Activity Holidays in Morocco

Overview

Pinned to the north-west corner of Africa, between the Sahara Desert and the Atlantic Ocean, Morocco is a weave of cultures with European, Middle-Eastern and Sub-Saharan threads. Whether you’re looking for an invigorating activity holiday in Morocco or a unique Moroccan day experience, there are plenty of local activities to choose from.

It’s a country of magic and mystery. Ancient cities with centuries-old medinas play host to buzzing, chaotic markets and souqs, and this gateway of Africa offers some of the warmest, most generous hospitality you will experience anywhere in the world.

Travel itineraries can be tailor-made for any traveller searching for unique, secluded experiences. Whether you’re searching for adventures in the spectacular snow-capped peaks of the soaring Atlas Mountains, surf camps and water sports along the rugged Atlantic coastline or day trips to the dramatic, arid hillsides dotted with ancient fortresses, Morocco beguiles and enchants from day one.

You could one day be muscling your way through Marrakesh and the throngs of locals, dizzy from the heady mix of smells, sights and noises, and the next be setting off to the laid-back coastal town of Essaouira for a photography workshop and cooking lesson.

Or maybe heading out into the endlessly vast Sahara Desert with its perpetually shifting dunes, star-studded skies, as trains of camels and nomads eternally wander through this ocean of sand to cool, blue oases and gently glowing, dusty mountain ranges.

Add one of our unique experiences and activities in Morocco to your holiday itinerary and you can expect incredible, colourful experiences, ensuring you leave with memories that will last a lifetime.

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  • Northern Cities of Morocco in 10 days

    9 Nights Morocco
    • Discover hidden gems of the cities with local guides
    • All transport included with experienced driver
    • Traditional Cooking Class in Fes
    • Hike to Akchour Waterfall

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    £2167 pp*
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  • 6 Day Moroccan Adventure, from Marrakech to the Desert

    5 Nights Morocco
    • Half Board Included for 3 nights of 5
    • All transport included with experienced driver
    • Camel Ride in Desert and guided tour of Marrakech
    • Visit Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Marrakech and Erg Chebbi Desert

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    £945 pp*
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  • Marrakech & Essaouira in 7 nights

    7 Nights Morocco
    • Food Tour in Marrakech
    • Trip to Atlas Mountains
    • Private Guided tours of Marrakesh & Essaouira
    • Beach Horse Ride

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    £1241 pp
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  • 3 Night Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour

    3 Nights Morocco
    • Half Board and transfers included
    • Stay in local Riads and Berber Desert Camp with Camel Ride
    • Visit The Atlas Mountains, Sahara Desert & Todra Gorge
    • Visit Atlas Mountains & Ait Ben Haddou

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    £803 pp
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  • 7 Nights Surf School at a Luxury Eco-Resort in Morocco

    7 Nights Morocco

    Enjoy 7 nights at this wonderful 5 star Eco-Resort located north of Agadir. Agadir is one of the best places to learn ho..

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    £887 per person
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  • Kasbahs, Deserts and Oases in Morocco

    8 Nights Morocco

    Discover authentic Berber culture on this stunning 9-day tour of Southern Morocco, and get under the skin of the country..

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    £2000 pp*
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  • The Off-Road and Erg Chigaga Desert Tour

    10 Nights Morocco

    On this one-of-a-kind 11 day tour of Morocco, you'll get under the skin of a fascinating country and culture like never ..

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    £2375 pp*
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  • Photography Holiday Essaouira

    7 Nights Morocco

    Enjoy outstanding photo opportunities in the popular beach-side Moroccan town of Essaouira on this unique 7 night photo..

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    £1299 pp
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  • The Ultimate Cultural Morocco Tour

    13 Nights Morocco

    From the gateway to Africa to the distant reaches of the Sahara, the soaring Atlas mountains to the sleepy Atlantic coas..

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    £3091 pp*
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    • Northern Cities of Morocco in 10 days

      9 Nights Morocco
      • Discover hidden gems of the cities with local guides
      • All transport included with experienced driver
      • Traditional Cooking Class in Fes
      • Hike to Akchour Waterfall

      Price from

      £2167 pp*
      Take me there
    • 6 Day Moroccan Adventure, from Marrakech to the Desert

      5 Nights Morocco
      • Half Board Included for 3 nights of 5
      • All transport included with experienced driver
      • Camel Ride in Desert and guided tour of Marrakech
      • Visit Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Marrakech and Erg Chebbi Desert

      Price from

      £945 pp*
      Take me there
    • Marrakech & Essaouira in 7 nights

      7 Nights Morocco
      • Food Tour in Marrakech
      • Trip to Atlas Mountains
      • Private Guided tours of Marrakesh & Essaouira
      • Beach Horse Ride

      Price from

      £1241 pp
      Take me there
    • 3 Night Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour

      3 Nights Marrakech
      • Half Board and transfers included
      • Stay in local Riads and Berber Desert Camp with Camel Ride
      • Visit The Atlas Mountains, Sahara Desert & Todra Gorge
      • Visit Atlas Mountains & Ait Ben Haddou

      Price from

      £803 pp
      Take me there
    • 7 Nights Surf School at a Luxury Eco-Resort in Morocco

      7 Nights Morocco

      Enjoy 7 nights at this wonderful 5 star Eco-Resort located north of Agadir. Agadir is one of the best places to learn ho..

