.
Is city tax included in the Riad Tajania room price?
Details & rates
City tax is added to the accommodation price at Riad Tajania: €2.50 per person per night, settled at checkout. The 15% accommodation discount does not apply to this tax.
Can I rent the entire Riad Tajania for a private stay?
Details & rates
Yes. Riad Tajania can be reserved exclusively, with all four rooms and suites, for up to 8 guests aged 16 and over. The minimum stay is 2 nights; our team will send a personalised quotation and confirmed arrangements, prepared specifically for your group.
What are the cancellation terms at Riad Tajania?
Details & rates
Stays at Riad Tajania have free cancellation up to 21 days before arrival; cancellations less than 21 days before arrival are charged at 100% of the total. For exclusive use, the same policy applies with a 60-day threshold.
Does Riad Tajania arrange airport transfers, and can a taxi reach the door?
Details & rates
Riad Tajania arranges your airport transfer at €22 each way for 1–2 guests. The car drops you about 180 m from the riad, a 3–5-minute walk; share your arrival details and we will prepare your welcome all the way to the door.
Are Riad Tajania’s pools heated, and is there a hammam?
Details & rates
Riad Tajania has two plunge pools, in the courtyard and on the rooftop; unheated, they are made for cooling off and relaxing. There is no on-site hammam, but all six facials and massages on our menu are offered in your suite, by reservation.