Things to Do in Morocco: 33 Activities & Experiences
The best activities and experiences, chosen by the local team who organises them – by region, by month and by type of traveller. Updated October 2026 · by our local team
Morocco packs deserts, high mountains, an Atlantic coastline and some of the oldest medinas in the world into a few hours’ drive. That is why the list of things to do in Morocco is so long – and why it helps to choose well.
Below, our team shares the activities we organise every week: the classics, the adventures and the quiet experiences that guests remember most. Every activity has its own page with prices on request, the best season, what to bring and ten answers to the questions people ask.
The best things to do in Morocco are a camel ride and a night under the stars in the Sahara at Merzouga, the medinas of Marrakech and Fes, a trek in the High Atlas, a sunrise hot air balloon flight over Marrakech, surfing at Taghazout, and a cooking class with a Moroccan family. Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the best seasons for almost everything.
Top 10 things to do in Morocco
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Ride a camel into the SaharaCross the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi at sunset and sleep in a desert camp near Merzouga.Details +
Explore the medina of MarrakechSouks, riads, palaces and the evening show on Jemaa el-Fna square – best with a local guide on your first day.Details +
Fly over Marrakech in a hot air balloonSunrise over the Atlas, the palm groves and the Berber villages, followed by breakfast in a tent.Details +
Hike in the High AtlasWalk between Berber villages, terraces and walnut trees – from easy valley walks to the summit of Toubkal.Details +
Quad or buggy in the desertRide the stony Agafay desert near Marrakech or the high dunes of Merzouga with a guide.Details +
Sandboard the dunes of Erg ChebbiSlide down the biggest dunes of the Moroccan Sahara – children love it as much as adults.Details +
Surf the Atlantic at TaghazoutSurf lessons for beginners and long right-hand point breaks for experienced surfers, near Agadir.Details +
Cook a tagine with a Moroccan familyShop for spices at the market, then cook and share lunch – the tastiest souvenir of the trip.Details +
Watch the stars in the desertFar from city lights, the Sahara and Agafay skies show the Milky Way on clear nights.Details +- Relax in a hammamA traditional steam bath and scrub after days of travel – a Moroccan ritual worth trying.Details +
Best things to do in Morocco for every traveller
With kids
Camel rides, sandboarding, a gentle horse ride, a cooking class and a night in a desert camp are family favourites. See also our 10-day family trip with other families.
For couples
A sunrise balloon flight, a hammam, a private desert camp under the stars and a riad in the medina.
For adrenaline lovers
Skydiving, paragliding, quad and buggy rides, canyoning, rock climbing and kitesurfing.
For food lovers
Street food tours in the medinas, cooking classes and tea with Berber families.
On a budget
Medina walks, hiking, shared group tours and simple riads keep costs low.
Unique things to do in Morocco
Experiences most visitors miss – our team’s favourites.
Things to do in Morocco month by month
What to do in Morocco in 3 days, 5 days or a week
Things to do in Morocco by city
Our local guides to the places every trip passes through.
Things to Do in AgadirThe best things to do in Agadir are a walk on the beach promenade, the view from the Kasbah of Agadir Oufella, a surf or paddle lesson at Taghazout and Tamraght, a boat trip or jet ski from the marina, and a half day in Paradise Valley.See the top 10 →
Things to Do in FesThe best things to do in Fes are a guided walk through the Fes el-Bali medina, the Chouara tannery seen from a terrace, the Bou Inania and Al-Attarine madrasas, the blue gate of Bab Bou Jeloud and the doors of the Al-Qarawiyyin mosque.See the top 10 →Things to Do in MarrakechThe best things to do in Marrakech are an evening on Jemaa el-Fna square, a guided walk through the souks to the Ben Youssef madrasa, the Bahia Palace and the Majorelle Garden, a sunrise hot air balloon flight, quad and camel rides in the Agafay desert, a cooking class and a hammam.See the top 10 →
Things to Do in MerzougaThe best things to do in Merzouga are a sunset camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes, a night in a desert camp, sandboarding, a 4x4, quad or buggy ride around the dunes and stargazing far from any city light.See the top 10 →
Things to Do in TangierThe best things to do in Tangier are exploring the kasbah and medina, the Grand Socco and Petit Socco, mint tea at Café Hafa above the strait, Cap Spartel and the Caves of Hercules, and the American Legation museum.See the top 10 →Things to do in Morocco: your questions
What are the best things to do in Morocco?
A camel ride and a night in a desert camp at Merzouga, the medinas of Marrakech and Fes, a trek in the High Atlas, a hot air balloon flight over Marrakech, surfing at Taghazout and a cooking class. Most visitors combine three or four of these in one trip.
What is Morocco best known for?
The Sahara dunes, the old medinas and souks of Marrakech and Fes, the Atlas mountains and Berber villages, mint tea and tagine, and riads – traditional houses built around a courtyard.
What can you do in Morocco in a week?
In seven days you can see Marrakech, cross the High Atlas, spend a night in the Sahara at Merzouga and finish in Fes or back in Marrakech. Our 7-day itineraries show several ways to do it.
What are the best things to do in Marrakech?
Explore the medina and the souks, watch the evening on Jemaa el-Fna, take a balloon flight at sunrise, ride a quad or a camel in the Agafay desert, take a cooking class and relax in a hammam.
What are the best things to do in Agadir?
Surf or paddle at Taghazout, take a boat trip or jet ski along the coast, ride a quad in the dunes, and visit Paradise Valley in the mountains just behind the coast.
What are the best things to do in Morocco with kids?
Camel rides, sandboarding, sleeping in a desert camp, a mule ride in the Atlas, a cooking class and the beach at Essaouira or Agadir. Keep drives short and plan one big activity a day.
What can you do in Morocco in December?
December is sunny and dry: the Sahara, Marrakech and the coast are all good, with cold nights in the desert and the mountains. Book New Year desert camps early, they fill up fast.
When is the best time to visit Morocco for activities?
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) suit almost every activity. Summer is best for the coast, high mountains and canyoning; winter for the desert, the cities and surfing.
Is it worth going to the Sahara in Morocco?
Yes – for most travellers it is the highlight of the trip. From Marrakech the drive to Merzouga takes two days through the Atlas and the gorges, so plan at least three to four days, or choose the Agafay desert for a short taste near Marrakech.
Do I need to book activities in Morocco in advance?
For balloon flights, desert camps, skydiving and anything in high season (spring, autumn, Christmas and Easter holidays) it is best to book ahead. Send us your dates and we confirm what is available.
Mix activities into one trip
Quad in the morning, hammam in the evening? Tell us what you love – we build the days around you.
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