Activities and Advice for Travel In and Around Marrakech

Marrakech is often the top destination in mind for travellers planning a trip to Morocco, and in today's episode Azdean is joined by Destination Morocco's Operations Manager, Sam, live from Marrakech, to chat about all kinds of activities and recommendations that make a visit there more complete.The central square, Jemaa el-Fnaa, the Bahia Palace, the medina and the Majorelle Gardens are all wonderful starting points. What are some options though after you've spent some quality time in those places, and are ready to see more?Marrakech is a great home base for everything from day hikes in the Atlas Mountains, to exciting desert activities in Agafay, hot air balloon rides from the nearby plains or a day trip to Essaouira. Or you can stay in town and check out the many fascinating museums, which shine a light on Berber culture. Food tours and cooking classes are another great option to keep you busy. Find some new skills to take home with you and make your own tagines!It's a fun conversation with our man on the ground in Marrakech, bringing this vibrant city closer to home for our listeners.Here are some of the activities we cover today:Taking a Moroccan cooking class or cooking tourGoing on a food tour, and/or a street food tour specificallyEnjoying an early morning hot air balloon rideVisiting Berber villages in the Atlas MountainsHiking in the mountainsDiscovering four of the premier museums in MarrkechVisiting the Sahara Desert and kasbahsMaking a side trip to EssaouiraGetting out to the Agafay DesertResources Mentioned in this episode:Episode: Balloon Rides over Marrakech and MountainsImlil (the popular Atlas hiking starting base)Aroumd (another Atlas hiking base) Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) Berber Museum at Majorelle GardensTiskiwin Museum, MarrakechPhotography MuseumDar El Bacha MuseumTaghazout, fishing and surfing spot near Agadir Join me for an 8-Day Boutique Moroccan Experience!https://trips.destinationsmorocco.com/Morocco-2026Step inside the hidden Morocco on this first-of-its-kind, 12-spot journey, hosted personally by Azdean.November 8-15, 2026, $1995 USD Per PersonBook Your Spot Today! Learn more about Azdean and Destination Morocco.