      Price from

      £887 per person
      Take me there
    • Kasbahs, Deserts and Oases in Morocco

      8 Nights Marrakech

      Discover authentic Berber culture on this stunning 9-day tour of Southern Morocco, and get under the skin of the country..

      Price from

      £2000 pp*
      Take me there
    • The Off-Road and Erg Chigaga Desert Tour

      10 Nights Marrakech

      On this one-of-a-kind 11 day tour of Morocco, you'll get under the skin of a fascinating country and culture like never ..

      Price from

      £2375 pp*
      Take me there
    • Photography Holiday Essaouira

      7 Nights Essaouira

      Enjoy outstanding photo opportunities in the popular beach-side Moroccan town of Essaouira on this unique 7 night photo..

      Price from

      £1299 pp
      Take me there
    • The Ultimate Cultural Morocco Tour

      13 Nights Morocco

      From the gateway to Africa to the distant reaches of the Sahara, the soaring Atlas mountains to the sleepy Atlantic coas..

      Price from

      £3091 pp*
      Take me there

    What our travellers are saying...

    A mother daughter trip couldn’t have been more magical. The 4 day trip from Marrakech to Merzouga covering caring varied landscapes was simply awesome. Mohammad, our guide and driver was simply the best. He was pleasant, polite, conversant, engaging, respectful, friendly , considerate, perceptive and simply great fun to enjoy the journey with. The desert camp was the icing on the cake. The camel ride, miles and miles of pristine sand dunes, The

    Sunita Nair

    Simply superb. Was very well organised and our driver was great. Too many highlights to write here... had everything in it... deserts, mountains, camels, tents, rivers, gorges, on road and off road routes, villages... one particular highlight was having lunch with our host's family...one of the hotels wasn't great but the host was happy to ownership of that and make it as comfortable as possible.

    Rahul D

    Hamid, a local to Merzouga, led the tour, and I cannot rate him highly enough. He drove long distances to get from Marrakech to the Sahara, stopping for the most amazing photo opportunities, pointing out little businesses on the way that provided rose water, argan oil and fossil artefacts, and was always ready to answer our questions. He formed a good connection with my children and truly showed them what life was like in Morocco. The accommodati

    Tania S

    F Harper

    Because I have been taking photographs for over 60 years I was not sure exactly what to expect as well as how much I would actually learn, from my week in Morocco. I need not to have concerned myself as tutor Darren was marvellous (very knowledgeable and a nice chap too!). I learnt a lot about using 'Lightroom' the photo manipulating software (plus other things) and because of Darren's help in 'opening doors' to many local people I was able to co

    R Jones

    Lovely riad hotel. Great location with fantastic settings for photography. Good individual tuition.

    S Stinchcombe

    Best Time to Visit Morocco

    Spring Summer Autumn Winter

    Expect temperatures of 22 degrees in March to 27 degrees in May in Marrakesh.

    The weather begins to warm in Spring, and you may see some sandstorms in the south of the country. In the mountains, the snow begins to thaw and paths start to open up to trekkers, while in the north, the beaches and cities become warmer and more popular, especially as Easter rolls around.

    Expect temperatures of 31 degrees in June to 37 degrees in August in Marrakesh.

    In June, northern Morocco and the High Atlas Mountains are great places to be, as reliably warm temperatures hang around, and it’s starting to really hot up in the south of the country. As the summer goes on, temperatures can actually become a little unbearable, especially in the desert and the mountains. The beaches on the southern coast are your best bet at this time of year as they maintain an average temperature of around 25 degrees at this time of year.

    Expect temperatures of 33 degrees in September to 22 degrees in November in Marrakesh.

    This is an ideal time to visit the northern coast as the domestic tourists empty from the beaches and temperatures become a bit more cooler for those not used to warm climates. The desert becomes cooler and actually quite pleasant, with cool breezes and warm weather.

    Expect temperatures of around 19 degrees in Marrakesh.

    In the north of the country, you’ll be getting wet, chilly, Atlantic weather and the High Atlas Mountains are pretty much impassable due to snowfall. However, in the south of the country, warmer temperatures still attract visitors, especially in the warmer coastal towns where the average temperature is around 20 degrees.

    Best Places to Visit

    Essaouira

    Discover countless hidden gems in the beautifully preserved medina, bustling port or get active on t

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    Fes

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    Marrakech

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    Souss-Massa

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    Agadir

    Nestled on Morocco’s southern Atlantic coast, Agadir is the beach paradise that’s perfect for su

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    Agadir

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